Jim Brickman

Capturing all the evocative and enduring artistry that has made him among a handful of the great romantic musicians of our time, Jim Brickman Greatest Hits, gathers eleven Brickman classics on one CD and features two new tracks recorded especially for this collection. The release coincides with an extensive touring itinerary that includes select appearances on the east coast this spring, with additional 2004 dates to be announced for the fall and holiday seasons.

Jim Brickman Greatest Hits highlights such chart topping hits as “Valentine” (the smash hit duet with Martina McBride), “The Gift” (a Dove Award winner featuring Collin Raye and Susan Ashton), and “Simple Things,” (featuring Rebecca Lynn Howard) The romantic collection also features the stand out tracks “Love Of My Life,” (featuring Michael W. Smith), “Destiny (featuring Jordan Hill and Billy Porter, “By Heart” (featuring Laura Creamer) and “Partners In Crime” (featuring Dave Koz).

Exclusive new tracks include “’Til I See You Again” (featuring Mark Schultz) and “My Love Is Here” (featuring Canadian vocalist Roch Voisine). And no Jim Brickman retrospective would be complete without the signature instrumentals “Rocket To The Moon,” the Olympic theme, Hero’s Dream, “If You Believe,” and his first soaring instrumental chart hit, “Angel Eyes.”

“I cherish the collaborative process,” Jim Brickman writes in the liner notes of his greatest hits collection, “and I have been lucky to work with some truly gifted people.” From the evidence of the guest artists who have joined him in the studio and on stage, the feeling is mutual. The pianist and composer’s extraordinary ability to capture and convey the essence of a love song has made him one of the most sought-after collaborators in modern music.

With a career that spans ten albums, four of which have been certified gold, one platinum, a string of sold out concerts and sales in excess of ten million units worldwide, the Cleveland, Ohio native has garnered an intensely loyal following for whom his distinctive piano playing is the quintessential expression the romantic spirit. It’s no wonder he has garnered a Grammy nomination, a pair SESAC Songwriter of the Year awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a wide television audience for his acclaimed PBS specials and regular appearances on the Today Show. It is a reputation consolidated by best selling concert DVD’s, his own weekly syndicated radio show, “Your Weekend with Jim Brickman,” and his widely read book of insightful essays, Simple Things.

Like other masters of romantic music who have preceded him, Jim Brickman has struck a chord with listeners, melding the timeless beauty of classical influences with the lively energy of contemporary pop. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman has soared to success in every musical field he entered -- from commercial jingles to the recording industry, from the competitive world of radio airplay to the concert stage. Jim has made an indelible mark with songs that touched the hearts and souls of fans everywhere.

Since bursting into the arena of popular music, Jim has appeared to be an overnight success. With ten albums under his belt since making his solo recording debut in 1994 with No Words, Jim's recording career has been filled with awards and success. As an instrumentalist, songwriter, singer and much-sought-after concert artist, Jim performs in more than 125 cities across the U.S. each year, as well as in sold-out performances around the world in such countries as Malaysia, Singapore, The Philippines, Korea, Japan, Thailand, England, Germany, Mexico, and Canada.