AFTERPLAY The new CD release by composer & pianist Brian Kelly heads into contemporary jazz territory with catchy melodies, fluid chops, and richly detailed arrangements. This 11-song album of upbeat piano instrumentals includes the world-renowned talents of Eric Crystal on sax, David Rokeach on drums, and other fine musicians. read more>>
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Brian Kelly has just released sheet music for two more songs from his Afterplay album. These are Piano Transcriptions of "New Vision" (track #3) and "Reach For The Stars" (track #10). They're available now on his 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 proprie
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
Brian Kelly has released sheet music for two songs from his Afterplay album. These are Piano Transcriptions of "Afterplay" (track #6) and "Celtic Fire" (track #8). They're available at www.briankelly.com
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.
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Also this summer, I’ll be in the studio recording tracks for another original Contemporary Jazz album (the follow-up to Afterplay). Once again, I’ll be working with drummer David Rokeach and sax player Eric Crystal. Here’s a taste of the music: http://www.briankelly.com/cds/contemporary-jazz/
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In June I’ll be rehearsing music for my solo piano album (Tomorrow’s Daydream) before going into the studio and recording this summer. 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 [...]
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Here’s an iMix of Smooth Jazz Piano favorites, including some of my own tracks from Pools Of Light and Afterplay. If you like it, please rate it 5-stars. Enjoy!
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"I have found a jewel with Brian Kelly’s Afterplay. This is a brilliant piece of musical arrangements with Brian on the keys and great compliment of artists sharing sheer genius! Afterplay is a wonderful blend of contemporary jazz with a taste of New Age. The music does it for me: smooth, melodic, entrancing and relaxing. [...]
My keyboard/piano work can be heard on 3 tracks on the debut album by Blue Alice. The music is described as psychedelic rock / hypno-pop. Check it out.
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2 tracks from my Afterplay CD (“Flavor Seven” and “Celtic Fire”) are currently in the “SongVault Jazz Finals Chart” at SongVault.fm. I would appreciate your votes to help these tracks make it to the top tier. You must log in to participate in voting. It’s simple (no validation of your email is required). Once you’re [...]
All ringtones from my Afterplay album are FREE thru April 15th, 2009 on Myxer.com. Go to www.myxer.com/briankelly/
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Afterplay, the latest CD by pianist & composer Brian Kelly, debuted at #31 on the Smooth Indie Star Chart on March 23, 2009 and is among the “most added” (in company with Boney James, The Rippingtons, Joe Sample…). For more information about radio chart activity for Brian Kelly, visit www.briankelly.com
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“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 “River Rush;” a driving, smooth and satisfying offering which I only wished lasted three times longer! … As the album played to the end, textures varied [...]
“Brian Kelly follows his brilliant debut release POOLS OF LIGHT with yet another outstanding, compelling collection of originals… The musical integrity and lyrical sensitivity that Mr. Kelly brings to the table for his projects is clearly evident on this release. At a time when commercial Smooth Jazz too often heads in the direction of cliché, [...]
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.
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BMI Work numbers for Brian Kelly
9974254 – Afterplay
7340929 – Angels Breathing
7340932 – Calling For Rain
9974256 – Celtic Fire
7340924 – Cool Blue
7340926 – Expect A Miracle
9974253 – Flavor Seven
9974255 – Heaven On Earth
7340931 – Home At Last
9974251 – New Vision
7340922 – Open Sky
7340923 – Pools Of Light
9974258 – Reach For The Stars
9974249 – River Rush
7340927 – [...]
ISRC Numbers for Pools of Light album by Brian Kelly
US-SL6-03-00001 - Open Sky
US-SL6-03-00002 - Pools of Light
US-SL6-03-00003 - Cool Blue
US-SL6-03-00004 - Unfolding
US-SL6-03-00005 - Expect a Miracle
US-SL6-03-00006 - Sacred Waters
US-SL6-03-00007 - Troubadour
US-SL6-03-00008 - Angels Breathing
US-SL6-03-00009 - With Eyes Closed
US-SL6-03-00010 - Home At Last
US-SL6-03-00011 - Calling For Rain
US-SL6-03-00012 - Speak Your Heart
US-SL6-03-00013 - When The Stars Align
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