Laurie Z.
Roots, The Solo Piano Album
© 1997 LaurieBean Music, BMI (738091240325)
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Laurie Z.'s solo acoustic piano album traces her life's journey back to the roots of her childhood. Roots provides the listener an intimate journey through time in a series of musical snapshots from early writings to present improvisations.
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Laurie Z.'s exceptional third album, Roots, is a collection of solo acoustic piano compositions. This superbly recorded album contains the passion and melodic flow of her previous releases, but is Laurie's most intimate release. Roots has received airplay on hundreds of stations around the world, was considered for 8 Grammy nominations, and has been called a top instrumental release by critics worldwide. Recorded live with no edits or overdubs, simultaneously into Disklavier format and direct to high resolution digital audio.
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"WOW!!! Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!"
~ Al Santos, WJZW-0FM, Washington D.C.
“A master of shading, intertwining chords in a way that can be as intimate as a whisper, or as commanding as a whole symphonic chorus. Standout cuts include "Dream Come True," "Michael's Song" and "In the Monterey Mist".”
~ Scott Barker, Editor, Tucson Lifestyles Magazine
"An expertly crafted album of original solo piano compositions...chock full of indelible melodies."
~ Time and a Word, The International Music Magazine
"I love this album! Roots is an autobiography set to music, and clearly demonstrates Laurie's diverse and deeply personal composing styles as well as her mastery of the piano. A classically-trained pianist since the age of four, her touch is warm and expressive. Everything about this album rings true and real, and I hope it is the first of many solo piano recordings from this dynamic composer and artist."
~ Kathy Parsons, Wind & Wire
"Laurie Z. has recorded a very personal and thoughtful work created solely at the piano. There is solid music here, worthy of concentrated listening. These tracks flow like musical water."
~ Garrison Frost, The Beach Reporter
"Strikingly beautiful...."
~ PJ Birosek, New Age Retailer
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great musican good variety
author: BenPersonally new the artist and she was such a good musician, it was sad that she died. The first song, she wrote it for her colloge class she only got a "c" on it. It deserves better than that.
I loved it, as I knew I would..
author: YvonneJust what I expected from this gifted artist.
Wonderful Piano Solos!
author: Kathy ParsonsFor awhile it seemed that many of the solo piano albums being released were safe and predictable, and it was becoming increasingly more difficult to tell one artist from another. This past year has brought forth some excellent surprises, but some of these outstanding albums might be difficult to find. One that is especially deserving of the search is Laurie Z’s newest release, “Roots”. I love this album! This is Laurie’s third recording, after “Window to the World” and “Life Between the Lines” which were made with her band. “Roots” is an autobiography set to music, and clearly demonstrates Laurie’s diverse and deeply personal composing styles as well as her mastery of the piano. A classically-trained pianist since the age of four, her touch is warm and expressive. The album opens with “Stranger in a Familiar Land”, which is one of my favorites. It is full of passion and perhaps a sense of questioning or wonder. “Michael’s Song” is more subdued, but has its own wonderful flow. “In the Monterey Mist” feels just like the title - cool and soft with no hard edges. “For the Love of a Child” conveys a real sense of joyfulness and fun in its uptempo melodic swirls. “The Mysterious Painter” is another piece I love. It is a little darker, but is also passionate and somewhat questioning. “From the Ashes” is a study in optimism, and is again much more uptempo. “Dream Come True” returns to a quiet mood, but a happy and peaceful one. The title tune has a classical touch and lots of colorful minor chords. The feelings expressed are almost unsettling at times because they are so clear and real. A great surprise is “Too Blue”, which fits in perfectly, but is different from the other cuts with its bluesy/gospel style. It hints that Laurie Z can get “down and dirty” at the piano with the best of them! The last cut, “Good Night, My Friend” is like a warm and personal conversation with a close friend at the conclusion of an evening you wished didn’t have to end. The other three pieces on the album continue to intrigue the ears and emotions with their blend of passion and peace, as well as their flowing melodies. Everything about this album rings true and real, and I hope it is the first of many solo piano recordings from this dynamic composer and artist.
got piano?!!
author: G.M. GrenaIf you have a CD or tape player in your home but don't have this recording by Laurie Z., you've got cookies without milk! Roots has no lyrics, but it tells many vivid stories. Revisit your fondest memories while listening to Stranger In A Familiar Land; watch The Mysterious Painter turn a 2-dimensional canvas into a 3-dimensional treasure; count your blessings From The Ashes; let your inner child play in a park to the tune, Kelly's Garden; put your imaginary hand in The River & appreciate the unique quality of the moment... Laurie Z.: One musician, one instrument, an abundance of melodies!
I love this CD. It's great for inspiration. I lay on my hammock in the shade and
author: janedoeThis CD is filled with music that is both relaxing and mentally stimulating. When I listen to it fond memories from the past come alive and my imagination takes flight. I get a creative surge from her music. It's great to listen to while making a romantic dinner and in a candle lit bath afterwards. I love this CD. It's great for inspiration. I lay on my hammock in the shade and listen to this CD until I am relaxed and filled with creative ideas for my own work!