butter avenueButter Avenue is the perfect follow-up to O’Bergh’s earlier solo piano album, Winter Moods. This rich blend of jazz, impressionism, and neo-modern piano evokes spring’s vibrant tapestry of color. Reflecting both urban and pastoral scenes, the rhythms of life come alive in the album’s 12 tracks. . Jump to the Music page to listen.
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new look at the music of meshell NdegeocelloAuthors Jon O'Bergh and Andre Akinyele explore one of the most fascinating and creative figures in contemporary music: Meshell Ndegeocello. From her first album "Plantation Lullabies" to her current "Comet, Come to Me," this book captures the essence of Meshell's music from a fan's point of view. This first ever comprehensive look at her career takes the reader inside her music explaining what makes it so powerful and successful. Available in either paperback or ebook at Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Book Baby.
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Innovative book links music and storiesWhat is it about music that so powerfully affects us? Starting with the premise that music is the motion of the universe and life itself, O'Bergh's unique ebook Song of Fire is a journey of exploration. Using mp3 song clips and photos, the writing blends travel, culture, personal stories, humor and spirituality to explore the meaning of music in our lives. The songs are also available separately as a stand-alone album. Available at iTunes or in Kindle, Sony eReader, Nook and other formats at Smashwords.
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