Reviews Page - David Alstead's CDs Piano For Both Ears and Pieces Of Piano blend classical piano with jazz and pop elements, Billy Joel, Keith Green, Dave Brubeck, and unique rhythms and meters into a satisfying musical smoothie.

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Other CDBaby CDs	BRAND NEW!! Review of "Pieces of Piano" at Muse's Muse website. Oct, 2006 Link to review - Muse's Muse - (Dave says: I am always happy to get a positive review from another keyboardist. Thank you JJ!) Interview at Healthy Hearing website April, 2006 Link to interview - Healthy Hearing - (Dave says: A great new experience for me, and I was thrilled to be interviewed!) Review of "Pieces Of Piano" at KFAI FM March, 2006 Link to review - (Dave says: Thank you Bill! And the rest of you, catch Wind & Wire on KFAI FM!) Review of "Pieces Of Piano" at Solo Piano Publications December, 2005 Link to review - Solo Piano Publications - (Dave says: My first "Pieces" review... and I couldn't be happier!) Special reviews by 3 young boys who attended one of my concerts. Article about Dave in the Midway/Como Monitor January, 2005 large jpg file showing the article Review of "Piano For Both Ears" at Solo Piano Publications October, 2004 Link to review - Solo Piano Publications - (Dave says: Thank you, thank you, thank you!) Review from Gods Of Music of "Empty Well" from "Piano For Both Ears" September, 2004 Read a review for David Alstead at GodsofMusic.com (Dave says: This is a fantastic review from someone who really seems to understand my music. I was completely overwhelmed when I read it. Thank you Bill Wright!) Dave and "Piano For Both Ears" featured in Keyboard Magazine September, 2004 After listening to a whopping 22 records in search of this month's "Unsigned Artist", the one that stood above all others was Piano For Both Ears, by David Alstead of St. Paul, Minnesota. The all-acoustic-piano work was written and performed by the artist. The style may be loosely described as early romantic, with voicings and fills of the kind made popular by Schubert and Chopin being put to good use. Alstead weaves jazz harmony into that structure, however, and there's enough variation from track to track to provide continuous interest. He also demonstrates both staccato and legato playing, avoiding the all-too-common foible of excessively riding the sustain pedal. Most importantly, the composition is fresh and pretty -- delivered on a well balanced recording, you have a winner. For more on Alstead, visit www.davidalstead.com. -- Carl Lumma, Keyboard Magazine (Dave says: I appreciate it Carl, and thanks Keyboard! Everyone go buy a copy of the issue!) Review of "Piano For Both Ears" at Splendidezine.com August 30, 2004 Splendidezine.com - Splendid Ezine is stopping publication at the end of 2005. I have re-printed the review so that is can remain available. (Dave says: Everyone needs a review that says some good things, but does not fawn all over you - this is the only one, though, ok? haha!) Article about Dave in EchoPress August 20, 2004 EchoPress Article (You will need to "sign in" to see the article) - (Dave says: What can I say? Thanks to Celeste and the Echopress for this wonderful article!) Review of "Piano For Both Ears" February, 2004 All the keywords a critic might use to describe good music come to mind but, to be original I would say: This CD should have come with a warning label. "CAUTION, May invoke strong emotion." Todd Williams, Minnesota - (Dave says: Thanks Todd, I'm glad you enjoyed it!) (BUY the new CD) Up \| Down \| Top \| Bottom
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