In 2013 music by Brian Kelly was licensed for use in TV and video productions by: BBC Worldwide, Simon & Schuster, MTV/tr3s (for a reality show called “Quiero Mi Baby”), Fuji Pacific Music, Ecentric Arts, MeadWestvaco, and SGAE (Societat General d’Autors i Editors).
Brian Kelly, composer and pianist, will perform his original solo piano music at a private concert in San Francisco, California on Dec. 26, 2013.
Brian Kelly, composer and pianist, will perform his original solo piano music at a private concert in Santa Cruz, California on Nov. 23, 2013.
Brian Kelly, composer and pianist, will perform his original solo piano music at a private concert in Oakland on Oct 13, 2013.
Brian Kelly, composer and pianist, will perform his original solo piano music at a private concert in Napa on Sep 21, 2013.
Brian Kelly, composer and pianist, will perform his original solo piano music at a private concert in San Jose on Aug 25, 2013.
Photos of my recent recording sessions with drummer David Rokeach for my contemporary jazz project. David Rokeach drums recorded at Megasonic Sound by engineer Jeremy Goody, Oakland, CA – May 5, 2013. Recording music by Brian Kelly.
More music from a suite for piano and chamber orchestra composed by Brian Kelly in the late 1990’s: Adventures In Twilight and Candle Glow. Music composed, arranged, and performed by Brian Kelly. Brian Kelly – piano, keyboards, percussion.
Eric Crystal (sax), who is featured prominently in my contemporary jazz album project, is currently on tour with Boz Scaggs in the US and Canada. Mixing for this album will begin in August.
More music from a suite for piano and chamber orchestra I composed in the late 1990’s (First Wish, Evening Star). Music composed, arranged, and performed by Brian Kelly. Brian Kelly – piano, keyboards, percussion.
Music from a suite for piano and chamber orchestra by composer & pianist Brian Kelly: Heart’s Desire, April Sky
Two piano pieces composed by Brian Kelly on consecutive days for an album and songbook currently in production.
Enjoy two more rough-mixes from the Brian Kelly contemporary jazz album project: “Monkey Stone” (Brian Kelly – piano, keyboards, percussion; Evan Francis – flute; Ben Mawhorter – tablas, djembe) and
“Liquid Embers” (Brian Kelly – keyboards, percussion; Eric Crystal – soprano sax).
This month I’ll be in the studio with drummer David Rokeach (Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles…), laying down more tracks for my next contemporary jazz album @ Megasonic Sound in Oakland, CA.
Music by Brian Kelly (“Sunchaser”) is included in a compilation album called “Americana Roots, vol.3.” It includes 14 tracks from various artists. Available on Amazon.
Enjoy more music (rough-mixes) from the upcoming contemporary jazz album by keyboardist Brian Kelly, currently in production: “I Hear Your Dreams” and “Beach Trail”
Production of my next contemporary jazz album is moving ahead. I’m excited to continue recording sessions this month with sax player Eric Crystal (Boz Scaggs, Vijay Iyer…) and next month with trumpet player Mike Olmos (Etta James, Pete Escovedo…). I’ve shared music from this project on my Sneak Preview page over the last several months. Stay tuned!
Brian Kelly has two solo piano pieces to share with you this month: Spiral Path and View from the Swing. These are from an album (and songbook) currently in production.
Sneak Preview of music (recordings and scores) by composer/pianist Brian Kelly. Nov. 2012: 1. Midnight Crossing (feat. Eric Crystal on Alto Sax) 2. Leaving Footprints
Sneak Preview of unreleased music (recordings and scores) by composer/pianist Brian Kelly. Oct. 2012: 1. Marsala (feat. Eric Crystal on Sax), 2. Step Right Up
Monthly Sneak Preview of unreleased music (recordings and scores) by Brian Kelly. This month: 1. Solo Piano (untitled), 2. Welcome To Life
Heaven on Earth, a piece by composer & pianist Brian Kelly, is included in a compilation album called “Healing Flutes” (Released by AudioSparx). This is an MP3 album of instrumental music featuring flutes – relaxing new age, ethnic electronica, ambient chill out, world fusion… lots of cool sounds here. It includes 30 tracks from various artists. This would be a double-album were it in a physical format. Over 100 minutes of music!
Brian Kelly – Pools of Light Solo Piano Songbook promotional video featuring excerpt from track 9, “With Eyes Closed” (as posted on Vimeo).
Brian Kelly – Pools of Light Solo Piano Songbook promotional video (as posted on Vimeo) featuring excerpt from track 9, “With Eyes Closed.” The songbook is available from BrianKelly.com and Amazon.
Music by Brian Kelly has been recently licensed for use in TV and/or video productions by NBA Entertainment, Cycling Fusion, University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Electronic Components Industry Association.