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"Fans of pianists such as George Winston and Liz Story will find plenty to like here, though Bjorck's instrumental compositions and playing reflect a vibrancy and radiance that set him apart. The album is marked by a meditative quality, as on Feather's Flight, a composition weaved around a hypnotic eight-note bass pattern. On Campfire Remembrance, major- and minor-key turns create a compelling tension, until the final notes dissipate like dying embers." ~~Louis R. Carlozo, Christian Century Magazine, June 14, 2005 Vol. 122, No. 12 IMPRESSIONS
IN BLACK AND WHITE is Jeff's
third Pure Piano release. Nature inspired his first two CDs, reflected
in the vivid photos gracing their covers. In contrast, this third effort's
compositions sprang primarily from Jeff's
imagination, and the CD cover reflects this change. He digitally created
the impressionist piano image in black and white, but he insists that "the
music is always in full color!" Click here to read the stories behind every piece on this CD. Enjoy! More Reviews "With Impressions in Black
and White, Jeff Bjorck has created some very beautiful melodies that
blend in perfectly with our play lists!~~Phil,
Casale & Paras, GentleSounds
Internet Radio "This is the
third "Pure Piano" album from pianist Jeff Bjorck and it
displays the artist's ability to infuse his music, whether original
compositions or his rendition of two hymns (serving as the opening and
closing numbers), with depth of feeling and technical virtuosity....Taken
as a whole, Impressions in Black and White is a worthy addition to any
solo piano music lover's collection." "For anyone who loves the piano, Jeff does it right. He masterfully performs his original arrangements in a professional manner." ~~LeRoy Zent, Instru-mentality, KGPR Public Radio , Great Falls, MT "Jeff Bjorck's latest effort, Impressions in Black and White, is a very welcome addition to my programs. In a vast array of piano CDs, Bjorck's work truly stands out as fresh and emotionally evocative!" (#1 CD for June, 2005) ~~Joan Richarde, Host/Producer, OASIS and SOJOURN, Montana Public Radio. "[On Impressions in Black and White,] Jeff Bjorck plays lovely piano that evokes warm memories from days gone by." ~~Marius-Christian Burcea, Producer/Host "Journeys to the Infinite," Delta RFI, Bucharest, Romania "Jeff Bjorck's touch on the keys and songwriting skills show such love and heart, listening to his music is like falling in love again!" ~~Renee Gelpi, Galaxie CBC Digital Radio Network "Jeff Bjorck is definitely out of the Mainstream...and that's good! For those who crave peace and contemplation in a frenetic world, I couldn't think of a better place to begin...[than Impressions in Black and White]" ~~Capt. Christopher, Cheezmuzik Director, WTUL Radio, New Orleans "Jeff Bjorck's Impressions in Black and White is pure chill-out piano. It provides my listeners with a deep, peaceful and refreshing breath!" ~~Mark "Flying Man" Caldwell, WAWL radio 91.5FM, Chatanooga, TN "Impressions in Black and White is...a mostly peaceful solo piano album, with a few more upbeat and energetic pieces that allow us to see another side of Bjorck’s musical personality....[This] is one of those albums that gets better the more you listen to it - I like that kind of complexity! There is always something new each time you hear it. Recommended!" ~~Kathy Parsons, Mainlypiano.com~~ [click here for full review] |
