Paul Winter Consort

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Paul Winter Consort
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The Paul Winter Consort outside the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Manhattan, after Earth Mass 2005
Background information
Genres New-age, chamber jazz, folk jazz, ethno jazz, world fusion
Years active1967–present
Labels A&M, Epic, Living Music
Members
Past members
Website www.livingmusic.com

The Paul Winter Consort is an American musical group. Bassist Eliot Wadopian has been a member. [1]

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Discography

TitleYearLabel
The Winter Consort 1968 A&M
Something In The Wind 1969A&M
Road 1970A&M
Icarus 1972 Epic
Earthdance 1977A&M
Concert for the Earth 1985Living Music
Wolf Eyes:A Retrospective (compilation)1989Living Music
The Man Who Planted Trees 1990Living Music
Turtle Island 1991Living Music
Noah and the Ark 1992Rabbit Ears Productions
Spanish Angel 1993Living Music
Anthems:10 Years of Living Music (compilation)1998Living Music
Silver Solstice 2005Living Music
Crestone 2007Living Music
Miho: Journey to the Mountain 2010Living Music
Earth Music 2011Living Music

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References

  1. "Free Planet Radio - WOMEX". www.womex.com. Retrieved 2020-07-03.