New Album – Solo Piano Fantasies

I am continuing to compose and record a lot of new music. After releasing five albums last year, I didn’t think I would still have so much music left in me. Fortunately, I no longer get writer’s block. I realize now that there is an unlimited supply of new music that is available. All I have to do is put myself in the right state of being and the music materializes! I am very grateful that this is happening! 

Solo Piano Fantasies is a collection of fourteen new pieces of music adding up to about 55 minutes of music. The plan is to release it in July. Not sure of the date yet.

The album was recorded at The Peace Palace, Sedona, AZ from March to May of 2018 on a Steinway B.

Music mastering: Joe Bongiorno at Piano Haven Studio, Sedona, AZ

Cover photo: Louis Landon

Cover graphics: DanLevin.com

CD Layout and Design: Louis Landon.

Louis Landon is a Steinway Artist

All Music published by Landon Creative, Inc. BMI

All music produced, arranged, composed & performed by Louis Landon.

Visit LouisLandon.com for bookings, CDs, sheet music, contact info and more

 

 

 

Looking Beyond the Mirror – Review

Looking Beyond the Mirror

Louis Landon – Composer, Steinway Artist and Pianist for Peace

Review by Joseph Akins, Professor – Composer – Pianist & Keyboard Player www.josephakins.com

I’ve been a big fan of the peaceful piano music from the talented Louis Landon for many years. Several of his albums are among my collection of CD’s and iTunes downloads. Looking Beyond the Mirror, one of his most recent releases, will fit nicely with them.

Recorded live in concert at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art in November 10, 2017, Looking Beyond the Mirror was improvised and inspired by the glass art and sculptures of Peter Bremers. The liner notes state “the installation, in two gallery spaces, consisted of two parts”.

The first track is titled after one of those parts, “Perception”. The music is a beautiful journey of solo piano that exceeds thirteen minutes. At times, it sweetly floats along and at other times it drives ahead with fury. Landon’s pianistic skills and deep understanding of jazz is clearly heard. In fact, Louis referred to this album as his “jazz album”. It is likely not his only jazz album but it’s the one he released in 2017 (he released four other albums that year).

The other part of the previously mentioned art installation was called “The 7 Bodies” and Louis performed seven improvisations, one for each body. Track two on the album is titled “Physical Body”, and is one of my favorites on the album. I can imagine Louis performing this one at the concert and deeply touching every listener in the audience.

Tracks three through eight are the remaining six bodies. “Mental Body” sounds as though it’s alternating in and out of key. It reminds me a little of the model jazz I’ve heard from Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The next one, “Emotional Body”, is sweet, joyful and another favorite of mine. If I could have just one track from the album, I think it would be this one. Fortunately, I can have them all. “Vibrational Body”, “Spiritual Body”, “Creative Body” and “Ethereal Body” make up the four remaining bodies.

The last track on the album, “Another Perception” was not performed and recorded at the museum concert. Differently, it was recorded in a studio around the same time. However, it fits very nicely with the other tracks and is a great final track for the album. It’s a passionate improvisation that exceeds nine minutes and once again, Landon’s jazz influences shine clearly.

That evening on November 10th, 2017, at the Fort Wayne Music of Art had to be an incredible experience. Fortunately, the music was captured giving those who missed it a chance to “be there”. If you are a fan of Louis Landon and would like to hear more of his jazz side, this album is for your collection. I’m very pleased it’s now in mine.

April Newsletter

Louis Landon April 2018 Newsletter

The new album/CD official release date is APRIL 18, 2018. NOW IN PRE-RELEASE ON BANDCAMP! Listen to samples and ORDER HERE     The sheet music e-book and hard copy book for Departure – Solo Piano  is now available. There are also single sheets available. New Video of the Whisperings Album of the Year Concert at Kirkland Performance Center If you like it, please give it a “thumbs up”! CONCERT DATES     Friday, April 27th – 7:00 p.m.  PITTSFORD, NY North Coast Whispers House  Concerts Presents An Inspiring Evening of  Original Solo Piano Music  by Composer, Steinway Artist and  Pianist for Peace Louis Landon $20 Donation for the artist Donate and reserve seat(s) online or by phone: 1-800-838-3006 For more information call 585.654.7551 Refreshments will be served (address supplied with seat reservation)Saturday, April 28th – 7:00 p.m.  VOORHEESVILLE, NY (Albany, NY area) Suggested donation $20 RSVP Cindy via email Private House Concert Sunday, April 29th – 2:00 p.m.  AMHERST, MA Solo Piano concert with fellow  Whisperings Artist, Dan Kennedy.  $20 suggested donation.  ~reception to follow~ At the home of Dan and Rachel Kennedy Seating is limited  For seats and directions RSVP to  to Dan by email. Saturday, May 5th – 5:00 p.m.  NYACK,  NY Private House Concert Sunday, May 6th- 2:00 p.m.  SOMERS, NY Sinatra, Songs the 40s, & More This is a free concert Somers Library  Route 139 & Reis Park, Somers, NY 10589     RSVP – 914.232.5717   Sunday, May 6th – 7:00 p.m.  BEACON, NY  This is my 66th birthday party! An evening of piano music and song at  The Town Crier, 379 Main Street Beacon, NY  (845) 855-1300 Advance tickets are $20 / $25 at the door.  Online dinner reservations and ticket link:   Friday, May 11th – 7:00 p.m. DOVER, PA  Solo Piano House Concert with Greg Maroney.  Limited seating for this very special house concert  at Greg’s home. Might be sold out. Contact Greg directly by email to see if there are still seats available. Suggested donations $15.    Saturday, May 12th – 2:00 p.m.  N. BETHESDA, MD Solo Piano Concert – Tickets are $20/$15 Might be sold out. Contact Debbie Gerrity via email or by phone at 301.325.0065  to see if seats are still available. Steinway Piano Gallery,  11611 Old Georgetown Road 301-770-3377 Saturday, May 12th – 7:30 p.m. KENSINGTON, MD  I am pleased to perform a house concert to benefit a special nonprofit organization, Sasha Bruce Youthworks, which has provided a critical safety net for homeless and disconnected youth in the nation’s capital for the last four decades. This event is hosted by Mark and Patience Ball. Sunday, May 13th – 1:30 p.m. KENSINGTON, MD Private concert  Sunday, May 13th – 3:00 p.m. KENSINGTON, MD For the second year running, Patience Ball will be hosting a concert in Washington DC on Mother’s Day to support the International Center for Research on Women ICRW advances gender equity, inclusion and the alleviation of poverty worldwide. I am pleased to support this incredible organization, with its powerful mission and vision. LINKS   Check Tour Dates for complete listing of performances if you are looking to book me and need to know availability. To sample and buy SHEET MUSIC. To sample and buy CDs. To buy CD DOWNLOADS. You can also download music at:  iTunes – Amazon – CDBaby.   Create a Louis Landon station on Pandora.  Follow me on Spotify and create a Louis Landon playlist. Be a fan and “like” my fan page on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter

Keys for Peace – New Album!

Worked with Joe Bongiorno at Piano Haven Studio today on the new music for Keys for Peace. Thirteen new compositions. This will be my 27th album and 20th solo piano album. The cover is going to look something like this:

November News 2017

Happy Fall!🍁Happy Halloween!🎃 Christine and I took a little trip to Winslow, AZ No, that’s not Christine! That’s a Jackson Browne statue. 😎 All press is good press, especially good press. “Music In His Soul” by Shea Stansfield   Peaceful Solo Piano Christmas 2 officially releases on Nov. 12th. Please support the pre-release. CDs available here See all Peaceful Christmas 2 sheet music here sheet music ebook – $20 order here hard copy book – $30 order here CONCERT DATES Friday, November 10th Sedona, AZ  Solo Piano Concert featuring Joe Yamada, Joe Bongiorno and Amy Janelle. I will be making a short guest appearance. Suggested donation $20. RSVP here  Friday, November 10th Fort Wayne, IN  Private VIP concert/party for glass artist Peter Bremers‘ opening “Looking Beyond the Mirror” at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art Thursday, November 16th Sedona, AZ  This solo piano concert is a benefit for Big Park Community School and will support the emerging International Baccalaureate program. Featuring Joe Bongiorno, Amy Janelle, and Louis Landon. Tickets are $25 in advance $30 at the door. at the Collective, Vista Hall 7000 St. Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86351 Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at the door Buy tickets online You can also get tickets directly by emailing me.  LINKS Check Tour Dates for complete listing of performances if you are looking to book me and need to know availability. To sample and buy SHEET MUSIC. To sample and buy CDs. To buy CD DOWNLOADS. You can also download music at: iTunes – Amazon – CDBaby. Create a Louis Landon station on Pandora. Follow me on Spotify and create a Louis Landon playlist. Be a fan and “like” my fan page on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter

Music Is In His Soul

10/25/17

Shea Stanfield in The Foothills Focus
Arts Columnist

“To create a more loving and peaceful world by writing, recording, and performing music from the heart”: A motto local musician Louis Landon has built his career around. By all indications, from his concerts, recording schedule, and fan feedback, Louis is spot-on in his mission.  read more…

October Sheet Music Book Sale

 

50% 0ff the following sheet music books from October 15 – 31 while supplies last Free shipping in the US   unwind – $15 order here Peace Revolution! – $15 order here Solo Piano for Peace – $15 order here Solo Piano for Love, Peace & Mermaids – $15 order here Peaceful Solo Piano from the Heart – $15 order here Peaceful Christmas solo piano – $20 order here