Where to find Brian Kelly piano music online

CDs: http://www.briankelly.com/music.php
mp3 Downloads: http://www.pianomp3downloads.com
Sheet Music: http://www.solopianosheetmusic.com
Songbook: http://www.solopianosongbook.com

iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/2grwxr
Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/2yydz5
CdBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/briankelly
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/briankellypiano
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/briankellypiano

CD Release by Alexander Orchestra with Brian Kelly on piano

I'm very proud to appear on the debut CD by Alexander Orchestra, Opus Everlasting. Violinist Alex Sneicki has created some memorably melodic and richly-textured music. The style could be described as Classical Crossover / World-Music. My piano playing is featured in 7 tracks. I very much enjoyed the magical synergy of our work together. Among my favorite tracks are: "One Last Look" and "Ocean Song".

Please... take a LISTEN & SUPPORT independent music.

CD Review of Pools of Light/Brian Kelly on SmoothJazz.com

Here's an excerpt from the review:

"...POOLS OF LIGHT is a lush, sparkling journey into a beautiful world of elegant melodies and brilliant artistry. The music rises and falls in powerful, yet gentle, waves of emotion... a totally captivating collection of original compositions that range from delicate, heartfelt solo piano ("Home At Last" and "Speak Your Heart") to ensemble performances that are full of dynamic tonal color and intricacies. My favorites include the breezy "Open Sky," the engaging, jazzy "Cool Blue," and the equally jazzy and tasty "When the Stars Align." ... he translates complex emotions into engaging musical experiences that both captivate and inspire. I highly recommend Brian Kelly's POOLS OF LIGHT as a collection of music that I am confident will find a permanent place in the "most-played" section of your music library!" Read the entire review.

New CD Update - MySpace

Filling out the roster of excellent musicians on my upcoming
CD release will be:

Viviana Guzman - Flute Viviana has performed as soloist with orchestras in Russia, Chile, Vermont, New York, Wisconsin, California, Texas, and Montana, in such halls as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, and other prominent stages with such artists as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Placido Domingo... Read more...

MySpace I invite you to check out my new MySpace page, www.myspace.com/briankellypiano. MySpace.com is the second most visited site on the web. It's a great way to connect with like-minded people and it's free to join.

New CD Progress & Piano Ringtones

New CD In Production
Recording and mixing of my new CD are progressing beautifully. In addition to James Robinson on guitar and Ross Wilson on trumpet and trombone, the album will feature:

Eric Crystal - Alto SaxEric was recently named one of the top 10 Rising Star Soprano Saxophone players in the renowned Downbeat Annual Critics Poll. He has worked with Boz Scaggs, Omar Sosa, and others. Read more...

David Rokeach - DrumsDavid has performed and/or recorded with: Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles, Joe Satriani, Aaron Neville, Steve Miller, and many other world-class musicians. Read more...

Ringtones
Enhance your cell phone experience! 3 tracks from my Pools of Light CD are available as ringtones. Download them for Free from my Piano Ringtones Store - use responsibly ;)

New CD Report & Piano Podcast #3

Piano Podcast #3
Episode 3 includes a Bonus Track from the Southeast Asian release of my CD, Pools of Light (re-titled "Expect a Miracle" on the Orange Music label), and 2 tracks from POL. To listen, visit: PianoPodcasts.net

New CD Report
Recording is under way for my new CD. Tracks will feature:

James Robinson
on guitar, James won San Francisco radio station KKSF's prestigious Bay Area Artist Contest and has a track on KKSF CD Sampler for AIDS Relief, Volume 14.


Ross Wilson
on trumpet and trombone. Ross has worked with many legendary musicians, from Sammy Hagar to Tito Puente,

The rest of the line-up (sax, flute, drums) will be announced in the next newsletter.

Piano Podcast #2

Piano Podcast #2The new episode of Piano Podcast includes music from pianists Steven Cravis, Jeff Bjorck, and myself. Check it out!

NEW: Piano Podcast & Video

PianoPodcasts.net
I've launched a new website called PianoPodcasts.net. This is yet another way to share my music and expand my audience. PianoPodcasts will feature Solo Piano and Piano Instrumental music from independent contemporary artists in diverse styles, as well as recordings of my own work. In the first "episode" I start things off with 3 un-released pieces of my own (April Sky, Circles in Air, Reach for the Stars). Next month's episode will feature music by other artists I think you'll find worth listening to. The Piano Podcasts can be found at PianoPodcasts.net and in the "Music" category at these locations:


NAR Lifestyle Music Awards...
My promise to you: I will never release a Christmas album.

Video on my site...
Here's a Quicktime video of me playing "Cool Blue" (track 3 from Pools of Light) at Borders Books & Music in Valencia, CA on Mar. 11, 2005. It captures all of the "ambience" of the venue: the sound of the cappuccino machine, people talking in the background, people walking in the foreground... I'm doing my best to tune it all out. It takes a few minutes to download, so please be patient. [Thanks to David Kobrin for shooting the video.]

In the studio...
In March I begin recording the Live instrument tracks for my next album. Featured instruments include: flute, trumpet, guitar, percussion.
I have a big head-start on my forthcoming Solo Piano album: the songs have been selected and the sheet music will be completed sometime in April. However, the CD will not be released until early 2007 and the sheet music will be officially published a month later.

Nominated "Best New Artist 2005"

I have been nominated "Best New Artist of 2005" in the NAR (NewAgeReporter) Lifestyle Music Awards. Winners will be announced Feb. 19, 2006.

Pools of Light eligible for Awards nomination

NAR Lifestyle Music Awards
My Pools of Light CD is eligible for nomination in the following categories for the 2005 NAR (NewAgeReporter) Lifestyle Music Awards:

• Album of The Year
  
• Best New Artist
  
• Best Instrumental Album - Piano
  
• Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
  

Voting is done by the Broadcasters (Show Hosts) that have reported Top 20 Reports to NewAgeReporter during the October 2004 thru November 2005. Winners will be announced Feb. 19, 2006.