The Heart of Christmas begins with “The First Noel” in an arrangement that is both tender and a bit edgy - an intriguing start.
HEART OF CHRISTMAS JAZZ PIANO ALBUM PROFESSIONAL
Paris’ diverse professional experience combined with his training in jazz and classical music gives him a unique musical voice in the very crowded field of contemporary pianists. He has played the piano alongside some of the biggest names in show business and entertained millions of people all over the country as the leader, composer and arranger of his show band, Atlantis, which was based in Las Vegas. John Paris is a life-long musician whose career has spanned more than forty years. The melodies are very recognizable, expressing love, joy, reverence and playfulness in a song-list that includes sacred and secular carols that will bring listening enjoyment for many holidays to come. Paris says that these arrangements came “spontaneously in a flash of inspiration.” He explains his creative process as: “I simply open my heart to the Divine Sound Current and let my fingers express what comes through.” It seems an impossible task to come up with fresh versions of the Christmas classics, but Paris has done just that. Calling his playing style jazz and new age fusion, this album is quite a bit jazzier than Paris’ previous three recordings. The passion, the perseverance, the talent, the tenacity, the melodies, the lyrics!the magic!the music!is Well Fed & High Strung!.Lyal Strickland.The Heart of Christmas is a collection of twelve traditional and two original songs of the season arranged for solo jazz piano by John Paris. Although comprised mostly of new songs, including a hidden track that's a work in progress, a few favorites from past cd's show up in acoustic versions. "The new album focuses on the heart of the songs. Well Fed Head Books and High Strung Music set the stage for intimate evenings of honest songs delivered with emotional eloquence. Well Fed & High Strung!the much anticipated live cd was recorded in Springfield, Missouri during two sessions. Heading west, he played for the opening of the 13th annual Sedona International Film Festival in Sedona, Arizona. After entering the Colgate Country Showdown, he was a state finalist in both Arkansas (2005) and Missouri (2006). He was a guest on the nationally syndicated Jim Bohannon Show, as well as Coyote 107 (Lebanon, MO), The Wolf 100.ĥ, and KSMU (Springfield, MO). The highlights!Lyal was the opening act for SheDaisy at one of the premier venues in the Mid-South, The Amp in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and also opened for Tracy Lawrence in Springfield, Missouri. Expanding into surrounding states, he's rapidly developing a dedicated following. Passionate vocals, captivating guitar, an occasional harmonica, and Lyal's down to earth style keep audiences begging for more! Playing high profile clubs, community festivals & charity events, Lyal has become a favorite of music lovers in the Ozarks. The shows!Blending the soul of a front porch picking with the excitement of a Saturday night, Lyal's original songs express life with all its ups & downs. The result was "God Given Tears", a song about learning to accept and understand life's challenges. He was asked to write and record a song for Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks using the theme of angels. Five songs from those cd's found their way into independent films, and a couple of them were adapted for commercials. The recordings!While still in high school, Lyal self-released three cd's. At thirteen, he began writing songs, picked up rhythm & lead guitar and formed the band 4:13, an alternative rock band that lasted through his high school years. Magically melding together years of passion, perseverance, talent, and tenacity with melodies and lyrics and simply making!music.Ī bit of background!Lyal became interested in music at age twelve, first experimenting with clarinet, and quickly learning bass guitar. Somewhere in the mix, it all melds together and becomes music, and sometimes, the music almost becomes magical! And that's where Lyal Strickland is right now. We talk about passion and perseverance, talent and tenacity.
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