Self-described "rural folk piano" player George Winston was among the earliest and most successful proponents of the genre of contemporary instrumental music. The piano music George is currently working on is about two-thirds R&B/standards, and one-third melodic music. The latter comprises most of his recorded output, and is in a genre described as rural folk piano. He appears at The Shedd on tour in support of his new CD, Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions -- A Hurricane Relief Benefit.