Listen to Christmas solo piano music by Isaac Shepard. I originally posted his first Christmas Piano album back in 2015, but he has released two more since then so I included them all here, along with my playlist of his music.
Albums
Christmas Piano, Vol. 3 (2018) – 11 songs, 25 min
Christmas Piano, Vol. 2 (2017) – 10 songs, 21 min
Christmas Piano (2015) – 12 songs, 37 min
Playlist
Isaac Shepard (Playlist) – 33 songs, 2 hr 6 min
Listen to more of his music at Isaac Shepard for albums, videos, and links.
Listen to solo piano music by Louis Landon on his new album Feel Good Piano. I have also included three other albums released this year, as well as my playlist of his songs.
I hope this makes you feel good too, like it does for me. We can all use that now. He keeps making great solo piano music.
Albums
Feel Good Piano (2020) – 13 songs, 52 min
Thanksgiving Piano (2020) – 14 songs, 52 min
Southwest Solo Piano (2020) – 14 songs, 55 min
Panama Piano (2020) – 13 songs, 50 min
Playlist
Louis Landon (Playlist) – 70 songs, 5 hr 18 min
Listen to more of his music at Louis Landon for more of his albums, videos, and links.
Listen to solo piano music by Joe Bongiorno on his new (11th) album When All Is Quiet. I love all his music, and this is wonderful too. Wow!
This is vintage Joe Bongiorno doing his solo piano… radiating melodies and emotions from start to finish. It’s been almost 4 years since Joe’s last release, and this album doesn’t disappoint! Inspired largely by the quiet times during the pandemic and the loss of his father to COVID-19. Enjoy the glorious sound from his handcrafted Shigeru Kawai grand. Sit back and relax!
Album
When All Is Quiet (2020) – 10 songs, 45 min
Videos
Imagine This – 4 min 13 sec
Facebook Live Concerts
Joe Bongioro & Ryan Marvel – Nov 22 & Dec 6
Click on the following link on Nov 22 and Dec 6 to watch Joe perform live with Ryan Marvel from his Piano Haven Studio in Sedona, Arizona.
There were recorded live previously on Facebook (Oct 17-18), and are still available to watch.
Live on the Red Rocks – Sedona, AZ – 1 hr 53 min
This starts about 5 minutes into the recording so you can advance the play bar to skip the beginning.
Piano Haven Studio – Sedona, AZ – 1 hr 51 min
Click the following link to watch the previous recording of a Facebook Live concert by Joe Bongiorno & Michael Martinez from Piano Haven Concert on Oct 18. The video will start in another tab where you must watch it on Facebook (it wasn’t able to be embedded within this post directly). It actually starts about 7 minutes into the recording with an intoduction and music starts about 4 minutes later.
Listen to solo piano music by David Hicken on his new album Sagas. Watch videos of him playing all the songs from this album; maybe you can learn something to try.
Listen to instrumental electro-acoustic harp music by Andreas Vollenweider on his new album Quiet Places. I remember seeing his live performances in Dallas during the 80’s at both the Granada Theatre and Majestic Theatre.
QUIET PLACES is a musical treat for precious, quiet moments, for the more subtle feelings, a source of strength for the wild ride out there in the crazy world…
10 thematic improvisations, calm, moving, intimate, personal, close. Of course Andreas plays his harp and here and there the piano, the young cello player Isabel Gehweiler slips “under our skin” with her haunting, soulful and vibrant playing and now and then Walter Keiser joins in with filigree grooving drums.
New Album
Quiet Places (2020) – 10 songs, 41 min
Videos
I have also included 9 live mini-concert videos (over 2 hours) that he performed from his home studio in Zurich, Switzerland during the COVID-19 pandemic. His next super mini-concert #10 has been postponed until Oct 21 while he celebrates the release of his new album. Also he is publishing an audio-book of his first novel Im Spiegel der Venus (Reflections of Venus) with music, which is currently being translated into English.
Listen to piano music by Michael Logozar on his new album Currents.
Album
Currents (2020) – 17 songs, 41 min
Playlist
Michael Logozar (Playlist) – 37 songs, 2 hr 31 min
Listen to more music by Michael Logozar with additional albums, videos, and links. This new album will be included there as well, along with an updated playlist.
Listen to solo piano music by Chad Lawson on his new album You Finally Knew. He describes it as “Calm music for a chaotic world.”
I also included my playlist of his songs, some videos for the album, several live performances from home, as well as detailed tutorials for those who want to learn more about piano or want to play his songs.
Listen to music that might be new to you that I recently discovered and wanted to share. It’s a great background playlist for reading, writing, or focus work. Enjoy!
Listen to solo piano music by Kendra Logozar on her new album Equilibrium. There is a nice review by Kathy Parsons at mainlypiano.com. I also included my playlist of her songs. She has posted several video livestreams on her Facebook page that you might enjoy. Here’s background on her new album and some wonderful advice.
Do you struggle for balance in your life? Your dreams and goals seemingly at war with the pressing onslaught of daily life?
I know I have often felt this way. It’s been a while since I released an album because I’ve been busy with other things.
I’ve been inspired to add a little step toward creating music into my life each day when possible and here is Equilibrium. A few things I’ve been pondering on my creative journey:
1. Life is short, in the end what really matters to you? Which relationships, goals and work will I be proud that my life represented.
2. Life comes in seasons and different seasons have different levels of opportunity. Some seasons we survive and some we can create and give back. Give yourself grace.
3. I can’t do it all… I have to choose a few priorities and let the rest go.
4. I can commit to doing something toward my goals each day. Even if it’s only 5 minutes it’s progress and those little steps add up.
I hope you each find your Equilibrium on your journey. Sending love and hopes for a better, kinder world.
Album
Equilibrium – 14 songs, 34 min
Playlist
Kendra Logozar (Playlist) – 16 songs, 1 hr 2 min
Listen to more of her music at Kendra Logozar for albums, videos, and links.
