David Lanz, George Winston, Carol King, Elton John, Keith Green
Sounds Like
George Winston, Jim Brickman, David Lanz, Robin Spielberg, Eric Satie.
This is the third "Pure Piano" album from pianist Jeff
Bjorck and it displays the artist's ability to infuse his music, whether original compositions or his rendition of two hymns (serving as the opening and closing numbers), with depth of feeling and technical virtuosity....I recommend the album to fans of the genre and others who enjoy piano music that is emotionally complex but still wholly accessible.
~Bill Binkelman/Wind and Wire
Jeff Bjorck’s follow-up to his debut, “Pure Piano Portraits”, is stunning. The first night I listened to it, I had to keep stopping what I was doing to listen with more focus, and I found myself repeatedly saying “Wow!”...
One of my favorite albums for the year 2000, it will continue to be a favorite for years to come. I give “Panoramas” my highest recommendation!
~Kathy Parsons/Solopianopublications.com
"Upon first
hearing PURE PIANO PORTRAITS, I found myself an instant fan. I listened
three times to the full CD in one day, including during a dinner party
where it set the perfect tone.
~David Gardner, Author and Co-Founder of the Motley Fool Web site (Fool.com).
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As an artist, Jeff Bjorck believes music in its purest form is sometimes the closest thing to art. Not surprisingly, his solo acoustic piano compositions paint a gallery of musical images suitable for framing. These original works interweave delicacy with intensity, combine musical notes with the space between them, and create moving pictures that move the emotions. Dr. Bjorck is somewhat of an expert on emotions. As a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor at Fuller Seminarys Graduate School of Psychology, his multifaceted vocation typifies his ongoing passion for a Renaissance man's approach to life.
Jeff's nontraditional method of composition has remained basically the same during the past thirty years. He sits at the piano, plays spontaneously from the heart, and stops to develop any musical themes that surprise him. He confesses, "Sometimes I feel like a third party, listening to the whole process as an interested observer!"
To Jeff, nature embodies Gods ultimate artistic creativity, and it is frequently the subject of his portraits. Born to two artists, he began creating music when he was ten years old. He also loves composing through the media of photography, illustration, painting, and poetry.
In addition to original compositions, Jeff includes original arrangements of traditional hymns on his CDs. He remarks, "My faith and relationship with Jesus Christ provide vision and give my life its meaning. My creativity merely imitates the Creator." He describes his compositions as "quiet music to calm the heart in a noisy world." Listeners apparently agree. His music has provided reassuring focus for mothers in delivery, peaceful rest when insomnia comes knocking, and elegant ambiance at intimate wedding receptions and dinner parties. Jeff also donates his music to Pediatric psychology staff at City of Hope Hospital, who have use his CDs as part of their approach to stress management with pediatric cancer patients and their families. He remarks, "It is my hope that I can bring all my listeners emotional music with a classical feel that lifts them from the rat race and gently sets them down in a restful place, as far away from everyday chaos as possible."
When not working or enjoying time with his wife, Sharon, Jeff occasionally likes scaring their two cats with his clarinet renditions of 30s and 40s big band tunes. He also loves to seek creative inspiration for new music by hang gliding high above the mountains of Southern California.
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Thanks so much for the visit and your support glad you enjoyed it :-) Check back with me for new music coming your way! I'm pleased we are friends! I like your tracks, I like your page great job, have a wonderful week-end.
I am also always glad to stay connected with you & Sharon, you are so lovely friends and a really nice persons !!! -------------------------------------
Me gusta mucho cuando escribes en lengua española.......su lengua española es muy buena :)))
I like it a lot when you write in spanish language...... your spanish language is very good :)))
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Hi Dr.Bjorck! Summer is as always good. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the summer! Wishing you to always fly high between earth and sky, in the arms of God with peaceful feelings! Thank you so much for your inspiring, healing and wonderful music! Have a blessed Sunday! Peace to you and yours, Stamatina
Hi Jeff, I hope things are going well for you. I love this picture of you....very nice!! I came by to listen to your music once again. It's great for the spirit and soul...Have a great day! Love, Laura
