, all of which were certified platinum in the United States . His music seemed to incorporate elements of classical, jazz, folk, ambient, and New Age music, but as Winston put it in a, he always called his “melodic style” of play “Folk Piano” or “Rural Folk Piano.”
“It is melodic and not complicated in its approach, like folk guitar picking and folk songs, and has a rural sensibility,” he said, adding: “Any other labels, including anything having to do with anything philosophical, or spiritual, or any beliefs, are also not accurate, as I have no interest in those subjects. I just play the songs the best I can, inspired by the seasons and the topographies and regions, and, occasionally, by sociological elements, and try to improve as a player over time.
, where his piano was accompanied by the actress’ recitation of Margery Williams classic children’s story of the same name. In 1988, Winston provided music for, an eight-part miniseries about American history featuring Charles M. Schulz’sThroughout his career, Winston found ways to push the boundaries of his playing.