Dirk Schreurs has composed and arranged over 250 tunes, many of which have found their way not only to the performing stage but also to the realm of radio and television around Western Europe. Next to playing the acoustic piano and electro-acoustic vintage keyboards, he also likes to operate analog synthesizers and modules. Since 1994 Dirk has been a professor of music, teaching piano/keyboards, improvisation theory, ensemble, and jazz methodology at the Jazz Department of the Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music. Nowadays you can find him at jazz clubs, theaters and on festival stages sitting in with The Roman Korolik Group, Chromatic Banana, Scora, and his own trio called DS3. He's brought us a selection from his Extemporizations album, Extemporizations 4. You'll find it on the Music 4 page.
For over 26 years, Dave Powers has been a vital part of the Columbus, Ohio music scene as a pianist, keyboardist, and vocalist. Considered one of the most successful musicians in the local spectrum, he manages to win over the hearts of all who hear him perform. Dave performed his rendition of the popular church hymn Be Thou My Vision as part of the popular TV series The Piano Guy, and they've brought us this piece to share with you. You'll find it on the Music 4 page.
Alicia Bessette has recently released a new album called Orchard. It's been several years since her last release, but you'll be very glad that she's back. She's brought us the lovely Semuhenna to share with you. You'll find it on the Music 1 page.
Jeff Herge has been composing New Age music for performance for over 20 years. He's received a lot of awards and positive reviews. But this is the first time he's appeared on our site. From his debut, eponymous album, he's brought us two songs: Autumn Snow and Rain Drops. You'll find them both on the Music 2 page.
"Solo
Piano". The term has come to describe a genre of music
which has become extremely popular over the past 20 years. It
mingles elements of pop, jazz and classical music to form a
style also been termed "new age". Artists such as
Yanni, George Winston and Jim Brickman have helped define the
genre and spread its popularity. Strong melodies, a tender touch
and a soothing spirit are hallmarks of this music, which, despite
the "solo" reference, may occasionally incorporate other simple
instrumentation to frame the mood.
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