Brian Kelly Releases More Sheet Music – Piano Transcriptions

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

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

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

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

New Sheet Music Released by Brian Kelly

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

Brian Kelly’s Afterplay nominated for Best Instrumental Jazz Album 2009

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

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

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

Info:
Brian Kelly – website
Brian Kelly – Wikipedia

Buy CDs and Downloads:
Brian Kelly – iTunes
Brian Kelly – Amazon
Brian Kelly – CdBaby

Social Networking:
Brian Kelly – MySpace
Brian Kelly – Facebook
Brian Kelly – Twitter
Brian Kelly – YouTube

Listening:
Brian Kelly – Last.fm
Brian Kelly – Pandora
Brian Kelly – SongVault
Brian Kelly – Solo Piano CD
Brian Kelly – Solo Piano Artist
Brian Kelly – Smooth Jazz Piano

Sheet Music:
Brian Kelly – Solo Piano Sheet Music

iMix – Smooth Jazz Piano Favorites

Here’s an iMix of Smooth Jazz Piano favorites, including some of my own tracks from Pools Of Light and Afterplay. If you like it, please rate it 5-stars. Enjoy!

iMix – Fans of Brian Kelly also Bought

If you like this iMix, please rate it 5-stars. Enjoy! 

Another CD review of Afterplay by Brian Kelly

"I have found a jewel with Brian Kelly’s Afterplay. This is a brilliant piece of musical arrangements with Brian on the keys and great compliment of artists sharing sheer genius! Afterplay is a wonderful blend of contemporary jazz with a taste of New Age. The music does it for me: smooth, melodic, entrancing and relaxing. Particularly titles: River Rush, Smiling South, Heaven On Earth and, of course, the title track. You can listen to Afterplay time after time. Brian takes you anywhere your music sensitivities want to go!"
- Dionne Maldonado,
WFSS 91.9 FM, Fayetteville, NC

Brian Kelly on Blue Alice debut CD

My keyboard/piano work can be heard on 3 tracks on the debut album by Blue Alice. The music is described as psychedelic rock / hypno-pop. Check it out.

Vote for Brian Kelly music on SongVault.fm

2 tracks from my Afterplay CD (“Flavor Seven” and “Celtic Fire”) are currently in the “SongVault Jazz Finals Chart” at SongVault.fm. I would appreciate your votes to help these tracks make it to the top tier. You must log in to participate in voting. It’s simple (no validation of your email is required). Once you’re logged in, type my name in the Search box, click “Go”, you’ll see my list of my tracks on the right side, click on the track titles to listen and vote. Thanks!

Free Ringtones from Brian Kelly

All ringtones from my Afterplay album are FREE thru April 15th, 2009 on Myxer.com. Go to www.myxer.com/briankelly/

Afterplay debuts at #31 on Smooth Indie Star Chart

Afterplay, the latest CD by pianist & composer Brian Kelly, debuted at #31 on the Smooth Indie Star Chart on March 23, 2009 and is among the “most added” (in company with Boney James, The Rippingtons, Joe Sample…). For more information about radio chart activity for Brian Kelly, visit www.briankelly.com

CD review of Afterplay by Brian Kelly ~ Creations Magazine

Brian Kelly - Afterplay CD

“Afterplay is an exciting contemporary jazz album which engages the listener from the very first note. I was blown away by the immediacy, the insistence of the opening cut “River Rush;” a driving, smooth and satisfying offering which I only wished lasted three times longer! … As the album played to the end, textures varied and moods shifted, but the quality never faltered from the high bar set in its first cut. Congratulations to Brian Kelly!”"

- Creations Magazine

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CD review of Brian Kelly’s Afterplay from SmoothJazz.com

Brian Kelly - Afterplay CD

“Brian Kelly follows his brilliant debut release POOLS OF LIGHT with yet another outstanding, compelling collection of originals… The musical integrity and lyrical sensitivity that Mr. Kelly brings to the table for his projects is clearly evident on this release. At a time when commercial Smooth Jazz too often heads in the direction of cliché, Brian Kelly’s AFTERPLAY is a refreshing example of how we can keep this music genre exciting and vibrant!”

- SmoothJazz.com

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Brian Kelly Afterplay CD #3 on NAR chart 3rd month in a row

Brian Kelly’s latest CD, Afterplay, has ranked #3 on the NAR Top 100 Radio Chart in January 2009. This is the 3rd month in a row that Afterplay has held the #3 position in the chart. The NAR chart measures radio airplay of Contemporary Instrumental, New Age, Ambient, and World music.

Brian Kelly - Afterplay CD

BMI Work numbers for Brian Kelly

BMI Work numbers for Brian Kelly

9974254 – Afterplay

7340929 – Angels Breathing

7340932 – Calling For Rain

9974256 – Celtic Fire

7340924 – Cool Blue

7340926 – Expect A Miracle

9974253 – Flavor Seven

9974255 – Heaven On Earth

7340931 – Home At Last

9974251 – New Vision

7340922 – Open Sky

7340923 – Pools Of Light

9974258 – Reach For The Stars

9974249 – River Rush

7340927 – Sacred Waters

9974250 – Smiling South

9974252 – Snowflakes Rising

7340933 – Speak Your Heart

9974257 – Stone Shine

9974259 – Sunchaser

7340928 – Troubadour

7340925 – Unfolding

7340934 – When The Stars Align

7340930 – With Eyes Closed

ISRC Numbers for Pools of Light album by Brian Kelly

ISRC Numbers for Pools of Light album by Brian Kelly

US-SL6-03-00001  - Open Sky

US-SL6-03-00002  - Pools of Light

US-SL6-03-00003  - Cool Blue

US-SL6-03-00004  - Unfolding

US-SL6-03-00005  - Expect a Miracle

US-SL6-03-00006  - Sacred Waters

US-SL6-03-00007  - Troubadour

US-SL6-03-00008  - Angels Breathing

US-SL6-03-00009  - With Eyes Closed

US-SL6-03-00010  - Home At Last

US-SL6-03-00011  - Calling For Rain

US-SL6-03-00012  - Speak Your Heart

US-SL6-03-00013  - When The Stars Align