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 The Whisperings Solo Piano Sampler
Featuring the Kawai RX-7 Piano
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The Recording
The Kawai Sampler CD was recorded on a Kawai RX7 grand piano at Piano Haven Studio in Seattle, Washington. No equalization or additional sound "coloring" was added to the recording (only
soft limiting and minimal reverb).
There are NO EDITS in the performances. Each performance is a one-take wonder! The Kawai RX-7 is a beautiful instrument! Just listen to it.
The Artists
This compilation CD includes original compositions by ten pianists who are regularly featured on the Whisperings Solo Piano Radio broadcast. Those ten artists are....
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Joe Bongiorno's smooth piano playing style is both peaceful and mesmerizing. His CD "Somewhere Within," a favorite in the Whisperings radio community, was nominated for "Whisperings Album of the Year" in 2007. Aside from being an exceptional player with his own unique sound, he's the founder of the Piano Haven recording studio in Kenmore, WA, which is becoming one of the
most sought out studios for recording brilliantly clear, beautiful solo piano sounds.
web site: http://www.solopianomusic.com
physical location: Kenmore, WA
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David Nevue's melodic solo piano compositions are like spiritual food for the soul. His "Overcome" CD won the title "Best Piano Album of the Year" at the Lifestyle Music Awards and his 2005 release "Adoration: Solo Piano Hymns" quickly became the #1 album on the NAR Radio charts. With 11 albums to his credit, David is one of the most prolific and successful composers of the modern piano music era. David is also the founder of Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio.
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site: http://www.davidnevue.com
physical location: Eugene, OR
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Joe Yamada's solo piano track "A Silent Tear" is one of the most popular tracks in Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio history. The song, from his "Heartfelt" solo piano CD, has been at or near the top of the Whisperings listener charts since the broadcast first started in 2003. Joe's solo piano music is romantic and peaceful; the musical equivalent of a weekend away at the beach relaxing to the sound of the ocean surf.
web site: http://www.joeyamada.com
physical location: Lynnwood, WA
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Louis Landon's musical history is varied and especially interesting. He's played piano/keyboards and toured with John Payne, Rupert Holmes, John Hall and even ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov. In recent years, Louis has turned his creative attention to solo piano improvisation and composition. His stunning album of improvisations, "Solo Piano for Peace," is currently one of the best
selling solo piano albums on Amazon.com
web site: http://www.louislandon.com
physical location: Chestnut Ridge, NY
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Christine Brown's original solo piano compositions first appeared on a compilation album for Sugo Records in 1991. In the years since, she's released several more albums of her original work including her latest CD, "Promise," an exquisite and beautiful collection that was nominated for "Whisperings: Solo Piano Album of the Year" in 2009.
web site: http://www.christinebrownpiano.com
physical location: Carlsbad, CA
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Stanton Lanier's music is extraordinarily peaceful and serene. His latest albums, "The Voice" (A Whisperings Radio favorite), "Unveiled" and "December Peace" were all recorded at Imaginary Roads studio with famed producer Will Ackerman at the helm. Stanton is the founder of Music to
Light the World, a non-profit
organization that brings
peace, hope and healing to many through donation of CDs and performances to cancer patients and families who have
lost children to cancer.
web site: http://www.stantonlanier.com
physical location: Marietta, GA
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Christopher Boscole resides in Hawaii, and his music is as exotic and beautiful as the land he calls home. A classically trained pianist with a Masters in Studio Music, Jazz and Teaching, Christopher is also a master of melody, which he plays with exceptional grace and elegance. His latest CD release, "Presents Of Angels," was nominated for "Whisperings Album of the Year" in 2009.
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site: http://www.christopherboscole.com
physical location: Hawaii
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Rebecca Oswald is a brilliant composer whose music has been performed all over the world. Her catalog includes works for solo instruments, various chamber ensembles, chamber orchestra, full orchestra, numerous works for choral ensembles, a cappella and accompanied, sacred and secular. Featured on this CD is one of her solo piano compositions, the title track from her excellent solo piano album "October Wind."
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site: http://www.rebeccaoswald.com
physical location: Eugene, OR
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Michele McLaughlin's music is haunting and contagious, relaxing and
beautiful, peaceful and touching. She's released ten albums of her solo piano compositions including her latest, "A Celtic Dream," a wonderful work inspired by a dream-fulfilling trip to Ireland. Her song "Irish Rain," from that same CD, is a listener favorite on Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio.
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site: http://www.michelemclaughlin.com
physical location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Joseph Akins is a composer, pianist, keyboardist, record producer and professor of music production at Middle Tennessee State University, the largest music recording program in the world. He has released three solo
albums of original music including his latest, a wonderful album called "Spirit Touch." Included on this compilation is the song "Present Moment" from his solo piano CD "Masterpeace."
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site: http://www.josephakins.com
physical location: Murfreesboro, TN
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More Whisperings Artists
Whisperings Radio features nearly two hundred solo piano artists from around the world. Tune in to Whisperings Radio via this web site, or visit the Whisperings Store for links to artist CDs, iTunes downloads, sheet music and more.
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