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An Irish Piano Christmas is a most lovely instrumental bouquet for the holidays. J.J. Sheridan warmly executes each beautiful note with the gentlest touch; he manages to communicate a great deal of emotion in the most delicate phrasing. His new release presents one dozen easy-listening seasonal tracks, including old Irish carols, two beautiful Sheridan originals ("A Christmas Prayer," "The Laois Christmas Waltz"), and some traditional favorites. All are well executed; the performance and production values here are top notch.

Although each cut is its own treasure, the album ends much too soon. Under 30 minutes? Why, I had barely relaxed in my chair when the dulcet sounds of Sheridan's piano slid to a stop. Still, the CD presents many gorgeous moments of reflection; I probably loved the timeless embrace of Bach's "Arioso" and the exquisite "Wexford Carol" the best. Everything falls into place perfectly here.

So sink into an overstuffed chair and let your troubles fade. J.J. Sheridan wants to celebrate an outstanding Irish Piano Christmas just with you!

--Carol Swanson
(Reviewed in 2005)

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From the liner notes:

On this joyous of Holidays, let us enjoy an Irish family Christmas around the piano.

This album includes favorites from my Christmas repertoire, selections include Irish carols, traditional carols, sacred and classical pieces, and the premier recordings of my own "A Christmas Prayer" and the "Laois Christmas Waltz."

Have a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

Blessings, J.J. Sheridan

J.J. Sheridan is one of Ireland's greatest pianists and composers. A graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, he studied piano there with John O'Sullivan and Valerie Walker, and composition with A.J. Potter. *** Now a USA resident, J.J: enjoys an international career as a recitalist and soloist.

Producer: J.J. Sheridan
Recording Engineer: Fred Guarino

J.J. Sheridan

An Irish Piano Christmas

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