Paul Adams (August 1951 - ) is an American musician, writer and musical instrument builder.

He began his foray into the arts by making stringed musical instruments such as guitars, banjos, Basses, and dulcimers after being introduced into the craft as a student of Ethnomusicology under Dr. Joel Maring at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He has been commissioned to build instruments by Daryl Hall, members of Stevie Wonder's band as well as other well known musicians.

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PEACEFUL JOURNEY New Release from TRON SYVERSEN

Music for relaxation and wellbeing now on the acoustiCDigest radio playlist from the new release PEACEFUL JOURNEY by Tron Syversen.

Keyboardist TRON SYVERSEN is back with PEACEFUL JOURNEY and he continues his march to the forefront of the new age music field. His sound encompasses the best of traditional, classic new age music with his piano and keyboards backed by wordless vocalizing and top European musicians on acoustic guitar, violin, cello, flute and English horn. In the past 15 years, Tron Syversen from Norway first became one of the leading new age musicians from Scandinavia and then from all of Europe. With the worldwide release of his last album, PIANO POEMS, he received sales, acclaim and airplay internationally, and that CD went to #6 on the prestigious Zone Music Reporter Top 100 chart.

Syversen tells us...I am from Norway and live close to Oslo. The last 2 years, I have made much music at my cabin close to the sea and the music for several albums at a monastry in Italy close to Assisi. I started taking pianolessons at the age of 7 and joined the schoolband playing trumpet. In 1974 I played in The Kings Guard Band. Today I play trumpet regularly with 2 big bands and piano in a trio.





Now, new ideas often appear in my mind no matter where I am of what I am doing. I then race to find music paper or access to a piano. I can be especially inspired by beauty or by strong emotional responses, such as moods of sadness or happiness.

Pianist Wayne Gratz

Wayne Gratz delivered one elegant new age-inflected, quiet piano album after another, each with a different mood and accompanying theme. Gratz’s presence on the Narada roster gave him substantial equity in terms of name recognition, helping him become one of the more recognized and best-selling artists working within his niche. Born in Winston Salem, North Carolina, in June of 1954, Wayne acquired his love for music at a early age. At the age of five, Wayne moved to Reading, Pennsylvania. Inspired by his kindergarten teacher, Wayne began playing the piano at age six and studied piano into his high school years. He then began studying guitar. With the onset of cool keyboard bands such as Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Yes, and Genesis, Wayne decided to return to the keyboards.

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Kathryn Kaye HEAVY AS A FEATHER

"Heavy As a Feather" is the second release by pianist/composer Kathryn Kaye, quickly following her very impressive debut, "Dreaming Still." Produced by Will Ackerman at Imaginary Road Studios, recorded by Tom Eaton, and mastered by Corin Nelsen, the eleven original tracks include four piano solos and seven ensemble pieces from duets to larger groups. The music reflects a variety of influences that includes folksongs and hymns from childhood, ten years of classical music training, an international performing career, and the beauty of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado where Kaye makes her home. Supporting musicians include Ackerman (guitar), Charlie Bisharat (violin), Eugene Friesen (cello), Jill Haley (English horn), Tony Levin (bass), Michael Manring (fretless bass), and Ramesh (percussion). The piano is always front and center, but Kaye graciously gives the other musicians plenty of room to shine. The uncluttered melodies are played with such heartfelt expression that each becomes a distinctive gem as well as part of a flowing, cohesive whole. Kathryn Kaye's CD Heavy as a Feather

Michael Allen Harrison NewAge Pianist

Piano and instrumentals with easy melodies perfect for relaxation - this album was played on the space shuttle Discovery in 1994. Michael Allen Harrison delivers music to the heart. His classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music that has connected with so many during his two and a half decade career.

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