Grammy-nominated recording artist Jim Brickman never stops working,
even after he takes his final bow at a concert. After 15 successful
years in the music business, Jim's career continues to take on new
directions and grow.
After filming his spectacular new PBS concert, Beautiful World, Jim will embark on a 75-city Beautiful World concert
tour: 50 cities in Fall 2009, and 25 in Spring 2010.
Beautiful World is inspired by Jim's unique gift of bridging borders and cultural
divides through his music. This intimate
show celebrates the way music connects and unites us. Shot in high
definition, it features breathtaking views of the falls.
Sharing the
stage with Jim are world-renowned guest stars including Latin superstar
Jon Secada, America Idol Season 6 finalist Melinda Doolittle, former
member of Celtic Woman Orla Fallon, pop pianist Arthur Hanlon, Celtic
violinist David Klinkenberg, Canadian singing sensation Mark Masri,
plus fan favorites Anne Cochran and Tracy Silverman.
A native of Cleveland, Jim began playing piano at the age of five. He
studied music at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music. Known as
America's Romantic Piano Sensation, he revolutionized the sound of adult contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano. Over the course
of his remarkable career, Jim was named SESAC "Songwriter of the Year,"
and earned a Canadian Country Music Award for "Best Vocal/ Instrumental
Collaboration," and Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Associate
for "The Gift."
Jim established a reputation for collaborations with gifted vocal
talents like Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Michael Bolton, Lady
Antebellum, Carly Simon, Donny Osmond and others. He is the most
charted male Adult Contemporary Artist with hits like "Valentine," "The
Gift," "Destiny," "By Heart," "The Love I Found In You," "Never Alone,"
"Love of My Life" and "Peace."
Jim is equally successful in other endeavors, including a weekly syndicated radio show, Your Weekend with Jim Brickman, and two best-selling books of essays, Simple Things and Love Notes: 101 Lessons from the Heart.
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.
Jim's new CD Beautiful World 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 Fallon, Mark Masri and
Anne Cochran) and "What A Wonderful World" sung by Jon Secada. The
Philippine edition includes "Never Far Away" featuring Asia's Romantic
Balladeer Christian Bautista on vocals.
Catch Jim Brickman Live In Eastwood Mall Open Park on October 28
(Wednesday), 8 p.m. For inquiries, please call Eastwood Mall Concierge at
709-9888 or 709-0888.
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BEAUTIFUL WORLD Track listing.
1. Beautiful World (We're All Here) featuring Adam Crossley
2. What The World Needs Now Is Love (Live) featuring Jon Secada,
Melinda Doolittle, Orla Fallon, Mark Masri and Anne Cochran
3. What A Wonderful World featuring Jon Secada
4. Simple Gifts
5. Rivers Edge
6. Carnivale
7. Countryside
8. Rainbow Sky
9. Harvest
10. Free To Fly
11. Wedding Bells
12. Romance On The Siene
13. Fallen Snow
14. In The Mountain Air
15. Lotus Blossom
16. On My Way
17. Noche Pacifica
18. Island Paradise
19. My Land featuring Orla Fallon
20. Oceans Apart
21. Never Far Away featuring Christian Bautista