DEARBORN, Michigan —An Evening of Romance, featuring piano sensation Jim Brickman, will be the featured attraction Saturday, April 2, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center’s Michael A. Guido Theater, beginning at 8 p.m.
Brickman, winner of two Grammy Awards, has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star-studded vocal collaborators.
Jim Brickman - photo courtesy of Jim Brickman
Since the release of his debut album, No Words, in 1994, Brickman’s romantic piano sound has made him the best selling solo piano artist of his time and brought him two platinum and six gold albums.
Brickman’s best-known compositions include Valentine, The Gift, Love of My Life, Simple Things and Peace.
Tickets, priced at $35-$49, are on sale at the theater box office, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.dearborntheater.com.
Brickman’s signature style of playing and songwriting has brought him two Grammy nods, six Gold and Platinum albums, and 28 charted adult radio hits. He recently tied for most number one CDS on Billboard’s New Age chart, and currently holds four of its top ten spots. Jim received top honors with two SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association. He has established a reputation for his collaborations with many gifted musical artists that include: Martina McBride, Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Matt Giraud, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond, Olivia Newton-John, and four American Idol Finalists.
For further information about the Jim Brickman concert – call 313-943-2354.
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Jim Brickman’s songs have been viewed (and listened to) by millions of people on YouTube. The video above features Jim Brickman on the piano, and Wayne Brady singing the song – Beautiful.