Brian Kelly News

Brian Kelly Releases More Sheet Music - Piano Transcriptions

Brian Kelly — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:31:38 +0000

I’ve just released sheet music for two more songs from my Afterplay album. These are Piano Transcriptions of “New Vision” (track #3) and “Reach For The Stars” (track #10). They’re available now on my website as pdf downloads. Go to: http://www.briankelly.com/sheet_music.php

Brian Kelly Afterplay album eligible for Grammy

Brian Kelly — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:43:53 +0000

My Afterplay album is eligible for Grammy Award consideration. Recording Academy rules prohibit me from specifying which category it is listed in (field and category names and numbers are proprietary). However, I can say that The Recording Academy has deemed my Instrumental Album to be more “Pop” than Jazz, in league with artists such as Spyro Gyra, Boney James, Chris Botti… Listen to the album here: www.briankelly.com/cds/Afterplay

Smiling South awarded Track of the Week

Brian Kelly — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:33 +0000

“Smiling South” (track #2 from Brian Kelly’s Afterplay album) has been awarded Track of the Week in “World Music” on Garageband.com the week of Sept. 21, 2009.

Brian Kelly / Afterplay Wins 2nd Place in the Best Instrumental Jazz Category !

Brian Kelly — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:03:38 +0000

The 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards Album Winners have been announced. I’m excited and honored to learn that my album, Afterplay, came in 2nd place in the “Best Instrumental Jazz Album” category. The winners are listed here: http://www.jpfolks.com/09albumwinners.html

Brian Kelly Releases New Sheet Music - Piano Transcriptions

Brian Kelly — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:22:20 +0000

I’ve just released sheet music for two songs from my Afterplay album. These are Piano Transcriptions of “Afterplay” (track #6) and “Celtic Fire” (track #8). They’re available now on my website as pdf downloads. 7 pages each, price: $4 each ~ recommended for advanced players or those who want insight into my piano technique, improvisational style, and contemporary jazz voicings. Go to: http://www.briankelly.com/sheet_music.php

Music by Brian Kelly in Travel Channel series

Brian Kelly — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:47:46 +0000

Music by Brian Kelly has been licensed for use in a series on the Travel Channel called “The Relic Hunter”, which premiers Oct. 10, 2009.

Brian Kelly / Afterplay nominated Best Instrumental Jazz Album 2009

Brian Kelly — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:56:32 +0000

Afterplay, the latest album by Brian Kelly, has been nominated for “Best Instrumental Jazz Album 2009″. “Celtic Fire” (track #8 on the album) has been nominated for “Best Instrumental Jazz Song 2009″ in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards. See the complete list of nominees.

Contemporary Jazz Album by Brian Kelly In Progress

Brian Kelly — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:27:13 +0000

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/

Solo Piano Album by Brian Kelly In Progress

Brian Kelly — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:24:57 +0000

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.

Links to Brian Kelly on the web

Brian Kelly — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:32:57 +0000

Info:
Brian Kelly - website
Brian Kelly - Wikipedia

Buy CDs and Downloads:
Brian Kelly - iTunes
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Social Networking:
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Listening:
Brian Kelly - Last.fm
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Brian Kelly - Solo Piano CD
Brian Kelly - Solo Piano Artist
Brian Kelly - Smooth Jazz Piano

Sheet Music:
Brian Kelly - Solo Piano Sheet Music