“Gary plays a great set of keys throughout the album stopping along the ways at classical, New Age, and jazz for a sound that he can call his own.” - J-Sin

“Bryant does a good job of writing uplifting music that blends his piano playing with the score he has written.”

“This high-energy collection is jazz influenced with a hint of classical elegance and a touch of New Age. Bryant fuses jazz, New Orleans boogie woogie and romantic classical ballads into a new sound that is unique.” - Accent

“New age jazzbo Bryant knows how to tackle the form and not add cliches when it would be so easy to do so. A tasty work that incorporates his varied piano interests, this sixth album of his has plenty on the ball... this is one of the leading lights for the form and the area.”

On the very first spin of Gary Paul Bryant's 2005 release, Imaginary Piano, at least one thing is clear-- this guy can really play the piano. Slipping between bombast and flash or sweet/soft sentimentality, the compositions on this disc sizzle with top musicianship and well earned compositional dynamics.

The lead track, "Suite #5," does somersaults in the air as melody lines twist and curl before the tempo drops to the outstanding cut, "Will You Have Me Now." This piece lifts up as the production moves from solo piano to synth strings, sequenced drums and other background instrumentation.

Gary's skills at the keyboard shine further with simple melodies on "21st Century Waltz," as the light rhythm bubbles with levity and joy before synthesized horn blasts punctuate the spaces.

By the time "Bye Bye Now" kicks in with a driving beat and smoky bassline, listeners may be thrown by the new direction. But this funky jazz fusion cut is a hot shot track-- easily one of the best of the collection.

The direction turns once again with "Last Night in Paris," as orchestral underscore lays a foundation for more jazzy jams. With hints of ragtime and layers of melody this song again highlights the profound talent of this amazing musician/ composer.

Gary Paul Bryant's instrumental album, Imaginary Piano, shimmers with the grace and intelligence of a brilliant musician and composer. Moving through myriad styles and moods, this music is sure to hold your ears till the very last note.