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Piano

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The simply-titled "Piano" is an extraordinary collection of Peter Kater's most-loved and most-requested piano solos recorded in a studio setting with a concert attitude. The music is alive and dynamic, and has the feeling of freedom and spontaneity usually found only in a live performance. Without letting flash overshadow the beauty of the music, Kater clearly demonstrates that he is one of the best contemporary pianists around. His passion and power communicate so strongly, and yet his tender moments are fragile and breathtaking. With thirty-eight recordings to his credit over the past twenty years, Kater is both a prolific and a compelling artist. Classical structure and jazz improvisation run through all of Kater's music, and rock elements sneak in from time to time as well. Excellent through and through, this is one of my top favorite recordings for 2003! "River" has long been one of my favorite Kater pieces, and this version is incredible. My favorite track, though, is "Trilogy." I can't find it listed on any of Kater's previous albums, so it might be a newer work. A 7 1/2 minute track, it opens with a very melancholy melody that draws you in; then the rhythm changes and becomes much more urgent as the passion builds; the third movement returns to an introspective and searching mood that again builds passion and energy, melting down to the quieter side once more. "Trilogy" is one of those pieces that makes my fingers absolutely itch, and I hear that there could be a songbook in the works with the music from this album - very good news, indeed! I also really like "Thanksgiving," which is much lighter and more optimistic. "Days Past" is a beautiful musical reflection, soulful with a sense of deep longing. The very jazzy "Espresso" ends the CD with a grin - another one that makes my fingers itch! Other titles include "Ascent," "Fool and the Hummingbird," "Spirit," and "Anthem." Excellent from start to finish, I give "Piano" my highest recommendation.

I've seen Peter Kater in concert many times and I have to say that owning this album is like having him in my living room or car. It's just amazing. I can tell that he really went for that "live" feel. Full of passion, hills and valleys, sensitive and powerful . . . this is a real journey. Plus the record has not only his "classic" songs (like "Spirit", "The Fool & The Hummingbird", "Ascent", "Thanksgiving", "Coming Home" and "Expresso") that he's been perfecting for years, but a couple new songs that are just wonderful (Trilogy, to be specific). I highly recommend this album to anyone that's ever bought a New Age piano album; and to any long time Peter Kater fan. It's one of his best for sure!!!

Peter Kater's "Piano" album is vibrant, dynamic, and very aesthetically pleasing. I am impressed with his style and level of expertise. Not all artists in this genre can provide the depth and variety that Peter Kater can. Very powerful, touching, and enjoyable. It is no surprise that he was nominated for 2 Grammy awards, one for this album. He is that good. If you love the sound of a piano in talented hands, you must have this CD.

This is an album of great solo "Piano" tunes. It is very relaxing to say the least. Having ordered several copies for relatives, it receives unanimous approval. I would recommend this to anyone that appreciates fine musicianship and enjoyable music.

This music brought me back to the piano. After I ordered the CD I ordered the songbook for it from his website. Of course I cannot play as well as he does- but playing his music is as much an experience as listening to it. His playing is first rate, his emotional range and power are impressive. His technique is very strong and the performances are a joy to listen to and the pieces themselves are like musical stories.

A flowing composition..calming and fluid. Sometimes too monochrome tho. Still like Danny Wright.His compositions have depth and chiroscauro..(contrast)in arty terms.

Peter Kater is an artist that flies under the radar of the top-10 published around the world. For those who have an appreciation for self-realization music that lifts you up and brightens your day, Peter will do all that and more. Just sit back and listen to a new style of jazz and classical. Peter has a style in his music like noone I've ever listened to. Fast, slow, moderation of both in same pieces...it's truly beautiful to listen to. I fell in love with his music the first time I listened to one of his pieces from his Spirit cd. The man is talented. I highly recommend you pick up a copy of this cd. I assure you that you'll want his other cds after listening to this one, like Spirit for example, but he has a dozen+ cds for your to choose from. Enjoy!

I love Peter Kater and most of his music without occult or shaman titles in them, because the truth is, it is part of a cult thinking and spiritual darkness. I studied it for years as I did other cults and I know people firsthand who were involved with the illuminated cult and "ism. Otherwise he has an excellent talent and beautiful spirit in music and melodic creation on the piano and you cannot deny that he has a God-given gift, if and when he ever acknowledges that is truly where it comes from.