Artist description Few artists can mix classical, modern jazz and new age as gracefully as keyboardist and composer Laurie Z. With three releases to her credit, Laurie's music has been heard across the globe and over the airwaves on hundreds of radio stations. It's no wonder she has been called "absolutely amazing" by prominent music critics. Her titles include Window To The World, Life Between The Lines, and the most recent release, Roots, her first solo acoustic piano album. Roots was considered for eight Grammytm nominations, and Life Between The Lines was named "New Age Album of the Year" by Scott Brodie of CHRW 94.7 FM in Ontario, Canada.

Music Style Easy Listening, New Age, Soft Rock and Piano Ballads

Musical Influences Beethoven, Pink Floyd, Elton John and Bruce Hornsby

Artist History In addition to her national touring, Laurie Z. has performed at every major club in Los Angeles, including The Troubadour, The Roxy, The Strand, and Concerts By The Sea. Most recently, Laurie has opened for such respected instrumentalists as Herbie Hancock, Leo Kottke and Tim Weisberg. Laurie and her band have performed extensively at some of the largest events in Southern California including Fiesta De Les Artes and FirstNight, and her concerts have consistently been chosen as the "top pick" by the Los Angeles Times. Laurie is known for her in-concert improvisational compositions and has been featured in solo piano performances at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center and for Yamaha Corporation at the acclaimed Monterey Jazz Festival. Laurie Z. is current touring the United States for Alesis Corporation to showcase the brand new DG8 Digital Piano in a performance setting.

Group Members Laurie Z.

Albums Roots, Life Between The Lines, and Window To The World

Location Redondo Beach, CA - USA

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