CLAYTON WRIGHT: Reflections (solo piano)

Clayton Wright

Reflections (solo piano)

© 1998 Audiosphere Music Co./Clayton Wright (634479628023)

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romantic, moody tunes, soft, pianistic, smooth jazz piano music, bebop, classical, new age.

tracks

1 Reflections of Love
2 The Ultimate Atmosphere
3 Serenade
4 A Daydream
5 A Night on the Town
6 Unsilent Martyrs
7 Cascades
8 A Lackadaisical Waltz
9 The Bluebird Waltz
10 My Love for You
11 A Quiet Day
12 A Moment of Passion
13 Sentimental Prelude
14 Processional
15 The Dandelion Waltz
16 Image of Rain
17 Meditation
18 Inspiration
19 Nightfall
20 Into the Universe
21 Eminent Spirit

notes

Reflections is classical piano music............

Traditional jazz, club atmosphere. Relaxing, 14 tunes on the Serenade in Blue CD. ......................... Description:

Clayton Wright, composer and pianist, Master of Music, winner of national music composition awards:

DISCOLOGY:

2007: Serenade in Blue (Jazz Piano Trio),

2006: Jazz Escapades (Jazz Piano Trio),

2005: Jazz Voyages (Jazz Piano Trio), Clayton Wright Jazz Piano Trio, Clayton Wright, piano, Billy Brockmann, stand-up jazz bass, and Mark Miley, drums.

2004: a solo piano CD: MOONDUST (19 solo jazz piano tunes),

2003: two new compilation CDs: (DOREMI) NIGHT and MORNING.

2002: CD compilation: (Coffee House Music, CDREVIEW) COFFEE PIANO.

2001: a CD compilation: (Salzburger Echo, Fanfare Publications) PASTEURIZED. The title tune on the REFLECTIONS CD (Reflections of Love) was translated to (Spiegel der Liebe) and re-recorded by the well-known band, SALZBURGER ECHO, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

1999: a solo piano CD: (Audiosphere), PRELUDES AND REVERIES, modern and New Age piano,

1999: REFLECTIONS (Classical solo piano, 21 tunes)(Audiosphere).REVIE (Jazz Escapades CD): Mellow and sparkling! Reviewer: Kathy Parsons I have reviewed several of Clayton Wright’s solo piano albums in the past, but this is the first one with his trio. “Jazz Escapades” sparkles with the joy of making music and interacting with like-minded musicians. Wright helms the Trio at the piano, and is joined by Mark Miley on drums and Billy Brockmann on bass. The music creates the ambiance of a jazz lounge where the mood is easy and upbeat. The Trio melds improvisation with composition, and all of the pieces are smooth and mellow, drawing from bebop, cool, and traditional jazz stylings. Wright composed all of the music, and, to these ears, this is by far his best album to date. Quite a few of the songs have been on Wright’s solo piano albums, but the Trio breathes new life into them and makes them really shine. Although the mood is fairly consistent from start to finish, the pieces are distinctive, making this CD easy on the ears in the background or with full concentration. The CD opens with “Ultracool Cats,” a piece that is a bit aloof and yet playful, setting the tone for the album. “Nightlife” is one of my favorites - cool, silky, and graceful - what a great tune for a slow dance! I really like “Mirage,” too. On the dark side, it hides a mysterious secret as it teases and tantalizes. “The Humble Bumblebee” is as easy-going as they come as it moseys from flower to flower without a care in the world. “Afterglow” is a bit more reflective and thoughtful. “Momentum” is more energetic, but remains in the cool and breezy groove. “Driftwood” floats freely on a cloud of sea foam, in no rush to go anywhere. I really enjoyed reviewing “Jazz Escapades” and look forward to hearing what else the Clayton Wright Trio comes up with. Recommended for fans of mellow jazz. This album is amazingly interesting, sort of intellectually inspiring, and fun.

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  • Good smooth and relaxing piano music
    author: Musilosophy - Free resources to learn jazz improvisation

    I find these songs very relaxing. Clayton Wright is a great pianist: his solo piano pieces have a delicate sound and give the listeners a quiet and peaceful feeling. Good recording quality.

  • Clayton Wright "REFLECTIONS" CD: 21 smmoth jazz and old-fashioned piano solos. R
    author: Kathy Parsons - Solo Piano Piano Publications - Online Magazine

    "Reflections" - by Clayton Wright/ 1998 Audiosphere-67 minutes This debut CD by Clayton Wright is an enjoyable mixed bag of easy-listening, smooth jazz piano solos. Quite a few of the selections have the sound of century-old light classical pieces, so I can’t comfortably call this new age (whatever that is!). "The Ultimate Atmosphere", "Image of Rain", and "Nightfall" are moody and seem a bit more new age-y, but the other pieces are old fashioned. The twenty-one original pieces are mostly shorter than three minutes, and range from simple little melodies to gentle stride and ragtime stylings. Although there is a broad range of musical styles, the CD as a whole is quiet and peaceful. There are no pianistic pyrotechniques, but there is nothing wrong with that! "A Night on the Town" and "My Love for You" could have easily come from Scott Joplin or one of his colleagues who composed" classic ragtime", which was meant to played as written rather than improvised or embellished with a lot of flash. Wright has included three simple and charming waltzes that also have a turn-of-the-century feel. Tango and Latin rhythms drive several more tracks, so there is a very eclectic feel to the CD as a whole. "Nightfall" is my favorite piece on this album - the left hand is a bit more complex here than on some of the other songs, and the melody is haunting. It’s a very lovely piece! If you are looking for some sweet and old-fashioned tunes that are lovingly crafted and played, check this one out! Available from www.audiopiano.com and cdbaby.com/wrightc Kathy Parsons Solo Piano Publications (www.musicmediagroup.com)

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