Results for "piano"

Erik Rurik Satie

Born: June 29, 1940

New Music by Composer/Piano/Brass Erik Satie, with vocals by Debbie Lease, now available. A contemporary collection of styles reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Biderbecke, Rafael Mendez, Miles Davis & other influences. Not played as a mimic, but more directed to those artists and what they might interpret recording this material in a contemporary setting. All selections and arrangements were written with a (hopefully) uplifting and new approach to styles that might be reminiscent but certainly mature in concept. Erik Satie has been a musician his entire life from an early beginning in Washington DC area, Houston, Hollywood, & now residing in Denver.

Dan DeSandro

Born: October 10, 1955

Born: October 10, 1955 Bio: Pianist Dan DeSandro is career musician with several decades of performance to his credit. A natural talent, Dan began playing at the age of 5 and studied privately into his teens. He started performing regularly while living in the Panama Canal Zone in the late 60's before moving to the USA in the mid- 70’s. Career moves brought him to South Louisiana where he has continued to present his world view of musical influence. From 1980 on Dan has performed regularly as a solo pianist or with his Trio at clubs, restaurants, festivals, corporate and private events throughout the Southeast. As a soloist Mr

Heather Nelson Trio

Classic Jazz and Brazilian bossa novas with a fresh twist.

Ovaciir

Born: May 2, 1964

At an early age Ovaciir caught the vibe. The vibe was a love of music. A passion for music, in all its styles and forms, and like a cosmic force it’s been guiding him through the universe ever since. Born Frank Randall III, Ovaciir grew up in a tight-knit family on the shores of Thread Lake in Flint, Michigan. He taught himself how to play drums at the age of 5, studied piano at the age of 7, and by the age of 9 had added bass, electric guitar and keyboards to his talents. It was about that time OVA took an interest in jazz, soaking up everything from the virtuoso piano playing of Oscar Petersen, to the jazz-rap fusion of Roy Ayers and Herbie Hancock

Joe Deleault

Joe Deleault is an international performer, composer, and session pianist. Recent performances include Russia, France, Germany, and Italy. Joe has shared the stage with many multi-Grammy winning artists and was recently voted Best Original Performer by the Hippo Press. Recording credits include Mighty Sam McClain and Jon Bon Jovi for the national project to aid the homeless, “Give Us Your Poor”, New Orleans zydeco master CJ Chenier (Paul Simon- Rhythm of the Saints), Chris Colbourn (Buffalo Tom), Don Davis (Microscopic Septet, LL Cool J), Eugene Friesen (Paul Winter Consort), Glen Velez (Pat Metheny Group), Poet F.D

David Elliott

Born: October 3, 1980

The Vinyl Gibbon (aka David Elliott) is a solo musician who hails from Brighton, England. His experimentation and eclectic influences create a diverse non-genre specific type of sound. Using a mix of real piano and synthesizers blended with world instruments and percussion. Inspired by his many journeys around the world, he brings a subtle ambience into the music, such as the sounds of Bali and jungle noises from the Costa Rican rainforest. Lets open our ears real wide.

Victor "Red" Atkins

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VICTOR "RED" ATKINS Place of Birth: Selma, Alabama Selma native and pianist Victor "Red" Atkins left the Manhattan School of Music one semester shy of completing his Master's Degree in Jazz Performance. After recording Delfeayo Marsalis' "Pontius Pilate's Decision," he had to make a decision: continue his formal education or pursue a career as a professional musician. Music won and before long the pianist was jet-setting around the Americas and Europe with Elvin Jones, Mark Whitfield, Nnenna Freelon and Leroy Jones. He has been documented on CDs with Joshua Redman along with Wynton and Bradford Marsalis

Brian T Collins

Born: January 3, 1968

Brian T Collins is a Scottish born composer, producer and music educator. Brian has scored soundtrack for Rogers Community TV newscasts, composed and recorded for Government self help videos and has had numerous television appearances on CITY TV, CTV, Channel 47, CFTO, TLN and Much Music.
He has performed in countless clubs, concert halls and arenas in North America as well as Great Britain, Mexico and has played for such corporate clients as IBM, AT&T, Nortel, IBM, Indian Motorcycle, Remax, Mercedes Benz, Entro Communications, Bombardier, Rogers television, Royal York dental, National Yacht Club, SQL POWER and much more.
Brian began his musical career in 1980 and is well versed in all styles. He has a reputation of being a great innovator of both instruments. Brian was active on the Canadian music scene between 1986 to 2009 where he performed and recorded for many artists and bands. Brian was also recognized for his work over the years promoting Concert Pitch A=432Hz. His campaign to promote 432Hz as an alternate to 440Hz concert pitch for music therapy has gained him global recognition since 1991.
With his experience as a musician and composer, Brian offers professional music services as a media content producer, A1 audio engineer, educator and film & video producer.

David Goldblatt

Musician

Marc Brenken

Born: June 17, 1973

Marc Brenken (born June 17th, 1973) started to play piano at the age of eight and soon discovered his love for jazz and improvisation. He studied at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany and attended masterclasses with Kenny Werner, John Taylor, Fred Hersch, Marc Copland and Richie Beirach. In 2006 his debut CD "Eight Short Stories" was released. Marc composed the music for this album. 2009 a trio album, "It Could Happen to You", followed, featuring Alex Morsey on double-bass and Marcus Rieck on drums. The album was recorded at the renowned "Fattoria Musica" in Osnabruck, Germany. In 2012 he released his third album: "Starting Our Journey" with the Marc Brenken - Jean-Yves Braun Quartet, featuring original compositons of guitarist Jean-Yves Braun and of his own. Concert tours have taken him a