"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
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