Brian Kelly's 2nd CD release, Afterplay, ranked #3 on the NAR (New Age Reporter) Top 100 Radio Chart in November 2008.

Although most of the album may be characterized upbeat and melodic contemporary jazz, there are several pieces that clearly fall into the New Age category:

"The delightfully chilled out ‘Reach For The Stars’ is an absolute gem and ‘Heaven On Earth’ finds Carol Alban magnificent on flute. This sumptuously tender piece is beauty personified yet even better is the wonderful ‘Snowflakes Rising’. With a magical cinematic aura this tender track is an absolute treat." - smoothjazztherapy.com

Doug Hammer has just released Noël, a solo piano Christmas CD comprised of 17 tracks, including an original with vocals, "It's Christmas Time", featuring Améthyste. Noel offers an improvisational approach to Holiday classics with some of Doug's original music mixed in. Styles include New Age, Pop, Jazz, Funk and more. Available now at www.doughammer.net

CATEGORY "ANIMATION"

1. WINNER

Die Welt ist ungerecht produced by Marcus Loeper (DE) music by Michele McLaughlin, Enraptured 2004 poem by Jürg Halter (www.juerghalter.com)

2. WINNER

It Dwells in the Depths produced by Vesa Jokinen and Hanne Zenjuga (FI) music by Kathryn Toyama, The Smell of Rain

3. WINNER

The legendary Adventures of the Secret Blue Elves produced by Jonathan Mortimer (UK) music by Jo Blankenburg, Samskara - 'The Dragon'

CATEGORY "DIGITAL FILM"

1. WINNER

Orbit Control produced by Kamil Goerlich (DE) music by Kamil Goerlich

2. WINNER

Lied vom Leben produced by Emese-Imola Kövendi (RO) music by Jo Blankenburg, The Feather Dance

3. WINNER

Love Never Ends produced by Sarah Müller and Orhan Sokolyi (DE) music by Louis Landon, Ancestors

The second CD compilation by NewAgePiano.net, "Music in Motion", features soundscapes by piano artists from North America, New Zealand and Europe. The CD will be released on November 12th.

Thad has recently released his new album VAST, and a new website www.thadfiscella.com

VAST is Thad's second solo piano album, much like Grand Design; music that is calming, and relaxing...Music to soothe the Soul...

Doug Hammer has just released two new CD's, Baby Music 1
and Baby Music 2 These two CD's are both solo piano improvisations, created for the births of his two children. Originally recorded in 2003 and 2005, they are both a one-take complete stream-of-consciousness performance, 78 minutes long. Even though his original intention of this music was to create birthing and lullaby music, they are soothing, relaxing pieces for everyone. Sometimes melodic, sometimes contemplative, they wander through a quiet, peaceful landscape. Perfect for meditation or to create a calm, tranquil ambience. They are both available at www.doughammer.net

Die Welt ist ungerecht [Enraptured 2004] produced by Marcus Loeper (DE) music by Michele McLaughlin, Enraptured 2004 poem by Jürg Halter (www.juerghalter.com)
You By My Side produced by Maik Viertel (DE) music by Jennifer Thomas, You by my side
It Dwells in the Depths [The Smell of Rain] produced by Vesa Jokinen and Hanne Zenjuga (FI) music by Kathryn Toyama, The Smell of Rain

The winner of the Public Award will be elected by the audience at the SL:MIMA Gala on 13. November.