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Beautiful World (2009) The CD features
all new music by Jim Brickman including
some heard on the PBS concert special plus
additional new solo piano pieces. Featured
on the CD is the brand new song "Beautiful
World (We're All Here)" sung by Adam
Crossley. You'll also hear the concert finale
"What The World Needs Now Is Love"
performed by Jim Brickman, Jon Secada,
Melinda Doolittle, Orla Fallen, Mark Masri,
Anne Cochran, Adam Crossley, Dala, Tracy
Silverman and David Klinkenberg.
From the Heart (2009) For over 15 years, millions have fallen in love with the music of Jim
Brickman. From the Heart revisits some of his
greatest romantic hits, accompanied by a lush
75-piece orchestra. Featuring the Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sergei
Kondrashev and includes hits like "If You Believe,"
"Love of My Life," "Lake Erie Rainfall" and more!
Ultimate Love Songs (2009) For the first
time ever, all 15 hits in one place. Plus, 5 new
tracks! The Time Life Brickman tribute CD
Ultimate Love Songs features Jim's greatest
vocal collaborations including "Valentine," "Love
of My Life" and "Beautiful," along with his
newest radio release, "Never Far Away."
Jim Brickman
An evening of romance
www.JimBrickman.com
Saturday, October 3, 2009
im Brickman
An evening of romance
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals
and star studded vocal collaborations. Since the release of his debut album "No Words" in
1994, Jim Brickman's romantic piano sound has defined him as a marquis among contemporary instrumental hit makers. His signature style of playing and songwriting has also brought
him six Gold and Platinum selling albums, 26 charted adult radio hits, a Grammy nod in 2003,
two SESAC "Songwriter of the Year" awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove
Award presented by the Gospel Music Association.
Jim's best-known compositions include the chart-toppers "Valentine," "The Gift," "Love of My
Life," "Simple Things" 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. Jim has established
a reputation for his collaborations with many gifted musical artists, including Martina McBride,
Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert,
Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton- John.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio Brickman began playing piano at age five, and studied music at
the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music. He founded his own advertising music company in
1980, writing commercial jingles for such advertisers as McDonald's, Pontiac and Kellogg's.
A strong supporter of PBS, Jim has taped three concert specials for that network, which
include Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom—The Disney Songbook (2005), My Romance, An
Evening With Jim Brickman (2000) and Love Songs and Lullabies (2002).
The 2009 PBS concert special Beautiful World is inspired by Jim's many travels and his
memorable experiences of music bridging borders and cultural divides. It's theme of friendship,
healing and connecting cultures includes the quintessential Jim Brickman sound and unites
worldwide musical influences.
Taking his popular live concerts to more than 125 cities each year, Brickman has received
international acclaim as a concert performer. Recently, he performed on his fourth sold-out Jim
Brickman Cruise, a unique event that has become an annual fan favorite. In 2008 Brickman
teamed up with American Greetings lending his music to create some of their best-selling
eCards to date. Other artistic endeavors include a weekly radio show, Your Weekend with Jim
Brickman, two best selling books Simple Things and Love Notes, and debuts at Carnegie Hall
and the White House, as well as international touring from Spain to Thailand. Jim 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. He was thrilled to play the National Anthem at a
playoff game for his hometown Cleveland Indians.
Brickman's entrepreneurial ventures include Brickhouse Direct, an on-line marketing,
website-design and fulfillment business, which creates websites and offers marketing tools to
the entertainment industry, and boasts a client list that includes Michael W. Smith, Dave Koz,
Steve Tyrell, Green Hill Music, and Concord Music Group.
JOANNAJAHN
JOHN TRONES
Joanna first took the stage at age 3, performing
"Jesus Loves Me" with the Jahn Family Singers live
at the Christian Woman's Circle in suburban
Minneapolis. Shortly after this show-stopper Joanna
decided she wanted to become a rock star. Her
parents swiftly enrolled her in classical voice
lessons. The training paid off when she snared a
coveted summer job singing country songs at
Valleyfair Theme Park. It was there in the Red Garter
Saloon where she literally broke her leg giving her
all and decided that maybe theme parks weren't for
her after all.
Whether she's paying tribute to Karen Carpenter,
covering Hank Williams in a country bar or singing
torchy tunes before a crowd of a thousand, Joanna's
soul-seducing voice, open style and incredible
range make her at home on any stage.
You may recognize Joanna's voice from TV and
radio as a musician and voiceover artist. Her warm,
smoky-sans-Marlboros-and-whiskey voice has
earned her a long and growing client list.
As a singer, Joanna is heard and seen every week
throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. She plays
her original songs live as Joanna Jahn & The Norton
Bros, and is a founding member of The Dollys, an
all-girl trio that performs the hits of Dolly Parton,
Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and many others.
Joanna also performs regularly with Steeling Dan, a
thirteen-piece Steely Dan Tribute band. She is a
featured performer every year at Christmas in the
City with John Trones and Jim Brickman and she is
featured on several of John Trones' albums.
In 2006 Joanna released her original self-titled
debut CD and plans to start recording her next album
over the next year. Visit online at: joannajahn.com
A native of Minneapolis, John Trones is a familiar
face on the cities' vibrant theatre and music scene.
John has toured extensively over the past ten years
with Jim Brickman across the Unites States as well
as throughout Asia and Europe. In late 1999 and early
2000, Trones was on the road with singer Olivia
Newton-John and recording artist Jim Brickman.
Later John toured in Jim Brickman's Holiday Tour and
was honored to perform as a guest vocalist with the
Toledo Symphony at their Millennium concert.
His debut album Forward was released in the
U.S. in 2000 and in 2002 Trones was signed to
Universal Records in the Philippines where Forward
quickly jumped up the charts throughout Asia
debuting at #10. That same year Trones released
Holiday in the United States; a collection of seasonal
favorites that became a best-seller for national
distributor Mill City Music. In 2004 Trones released
his third album, Romance, and followed that with
another holiday release in 2006 titled Joy.
Aside from touring and recording Trones has
been busy on the silver screen, both big and small;
playing the lead character in the cable television
sitcom Paradise Inn, as well as a series of
commercials for Great Clips, Target and United
Health Care. Additionally Trones has appeared in
several independent feature films and most recently
filmed a role for Sfreef Hassle, which is scheduled
for a summer 2010 release.
Having written and produced his signature
holiday show, John Trones, Christmas in the City, for
six years running, John returns this December for
his seventh year at the Historic Pantages Theatre in
Minneapolis, MN.
Visit online at: johntrones.com
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and/or the taking of
photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all
cell phones and pagers prior to the beginning of the performance. Thank you!
Check the lobby tonight
for great artist merchandise!
fOR^Governors
PfRfORMIHCTflRTS
State University
Beautiful World (2009) The CD features
all new music by Jim Brickman including
some heard on the PBS concert special plus
additional new solo piano pieces. Featured
on the CD is the brand new song "Beautiful
World (We're All Here)" sung by Adam
Crossley. You'll also hear the concert finale
"What The World Needs Now Is Love"
performed by Jim Brickman, Jon Secada,
Melinda Doolittle, Orta Fallen, Mark Masri,
Anne Cochran, Adam Crossley, Dala, Tracy
Silverman and David Klinkenberg.
From the Heart (2009) For over 15 years, millions have fallen in love with the music of Jim
Brickman. From the Heart revisits some of his
greatest romantic hits, accompanied by a lush
75-piece orchestra. Featuring the Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Serge
Kondrashev and includes hits like "If You Believe,"
"Love of My Life," "Lake Erie Rainfall" and more!
Ultimate Love Songs (2009) For the first
time ever, all 15 hits in one place. Plus, 5 new
tracks! The Time Life Brickman tribute CD
Ultimate Love Songs features Jim's greatest
vocal collaborations including "Valentine," "Love
of My Life" and "Beautiful," along with his
newest radio release, "Never Far Away."
Jim Brickman
An evening of romance
www.JimBrickman.com
Saturday, October 3, 2009