Album Notes

Track Descriptions:

Before the Dawn
Solo piano fills the night air in this brief predawn prelude.

Seven Shades of Morning
A new day comes to life through seven magnificent stages. This piece is the title track and inspiration for this CD.

All Your Life Was Meant to Be
A powerful solo piano piece that reflects on life, and looks to tomorrow.

Dancing in Avalon
Soar over the mountains and valleys of Avalon. This contemporary instrumental consists of three contiguous parts and is brought to life through a careful blending of electric and acoustic pianos. Part 1: The Journey (1:46) is performed on the Yamaha CP-80 electric piano. Part 2: The Crossing (2:01)- electric and acoustic grand pianos. Part 3: Looking Back (1:53)- Yamaha acoustic grand piano.

A Million Miles Away
Sit back and relax as you slowly drift a million miles away. The warm piano tone carries the melody, while the call of a distant saxophone echoes through the air.

Simple Things in Life
A simple piano piece that celebrates the best things in life.

Into the Hands of God
With a mix of digital and acoustic pianos, this track builds and grows as it climbs to the heavens above.

Freedom’s Ring
A song as big and bold as America itself. This track is reminiscent of life in America, both past and present.

A Day in the Park
A light, carefree piano piece with a spirited pace, and all the magic of a day in the park.

Walking with Dad
Remember when you were young and your dad seemed as big as a mountain? This song is dedicated in memory of my father. I’ll always be walking with dad.

Forever Yours
A powerful piano solo, filled with warmth and conviction.

What Tomorrow Will Bring
Within this stirring contemporary instrumental lies both uncertainty and promise.

Twilight in Your Eyes
All the colors of the setting sun, painted with the rich tones of a grand piano.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Close your eyes and let this dreamy piece carry you away. Named for Shakespeare's masterpiece, this track is filled with haunting melodies which lead to a grandioso finale.