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PEACE was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.
What sets pianist Jim Brickman apart from much of Windham Hill's roster has been a certain earnest, emotive, evocative style, which unfolds beyond the borders of any genre, somewhere in the woods outside of the jazz, classical, and new age worlds. This music can easily lend itself to the spirit of Christmas, so it's not surprising that Brickman would take to the holidays and record PEACE, his second Christmas album, following 1997's highly-successful THE GIFT.
As with THE GIFT, PEACE is a balance of original Brickman compositions and timeless classics. Also like its predecessor, PEACE is peppered with guest vocalists who pop up to add lyrical cheer. Most satisfying are gospel veterans the Blind Boys of Alabama's haunting yet uplifting throwback take on "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" and gospel up-and-comer Kristy Starling's rendering of Brickman's original composition, the sweetly soulful "Sending You a Little Christmas." Of particular note among the instrumentals is the sober, almost somber take on "Jingle Bells," casting a different light on a much-traveled road. PEACE takes up where THE GIFT left off, a gentle yet inspiring record that could be played late on Christmas Day as the kids experiment with their new toys, the fire still roars with Yuletide fever, and the world seems comfortably aglow.
Recorded at Brickhouse Studios, Studio City, California; Howling Music Studios, Malibu Lake, California.
Personnel: Jim Brickman (piano, background vocals); Collin Raye, Kristy Starling, The Blind Boys of Alabama (vocals); Jorgen Carlsson, Bruce Watson (guitar); Ellie Choate (harp); Tracy Silverman (violin, 6-string bass); Peggy Baldwin (cello); Eric Rigler (pennywhistle); Joseph Stone (English horn); David Grow (keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Howard Pfeifer (keyboards); Matt Laug (drums, percussion); Nick Vincent (drums); Billy Mann (keyboard programming, background vocals); Christopher Rojas (keyboard programming); Ken Stacey, David Isaacs, Phoebe Jevtovich, Malibu Lake Holiday Singers, Cliff Bemis, Anne Cochran, Windy Wagner, Monty Allen (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: David Grow.
Liner Note Author: Jim Brickman.
Recording information: Brickhouse Studios, Studio City, CA; Clearlake Studios; Eccolux Studios, New York, NY; Entourage Studios, North Hollywood, CA; Howling Music Studios, Malibu Lake, CA; Megatrax Studios, North Hollywood, CA; OmniSound Studios, Nashville, TN; RMI Studios, New York, NY; Westlake Recorders, Los Angeles, CA.
Photographers: Kevin Merrill; Anne Cochran.
Arrangers: Eddie King ; David Grow; Howard Pfeifer; Jim Brickman; Tracy Silverman; Billy Mann; Christopher Rojas.
Personnel includes: Jim Brickman (piano, keyboards); The Blind Boys Of Alambama, The Malibu Lake Holiday Singers, Ken Stacey, Windy Wagoner, Phoebe Jevtovich, David Grow, Cliff Bemis, Kristy Starling, Collin Raye (vocals); Eric Rigler (penny whistle); Jorgen Carlsson (guitar, bass); Matt Laug (drums, percussion); Chris Rojas, Billy Mann (programming); Anne Cochran (background vocals).
Producers: Jim Brickman, Eddie King, David Grow, Tracy Silverman, Billy Mann.
Peace Music | List Price | $7.99 (You save $1.90) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Holidays CDs, Christmas, New Age, Christmas/ Chanukkah | | Label | Windham Hill | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank |  22225  | | CD Universe Part number | 6304386 | | Catalog number | 52896 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 23, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Engineer | Eddie King; David Grow; Jim Brickman; Joseph Stone | | Personnel | Eric Rigler - pennywhistle
Billy Mann - keyboard programming, background vocals
Jim Brickman - piano, background vocals
Matt Laug - drums, percussion
Bruce Watson - guitar
Windy Wagner
Monty Allen - background vocals
Nick Vincent - drums
Peggy Baldwin - cello
David Grow - keyboards, percussion, background vocals
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Purchase Peace CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Jim Brickman By Heart: Piano Solos CD (1995)
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Principally recorded at Megatrax Studios, North Hollywood, California from July to August 1996; The Hit Factory, New York, New York from May to June 1996; WallyWorld, San Rafael, California between August and October 1996.
All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.
Jim Brickman's accomplished composing and piano playing paint a musical picture that remains in some way a constantly blank canvas, always open to the listener's interpretations. The songs on PICTURE THIS, his third album, have the simple, memorable melodies and easy catchiness of pop music, but also a potent sense of emotion and intimacy. Country singer Martina McBride joins Brickman ...
| | Jim Brickman Simple Things CD (2001)
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Jim Brickman continues to build on his growing reputation as one of America's foremost romantic songwriters with this mostly instrumental, piano-driven set. Consisting of the kind of soothing mood melodies often heard as linking ...
| | Jim Brickman Love Songs And Lullabies CD (2002)
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One part George Winston, one part J. Crew model, Jim Brickman purveys easy-listening piano ballads with tender themes and upbeat lyrics. On this 2002 release the "love songs" of the title are not solely romantic in nature--they could easily be addressed to a child or even to God. And the "lullabies" are not just for children, but for adults in need of a soothing respite from the world.
With the help of guest vocalist Amy Sky (and musical inspiration from J. S. Bach), lines from I Corinthians:13 become the graceful "Love Never Fails." The traditional children's song "I See the Moon" gets a sweet, lush treatment and a rare vocal turn from Brickman himself. Vocal ...
| | Brian Culbertson It's On Tonight CD (2005)
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With its seething, laid-back funk beats and steamy lyrics full of obvious references to romantic trysts, it doesn't get any sexier than Brian Culbertson's IT'S ON TONIGHT. A number of prominent crossover jazz artist lend their talents here. For example, the downtempo title track features a sensual R&B vocal from singer Will Downing. Later, saxophonist Boney James' mellifluous lines become the focus of "The Way You Feel." On "Secret ...
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| | Carla Cook Dem Bones CD (2001)
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Carla Cook's Dem Bones follows her critically acclaimed and commercially successful Maxjazz debut, It's All About Love. The Grammy-nominated artist taps into her diverse musical influences and presents a musical autobiography reflected in 11 songs. The precision of her multi-hued voice is accompanied by such great musicians as Cyrus Chestnut on piano; Fred Wesley, Craig Harris, and Tyrone Jefferson on trombones; James Genus on bass; and Billy Kilson on drums. Packed with straight-ahead jazz, the crowning glory on this CD is the approach she uses on the title cut, "Dem Bones." Tastefully arranged for three trombones (her voice being the fourth "bone") Cook's presentation adds a modern dimension to the use of the trombone -- both muted and open -- as an expressive "voice" in a jazz composition. Wesley, Craig, and Jefferson show just how expressive in a wonderfully improvised section that features them slurring and sliding on their "bones." Another great song is "For the Elders," a bebop piece that shines with Cyrus Chestnut's light piano stylings set against ...
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