David Lanz, George Winston, Carol King, Elton John, Keith Green
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George Winston, Jim Brickman, David Lanz, Robin Spielberg, Eric Satie.
Jerry, our beloved companion left peacefully on July23, 2006. He’s left a big empty place in our lives. My latest blog tells the amazing story of his courageous fight with cancer. This video shows how quickly he bounced back, only weeks after his major surgery. Jerry’s trademark "singing" purr gets even cuter when he’s hunting floss. Enjoy.
This is the third "Pure Piano" album from pianist Jeff
Bjorck and it displays the artist’s ability to infuse his music, whether original compositions or his rendition of two hymns (serving as the opening and closing numbers), with depth of feeling and technical virtuosity....I recommend the album to fans of the genre and others who enjoy piano music that is emotionally complex but still wholly accessible.
~Bill Binkelman/Wind and Wire
Jeff Bjorck’s follow-up to his debut, “Pure Piano Portraits”, is stunning. The first night I listened to it, I had to keep stopping what I was doing to listen with more focus, and I found myself repeatedly saying “Wow!”...
One of my favorite albums for the year 2000, it will continue to be a favorite for years to come. I give “Panoramas” my highest recommendation!
~Kathy Parsons/Solopianopublications.com
"Upon first
hearing PURE PIANO PORTRAITS, I found myself an instant fan. I listened
three times to the full CD in one day, including during a dinner party
where it set the perfect tone.
~David Gardner, Author and Co-Founder of the Motley Fool Web site (Fool.com).
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As an artist, Jeff Bjorck believes music in its purest form is sometimes the closest thing to art. Not surprisingly, his solo acoustic piano compositions paint a gallery of musical images suitable for framing. These original works interweave delicacy with intensity, combine musical notes with the space between them, and create moving pictures that move the emotions. Dr. Bjorck is somewhat of an expert on emotions. As a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor at Fuller Seminarys Graduate School of Psychology, his multifaceted vocation typifies his ongoing passion for a Renaissance man's approach to life.
Jeff's nontraditional method of composition has remained basically the same during the past thirty years. He sits at the piano, plays spontaneously from the heart, and stops to develop any musical themes that surprise him. He confesses, "Sometimes I feel like a third party, listening to the whole process as an interested observer!"
To Jeff, nature embodies Gods ultimate artistic creativity, and it is frequently the subject of his portraits. Born to two artists, he began creating music when he was ten years old. He also loves composing through the media of photography, illustration, painting, and poetry.
In addition to original compositions, Jeff includes original arrangements of traditional hymns on his CDs. He remarks, "My faith and relationship with Jesus Christ provide vision and give my life its meaning. My creativity merely imitates the Creator." He describes his compositions as "quiet music to calm the heart in a noisy world." Listeners apparently agree. His music has provided reassuring focus for mothers in delivery, peaceful rest when insomnia comes knocking, and elegant ambiance at intimate wedding receptions and dinner parties. Jeff also donates his music to Pediatric psychology staff at City of Hope Hospital, who have use his CDs as part of their approach to stress management with pediatric cancer patients and their families. He remarks, "It is my hope that I can bring all my listeners emotional music with a classical feel that lifts them from the rat race and gently sets them down in a restful place, as far away from everyday chaos as possible."
When not working or enjoying time with his wife, Sharon, Jeff occasionally likes scaring their two cats with his clarinet renditions of 30s and 40s big band tunes. He also loves to seek creative inspiration for new music by hang gliding high above the mountains of Southern California.
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I am so glad that we are friends, I really enjoy your music. You are very gifted and talented, I want to say "Thank You" for sharing your gift of music with all of us. Have a great day and God Bless!! Joe
Hello Jeff, It's my pleasure to have you among my friends. I added you to my website too. You are listed in the "discover new music" category in the "ambient and classical" section. It's located at http://goaskkatie.googlepages.com Hugs, Katherine
Thank your for the add. I look forward to hearing more of your work. Here's to wishing you a phenomenal week of creative endeavors and a peaceful calm. La! ~K
Hi Jeff, I have treasured your music and our friendship from the moment I first heard you. Thank you for your friendship. Wishing you all the best, Robert
Hi, Jeff! Sorry to read that you are sick with your (mystery) virus. We had a cold passing around & have had little touches of a stomach virus that is going around here in our little town in Tx; so I can relate a bit. Fortunately for us, we're on the upswing from ours sorta... and hopefully to be rid of them (cold *and* stomach viruses) completely, soon.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that you're in my thoughts & prayers, and I'm sending LOTS of well wishes & hopes for a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself, get lots of that needed rest, and get better asap. You're kind to apologize to your friends here at not replying fast enough, but what's MOST important is taking care of you & getting better.
I hope you'll feel lots better & again will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. *Big Hugs & Smiles!* =0)
Actually I like calm music especially Piano. I really havent been exposed to much(except John Tesh)Since I've been in touch with you it has opened a new world to me. I also like classical Chrismas music.I guess I like a little of everything.Yes. Lexi, Nevaeh & Jay are so funny when I take their pics. I took 200 shots and I love them all. Thanks for the comment.
Hi, Jeff! Thanks a bunch for visiting my page, for your kind comment, and for sharing your awesome talent. I hope you and your family have a most wonderful Labor Day!!! *Big Hugs & Smiles!* =0)
ps. I'm still enjoying your collection of cd's... and look forward to seeing the next one come out!
Thanks.. it actually talks about the last november 8th when they opened half my head because of a big vein and everyone thought it was a bad tumor at the beginning.. Then I refer to the following sunday when I saw my boyfriend for the second time, I was still at the hospital, and to the fact that I'm so to lose him..
