George Wein Net Worth

George Wein Net Worth

George Wein Net Worth, Birthday, Birthplace, Age, And Bio

Net Worth:$10 MillionBirthdate:Oct 3, 1925 (98 years old)Birthplace:BostonGender:MaleProfession:Promoter, Pianist

George Wein, an American jazz producer and promoter, has a net worth of $10 million.

In October 1925, George Wein was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Wein has been labeled as “the most significant non-musician in jazz history” and “the most celebrated jazz impresario” by critics.

Wein is the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival and the co-founder of the Newport Folk Festival.

After serving in the army during World War II, he completed his studies at Boston University’s College of Liberal Arts.

The Storyville jazz club and the Storyville record label were founded by Wein, who also taught a jazz history course at Boston University.

Wein played a role in launching the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the Playboy Jazz Festival.

The first jazz events to bring in title sponsors were his festivals.

The Studio Museum of Harlem presented him with the Patron of the Arts Award and the AARP presented him with an Impact Award.

The year 2004 saw the publication of his autobiography, A Life in Music.

He is a member of the Board of Directors Advisory committee of The Jazz Foundation of America.