Jon Mutchler Solo Piano: Piercing The Heart: Ballads

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 776098115925
EAN: 0776098115925
ASIN: B00005S0LB

Release Date: 2001-10-24

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Tracks:

Memory (from Cats)
Nadias Theme/The Young and The Restless
Send in the Clowns
Maria (from West Side Story)
Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music)
Make Someone Happy
My Funny Valentine
Moon River
All I Ask of You (from Phantom of the Opera)
Killing Me Softly
My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic)
When I Fall In Love
An Affair to Remember/Our Love Affair
As Time Goes By/A Kiss Is Still a Kiss (from Casablanca)

Customer Reviews:

from Solo Piano Publications.......2002-02-06

"Piercing the Heart" is a collection of solo piano ballads made up of Jon Mutchler's most-requested songs from performances at his weekend gigs at Resort Semiahmoo in Washington State. Many of the titles are those that would be expected in a collection like this ("Memory", "My Heart Will Go On", "All I Ask of You"), but Mutchler's playing style is not what I expected at all. It is low-key, uncluttered, and distinctive in its thoughtful, soulful manner. Even though most of these pieces are common standards and I'm sure Mutchler must play them often, the improvisations and interpretations sound fresh and new, making this a most enjoyable CD to listen to and savor many times, finding something new each time. Mutchler has an impressive background in both classical and jazz piano, and has been playing professionally since he was a teenager. It is a real pleasure to hear a pianist with the experience and confidence to let the music sing without needing to see how many runs up and down the entire piano he or she can get into every song. These arrangements are subtle and subdued, keeping an easy-going, reflective mood throughout. I especially like Mutchler's take on "Send in the Clowns", "Maria" from "West Side Story", and Richard Rodgers' "My Funny Valentine". I highly recommend "Piercing the Heart" to those who are looking for fresh new interpretations of old favorites (and a few that are not-so-old). Great stuff!

Stunningly beautiful--pierces my heart for sure.......2001-11-16

I've heard Jon play live and listening to this CD is almost as good. Hard to believe it's only two hands on the keyboard (but I've seen him so have proof). A light touch at times, other times a driving force--but always he's one with the piano. I've heard these classics so many times and in so many ways but never like this: As Time Goes By becomes something new in Jon's hands. Same for Killing Me Softly and Moon River. I'd give this CD ten stars if I could.

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