One of the most frequent comments I've received through the years performing with my various bands (after 'Too loud!') has been, 'I would love a recording of you just playing the piano by yourself.'

So I've finally taken the real experts' advice and produced a solo piano CD.

I've called it Cocktail Jazz because that's what my approach to playing jazz used to be called.

The titles include some of the great standards: Stardust, Tenderly, Night And Day, New York, N.Y., Stella By Starlight, Summertime, as well as other favorites - in all, 15 of the real classics and one song of mine.

They're all quiet, mellow and romantic in mood. The music evokes a time (before cell phones, beepers and the internet) when people enjoyed intimate conversation, quiet candle-lit dinners and an elegant, melodic style of jazz piano that is now an all but lost art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The music is perfect for dining or late night listening, and of course, cocktails. And, I suspect it might have other 'romantic' applications.

Here are just two of the responses we have received:

'Your CD may be wearing out John. I get up at seven and go to the kitchen and play it all the time while I get breakfast, do dishes, feed the cat, etc. ... so YOU play for about one and a half hours daily... if it stops I just push the button and there you go again...its wonderful!'
Ruth T., Ft. Myers, FL

'Sitting in my office enjoying your beautiful 'cocktail piano' CD ... I especially like the original song ... very nice! Could you send me 5 more; some of my friends now want it.'
Barbara C., Watkins Glen, NY

To order copies of the CD call: (607) 351-1040 or click the link below:

info@johnchapmanmusic.com