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Jim Brickman: A Real Piano Man |
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Written by Roxye Rea-Arellano
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Friday, 23 February 2007 |
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There isn’t any better way to enjoy a soft romantic evening with your significant other than at a Jim Brickman concert.
Brickman revolutionized the sound of adult contemporary music with pop-style solo piano.
He parlayed a jingle-writing gig into a chart-topping career, including six gold- and
platinum-selling albums, three No.1 and 12 Top 10 adult contemporary radio hits, consistent debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Magazine’s new age chart, a Grammy nomination in 2003, SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” award, a Canadian Country Music Award for “Best Vocal/ Instrumental Collaboration” and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for “The Gift.”
Brickman’s latest album, “Escape,” is his first release of original solo music in three years.
Brickman’s best-known compositions include the chart-toppers “Valentine,” “The Gift,” “Love of My Life” and “Peace.” In November 2005, he held the top three spots on Billboard’s new age chart for his albums “The Disney Songbook,” “Grace” and “Greatest Hits.”
He has worked with many gifted musical artists including, Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.
Brickman has been successful in other artistic endeavors, including a weekly syndicated radio show, Your Weekend with Jim Brickman, and two best-selling books of essays, “Simple Things and Love Notes: 101 Lessons from the Heart.”
The top performer has performed at ABC’s Gala for the President at Ford’s Theatre, was music correspondent for NBC’s Today, and hosted the A&E special Winter Solstice on Ice.
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TO GO TO THE SHOW
Jim Brickman
7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23
Union Colony Civic Center
701 10th Ave., Greeley
$14-$24
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