Jim Brickman Returns to The Bushnell
Join the Grammy-nominated pianist for an evening of romance, March 6-7, 2010.
Hartford, CT – January 12, 2010 – March 6-7, 2010, pianist Jim Brickman will be bringing his signature style of music to The Bushnell once again. The show is filled with Jim's romantic solo piano melodies and hit songs along with his engaging wit. He’ll be performing new music from his latest CD Beautiful World, and well known favorites including “Valentine,” “Angel Eyes,” and “If You Believe.” You'll want to be in the audience for one of the most entertaining concerts of the year. Jim Brickman – An Evening of Romance is part of the Showcase Series supported by Bank of America.
Tickets for Jim Brickman – An Evening of Romance are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting The Bushnell Box Office at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford or by calling (860) 987-5900. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.bushnell.org. Tickets prices start at $35. Ticket prices do not include all applicable fees.
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations. A native of Cleveland, Jim began playing piano at the age of five, studied music at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music and since then revolutionized the sound of Adult Contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano. He founded his own advertising music company in 1980, writing commercial jingles for such advertisers as McDonald’s, Pontiac and Kellogg’s.
Since the release of his debut album “No Words” in 1994, Jim Brickman’s romantic piano sound has made him the best selling solo piano artist of our time. His signature style of playing and songwriting has also brought him two Grammy nods, six Gold and Platinum albums, and 28 charted adult radio hits. He recently tied for most number one CDs on Billboard’s New Age chart, and currently holds four of its top ten spots. Jim received top honors with two SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association.
Brickman’s best-known compositions include the chart-toppers “Valentine,” “The Gift,” “Love of My Life,” “Destiny,” “Simple Things” and “Peace.” In November 2005, he held the top three album spots on Billboard’s New Age chart and in December 2009 Jim beat his record when four albums landed on the chart (Joy #2, Beautiful World #3, Ultimate Love Songs #7 and Unspoken #10). Jim has established a reputation for his collaborations with many gifted musical artists as well as a catalyst for new musicians that include: Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Sara Evans, Gerald Levert, Richie McDonald, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.
About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
The Bushnell is Connecticut’s premier performing arts center, hosting more than 350 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. The Bushnell is home to two theaters- the historic 2,800-seat Mortensen Hall, and the 907-seat Belding Theater, a state-of-the-art performance hall that opened in 2001. The Bushnell’s nationally recognized, award-winning, arts-in-education program, PARTNERS® (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), now in its 17th year, is a cross-community educational effort serving 21 schools and educational organizations in 8 districts across Connecticut. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a non-profit organization. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.
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With support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.