Joe Bongiorno
 

Biography

"Glass of wine & candlelight music"... a phrase that perfectly describes the New Age music of Seattle based solo pianist - composer Joe Bongiorno. After abandoning his classical training as a child, Joe returned to the piano in his late 20's and discovered a wonderful channel of peace & emotional release. All of Joe's solo piano recordings are self produced at his Piano Haven Recording Studio, fulfilling his dream of producing his own world class recordings.

Piano Style: Contemporary Solo Piano, New Age, comparable in genre to David Lanz, Wayne Gratz, David Nevue Jim Brickman

Discography:
At Peace – solo piano 2001
Destined – solo piano 2004
Somewhere Within – solo piano 2007
Mesmerized – solo piano 2009
A Candlelight Christmas – solo piano 2010

Notable Facts:
- Somewhere Within was nominated for Best Solo Piano CD of ’07 by Whisperings Solo Piano Radio
- A Candlelight Christmas was awarded Best Christmas/Holiday Album of 2010 at SoloPiano.com
- Somewhere Within was an iTunes TOP 100 New Age album in 2007 & 2008
- Somewhere Within spent 8 months in the TOP 40 of the ZMR radio airplay charts in 2007/2008
- 8 different tracks have hit #1 in the Whisperings Solo Piano Radio monthly listener
charts, most recently “First Love” (July 2010) & “In Its Majesty” (Aug 2010), both from Mesmerized
- At Peace & Destined have been TOP 25 solo piano albums at CDBaby since 2006
- Joe travels North America performing in concert 20-30 times per year

Airplay:
Joe’s solo piano music has aired on over 100 broadcasts worldwide, most notably:
Pandora, Music Choice Soundscapes, Sirius Spa Channel, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio,
SKY.fm Solo Piano, The Stream at SoloPiano.com, Last.fm & Rhapsody

Reviews:
“Mesmerized is soft-spoken and uncomplicated, but each note is meaningful and sincere –
Its gentle flow casts a magical spell that draws you in and wraps your mind in unspeakable beauty. Highly recommended! - Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano
“In Joe’s capable hands the music never becomes tedious, as he utilizes the full range and nuances of the instrument to paint a beautiful picture with an engaging sound.” - John Iverson, CKUW
“Joe's CD 'Destined' indeed qualifies as an album of timeless beauty. If there were music in the Garden of Eden, this might well be it!” - David Nevue, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio
"Somewhere Within is one of my favorite recordings of the year (2007) in a year that has produced some really great solo piano CDs.” - Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano

Read more...

Music

Mesmerized
2009
Intimate, peaceful, flowing melodies for solo piano... inspired by a midnight blue sky
MP3: $9.99 CD: $12.97
Reviews
1
 
Somewhere Within - solo piano
2007
Joe's highly acclaimed 3rd solo piano release provides gentle, flowing, original melodies on solo grand piano. Nominated for best solo piano album of 2007 by Whisperings Solo Piano Radio & MostlyPiano.com
CD: $12.97 MP3: $9.95
Reviews
3
 
Destined - solo piano
2004
Joe's enormously popular 2nd solo piano release on the Mellow Sounds label. Tender, flowing original melodies on solo grand piano. Romantic, sensitive, uplifting & soothing.
MP3: $9.99 CD: $12.97
Reviews
1
 
At Peace - solo piano
2000
Romantic original solo piano, embracing peace.
MP3: $9.49 CD: $12.97
Reviews
2
 
Sell your music on CD Baby and iTunes! Minimize this Tab Open this Tab