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Jun
01
2009
Contemporary Jazz Album by Brian Kelly In Progress
Brian Kelly @ 7:27 pm
Also this summer, I’ll be in the studio recording tracks for another original Contemporary Jazz album (the follow-up to Afterplay). Once again, I’ll be working with drummer David Rokeach and sax player Eric Crystal. Here’s a taste of the music: http://www.briankelly.com/cds/contemporary-jazz/
Jun
01
2009
Solo Piano Album by Brian Kelly In Progress
Brian Kelly @ 7:24 pm
In June I’ll be rehearsing music for my solo piano album (Tomorrow’s Daydream) before going into the studio and recording this summer. There will be 11 tracks on the album (approximately 44 minutes total). Listen here: www.solopianoartist.com. I’m trying to come up with song titles for tracks #5, #7, and #11. If any images or titles come to mind, please send me your thoughts.
Sheet Music for all 11 compositions will be available for sale on my website after the album has been released.
Mar
29
2009
Brian Kelly on Blue Alice debut CD
Brian Kelly @ 8:58 am
My keyboard & piano work can be heard on 3 tracks of the debut album by Blue Alice. The music is described as psychedelic rock / hypno-pop. Check it out.
Jan
01
2009
Brian Kelly to release Solo Piano album & Songbook in 2009
Brian Kelly @ 12:01 am
I’m currently rehearsing music for a solo piano album of original compositions. I will also publish a songbook comprised of sheet music for all 11 solo piano pieces. Preview demo tracks from the album here: www.solopianocd.com or www.solopianoartist.com
Nov
12
2008
Brian Kelly on “Music In Motion” compilation CD
Brian Kelly @ 7:18 pm
 “Angels Breathing” (from my Pools of Light album) is included on a new compilation CD called “Music In Motion”, which showcases the music of piano artists from North America, New Zealand and Europe, who offered their music for audio-visual projects at Swan Lake: Moving Image & Music Award. I’m in excellent company here. Experience some great music by other pianists. The CD is vailable now at: NewAgePiano.net
Oct
15
2008
New Brian Kelly CD: Afterplay - available now
Brian Kelly @ 6:46 pm
I’ve turned up the heat on this album. It’s more energetic than my first, while still offering space for beauty and quiet eloquence - it’s a full meal! I remain committed to strong melodies, fluid chops, and richly textured arrangements, and am joined by some fantastic musicians who really bring the music alive: Eric Crystal on sax, David Rokeach on drums, Viviana Guzman and Carol Alban on flutes, James Robinson on acoustic guitar, Ross Wilson on trumpet & trombone, and Tim Bolling on percussion. The CD is also available from: CdBaby & Amazon
Sep
15
2007
Tim Bolling to play on new Brian Kelly CD
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 am
It’s been a while, I know… What have I been doing?
New Album update
In July I returned to the studio to record tracks with percussionist, Tim Bolling. This month I’m working with mixing engineer, Gary Mankin, to bring the production to a new level of excellence.
 If you’d like to hear a preview of the album, there’s a montage of 30-second samples from every tune on the album posted at: www.smoothjazzpiano.com
Dec
20
2006
Brian Kelly on debut CD release by Alexander Orchestra
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 am
CD Release by Alexander Orchestra
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I’m very proud to appear on the debut CD by Alexander Orchestra, Opus Everlasting. Violinist Alex Sneicki has created some memorably melodic and richly-textured music. The style could be described as Classical Crossover / World-Music. My piano playing is featured in 7 tracks. I very much enjoyed the magical synergy of our work together. Among my favorite tracks are: “One Last Look” and “Ocean Song”.
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Aug
15
2006
Viviana Guzman to play on new Brian Kelly album
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 am
New CD Update
Filling out the roster of excellent musicians on the upcoming
CD release by Brian Kelly will be:
 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… Read more…
Jul
15
2006
Brian Kelly recording and mixing new music
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 am
New CD Report
Recording and mixing of the new Brian Kelly CD are progressing beautifully. In addition to James Robinson on guitar and Ross Wilson on trumpet and trombone, tracks will feature:
 Eric Crystal - sax
Eric was recently named one of the top 10 Rising Star Soprano Saxophone players in the renowned Downbeat Annual Critics Poll. He has worked with 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.
Jun
15
2006
Brian Kelly recording new CD
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
New CD Report
Recording is under way for Brian Kelly’s new CD. Tracks will feature:
 James Robinson
on 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
on trumpet and trombone. Ross has worked with many legendary musicians, from Sammy Hagar to Tito Puente.
The rest of the line-up (sax, flute, drums) will be announced in the next newsletter.
Nov
20
2005
Brian Kelly music featured on Oasis New Age Sampler CD
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
Oasis New Age Sampler CD
“Open Sky” (the first track from the Pools of Light CD by Brian Kelly) is featured on the New Age CD Sampler released by Oasis CD Manufacturing on track #12, Disc 1. The double-disc promotional CD will be sent to college and community radio stations throughout the U.S. in December 2005.
Sep
15
2005
Brian Kelly Pools Of Light CD re-packaged for Southeast Asia
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
For those of you living or traveling in Southeast Asia, Brian Kelly’s Pools of Light album is now in the stores at Sembawang Music Centres in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. It includes 2 bonus tracks: “April Sky” and “Tracing Rainbows”. The album has been retitled “Expect A Miracle” and the artwork has been slightly modified (shown below)
Jul
10
2005
Brian Kelly keyboard work on debut release by Shanta
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
 New Release: Brian Kelly’s piano & keyboard work is featured on the debut CD release by Shanta, Find My Way Home.
Feb
15
2005
New package design for Pools Of Light CD
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
Pools of Light CDs by Brian Kelly arrive from manufacturer - with new package design by CreativeMetaphor.
Jul
15
2004
Brian Kelly on debut CD by Shanta
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
Recording Project: Brian Kelly has recorded piano/keyboard tracks on the debut CD project by singer/songwriter Shanta.
Apr
20
2004
Brian Kelly piano on “Wings of Love”
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
Recording project: Brian Kelly featured piano player on “Wings of Love” for Alexander Orchestra debut CD (on the Hypnopop label).
Jun
15
2003
Brian Kelly on Jada Kelly’s debut CD
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
Recording Project: Brian Kelly recorded the piano tracks for Jada Kelly’s debut CD, “Freedom”.
May
15
2003
Brian Kelly on Alexander Orchestra’s debut CD
Brian Kelly @ 12:00 pm
Recording Project: Brian Kelly recorded the piano track on “Mesmerized” for Alexander Orchestra’s debut CD.
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