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Joel Garten in Concert, October 10, 2012 at Gallery 345, Toronto

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Joel Garten

I will be playing a concert of my improvisations on October 10 2012 at Gallery 345.  As many people know, Gallery 345 is rapidly becoming known in the Toronto new music scene as a place where people come to really … Continue reading →

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Bobo Stenson: In The Forest

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Joel Garten

Bobo Stenson is a terrific jazz pianist and composer.  My childhood nickname was Bobo, so I particularly like him.  Here he performs a concert in a forest, which is a great accomplishment of logisitics and a beautiful conceit.  The first … Continue reading →

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7 new piano improvisation compositions by Joel Garten posted online

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Joel Garten

visit my myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/joelgarten to hear 7 of my new compositions I just recorded yesterday!  They are the first seven peices on the myspace playlist.   They are all solo piano improvisations.  Enjoy!

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New Solo Piano Improvisation posted online

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Joel Garten

I recorded a few new pieces today and I have posted one of them on my mysapce page.  It is a solo piano improvisation.  I hope you enjoy.  To listen, please go to:  www.myspace.com/joelgarten It is the first piece in … Continue reading →

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Sergei Prokofiev

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Joel Garten

Prokofiev is one of my favorite composers, and was a master orchestrator.  Unfortunately, his creativity was cramped but the repressive Soviet regime.  He has created many great pieces, ballets and operas. Here are three movements of a piano concerto he wrote. … Continue reading →

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Third Impromptu Concert a Great Success!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Joel Garten

images from my concert of solo piano improvisations

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Upcoming Concert: August 25 2010

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joel Garten

I will be playing a solo concert of my piano improvisations on August 25 2010 at 8pm.  This is a casual concert by invitation.  If you would like to come and havent received an invitation, please email me at contact@Joelgarten.com

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Hear my music on MYSPACE

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Joel Garten

You can now hear my solo piano improvisations on my myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/joelgarten

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Second Impromptu Concert a Success!

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Joel Garten

Last night’s concert was a great success.  I played five pieces and an encore.  Above are a couple photos of me playing inside the piano. The concert was attended by two radio personalities, Jaymz Bee and Marilyn Lightstone.

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What People are saying about the Impromptu Concert

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Joel Garten

  Jeanne Beker of Fashion Television, who was at last week’s impromptu concert where I played my solo piano improvisations, says about my music: “Joel’s multi-layered music sweeps you away.  He paints rich and mysterious mental landscapes and magically creates awesome … Continue reading →

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Impromptu Concert a Great Success!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Joel Garten

Last night I played a delightful impromptu concert which was well attended.  I played four improvisations on the piano. Two were on the keys, and two on strings or “prepared”.  The audience really loved the concert.  I hope to make these … Continue reading →

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