"Afterplay was a wonderful listen that deserves as much airplay as possible on what remains of jazz radio here in the United States. Soft and uplifting, this is an album that holds up after many listens." - Instrumental Pavilion
"Its own genre of fun jazz, this set tickles the ears as easily as Kelly tickles the ivories and a good time is assured for all." - MidwestRecord.com
"Just wanted to let you know how sensational I think your release is, and how grateful I am to be able to feature it at the radio station." - Albert Khalis Pride, WBLZ-Blazeradio, Birmingham, Alabama
"Afterplay is a real treat for the ears and is good for the soul as well." - Kathy Parsons, mainlypiano.com
"Bright and upbeat, "Afterplay” provides a bit of sonic optimism in these days of uncertainty and change... More jazz than new age, Kelly has created a collection of eleven rhythmically and melodically complex pieces that are easily accessible for casual listening yet provide a substantial and sensual auditory experience for many repeated plays. " - Kathy Parsons, mainlypiano.com
Afterplay, the 2nd release by pianist/composer Brian Kelly,heads into contemporary jazz territory with memorable melodies, fluid chops, and richly detailed arrangements. This 11-song album of upbeat piano instrumentals includes the world-class talents of Eric Crystal on sax (Boz Scaggs, Omar Sosa), David Rokeach on drums (Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin), Viviana Guzman on flute, James Robinson on guitar, and other fine musicians.
Total Playing Time: 49:15
UPC# 692381-1002-2-8
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"Afterplay was a wonderful listen that deserves as much airplay as possible on what remains of jazz radio here in the United States. Soft and uplifting, this is an album that holds up after many listens." - Instrumental Pavilion
Musicians:
Brian Kelly - Piano, Keyboards, Percussion, Pennywhistle, Voice
Eric Crystal- Alto Sax (tracks 1 & 6)
David Rokeach- Drums (tracks 1,2,3,6,8)
Ross Wilson - Trumpet & Trombone (track 2)
Tim Bolling - Percussion (tracks 2,9,10)
Viviana Guzman - Flute (tracks 3 & 7)
Carol Alban - Flute (track 7) James Robinson* - Guitar (tracks 9 & 11)
* Appears courtesy of Favored Nations Records
Mixing Engineer:Gary Mankin, San Francisco, CA Mastering:Michael Romanowski, San Francisco, CA Recording Engineers:
Jason Sherbundy (sax), San Francisco, CA
Dave Bell (drums), Bellboy Recording, Richmond, CA
Bryan Matheson (flutes), Skyline Studios, Oakland, CA
Ross Wilson (trumpet & trombone) Disher Music & Sound, San Francisco, CA
James Robinson (guitar) San Jose, CA
Brian Kelly (piano, keyboards, percussion, pennywhistle, voice) Skylight Music, Oakland, CA Design: BK Photography: Ember Harker, Creative Metaphor
Eric Crystal - Alto Sax Eric was recently named one of the top 10 Rising Star Soprano Saxophone players in the renowned Downbeat Annual Critics Poll. He has performed and recorded with Boz Scaggs, Omar Sosa, and others.
David Rokeach - Drums
David has performed and/or recorded with: Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Ray Charles, Joe Satriani, Aaron Neville, Steve Miller, and many other world-class musicians.
James Robinson - 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 - Trumpet A veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Ross has worked with many legendary musicians, from Sammy Hagar to Tito Puente.
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...
Carol Alban - Flute Carol is the principal flutist with the Bay Area Chamber Symphony and frequently performs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and occasionally in New York. Carol plays classical, modern and improvised music and has performed at all kinds of venues, ranging from the prestigious Berkeley Piano Club to Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theater to the infamous CBGB night club in New York City....
Tim Bolling - Percussion As a drum set player and percussionist, Tim's extensive background spans diverse cultural and musical genres, from jazz to rock to R&B to world, expressing his own sense of style while remaining true to the essence of tradition. He has performed with members of Sly And The Family Stone, Airto, Kanye West, and Ancient Future; and with celebrated world performers Habib Khan, Suhaila Salimpour, Mary Ellen Donald, Mimi Spencer, Reda Darwish, Doug Adamz, and Solace. He currently tours with RebbeSoul, Tres Mojo, and Pangia.
Dedicated to the memory of my father, Paul F. Kelly (1933-2006).
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