Meet the Brian Anadon Quintet
George Whitty
Keyboardist
Grammy Award-winning keyboardist George Whitty brings a career in jazz, production, and composition to the Brian Anadon Quintet, with experience spanning concert stages, recording studios, and music education.
The artist
A musical life onstage and behind the scenes.
George’s career includes touring and recording with the Brecker Brothers, Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, and Chaka Khan. His work combines keyboard performance with composing, arranging, and producing.
His recording credits include Santana’s Supernatural and Celine Dion’s Falling Into You. He also produced Double Dealin’, the collaboration between Eric Marienthal and Randy Brecker.
Beyond his work with other artists, George performs with his trio Third Rail and has composed music for film and television. He also shares his approach to harmony and improvisation through masterclasses and his ArtistWorks jazz piano lessons.
His role in the quintet
Harmony, texture, and room to explore.
George plays keyboards in the Brian Anadon Quintet. His role brings together chordal accompaniment, melodic lines, and improvised solos, supporting the saxophone and guitar while interacting with the rhythmic foundation of bass and drums.