Album Notes

JOE YAMADA. A name well known to many in the music industry around the Pacific Northwest. Although recent CD releases have presented Yamada's gift as a producer, recording engineer, and session musician, he is best known for his original solo piano compositions.

"I write music because it is a way to express my feelings," said Yamada. "When others can listen to it and appreciate it... there is no better reward. It amazes me how sometimes words can't get across to others, yet music can reach into a person and touch them in a way that nothing else in the world can. It is that magical ability that makes music so wonderful."

"Heartfelt" is a collection of original compositions by Joe Yamada. These intimate piano solos are accompanied on a few select tracks by light orchestration. Guest vocalist Melissa DeAnne appears on the romantic love song "My Love".

"I would best describe my music as 'new-age/contemporary/pop solo piano' music. Some romantic, some inspirational, but each with its own unique story... I will continue to share my 'stories' through my music, and hope to share them in my concerts and future CD releases. Whether I play on the main stage or in my living room with family and friends, I will always have my music, and nothing will ever change that."

Joe Yamada is currently in the process of writing music for a new CD. Up-to-date information about his music is available at www.joeyamada.com.