Cape May Preludes

Composer / Pianist
Jackson Berkey

...takes us through a day at Cape May.

Suggested Retail
$15.98
SDG 2000 CD

CAPE MAY PRELUDES takes the listener to Cape May, New Jersey, one of our nation's oldest seaside resorts. It is here that Mannheim Steamroller pianist Jackson Berkey takes an annual one-month composing sabbatical in quiet residence at the 100-year old "Colvmns By The Sea". Cape May is almost totally deserted in January with most of her stores, hotels and restaurants closed following the hectic Christmas and New Year's holidays. Colvmns By The Sea is no exception, although the family there lovingly receives Jackson for the month of January. Content to live in complete quiet and solitude, the composer's time at the Colvmns provides him the perfect writing environment.

He often remarks that only the sound of the ocean interrupts his creative thoughts.
The sea plays an important role in CAPE MAY PRELUDES. Solo piano pieces are always interspersed with sounds of the Atlantic Ocean, heard by the composer through his room windows, almost always left open during his stay. Also premiering on CD are three sets of Wesley Picotte Windchimes. These immaculately tuned instruments appear throughout the CD and are compelling in their beauty. Jackson plays them both as solo instruments and in unstructured combinations with the sea and the piano.

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THE MUSIC OF
cape may preludes

Quotes & Reviews

Atlantic Morning
Sunrise at the Colvmns
Sunday Morning Fire
Bernadette's Salsa Egg Dish
Jazz's Blues
One-Six-Three Jig
Full Count
Irish Fiddler's Dance
Night Shore Fog
Late Night Embers

When I need to escape from the demands of everyday life, I love to listen to Cape May. Jackson Berkey magically transports the listener to a tranquil state of mind. Cape May Preludes capture the imagination with a diverse combination of classical styles, driving dance rhythms, jazz modes, and innovative instruments. Unexpected elements compel the listener to stop and focus...Jackson Berkey's Cape May CD is refreshing and alive. Tuned wind chimes create aleotoric melodies that intertwine the diversified compositions. This is what American music is all about.
Delany Campbell
Prescott, AZ

"Here's the 2000 year news! Jackson Berkey, pianist and composer, has produced Cape May Preludes, original solo piano works surrounded by ocean seagulls and Picotte wind chimes..."
Jo Biddle McMeen,
Daily News
Huntingdon, PA

Cape May Preludes
Composer / Pianist Jackson Berkey ...takes us through a day at Cape May. Suggested Retail $15.98 SDG 2000 CD	CAPE MAY PRELUDES takes the listener to Cape May, New Jersey, one of our nation's oldest seaside resorts. It is here that Mannheim Steamroller pianist Jackson Berkey takes an annual one-month composing sabbatical in quiet residence at the 100-year old "Colvmns By The Sea". Cape May is almost totally deserted in January with most of her stores, hotels and restaurants closed following the hectic Christmas and New Year's holidays. Colvmns By The Sea is no exception, although the family there lovingly receives Jackson for the month of January. Content to live in complete quiet and solitude, the composer's time at the Colvmns provides him the perfect writing environment.	He often remarks that only the sound of the ocean interrupts his creative thoughts. The sea plays an important role in CAPE MAY PRELUDES. Solo piano pieces are always interspersed with sounds of the Atlantic Ocean, heard by the composer through his room windows, almost always left open during his stay. Also premiering on CD are three sets of Wesley Picotte Windchimes. These immaculately tuned instruments appear throughout the CD and are compelling in their beauty. Jackson plays them both as solo instruments and in unstructured combinations with the sea and the piano.
Order Toll-Free 1-888-303-4112

THE MUSIC OF cape may preludes	Quotes & Reviews
Atlantic Morning Sunrise at the Colvmns Sunday Morning Fire Bernadette's Salsa Egg Dish Jazz's Blues One-Six-Three Jig Full Count Irish Fiddler's Dance Night Shore Fog Late Night Embers	When I need to escape from the demands of everyday life, I love to listen to Cape May. Jackson Berkey magically transports the listener to a tranquil state of mind. Cape May Preludes capture the imagination with a diverse combination of classical styles, driving dance rhythms, jazz modes, and innovative instruments. Unexpected elements compel the listener to stop and focus...Jackson Berkey's Cape May CD is refreshing and alive. Tuned wind chimes create aleotoric melodies that intertwine the diversified compositions. This is what American music is all about. Delany Campbell Prescott, AZ	"Here's the 2000 year news! Jackson Berkey, pianist and composer, has produced Cape May Preludes, original solo piano works surrounded by ocean seagulls and Picotte wind chimes..." Jo Biddle McMeen, Daily News Huntingdon, PA