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Joe Bongiorno - solo piano
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Kirkland, Washington
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Member Since5/20/2006
Band Websitewww.mellowsounds.com
Sounds LikeWayne Gratz, David Nevue, Jim Brickman, David Lanz, George Winston
Record LabelMellow Sounds Recordings, Seattle, WA
Type of LabelIndie


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Oct 3 2009 7:00P
Steinway of Milwaukee Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Oct 18 2009 7:00P
Piano Haven Recording Studio Kenmore, Washington
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RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 9, 2009

I must give credit where credit is due...

I quit my classical piano training at age eleven, seeking a more glamorous life as a professional athlete. I still hear my father's words ringing clearly in my head "someday you'll thank me" referring to the childhood piano training I so gladly abandoned. An eighth grade football knee injury eventually proved detrimental to my childhood dream. Oh well!

High school brought new experiences, including a couple buddies with rock star ambitions. I grew my hair, sported parachute pants, bought a synthesizer with my neighborhood lawn mowing cash, & jammed to 80's new wave tunes on LPs. Spending Friday nights at band practice and Saturdays gigging parties & dances, memories were definitely made!

Graduating high school brought an element of retreat from the Chicago "big city" life... venturing out west with my mother & siblings to San Juan Island, Washington. Culture shock took hold,while nature and quiet times prevailed. My composing was born, as was my beautiful daughter Taylor. I endeavored to start my own recording studio & bought all the toys. Mellow Sounds Studio opened on San Juan Island in '93. My buddy Tom taught me how to listen and mix, and the islanders now had a place to record. I released"Ancient Sky"(available exclusively at iTunes) in '94,an eclectic electronic blend of piano, Native American influences (always a fav!) and even cutting edge rock instrumentals... still wandering a bit musically, obviously! Engineering & producing other artists was relatively short lived, but a priceless experience! Realizing that a musical career would be forever limitedon the island, I moved to Seattle in '97.

At age 28, a trip back to Chicago to visit Dad led me to meet his cousin, my Aunt Joann, a classical piano virtuoso whom I had only heard stories about. I sat down at her Baldwin baby grand & something special happened. No, I didn't perfom magically for her (though she was genuinely supportive), but I was enamoured by the power, simplicity,and enchanting sound of the instrument as a solo. From that day forward, my synths began to acquire dust... I focused in on an album project, rented a grand, crammed it into my basement and spent three weeks dilegently practicing & recording. "At Peace" ~ solo piano was released in February, 2001. The support for this CD was surprising, if not stunning. I give great thanks to all who gave to it!

Life got busier, busier and busier. My daughter blossoming, my career developing...life just seemed to get a bit more complicated each day. Retreats to the piano were much harder to come by. Compositions came together, but over periods of months. My ability to visualize and memorize carried me through these times, musically. I managed to abstain from reading or writing music with my sole intent being to improvise and create.

Three years passed and I bought a grand piano! My 17 years in & out of the restaurant business finally brought me a handsome salary with a great company, but I longed deeply for a new CD to hand to my family, friends, and fans. My great friendand fellow pianist Joe Yamada put his home and glorious Kawai concert grand at my disposal and I dove in head first. My second solo piano release "Destined" ~ solo piano was released April, 2004. It continues to receive heavy airplay at www.solopianoradio.com and my song "Just For You" (dedicated to & inspired by Aunt Joann ironically) hit ..1 in March, 2004!

My third CD "Somewhere Within" ~ solo piano was released in August of '07 and is currently being played over radio stations world wide. Life is good!

Oh, and if I haven't said this yet (I do believeI have), thank you Dad!

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Dick Le Mair ComposerPercussionistProducer

Dick Le Mair ComposerPercussionistProducer



Oct 28 2009 10:27 AM

Thanks for the add!
Please check out my piece for piano solo Requiem for the Refugees: www.dicklemair.com/music/requiem.mp3
Dick Le Mair
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Eternalkeys

Eternalkeys



Oct 27 2009 4:49 PM

HI! THANX FOR THE ADD!

CHEERS

MIMMO D'IPPOLITO

COMPOSER - MUSICIAN




spirit beside me
John Pedersen Piano

John Pedersen Piano



Oct 16 2009 10:12 PM

Im on this New 2009 Compilation!
Joe,
I'm very honored to be on the "Acoustic Visions" CD with you.
Along with your tune, there is certainly a great deal of fabulous
music on this release.
Kind Regards,
~John
Kathryn Toyama

Kathryn Toyama



Oct 4 2009 9:49 PM

Thank you for sharing the incredible Gifts of Your Music.

Wishing you endless Full Moon Blessings...

♥Soul Smiles♥
~Kathryn

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Adyta cuartet

Adyta cuartet



Sep 26 2009 3:57 PM

Thanks for the Add.I like your music....!
Alessandra Celletti

Alessandra Celletti



Sep 21 2009 10:46 AM

Hi Joe!


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Fabrice Tonnellier

Fabrice Tonnellier



Sep 18 2009 5:33 PM

Hi Joe!
Thanks for the friendship! I really like piano solo, it's so emotional!

In harmony,
Fabrice Tonnellier
Kathryn Toyama

Kathryn Toyama



Sep 15 2009 2:36 AM

Hi Joe!  What a lovely new song "Mesmerized" is.. I meant to comment earlier but I've been a bit overwhelmed with stuff... I'm disappointed that you removed that your CD cover! WoW... that is some artwork you got going there. You must be very happy with it.  Truly was *mesmerizing*!  I'm envious.  I'm at that stage of trying get the visual to match my CD's concept and it hasn't been easy.  Anyway, I look forward to hearing your new album..♥
ASH ॐ

ASH ॐ



Sep 12 2009 4:40 PM

as soon as i get my sound working im going to have to listen to your new songs. i was listening to your cd the other day :) always lovely. i hope everythings going well for you!
Kathryn Toyama

Kathryn Toyama



Sep 11 2009 9:14 PM

Your lovely music brings such peace to our hearts... Just counting all my blessings
on this sad day of remembrance.




“May we continue to hold high a vision of peace

despite evidence to the contrary, for vision

is the first step that leads to manifestation.”

~ Frances Rae Key


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Piano猫

Piano猫



Sep 7 2009 7:47 PM

Hi Joe, thank you for the add.
I love your music
Marco e l insostenibile leggerezza dell essere

Marco Ian M.



Sep 7 2009 7:33 PM

Hi Joe,
Thank You for the add.
I love your music!...good music.!!

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Piano  Trends



Aug 29 2009 4:22 PM

Hey Joe, Looking forward to your Chicago Visit with Louis at Piano Trends. See you then.
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Alice Kim Jenkins Pianist/Composer

Alice Kim Jenkins   Pianist/Composer



Aug 18 2009 5:57 AM

A big kiss from Seattle!
 

Michel Mananes Classical Pianist

Michel Mananes Classical Pianist



Jul 12 2009 3:58 PM

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Gabriela Lahodová



Jul 7 2009 6:54 AM

With love
Gabriela

Steven Cravis

Steven Cravis



Jul 5 2009 1:58 AM

Happy 4th of July! :-)
Phoenix Man

Phoenix Man



Jun 29 2009 6:22 PM

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Stevie

Stevie Day



Jun 29 2009 1:17 PM

Ilove your music it help me thu life thanks for makeing it
Gabriela

Gabriela Lahodová



Jun 27 2009 9:50 PM

Thank you, dear Joe
I love your music
Amazing weekend
Hugs
Gabriela
Kathryn Toyama

Kathryn Toyama



Jun 17 2009 5:58 AM

What?! You had a birthday?!! Well, I hope it was as blessed as your music....♥

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Alexander George Lovat

Alexander George Lovat



Jun 15 2009 12:35 AM

Have a great week ahead!
positive vibes,
Alex. :)
MONIQUE

MONIQUE



Jun 14 2009 6:28 PM

Happy Birthday, Cousin of mine!
Phoenix Man

Phoenix Man



Jun 6 2009 5:30 PM

I send you this wish…

I wish you joy beyond compare,
success in all you do.

I wish your goals within your reach,
friendships true and strong.

I wish you gracious wisdom and forgiveness,
when you're wrong.

I wish you nights of wonderous rest.
I wish you strength and courage, and
persistence to be your best.

And most of all, I wish for you more love than most will find, the grandest love in all the world, the everlasting kind!

Wishing you blessings and love for you and your loved ones
today and always!
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May 25 2009 7:28 AM

...*Happiness*...

...Happiness Is A Warmth, A Joy, A Calm, A Feeling Within..

...A Smile, A Touch, A Belief That One Has...

...A Thought Of A Memory, A Sensation Of Hope...

...Just That Feeling Thats Had...

...That Look Deep Within...

...That Dream That You Had...

...Only To Notice The Simplist Things In Life In Front Of You That You Have...

...*Happiness*...

...Is One That A Person Not Need To Miss...A Kiss...A Hug...Just To Know That Your There...What More Of A Feeling To Hold And Share...

...*Happiness*...

Is Literally A True Inspiration Of Life..

...It Completes You As A Person..

 ...And Continues To Strive For That Strongest Hold...

...'Til True *Happiness* Is Truly Known...

*Happiness*

...Is A Noble, A Wonderful Trait...

...Its Like The Beauty In Love Found In Fate...

...Only You Can Control Your True *Happiness*...

...Truth Be Told It's An Eternal Bliss!...

 

By Me: Bridgette Monique Schorer

CR 2008

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