Jim Brickman returns to the Colonial with vocalist Anne Cochran01:47PM / Thursday, January 22, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Colonial Theatre will present Jim Brickman, with vocalist Anne Cochran, on February 5th at 7:30PM. Tickets for the performance range from $29-$62 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, by calling (413) 997-4444 or 24/7 online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org.
Jim Brickman Releases Romantic Collection Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
The career of Grammy nominated recording artist Jim Brickman does not stop when Jim stops tickling the ivories after a concert, but still continues to grow after his 15 years successful in the business. After years of releasing chart-topping hits, Jim has joined forces with Time Life to release Ultimate Love Song: The Very Best of Jim Brickman (Release Date 1/27/09), which includes songs like “Valentine” with Martina McBride, “The Gift” with Collin Raye and Susan Ashton, “Love of My Life” with Michael W. Smith and “Beautiful” with Wayne Brady.
When asked about this release and bringing some of the most recognizable love songs back to life, Jim said “Music is the soundtrack of life, love, and the everyday adventure. When you hear a love song again and again, you know exactly where you were the first time you heard it. It brings back all those feelings of romance and passion.” Adding to the perfect lineup of love, Ultimate Love Songs features the January 2009 radio single “Never Far Away” featuring Rush of Fools.
A native of Cleveland, Brickman began playing piano at the age of five, studied music at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music and since then revolutionized the sound of Adult Contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano. He founded his own advertising music company in 1980, writing commercial jingles for such advertisers as McDonald’s, Pontiac and Kellogg’s.
Jim’s remarkable career includes six Gold and Platinum selling albums, three number one and twelve Top 10 Adult Contemporary radio hits, consistent debuts at number one on Billboard Magazine’s New Age chart, a Grammy nomination in 2003, SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” award, a Canadian Country Music Award for “Best Vocal/ Instrumental Collaboration,” a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for The Gift.
Since his first hit "If You Believe" in March 1996, Jim Brickman has had more Adult Contemporary hits (23 hits) than any other male artist. Second is Elton John with 17 followed by Rod Stewart with 16. Along with his career highlights, Jim’s best-known compositions include the chart-toppers “Valentine,” “The Gift,” “Love of My Life,” and “Peace.” In November 2005, he held the top three spots on Billboard’s New Age chart for his albums The Disney Songbook, Grace and Greatest Hits. Jim has established a reputation for his collaborations with many gifted musical artists that include: Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Sara Evans, Gerald Levert, Richie McDonald, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.
Taking his popular live concerts to more than 125 cities each year, Brickman has received international acclaim as a concert performer. Recently, he performed on his second sold-out Jim Brickman Valentine Cruise, a unique event that has become an annual favorite.
A strong supporter of Public Broadcasting, Jim has taped three concert specials for that network, which include Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom—The Disney Songbook (2005), My Romance, An Evening With Jim Brickman (2000) and Love Songs and Lullabies (2002). He has been equally successful in other artistic endeavors, including a weekly syndicated radio show, Your Weekend, and two best-selling books of essays, Simple Things and Love Notes: 101 Lessons from the Heart. Jim performed at ABC’s Gala for the President at Ford’s Theatre, was music correspondent for NBC’s Today, and hosted the A&E special Winter Solstice on Ice.
To Purchase Tickets for Jim Brickman on February 5th at 7:30PM
Tickets for the performance range from $29-$62 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2, by calling (413) 997-4444 or 24/7 online at www.TheColonialTheatre.org. |
