On recording at Abbey Road Studios, Bazel says, “It was prolific. Walking down those stairs to Studio 2, I thought of the many greats who have walked before me: The Beatles. Pink Floyd. Adele. Ed Sheeran. Breathing in the vibrations of this big huge studio. Seeing this Steinway concert grand piano, they set up for me in the exact footprint in that back left corner of the studio where the Beatles set up for their recordings. Playing my songs and recording, I felt this is where I belong. I am beyond thankful for having this opportunity.”

The London Sessions is Bazel’s third CD and the latest example of his creative process, defined as constantly hearing melodies in his head and recording them on-the-spot using his iPhone. For The London Sessions, Bazel took 223 song ideas and boiled them down to the ten original melodies heard on the new album.

Reflections of Bazel’s past are carried throughout his melodies with titles of “Mountain Serenity,” “Old Friends,” “I Will Think of You,” "Passages," and others. In addition, Bazel plays two cover songs paying tribute to The Beatles, with fresh arrangements of “Yesterday” and “In My Life.” Listeners will hear what Bazel describes as “simple but elegant” songs that reflect the depth of his emotions experienced in Studio 2. He honors not only the music legends who came before him but also those who lifted him and supported him along the way: his parents and piano teachers.

Bazel’s piano playing started at age 5 in Huntington, West Virginia, where his parents forced him to take piano lessons. A lifelong fan of The Beatles, he recalls at age 7 being mesmerized in front of his family’s living room TV when he watched The Fab Four make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He has followed a musical path as a solo contemporary pianist performing at events around the world, as well as a veteran event producer, agent, and founder of The River of Calm, an online radio station of soothing music.

Along the way, Bazel placed recording at Abbey Road Studios high up on his “Vision Board,” a laminated bulletin board of bucket-list dreams, hanging prominently in his office. That vision has now been fulfilled.

The London Sessions is available everywhere. A live-streamed release party was held on Wednesday at Miller Piano Specialists, Nashville’s home to Yamaha and Pearl River Pianos.

The London Sessions Tracklist:
Morning Glory 2:18
Mountain Serenity 3:22
In My Life 3:48
Old Friends 3:02
After The Rain 2:39
Soaring 3:24
Mountain Joy 2:59
Daydream 2:41
Evening Stroll 2:42
Passages 3:21
I Will Think Of You 2:38
Yesterday 2:40

About Ed Bazel:
Ed Bazel's compositions are known as beautiful piano music with a soul-searching touch. His sense of melody, combined with passionate expression, makes him a popular choice for listeners who want to relax and unwind. Studying under such greats as Jay Flippin, Lou Levy, Joe Harnell, and Clare Fischer, he has been a noted solo pianist in Los Angeles including The Beverly Hills Country Club and The Ritz-Carlton, as well as a veteran producer of corporate events for Fortune 500 companies. He was named "The Marco Polo of Modern Music" by the Los Angeles Times for groundbreaking work in China. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Bazel has been the recipient of Miller Piano Specialists Hall of Fame Award in the Instrumentalist category (2017), Entertainer of the Year (2018) and a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to being a pianist, he is the founder of The River of Calm - Music to Soothe Your Soul™ - an online radio station bringing calming music to a stressed-out world.

Links:
Website: https://www.edbazel.com/
Listen & Buy Smartlink: https://edbazel.hearnow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edbazelpiano/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BiOQh83WcO4oWSQlgMIJA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edbazelpianist
Bandcamp: https://edbazel.bandcamp.com/

To connect with Ed Bazel on his latest release, The London Sessions: Reflections from Studio 2, please contact publicist Beth Hilton (@) The B Company (dot) com.

Beth Hilton
The B Company
+1 310-560-8390

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The River of Calm Beyond The Music Podcast Episode #31

Guest: Ed Bazel

Host: Beth Hilton

Individuals in the music industry are making music that heals others, but more often than not, their own emotional and mental health needs are being neglected. And as a result, the music industry as whole faces mental health issues and crises in both their personal and professional lives. 

Dr. Danielle Archer is a multi-state licensed mental health therapist, coach, consultant, and advocate. She has over 12 years of clinical experience and specialty training in trauma, grief, self-harm, eating disorders, mindfulness, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, and conflict resolution. 

Today's topic?  Fear

Show Notes:

Website: www.theartistminds.com

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The River of Calm Beyond The Music Podcast Episode #30

Guest: Dr. Danielle Archer

Host: Ed Bazel

Individuals in the music industry are making music that heals others, but more often than not, their own emotional and mental health needs are being neglected. And as a result, the music industry as whole faces mental health issues and crises in both their personal and professional lives. 

Dr. Danielle Archer is a multi-state licensed mental health therapist, coach, consultant, and advocate. She has over 12 years of clinical experience and specialty training in trauma, grief, self-harm, eating disorders, mindfulness, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, and conflict resolution. 

Today's topic?  Imposter Syndrome!

Show Notes:

Website: www.theartistminds.com

Schedule your 30-Minute Free Telephone Consultation here!  

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The River of Calm Beyond The Music Podcast Episode #29

Guest: Dr. Danielle Archer

Host: Ed Bazel

• Hovig Nassanian
• James Michael Stevenson
• David J. Pena
• Alan Hewitt
• Thad Fiscella
• William Haviland
• Joey Curtin
• Christine Brown
• Rachel Currea
• Heidi Breyer

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May the calm be with you!

• Darlene Koldenhoven
• Michael Borowski
• Fiona Joy Hawkins
• Bob Yonker
• Rada Neal
• Holly Jones
• Shirley Cason
• Roth Herrlinger
• Mark Pinkus
• Jim "Kimo" West

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May the calm be with you!

Individuals in the music industry are making music that heals others, but more often than not, their own emotional and mental health needs are being neglected. And as a result, the music industry as whole faces mental health issues and crises in both their personal and professional lives. 

Dr. Danielle Archer is a multi-state licensed mental health therapist, coach, consultant, and advocate. She has over 12 years of clinical experience and specialty training in trauma, grief, self-harm, eating disorders, mindfulness, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, and conflict resolution. 

​The"daily grind" from working in the industry can exacerbate (or in some cases create) issues with depression, anxiety, loneliness, frustration, self-care, balancing home and work life, eating disorders, substance use, and self-harm.

In a 2018 study from the Music Industry Research Association, 50 percent of musicians reported battling symptoms of depression, compared with less than 25 percent of the general adult population. Nearly 12 percent reported having suicidal thoughts — nearly four times the general population. According to a 2019 study published by Swedish digital-distribution platform Record Union, the numbers are even starker: It found that 73 percent of independent musicians have battled stress, anxiety, and depression. More recently (in pre-pandemic 2020), a major research study through the Tour Health Research Initiative found:

• 34% of touring professionals suffered from clinical levels of depression,

• 70% reported trouble sleeping,

• 83% reported feeling overworked, 

• 79% reported experiencing significant worry regarding their financial stability,

• 45% reported drinking alcohol regularly, 

• 74% reported that touring strained their relationships.

• 26% reported serious suicidal ideation,

• 58% reported losing a tour colleague to suicide.

Grammy® Award Winner, US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020, Ricky Kej is an internationally renowned Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist. He has performed at prestigious venues in over 30 countries, including the UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva. Ricky has won over 100 music awards in  20 countries. He serves as the UNESCO MGIEP “Global Ambassador for Kindness”, UNCCD “Land Ambassador”,  UNICEF “Celebrity Supporter” & Ambassador for “Earth Day Network”.

His vast repertoire of work includes 16 studio albums released internationally, over 3500 commercials, and 4 feature films, including the natural history documentary ‘Wild Karnataka’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

Join us to learn about the fascinating journey and career of Ricky Kej.  Click the Listen podcast box above!

Website: www.rickykej.com 

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The River of Calm Beyond The Music Podcast Episode #27

Artist: Ricky Kej

Host: Ed Bazel

• Ed Bazel
• Dan Chadburn
• Pam Asberry
• Brian Golden
• Michelle Qureshi
• Cathy Oakes
• Holly Jones
• Pam Asberry
• Ted Yoder
• Jim "Kimo" West

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• Neil Patton
• Shoshana Michel
• Lynn Tredeau
• Dan Chadburn
• Grade 13
• Joseph Nimoh
• Vicente Avella
• KeithTim Anderson
• Jim "Kimo" West
• Marlowe Carruth

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• Julie Hanney
• Kerani
• Louis Anthony deLise
• Marth
• Michael Kollwitz
• Michele McLaughlin
• Paul Adams
• Peter Kater
• Eric Bikales
• Ed Bazel
• Marc-Andre Pepin

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