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S U M M E R ☀️ F U N

July 21, 2020 by Lisa Hilton

Hmmm… so what is summer fun this year? We need to reflect on how we have fun, and where we will have it this year, so it takes a moment to decide, right? But fun is often FREE, EASY (and SAFE too). My favs are biking, hiking (early before the crowds), tennis (singles), beach walks at low tide (so there’s more room), and of course, playing the piano!

In fact, summer is the perfect time to get back to practicing if it’s been on your mind, or to get started. I think summer is the best time to begin – so parents/grandparents – if you have a family member who is interested in music, the longer days and relaxed schedule of summer reduce the expectations and stress that can happen for newbies. These days it’s even easier to order an instrument and sign up for classes online, so excuses begone!

We are safer at home – true – but please don’t limit yourself to that: take your wooden flute hiking up a mountain to play on top, or your guitar for around the campfire. I even have a small “travel keyboard” that I use in the car to play scales on road trips, (or when whoever is driving gets stuck in traffic). Time with an instrument is a lot more interesting than social media or most TV shows these days, so give it a try. Most of the time I don’t say I’m “practicing”– I most often refer to what I do at my beloved piano as “P L A Y I N G” because it’s so F U N.

Ok, so if you’re still looking for other entertaining ideas, please try the new SUNSHINE JAZZ playlist on SoundCloud, Pandora, YouTube or Spotify under Lisa Hilton to put you in a summery mood. And to top it all off, I have all CDs at a special SUMMER FUN price of $5 from now through the end of July at LisaHiltonMusic.com. (Simply use the code SUMMERFUN at check out).

Enjoy your summer safely!

Lisa

Where ESCAPISM began….

March 13, 2018 by Lisa Hilton

Blog, Escapism, Jazz, Lisa Hilton

jazz, JD Allen, lisa hilton, piano, Rudy Royston

Hello Hello,

I am thrilled at the support this week for our album, ESCAPISM! #8 on the JazzWeek chart (that posted March 8/Women’s Appreciation Day!), and #8 on the ZMR chart too! That is so wonderful! Thank you very much! We are appreciative of this encouraging news. Thank you!

The photo above is of my new studio in the breakfast nook of my new (but vintage) home a short walk from the beach in Malibu, and close by hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains – this is where all the ESCAPISM music was composed and developed from May-August last year. Just before I moved in May, I already had done the little embryos of the tunes, but the actual development of the compositions, and all the coloring, happened in a fairly short time last summer. You can barely make out the iconic shot of Miles Davis on the left in a photo by my friend Ken Franckling, and you can’t quite see another classic shot of Monk at Monterey Jazz fest at the top of the bookshelves, (filled with music books and jazz musician bios). Miles is my muse that represents soul, innovation, and perhaps perseverance. Monk is my muse of hard work (since he’s sweating at the piano), creativity, and someone I consider to be a piano giant. You also can’t quite see photos of me with the classical giants of today: pianists/friends Yuja Wang and Lang Lang. All the books and music books represent the greatest composers in the world from Bach to Bartok to Basie. On the right is a painting by an ex of mine, and 2 black & white photos (nudes) I took in college when I was an art student. It looks a bit messy because it’s a work day and I had just moved in. You can see the ferns and tropical foliage that influenced Hot Summer Samba – originally that tune was going to be a slow blues, but it was a gorgeous summer day, the AC wasn’t working and somehow, the song just moved itself into a hot Latin number! The view that I have in the opposite direction inspired Zero Gravity – just this feeling of summer at it’s best – a floating feeling inspired by palm trees.

Sitting in my new studio, filled with the lightness of summer, I wanted to create music that would lift spirits around the globe – to remember that beauty is still everywhere if only we can remember to look. That by lifting listeners energy maybe we can communicate the strength and goodness that cannot ever be taken from us. This is where the tracks from ESCAPISM were developed. I wanted a way to capture the great energy I was feeling and communicate it to others, so they can feel uplift too and bring that into their lives. It’s just amazing and really cool that so many people have embraced the album. (In fact, I am hoping that ESCAPISM will be the OFFICIAL JAZZ ALBUM of SPRING BREAK this year! Hah!) To me, sitting there at my piano IS Spring Break – it’s ESCAPISM or the ultimate vacay even. I start with a little melody, or perhaps a groove and then add a little bit and a little more, and a few hours later I return from what feels like a visit far, far away – all while sitting with my piano in a breakfast nook! In August I took the music to Avatar studio with my long time friends Gregg August, Rudy Royston and of course JD Allen. I explained each tune and the energy and inspiration and then we recorded – no rehearsal ever – a la Miles Davis. But I’m always a bit nervous – what will they think of these new tunes – my new “babies”? (And I am asking them to play a waltz on Zero Gravity even!) Of course they are professional and won’t comment, but ….?? A recording studio is not the place for indecision or insecurity though, it’s the place for committing to the ideas and creating the leadership to create great music, while hoping for the best. When we where done, what was their favorite piece? Zero Gravity – yep – the waltz!

Thank you for the support and wishing you a great week!

Lisa

OH WHAT WONDERFUL SUPPORT! WE LOVE IT! THANK YOU!

February 20, 2018 by Lisa Hilton

Blog, Escapism, Jazz, Lisa Hilton, piano

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Thank you, thank you to radio, streaming, music services and playlists everywhere around the world for your support for our album. We love and appreciate your support!

ESCAPISM RADIO REVIEWS

“The stark beauty and flowing movement of the (Mojave Moon video) images could hardly suit the music better.” Nate Chinen/WBGO

MELTDOWN from ESCAPISM was featured December 2017 on the popular State of Jazz Playlist/SPOTIFY

“Hilton is superb as usual. Clear ideas and fine dexterity.” Modern Jazz Today – syndicated

“I have to just say ZERO GRAVITY is just perfect. My favorite tune. I dub it a standard for the new era of jazz”. Todd Steed/WUOT

“Nice beat and beautiful ballads – this is what I like.” Evert Radio /Netherlands/syndicated

“The cure for winter blues.” WDCE/VA

“Truly unique compositions, flawlessly played. Regardless of the tempo, an inherent momentum informs Hilton’s music. Her left -hand has the pounding momentum and synergy of overtones that is so incredible. To say nothing of the right- hand improvising on a theme or taking off into absolutely unexpected and unpredictable places in such a beautiful way. Hilton & company are relentlessly in search of excellence, while achieving it with a frequency that leaves one in jaw-dropping awe.” Hugh “Hurricane” Carson, KVNF

“Escapism is a record that confirms the professional skills of pianist Lisa Hilton, capable of fusing technical skills and poetic sensibility, and succeeding in this way in keeping the listener always involved and attentive. A beautiful recording project”. Anima Jazz/Italy

“What a nice find – really like the sound of this. A bit elegant, a bit adventurous, very clear and crisp sound, good good release”. WUWF/Florida

“Lisa Hilton is amazing!” BONDI RADIO FM Australia

“Peace, tranquillity and upbeat energy are all aspects of ESCAPISM, pianist Lisa Hilton has combined all these elements in her album.She says she wants to provide upliftment and relief – a place where listeners can be energized and rejuvenated – she has achieved that.” 2BACR FM/Sydney, Australia

“HOT SUMMER SAMBA sparkles – her jazz has muscle – an escape indeed!” Jazz & Poetry Radio /France

“What a treat – I’m along for the ride!” CFRU/Canada

“The music really cooks – these tracks are a keeper.” WHCJ/GA

“Nice Work.” Favorite track: TOO HOT WMNF/Florida

“Flowing tones – cool! Gydnia Radio/Poland

“Poetic beauty.” WOJB/Wisconsin

“A good mix of swinging and contemplative stuff.” WXPN/PA

“Always good tunes from Lisa Hilton.” WRTC/Connecticut

“Escapism is a breath of fresh, uplifting, positive air.” WGMC/NY

“A super jazz CD – she’s got rhythm for sure.” WHFC/WI

“Dig that groove- got that classic 60’s jazz feel.” WAIF/Cincinatti/OH

“Very easy to get into and love.” Beehive Candy Radio/UK

“Great album covering many styles.” DJJazzmadass/Frankfurt, Germany

“Hot.” MGZC Radio/North Carolina

“This is music to escape from daily problems. Beautiful piano playing & horn players.” AfterDinnerJazz Playlist

“Good solid jazz”. Cool Jazz 100/GA

“Very good.” CKMN/Canada

“Has a good clean sound.” 3MBR Radio/South Australlia

“I like Lisa Hilton and it’s a pleasure for me to discover this.” CKIA/Canada

“All tracks from ESCAPISM receiving airplay on Jazz Flight.” WQLN/PA

“I’m gonna ‘stay’ with Hilton!” Outasight Radio

“Just a delight to listen to.” MAD FM/New Zealand

“Grooving.” KNDD/Seattle, WA

“Nice & cool.” CKHA/Canada

“Always love Hilton’s excellent sounds. Always great radio play.” WAWL/TN

“A wonderful talent.” CHUO Radio/Canada

“Another beautiful performance by Ms. Hilton.” Radio Video/Belfast, Ireland

“A new & excellent record from one of my favorite jazz pianists!” Urquiza FM/Argentina

“Refreshing to hear REAL musicians doing their things. Very nice.” Tameside Radio/UK

“A great piano player and musician. A very sensitive touch. You feel the emotions of her music. It is an honor for me to play something from this album.” Radio 794/Netherlands

“Lisa does it again with lovely cool classics & swinging interpretations.” Soul & Jazz /UK

“Excellent, feet bmovin’ tunes. That’s real Swing.” ECMA-Radio/Austria

“Superbe.” Radio Krimi/Chamonix, France

“Good!” Radio MUZKOM/Moscow, Russia

“LOVE IT!” All Jazz Radio/South Africa

“Great for our jazz show.” RDU FM/New Zealand

“Another winner from Lisa Hilton.” Aloha Joe/Hawaiian Radio Network

“Love this album.” Aussie Grown Radio/Australia

“Very, very good.” The Network Radio/Italy

“Definitely good and engaging.” Radio Stereo/Italy

“Straight up traditional piano jazz with a master on the keyboard.” WMWM/MA

“Enviable variety of creativity in her albums.” Radio Cazkolik/Turkey

“Bright, energetic, thoughtful.” CILU/Canada

“Love it!!” 94/1fm/Macedonia

“Great jazz for my radio show, congrats on the great music by Lisa Hilton.” CKSJ/ Canada

“Very good album.” Urban Jazz Radio/UK

“Perfect for our Jazz channel.” RadioAvemue.com/Canada

“A superb jazz album, very nice!” Dr. Best at Radio Z 95.8 FM/Germany

“Cool tunes.” BBC Radio Gloucestershire / Global Radio 1 / Energy FM/UK

“Hilton has a fluid and often highly rhythmic style, that reflects both her classical and jazz chops. The variety on this disc reflects Hilton’s reach and command from beautiful ballads to jazzy swing and even a few steps toward the outside, but always fully under her command.” /WTJU/VA

“Nice sounds – I like it.” Radio Waves International/France

“A great album –a pleasure for our listeners.” RADIO RIVE SUD FM 103/Canada

“Great atmosphere!” Radio Bubble/Greece

“PURE BLISS and soothing joy – an album of distinction.” Spellbound Radio/New Zealand

“Groovy, straight ahead jazz – no compromising.” WSJR/PA

“Hilton’s music leads you into the state of Escapism with the joyous warmth of her beautiful composition and wondrous musical interactions with her bandmates -this is must have music.” Jazz Zone/Canada

“Lisa Hilton continues to impress! Mad FM/New Zealand

“Very tasty.” Israel Broadcast Authority

“Dope” Mixify.com

“VERY NICE – a Horace Silver spirit with a touch of Messengers- super cool! Radio Activ/France

“Definitely cool jazz – dig it!” WAIF/OH

“This is really lovely stuff – glad to hear it’s still being done like this.” Something Else Radio/Barcelona, Spain

“Lots of beautiful playing here.” WECI/IN

“Great album.” The Sound Lab/syndicated/UK

“Super.” Locos Por El Jazz Radio/Dominican Republic

“Throughout the album we will navigate the foam of jazz mastered and served with passion. A successful album that will be a milestone in Lisa Hilton’s discography.” Cot Sud 90.3/Paris, France

“BEAUTIFUL.” Radio Reverb/UK

“Excellent playing as always from Lisa Hilton. Good stuff!” Phuture Motion/UK

“Inspired arrangements, subtle yet powerful solos, a variety of moods beautifully expressed, and stunning production.” Groovalizacion / Multicult FM/ Berlin

“I like it…TOO HOT has a good vibe and I like MELTDOWN too.” JazzRadioDC

“Nice sound. Will feature on a future WORLD OF JAZZ podcast.” World of Jazz Podcast/Analogue Trash Radio

“cool.” DJ Purple Rabbit/Phonic 106.8 fm/UK

“Great album – a pleasure for our listeners.” CHAA Radio/Canada

“Nice tracks – a journey in harmonics.” CAMPUS RADIO/France

“Steeped in the classics, but timeless – great sound.” KFAI/MN

“The Album ESCAPISM- it’s just the best ! Every time Hilton brings out a new album the bar is raised another couple of notches. I just love this.” 2Maxfm/Australia

“Rip roaring jazz with cerebral depth. Bridges between spiritual, free and hard bop with the greatest of ease. Superb.” DJ Tomas: Google Music/SF Weekly, ForwardEver

SO MUCH FUN IN NYC!

January 22, 2018 by Lisa Hilton

Blog, Jazz, Lisa Hilton, piano

#award winning, #CarnegieHall, #jazz, #LisaHiltonMusic, #music, composer, pianist

With JD Allen, Luques Curtis and Rudy Royston at Carnegie Hall in NYC – photos by Justin Bettman

Hi There!

It was great to see friends last week in NYC! Thank you to all who made it to our show last Thursday at Carnegie Hall – that was so much fun! (Yes I’m planning something for next January too!) We all enjoyed it – it was my favorite band show I have ever done, and we had a bit of audience participation going on too! It was very cool to finally play ESCAPISM live with those perfect Carnegie acoustics. Live music always makes you feel good – a real night of ESCAPISM! It was very cool to have a music lover come all the way from Luxembourg come to our NYC show! My next shows are:

2/8 SF JAZZ /San Francisco/8PM https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/lisa-hilton/

3/23 RAITT HALL/PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY/8PM https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/community-events.htm

4/10/5PM BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS: http://chicagolighthouse.org/event/jazz-night/ (come on, Chicago is always fun, right? And this is to benefit the amazing Chicago Lighthouse)

4/12 THE SMITHSONIAN/ 6PM/Nan McEvoy Auditorium https://americanart.si.edu/calendar/eventtrumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D126586204 this show is FREE – how great is that? A FREE SHOW courtesy of the Smithsonian! This one is with JD Allen, Luques Curtis and Rudy Royston.

I really hope that you can make it to one of these shows – come and say hi!

I also want to also thank all radio stations that started playing our ESCAPISM right away too – 150+ stations across the world in 2 weeks with a #46 debut on JazzWeek. I guess Escapism is a pretty good title when so many people are getting bad weather – one radio host said that Escapism was “The Cure for Winter Blues” – I like that!

If you’re interested in shopping ESCAPISM is available on iTunes, Amazon or CDbaby or my website link is below. You can stream the music on all streaming platforms too.

Take care and stay safe and warm during this weather!

Lisa

December 1, 2017 by Lisa Hilton

Blog, Escapism, Jazz, Lisa Hilton, twenty first century jazz

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Composer Lisa Hilton Escapism Album Cover by Justin Bettman

Lisa K. Hilton Photo by Justin Bettman.

Happy Holidays, (or HOLIDAZE as the case may be),

Just in time for the Holidays my CD Escapism releases DECEMBER 1st! Yeah! My 20th release in 20 years! And yes, I do feel a wee bit overworked, but euphoric too. It is my passion, and I always feel extremely grateful when a new one is released – it really does feel a bit like a new child that you hope goes out into the world and makes a difference in others lives. This CD has myself on piano with JD Allen again on tenor sax, Gregg August on bass, Rudy Royston on drums and Terell Stafford on trumpet. Each CD has a different musical theme and ESCAPISM is about dealing with the challenges in life today by savoring the beauty and uplifting moments that are still there around us. You can get an idea of the energy of the music by the track titles: HOT SUMMER SAMBA, MELTDOWN, ANOTHER EVERYDAY ADVENTURE, TOO HOT, ON A CLEAR DAY, MOJAVE MOON, ZERO GRAVITY, ESCAPE VELOCITY BLUES, 29 PALMS, and UTOPIA CORNUCOPIA. Here is the just out video that was filmed in Joshua tree this month called Mojave Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lz8GApePLc Please share the video around!

CDs are available here my website and I also have sheet music and downloads for sale. The CDs are great as hostess gifts, teacher gifts, co-worker or “last minute” gifts. http://lisahiltonmusic.com/shop-1/ Of course you can always buy on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/escapism/id1300363720 or Amazon too: https://www.amazon.com/Escapism-Lisa-Hilton/dp/B075ZB7L5M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511235882&sr=8- If you do get the CD and like it, please write a quick review on Amazon to help us out!

It’s still really early but here are a few reviews already out:

“Escapism blows open your mind and ears….this is a hot, happening date that charts a new course for pianist Hilton. Tasty jamming throughout. Well done.” Midwest Record

“Hilton is excitingly edgy during “Another Everyday Adventure” while showing her swinging digits on “Meltdown.” Her compositions are impressive… her own reading of “On A Clear Day,” is wonderfully dreamy. A Great Escape.” Jazz Weekly

“Hilton’s breadth of creativity and range of ideas are astounding as she reveals the virtuosity of her pianism, musicality and artful sound. Lisa Hilton has a lot to say. So listen. And then listen again.” Sounds of Timeless Jazz

“Truly unique compositions, flawlessly played. Regardless of the tempo, an inherent momentum informs Hilton’s music. Her left -hand has the pounding momentum and synergy of overtones that is so incredible. To say nothing of the right- hand improvising on a theme or taking off into absolutely unexpected and unpredictable places in such a beautiful way. Hilton & company are relentlessly in search of excellence, while achieving it with a frequency that leaves one in jaw-dropping awe.” Hugh “Hurricane” Carson, KVNF radio

“Hilton’s approach is fresh and uninhibited, taking musical paths less trodden and using expressive and unique chords.” Dee Dee McNeil/Musical Memoirs Jazz Journal

“A piano that seduces & captivates; a true passion in motion from the exquisite pianist Lisa Hilton.” Actual Jazz/Uruguay

Hoping You a Wonderful Holiday Season!

Lisa
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ESCAPISM WILL BE OUT DECEMBER 1ST!

November 1, 2017 by Lisa Hilton

Carnegie Hall, Escapism, Gregg August, Horace Silver, J.D. Allen, Jazz, Lisa Hilton, piano, piano jazz, Rudy Royston, Terell Stafford

Enjoy a Night of ESCAPISM!

November 1, 2017 by Lisa Hilton

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Luques Curtis

April 6, 2017 by Lisa Hilton

Day & Night, Jazz, Lisa Hilton, piano, The Chicago Lighthouse, twenty first century jazz

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It’s definitely Spring Time!

In fourth grade I went on a field trip to collect wildflowers and just fell in love with them! So spring time is wildflower time for me: today I headed 2 hours north of Los Angeles to the Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve, which I’ve never visited before. What a great spot and a refreshing day. Really fun! You can see more photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisahiltonmusic/

Thank you to everyone who came out to see the performances in NYC, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Now on to CHICAGO CHICAGO CHICAGO: please try and come out APRIL 11TH/TUESDAY AT 5PM AT BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS at 700 S. Wabash Avenue – tickets here: http://chicagolighthouse.org/event/jazznight/ A FUN NIGHT of jazz to support the wonderful work of The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired. It would be so nice to see a big crowd there – please share this event with all your friends and family in Chicago. This is my 7th Jazz Night for the Lighthouse and the last show of this tour – please note the venue change and early start time, (this was originally planned for Green Mill). HOPE TO SEE (AND HEAR!) ALL MY CHICAGO FRIENDS!!

It was nice to listen to the show that I did for STRAIGHT NO CHASER podcast with Jeffrey Siegel – great name for a jazz podcast don’t you agree? If you have a few minutes have a listen: “DAY & NIGHT allows Lisa Hilton to keep the spotlight for herself, and she does not disappoint. She has both the chops and soul to keep you constantly listening”. http://straightnochaserjazz.libsyn.com/podcast-565-a-conversation-with-lisa-hilton

If you’re a piano lover like I am this is a good website and a nice review for DAY & NIGHT: “Fully in command of her instrument, Hilton’s touch varies from deep, plush velvet to electrifying extended trills, glissandos and runs up and down the piano keyboard.” MainlyPiano.com http://mainlypiano.com/reviews/lisa-hilton-day-and-night

If you haven’t already, please check out my two albums from 2016: NOCTURNAL as well as DAY & NIGHT – links below.

Take care and enjoy the spring time!
Lisa

https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Hilton/e/B000AR9EFK
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/lisa-hilton/id4614541
https://twitter.com/lisahiltonmusic
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THANK YOU RADIO EVERYWHERE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

February 21, 2017 by Lisa Hilton

Blog, Day & Night, Jazz, JazzWeek, Lisa Hilton, piano, piano jazz

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I just wanted to SHOUT a very grateful THANK YOU RADIO for your incredible support for DAY & NIGHT. I was composing for this last spring right after I broke my shoulder (all recovered now), and so there is an extra sense of thankfulness that this album is connecting so well with listeners in this tumultuous year we’re having so far. I do think it’s very healing music. Let me know if I’ve missed anyone, ok? Thank you for your support….WAIF, WAWL, WBAA, WCLK, WCNI, WDBX, WDCB, WDNA, WDVR, WEAA, WERU, WESS, WFCF, WFIT, WFSU, WGBH, WGCH, WGMC, WHISPERINGS, WHPC, WITD, WJFF, WJMX, WJSK, WKNH, WLRN, WMHB, WMNR/WRXC/WGRS, WHYR, WMSE, WMUA, WMUH, WNMC, WOMR, WPRB, WQLN, WREK, WRIR, WRPI, WRTC, WRTI, WTJU, WTUL, WUKR, WUMR, WUOT, WVKR, WVUD, WWNO, WWOZ, WWSU, WWUH, WXNZ, WXPN, WYBF, WYSO, ZMR, KACU, KANU/KANH/KANV, KAO, KBAC, KBEM, KBRW, KCBX, KCCK, KCME, KCMJ, KCSB, KDNK, KEDM, KEOL, KEWU, KFOK, KHEN, KHSU, KIOS, KIPO, KKCR, KKRW/KWMR/KCSM, KMNO, KMST, KMUN, KMUW, KMXT/KUHB, KNOM, KNTU, KOPN, KPRP, KRBX, KRCB, KRCL, KSCW, KRTU, KRR, KSCW, KSER, KTEP, KTOO, KUAC, KUAZ, KUSD, KUTX/KVJZ, KUAC, KUVO, KVMR/WPRB, KVNF/KUMT, KXCI/KVOP, KYGT, KZMU, KZSU, KZUM, KZYX/KZYA, 2CCR/AUSTRALIA, 2MAXFM/AUSTRALIA, 2MBS FINE/AUSTRALIA, 2N79 BONDI/AUSTRALIA, ABC JAZZ CLASSIC FM/AUSTRALIA ABU DHABI CLASSIC FM/UAE, AMBIENT STUDIOS/UK, ANIMA JAZZ/ITALY, ANUHEA REFRESHING JAZZ, CALM RADIO/CANADA, Cdn COMMUNITY STATIONS/CANADA, CELESTIAL REASONINGS, CFRO/CANADA, CFUV/CANADA, CFUZ/CANADA, CHUO, CANADA, CILU/CANADA, CJUM/CANADA, CKIA/CANADA, CKUW/CANADA, CORDOBA FM/ ARGENTINA, EASTSIDE RADIO/AUSTRALIA, FREE FM/GREECE, GOT RADIO/CANADA, GUIDO’S LOUNGE/HOLLAND, JAZZ FROM GALLERY 41, JAZZ HEART SEOUL/S. KOREA, JAZZ ON THE ROCKS/CANADA, JAZZ 24/7 FROM WGBH, LES CHRONIQUE DE HIKO/FRANCE, LIPERTONIA PODCAST/SPAIN, MAX FM/AUSTRALIA, MGZC, MPR, MUSICAS IMAGINADAS, MUSIC BOX 4 FRIENDS/BELGIUM, NEW JAZZ RADIO BERLIN/GERMANY, OFFENER KANAL LUBCK/GERMANY, OURPLACE RADIO, OUTASIGHT RADIO, PEACEFUL RADIO, PHASE RADIO/AUSTRALIA, PLAYNETWORK, RADIO ARA/LUXEMBERG, RADIO ARC-EN-CIEL/FRANCE, RADIO CLUJ/ROMANIA, RADIO DESPI/SPAIN, RADIO DREYECKLAND/GERMANY, RADIO KRIMI/FRANCE, RADIOIO, RADIO GALILEE/CANADA, RADIO HOLESTBRO/DENMARK, RADIO SCINTILLA/ITALY, RADIO TUNES/SKY FM, RADIO WESTERWOLDE/HOLLANDRADIO Z/GERMANY, RADIO VIDEO JAZZ/IRELAND, RUA FM/PORTUGAL, SIN RADIO/GREECE, SLOR/HOLLAND, STYLE QUARTERLY RADIO, SUN MUSIC, SURF RADIO/FRANCE, THE MUSIC KORNER, TOPPY JAZZ/HOLLAND – THE #1 JAZZ RADIO STATION IN EUROPE, URGENT FM/BELQIUM, URQUIZA FM/ARGENTINA.

“A fantastic new CD of Lisa Hilton Night & Day. We love her version of Begin The Beguine.” Toppy Jazz the #1Jazz Station in Europe

“Ms. Hilton returns with another CD of solo piano, beautifully played and expressive, with touches of classical mixed in”. KZSU Stanford University

“Beautiful – I’m speechless 5 out of 5 rating.” SURF RADIO/Hossegor, France

“One of my favorite jazz pianists – I like her style- sophisticated.”

FM URIQUIZA/Argentina

“Lovely Album! Some of the nicest music I’ve heard this year.” WUNH Radio

“Hilton’s best yet… wonderful work!” 2MAXFM/AUSTRALIA

“Straight and well produced solo piano. Always well done!” WRTC

“I have liked this artist for many years.” CKIA/Quebec City/Canada

“Hilton’s music is sweet and full of life.” ANUHEA REFRESHING JAZZ

“I was immediately drawn into her music…it takes my breath away. I love her music”. Center Stage with Pamela Kuhn/WGCH

“Virtuosity aside, Hilton has imbued this succession of songs with so much nuance – so much extension of incredibly phrased riffs that take the song places that are so unexpected that one is left awestruck by beauty.” KVNF

“Beautiful sound.” BondiFM 88.0 NSW/Australia

“Keyboard lust.” MGZC Radio/NC

Hope you might be able to come to one of these….

January 17, 2017 by Lisa Hilton

Carnegie Hall, Category 1, Day & Night, Jazz, Lisa Hilton, piano

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Hi there!

Carnegie Hall was SO much fun. The piano was in excellent shape, the acoustics in Mrs. Carnegie’s former “salon” are perfect, and there was a really warm and enthusiastic audience to the new music from DAY & NIGHT. So many people braved the chilly 20 degrees to come out – many of them friends – and we had a really great time. There are a few more performance dates – if you missed the Carnegie show, (or just feel like coming again!), here are the dates and links and descriptions:

FEBRUARY 9/THURSDAY / JUNIOR BLIND OF AMERICA 4PM LOS ANGELES/CA / 5300 Angeles Visa Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 (323) 295-4555 / www.JuniorBlind.org Please come for a tour before or after the show if you are interested in learning more about this great organization. Ask to speak with Laura Hardy if you are interested in coming to this show for special needs students.

FEBRUARY 18/SATURDAY / THE EDYE SECOND SPACE AT THE BROAD THEATER 7 PM / 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 434-3200 http://www.thebroadstage.com/en/Performances/visiting_events/Productions/lisahilton/ There are so many great restaurants to go to before this show: Huckleberry, Milo and Olive, Wilshire, Santa Monica Seafood and Rustic Canyon are all very close by. This is an intimate theater in a convenient location, with good parking.

MARCH 10/FRIDAY / SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ /Joe Henderson Lab 8pm / 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 https://www.sfjazz.org/events/lisa-hilton-solo-piano-day-night This show is in the very cool Hayes Valley neighborhood known for its trendy cafes and wine bars all within walking distance of this new and contemporary venue. Better to get your show tix now – we almost sold out last year. This is a great venue to bring friends to – there is a bar in the venue as well.

APRIL 8/SATURDAY/ BERKLEE COLLEGE /DAVID FRIEND RECITAL HALL 8pm / 921 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115 (617) 747-2261 https://www.berklee.edu/events/lisa-hilton It’s always fun to listen to music in walkable Boston. I haven’t played there in a few years, so please come out for this one!

APRIL 11/TUESDAY THE GREEN MILL 5:30-8PM/ 4802 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 878-5552 To benefit The Chicago Lighthouse These tickets will be posted in March. The Green Mill is the oldest continuously run jazz club in the US and has the cool historic vibe – always a fun time there!

The new music debuted at on the JazzWeek Radio chart the very first week at #39 – thank you for your support!

A nice new review is up at JazzWeekly: “Hilton creates deep brush strokes to her works of art….” http://www.jazzweekly.com/2017/01/everything-right-where-you-need-itlisa-hilton-solo-piano-day-night/

If you haven’t picked up a copy try here: AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4GOGKQ or here: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/day-night/id1168095658

Enjoy your day and hope to see you soon!

Lisa

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