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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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11/06/2009
Brian Kelly Releases More Sheet Music – Piano Transcriptions
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

10/01/2009
Brian Kelly Afterplay album eligible for Grammy
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

09/01/2009
Brian Kelly / Afterplay Wins 2nd Place in the Best Instrumental Jazz Category !
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

08/28/2009
New Sheet Music Released by Brian Kelly
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

06/26/2009
Brian Kelly’s Afterplay nominated for Best Instrumental Jazz Album 2009
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. Posted in Brian Kelly Tagged: Afterplay, album, Brian Kelly, cd, Instrumental [...]

06/01/2009
Contemporary Jazz Album by Brian Kelly In Progress
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/ Posted in Brian Kelly Tagged: Afterplay, album, Brian Kelly, contemporary jazz, jazz [...]

06/01/2009
Solo Piano Album by Brian Kelly In Progress
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 [...]

05/21/2009
Links to Brian Kelly on the web
Info: Brian Kelly – website Brian Kelly – Wikipedia Buy CDs and Downloads: Brian Kelly – iTunes Brian Kelly – Amazon Brian Kelly – CdBaby Social Networking: Brian Kelly – MySpace Brian Kelly – Facebook Brian Kelly – Twitter Brian Kelly – YouTube Listening: Brian Kelly – Last.fm Brian Kelly – Pandora Brian Kelly – SongVault Brian Kelly – Solo Piano CD Brian Kelly – Solo Piano Artist Brian Kelly – Smooth Jazz [...]

05/14/2009
iMix – Smooth Jazz Piano Favorites
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! Posted in iMixes Tagged: Afterplay, Brian Kelly, imix, Piano, Smooth Jazz

05/12/2009
iMix – Fans of Brian Kelly also Bought
If you like this iMix, please rate it 5-stars. Enjoy!  Posted in iMixes Tagged: Afterplay, Brian Kelly, imix, Smooth Jazz, Solo Piano

04/23/2009
Another CD review of Afterplay by Brian Kelly
"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. [...]

03/29/2009
Brian Kelly on Blue Alice debut CD
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. Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Brian Kelly, Piano

03/27/2009
Vote for Brian Kelly music on SongVault.fm
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 [...]

03/27/2009
Free Ringtones from Brian Kelly
All ringtones from my Afterplay album are FREE thru April 15th, 2009 on Myxer.com. Go to www.myxer.com/briankelly/ Posted in Brian Kelly Tagged: Afterplay, Brian Kelly, ringtones

03/26/2009
Afterplay debuts at #31 on Smooth Indie Star Chart
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 Posted in Brian Kelly, Smooth Jazz Tagged: [...]

02/25/2009
CD review of Afterplay by Brian Kelly ~ Creations Magazine
“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 [...]

02/24/2009
CD review of Brian Kelly’s Afterplay from SmoothJazz.com
“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, [...]

02/23/2009
Brian Kelly Afterplay CD #3 on NAR chart 3rd month in a row
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. Posted in Brian Kelly Tagged: [...]

02/01/2009
BMI Work numbers for Brian Kelly
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 – [...]

02/01/2009
ISRC Numbers for Pools of Light album by Brian Kelly
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 Posted [...]




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