Artist description A unique hybrid of George Winston and Enya.

Music Style Solo Piano

Musical Influences John Tesh, George Winston, Frank Mills,Jon Schmidt, Jim Brickman, David Lanz,

Similar Artists John Tesh, George Winston, Frank Mills, Jon Schmidt, Jim Brickman, David Lanz, Michael Nyman

Artist History Called the "freshest new voice in piano," composer and pianist Jill Palmer creates music that soothes and stirs her listeners. Often described as a unique hybrid of Enya and George Winston, Jill is an instrumental artist who delights audiences with her meditative and deeply moving compositions. She recently returned from a highly successful East Coast tour debuting Wings to Fly, her newest release, which included stops in New York and Boston. A student of classical music, Jill’s compositions are often called cinematic, warm and complex. Relying solely on the expressive range of the piano, she evokes acoustic landscapes and portraits that are vivid and rich with emotion. “My melodies tell emotional stories that anyone in the world can relate to,” she says. "The fact that they don't have words allows people to paint their own mental pictures.” Originally from Columbia, Maryland, Jill began playing piano at age 5 and composed her first melody at 8, a piece she still performs and included on her first album. She began her professional career in the resort town of Girdwood, Alaska, in the shadow of Mt. Alyeska. The natural beauty of wild Alaska inspired much of the material from her first CD, Remember When. Sales of the album skyrocketed when it was was added to Adult Contemporary and New Age playlists at radio stations across the U.S. from WJZW-FM in Washington, D.C., to KSKA-FM in Anchorage, Alaska. Worldwide record sales spanning the globe from the U.S. to Asia immediately established Jill as an instrumental artist who appeals to people of many cultures. Jill is also an artist who wants to make a difference in the lives of others. She has a deep affinity for children and is currently donating a portion of the proceeds from her CD sales to Locks of Love, national non-profit organizations that supply hair protheses to children with medical hair loss. She is also becoming involved in Sloan-Kettering's new integrative medicine program where she will supply her music for therapeutic uses. “I’m always looking for ways to give back to the community,” she says Playing live concerts is another way Jill enjoys reaching out to people, and it is one she relishes. “I love to connect with people during live performances,” Jill says. “It gives me a chance to show them what each piece means to me, and I enjoy feeling their response. We always take exciting journeys together, never knowing where they might lead us."

Group Members Jill Palmer-piano

Instruments piano

Albums Remember When, Wings to Fly

Press Reviews "Cinematic! Each piece is like its own little movie."Al Santos, WJZW-FM, Washington, D.C. || "The #1-selling local album." Larry Smith, Barnes & Noble, Anchorage, AK || "Incredibly beautiful music ... meditative." Joel Vincent, Vincent & Company || "I play this album all the time at home as well as on the air." Connie G, KSKA-FM, Anchorage, AK || “Very easy listening, with subtle touches and understated flourishes to accent the heartfelt scoring. McCormick's piano will invite you back into her country for many more journeys." Dan Liss, New Age Voice magazine || "This really stood out from the pack." Ric Schmidt, KNOM-FM, Nome, AK ||

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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