CLEARWATER - The 2009 holiday season brings platinum-selling recording artist, pianist and composer Jim Brickman to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m.
Brickman’s Beautiful World creates a musical celebration for audiences seeking an escape from the hectic demands of the holiday season by introducing fans to his latest release Beautiful World plus his favorite holiday music from classic to contemporary.
Brickman’s evening of dazzling solo piano, vibrant vocals plus warmth and humor with very special guests, sold more than 40,000 tickets last year. A new year and a new show, according to the tour producer, Dave Stinson at Magic Entertainment. “We are delighted to be working with Jim Brickman to co-produce his 2009 Beautiful World Tour and look forward to many years of successful collaboration!”
Brickman promises his upcoming concert will showcase some brand-new music blended with some fan favorites. “I know you'll enjoy hearing some great holiday music, all the hits and some I think will become your new favorites. It's my favorite time of year and celebrating across the country with the audiences makes it that much more special.”
Beautiful World is inspired by Brickman’s unique gift of bridging borders, cultural divides with themes of friendship and holiday cheer through his music. Become part of the magic of the Christmas concerts that have become special homecomings for thousands of audience members who return year after year to experience the spirit of the holiday in an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and memories.
“When you imagine Christmas and the days leading up to the big morning, chances are holiday music is the soundtrack in your mind.” Brickman said. “My favorite music of all time is written for the holiday season. How fitting that throughout the season celebrating peace on earth goodwill to men, we will be spreading cheer on the Beautiful World Tour.”
To compliment the tour, he released a CD-DVD (live) of Beautiful World featuring guest stars like Jon Secada, Melinda Doolittle, Mark Masri, Orla Fallon, Arhtur Hanlon, David Klinkenberg, Anne Cochran and Adam Crossley. For more information about Jim Brickman’s national tour or to sample his latest album release, Beautiful World, visit www.jimbrickman.com.
About Jim Brickman
From jingles writer to “America’s Most Romantic Piano Sensation,” Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations. His lineup of collaborations with many gifted musical artists include: Martina McBride, Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.
Since the release of his debut album No Words in 1994, Brickman’s romantic piano sound has defined him as a marquis among contemporary instrumental hit makers. His signature style of playing and songwriting has also brought him six Gold and Platinum selling albums, 26 charted adult radio hits, a Grammy nod in 2003, two SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association and continues to be the most charted Adult Contemporary artist of the decade.
Along with honorable awards and chart topping hits Jim has released two bestselling books Simple Things and Love Notes, the host of his own weekly syndicated radio show Your Weekend with Jim Brickman and the creator of Brickhouse direct, an on-line marketing, website-design and fulfillment business, which creates websites and offers marketing tools to the entertainment industry for artists like Michael W. Smith, Dave Koz, Steve Tyrell, Green Hill Music, and Concord Music Group.
Reserved tickets priced at $63 and $40 are available at the Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office located at 1111 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater, by calling 727-791-7400 or online at www.rutheckerdhall.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
The Ruth Eckerd Hall Ticket Office is open Monday through Saturday, from noon to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to show time.
