George Wein

George Wein

George Wein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 14, 2021.
George Wein was a jazz impresario who founded the groundbreaking Newport Jazz Festival.

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September 21, 2021

Anna Rossini posted to the memorial.

September 18, 2021

Darriel King posted to the memorial.

September 15, 2021

Ron Mills posted to the memorial.

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Anna Rossini

September 21, 2021

To the Family of George T. Wein:

On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff of Queens College, we would like to extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.

May he Rest In Peace,

Darriel King

September 18, 2021

On behalf of my Father Darreil Johnson Grand Marshal and our family we would like to send our Prayers and condolences to Mr Weins family. Thank you for giving my father the chance to be the first grand marshal for the New Orleans Jazz Fest.

Ron Mills

September 15, 2021

Thank you George. What you created advanced our great American art form and introduced it LIVE to new audiences, along with thrilling exisiting fans. Not to mention another place for cats to perform! Now you can take it easy.

September 15, 2021

May God strengthen you in your time of loss.

September 15, 2021

May the God of comfort give you peace during your difficult time of loss and in the times ahead.

September 14, 2021

My condolences.

September 14, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

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