Album Notes

AUGUST SKY

Solo Piano CD by Rich Smith

Album graphic design & photos by Maureen Lin

6 tracks improvised and recorded in the last week of August, 2001 at Rich's studio.

Release date: August 31, 2001

TRACK LISTING:

1. Cloud Painting 7:57
2. Morning Sun 6:17
3. Battle of the Birds 11:00
4. August Sky 14:18
5. Coloring the Waves 7:41
6. Crystal Moon 6:44

CD total playing time: 54:13

P & © 2001 Rich Smith / Rich Smith Music (ASCAP)

REVIEWS:

'After purchasing "August Sky" on 3rd Street, I listened to it during my hour-drive home. The music literally took my breath away. I was so amazed by the compositions that I stayed in my car an extra half an hour listening to them. It took just that one night on 3rd Street for Rich Smith to become my new favorite composer.'
~ Naomi Hong, Hacienda Heights, CA

QUOTES ABOUT RICH SMITH

'From the first time I watched Rich Smith perform, it's so memorable and unforgettable that the impact lasted. It's like when you see a movie and it stays with you for a lifetime. His music possesses a very strong sense of melodic flow, though improvised, as if it was played many times before. I've never seen anything like it. It's soaring, mesmerizing, amazing!'
~ Guy Marshall, Los Angeles Producer

'Rich Smith is an exemplary pianist/composer whose music excites me with every stroke of the keys. His music is varied and wonderful. Go see him!'
~ Mark Ferber, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association

'Rich Smith has the ability to move audiences with his improvisations like I've never seen before!'
~ Paul Tavenner, Los Angeles Producer