Piano and Rain Solo Piano Group featuring Glen Pearson, Derek Mckinney, Janice Maxie Reid and Michaela Overall

• 1Dawn04:14
• 2Piano and Rain03:22
• 3Patience03:57
• 4Angel04:27
• 5Peaceful Moments03:44
• 6Daytime Lullaby03:56
• 7Serenity04:01
• 8Cascade03:48
• 9Quiet Storm02:46
• 10Dusk03:29
• Total Runtime37:44

Info for Piano and Rain

SOLO PIANO GROUP (SPG), assembled by producer Atron Gregory, presents PIANO AND RAIN. part of our ongoing series of relaxing recordings by world renowned pianists and composers. “We recognized a lack of diversity in mood music,” Gregory explains. “We hope these recordings, and recordings like these, will help provide music for relaxation that will appeal to all.” Expounding on the origins of this most recent “collaboration”, Gregory says “I was listening to SPG while going to sleep and as producer started I listen intently, so I decided to put my Rain app on. The songs were still playing with the rain sounds and it was so relaxing we decided to do a series of songs and remixes with both the rain and piano. Everytime I listen to it I get so relaxed I hope you do to.”

Gregory has a diverse and extensive resume as a tour and artist manager, A&R executive and executive producer of Stanley Clarke’s last two albums, ‘The Message’ (2018) and ‘Up’ (2014). He founded TNT Recordings and Management known for Grammy nominated artist Tupac Shakur and the pivotal hip-hop group Digital Underground. Gregory also manages the catalogs of Johnny “Guitar” Watson and FGW Productions, creating content for Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Paramount and Disney. Gregory and TNT Recordings expand their reach with SPG.

Songs from SPG are already featured on dozens of Spotify playlists, as well as international curated playlists and have found placement on the series “5th Ward”, streaming on Amazon Prime. SPG will be featured on the series “A Hip-Hop Life” from the Vyre network, and has recently partnered with WNBA star Monique Billings.

PIANO AND RAIN is the third full-length release from SPG, featuring performances and compositions from pianists Glen Pearson, Derek McKinney, Janice Maxie Reid, and Michaela Overall.

Glen Pearson is the Chair of the Department of Music of College of Alameda. Currently serving as the pianist for the Count Basie Orchestra, his credits include musical director of the Boys Choir of Harlem, pianist for Regina Belle, Melba Moore, Diane Reeves, Marlena Shaw, Will Downing, Bobby Hutcherson, Gerald Albright and more.

Derek McKinney has composed scores for successful feature films and worked as an arranger for legendary jazz bassist and composer Stanley Clarke. His credits include over 60 films and television shows such as “Boyz N The Hood”, “The Transporter”, “Romeo Must Die”, “Pawn Stars”, “Mob Wives” and “Degrassi: The Next Generation”. Mckinney has also scored for NatGeo TV, “Inside America’s Money Vault” and “Bridging the Gap: The State of Black Relationships”.

Janice Maxie Reid is a 30+-year veteran music educator in vocal, piano, and performance, currently on the faculty of the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, California. Her students included Victoria Theodore (Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé’), Ryan Coogler (Director of Black Panther), and 12-time Grammy nominee Ledisi (Prince). Janice has shared her gifts while traveling the world, performing in tributes to Nancy Wilson and Aretha Franklin and for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Michaela Overall is a Bay Area native with numerous performances and participation in Certificate of Merit and National Guild events. A Bachelors degree in Psychology led to work with children on the autism spectrum, in addition to providing services as a behavioral therapist. Combining that experience with an additional Bachelors of Music, Michaela focuses on performing, composition, and teaching, offering a unique insight into how music effects us all.

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