From composer/pianist Brian Kelly: "Pools of Light Solo Piano Songbook", the companion sheet music book to his acclaimed piano instrumental album, is now available in print edition.
The 88-page songbook is spiral-bound and printed on high quality paper with a glossy cover. This edition has been completely revised and expanded. It includes twelve solo piano transcriptions of music from the album, as well as performance notes and detailed fingering. Price: $25.
Songs: Open Sky * Pools of Light * Cool Blue * Unfolding * Expect a Miracle * Troubadour * Angels Breathing * With Eyes Closed * Home at Last * Calling for Rain * Speak Your Heart * When the Stars Align
Later this year I will complete the production of my next album and will once again utilize the expert services of mastering engineer Michael Romanowski (he mastered my first two albums.) Those of you interested in the audio production process might be interested in seeing this interview with Michael.
I'm excited to announce the arrival of my songbook.
11 solo piano pieces, 84 pages (88 if you count the covers ;0), printed, coil-bound, on 80lb. paper, transcribed by the composer.
ISBN: 978-0979422041
For those who buy the songbook: since the album has not been released yet, I'm offering free access to the Members Area on my website where you may listen to the entire album as well as other music I'm currently working on.
The songbooks may also be pre-ordered at Amazon.com. They should be in-stock at Amazon next week. Just be aware that if you buy thru Amazon, you will not get access to my Members Area because Amazon does not reveal to me who the buyers are.
Recording… This spring I hope finally to record the Tomorrow's Daydream album on a real grand piano – in all likelihood, a Fazioli F278.
Two more songbooks… A revised edition of my "Pools Of Light" songbook (currently available only as a pdf file) will be published as a printed, coil-bound songbook. Also in the works is a printed songbook of twelve new solo piano pieces.
The companion sheet music book to my forthcoming solo piano album, Tomorrow's Daydream, is now available for pre-sale. The songbook will be available to ship in January 2011.
• 11 solo piano pieces (for intermediate to advanced players)
• printed (hard copy), spiral bound, glossy cover, 80lb. paper
• 84 pages
I've just released sheet music for two more songs from my Afterplay album. These are Piano Transcriptions of "New Vision" (track #3) and "Reach For The Stars" (track #10). They're available now on my website as pdf downloads. Go to: http://www.briankelly.com/sheet_music.php
My Afterplay album is eligible for Grammy Award consideration. The Recording Academy considers my Instrumental Album to be more "Pop" than Jazz, in league with artists such as Spyro Gyra, Boney James, Chris Botti… Recording Academy rules prohibit me from specifying which category it is listed in (field and category names and numbers are proprietary). Listen to the album here: www.briankelly.com/music/Afterplay/
The 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Album Winners have been announced. I'm excited and honored to learn that my album, Afterplay, came in 2nd place in the "Best Instrumental Jazz Album" category. The winners are listed here: http://www.jpfolks.com/09albumwinners.html
I've just released sheet music for two songs from my Afterplay album. These are Piano Transcriptions of "Afterplay" (track #6) and "Celtic Fire" (track #8). They're available now on my website as pdf downloads. 7 pages each, price: $4 each ~ recommended for advanced players or those who want insight into my piano technique, improvisational style, and contemporary jazz voicings. Go to: http://www.briankelly.com/sheet-music/
Afterplay, the latest album by Brian Kelly, has been nominated for "Best Instrumental Jazz Album 2009". "Celtic Fire" (track #8 on the album) has been nominated for "Best Instrumental Jazz Song 2009" in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards. See the complete list of nominees.
In June I'll be in the studio rehearsing music for my solo piano album (Tomorrow's Daydream). There will be 11 tracks on the album (approximately 44 minutes total). Listen here: www.solopianoartist.com. I'm trying to come up with song titles for tracks #5, #7, and #11. If any images or titles come to mind, please send me your thoughts.
Also in progress is a solo piano songbook containing sheet music transcriptions of all 11 compositions.
"Afterplay is an exciting contemporary jazz album which engages the listener from the very first note. I was blown away by the immediacy, the insistence of the opening cut ìRiver Rush;î a driving, smooth and satisfying offering which I only wished lasted three times longer! … As the album played to the end, textures varied and moods shifted, but the quality never faltered from the high bar set in its first cut. Congratulations to Brian Kelly!""
Brian Kelly's latest CD, Afterplay, has ranked #3 on the NAR Top 100 Radio Chart in January 2009. This is the 3rd month in a row that Afterplay has held the #3 position in the chart. The NAR chart measures radio airplay of Contemporary Instrumental, New Age, Ambient, and World music.
Afterplay, the new CD by composer & pianist Brian Kelly, will be released October 15, 2008. A contemporary blend of Smooth Jazz and New Age styles, the album features the world-class talents of Eric Crystal on sax, David Rokeach on drums, James Robinson on guitar, Viviana Guzman on flute and other fine musicians. Both the physical CD and the mp3 album download will be available on www.briankelly.com
1. River Rush
2. Smiling South
3. New Vision
4. Snowflakes Rising
5. Flavor Seven
6. Afterplay
7. Heaven On Earth
8. Celtic Fire
9. Stone Shine
10. Reach For The Stars
11. Sunchaser
The Pools Of Light CD by Brian Kelly is now available on Apple iTunes. Download any of the 13 songs for 99 cents each, or the entire album for $9.99. Unfortunately, iTunes shows the old version of the CD cover. This is because I submitted the CD to them last fall before the final cover was done. Don't worry, the music is the same.
