Product Description Facets presents the many sides of this well-known composer/pianist trained at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Jackson toured professionally for ten years with the Norman Luboff Choir and, between tours, presented his debut recital in New Yorks Town Hall. His first professional tour with Luboff brought him together with Chip Davis. The two men have worked together ever since the late 1960s and founded the Grammy award-winning Mannheim Steamroller in 1973. Facets calls on the artists many years of study at the Juilliard School with his teacher and mentor, the late Josef Raieff. Raieffs association with Rosina and Josef Lhevinne, as well as with Alexander Siloti (a pupil of Franz Liszt) and Artur Schnabel (whose pedagogical roots go back to Beethoven), combine to present us with the complex personality of Jackson Berkey. All of these influences are present in Berkeys mind and heard in his pianistic sound. Review Facets CD provided a selection of music that was both relaxing and invigorating. Not only did it offer traditional classical selections, the inclusion of some unique variations on popular classical works and two of our favorite Berkey originals resulted in a recording that truly demonstrates the composer's skill and innovation. This CD will receive many playings in our listening room, in our automobiles, and on our patio. Congratulations on another wonderful CD! --Phil and Pat Johnson, Carol Stream, IL This is one Fabulous Recording. --William Blatt, Sedona, AZ I am hearing great things about Facets CD from people Jackson has given the D to. It is wonderful! --Bruce Haney, Omaha, NEASIN: B00009OLTMVSKU: GGV.B00009OLTM.LNCondition: Like NewAuthor/Artist:Jackson BerkeyBinding: Audio CD
