Brian Kelly - piano, keyboards, percussion, voice.
Musicians on the new release, Afterplay: Eric Crystal (sax), David Rokeach (drums), Viviana Guzman and Carol Alban (flutes), Ross Wilson (trumpet & trombone), James Robinson (guitar), Tim Bolling (percussion).
The New Release, Afterplay, is now available as an an mp3 download from my website. The physical CD will be available Spring 2008.
Pools Of Light
Pools of Light:
The Solo Piano Songbook
Influences
Lyle Mays, Keiko Matsui, David Benoit, Chopin, David Lanz, Jeff Lorber, Secret Garden, Beethoven, Bill Evans, George Winston, Ravel, Richie Beirach, Michael Silversher, Michael Nyman, The Beatles, Genesis, Michael Hedges.
Sounds Like
...you might want to hear more than just the 5 songs on this page! If, so, please visit my website: www.briankelly.com
I'm a Contemporary Instrumental composer, pianist, and producer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My latest album, "Afterplay", is now available as a digital mp3 download from my website: www.briankelly.com. The album features the following musicians: Eric Crystal (sax), David Rokeach (drums), Viviana Guzman and Carol Alban (flutes), Ross Wilson (trumpet & trombone), James Robinson (guitar), Tim Bolling (percussion). My first album, Pools of Light (released in 2005), was voted Top 10 Best New Age Albums by Kathy Parsons of Solo Piano Publications, ranked 1 on the instrumental music radio chart for June and July 2005, and was nominated for "Best New Artist 2005" (NAR Lifestyle Music Awards).
“...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…” – SmoothJazz.com
”A talent worth watching” - Keyboard Magazine
“Kelly's music has that wonderful dream-like quality that comes out of the mist and pulls you towards the light” - New Age Reporter
“The CD has a wonderful flow and cohesiveness, creating an uplifting and relaxing musical experience... Very highly recommended” - Solo Piano Publications
Hi Brian! Thanks so much for your friendship & support! I just wanted to let you know that my new e.p. “Paper Box” is available now on itunes. Drop me a line and let me know how you’re doing! Visit http://www.tunecore.com/music/gayleskidmore for a link to my itunes site. Cheers! Gayle Skidmore
Hey Brian! Hope all goes well with you! I just recently released CD #4. If you get a chance, stop on over and check out a few tracks. I'd love your opinion! And make sure to tell me when your next release comes out! Peace, Jeff
Hi Brian, Wishing you the greatest of new years! Thank you for the incredible music you compose and play. Very incredible, no exaggeration here. -Steven