This release contains a bonus Seasons In Concert DVD.

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.

Personnel: George Winston (piano).

Liner Note Author: George Winston.

Seasons: Piano Solos collects the George Winston albums Autumn, Winter Into Spring, and Summer, as well as the DVD Seasons in Concert. Fans will have most of this material -- nothing is unreleased except for "Old Friends," the proud contemplation on Summer. (The bonus tracks on Autumn and Winter Into Spring were originally issued as part of those recordings' 20th anniversary editions.) The DVD does feature an additional 25 minutes of footage though, as well as performances from Winston on harmonica and Hawaiian slack key guitar. And Winston has written liner notes for this set, giving insight into his inspirations for each album, often drilling all the way down to a song-based level. So in that respect Seasons is a solid pickup for fans. But the casual Winston listener will still look to the composer's individual albums, or 1998's All the Seasons of George Winston, which featured highlights from various releases. [Seasons: Piano Solos also included an enhanced feature that allowed the download of sheet music for one song from each album in the set.] ~ Johnny Loftus

George Winston, one of the most popular and best-selling New Age artists ever, is known for helping define a type of music (contemporary instrumental), a label (Windham Hill), and for paving the way for artists classified as "New Age" to crossover to pop, jazz, easy listening, and classical audiences. Among the most beloved of Winston's beautiful, reflective, solo piano releases are the albums AUTUMN, WINTER INTO SPRING, and SUMMER. For fans looking to possess these recordings under one cover, or for the initiate seeking a walloping dose of Winston's evocative musical world, SEASONS: PIANO SOLOS, a four-disc box set, is a blessing.

In addition to the three albums from his Seasons cycle, the box set also includes SEASONS IN CONCERT, a DVD of Winston performing live. Both the albums and the DVD contain bonus material, and Winston's self-penned liner notes bring a fascinating insight into his process and aesthetic. There is also an enhanced feature that allows listeners to download sheet music for selected tracks: a particular treasure for musicians and admirers of Winston's technique.