Who is Brian Kelly

"talent worth watching"
- Keyboard Magazine

"This is one very tasty recording for those who like contemporary instrumental music that is strong on melodic content."
- Amazon.com

"Brian Kelly (and company) tear it up on Afterplay, track after track... this album came at me like a bolt of lightning. It's chock full of great tunes, superb musicianship... Fans of early Spyrogyra (circa Freetime) - this one is a must have."
- Bill Binkelman, NewAgeReporter.com

"The swing and complexity of melodic jazz and the studio precision of Steely Dan ...make a confident statement."
- East Bay Express

"There is a sense of raw and unadulterated joy in the playing that escapes many artists. You'll definitely want to keep your ears on this gent. He'll be at the top of the charts before you know it ... Grand energy and style that gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from me - very impressive!"
- Improvijazzation

"Brian Kelly follows his brilliant debut release POOLS OF LIGHT with yet another outstanding, compelling collection of originals... The musical integrity and lyrical sensitivity that Mr. Kelly brings to the table for his projects is clearly evident on this release. At a time when commercial Smooth Jazz too often heads in the direction of cliché, Brian Kelly's AFTERPLAY is a refreshing example of how we can keep this music genre exciting and vibrant!"
- SmoothJazz.com

"Afterplay is an exciting contemporary jazz album which engages the listener from the very first note. I was blown away by the immediacy, the insistence of the opening cut "River Rush;" a driving, smooth and satisfying offering which I only wished lasted three times longer! It is followed by another worthy cut "Smiling South." As the album played to the end, textures varied and moods shifted, but the quality never faltered from the high bar set in its first cut. Congratulations to Brian Kelly!"
- Creations Magazine

"Kelly remains the master of everything he touches and the classy arrangements he provides to the eleven self penned tunes are a joy to behold."
- SmoothJazzTherapy.com

"As a fan of both Jazz and Classical piano, your musical style touches both and does so in an a contemporary, beautiful and inspirational way."
- Travis W. (fan)

"Pianist Brian Kelly continues his exploration of modern and smooth jazz music with a brilliant performance on Afterplay, a session of soft flowing grooves and a New Age sound culminating in one of the more unique jazz albums around."
- eJazzNews.com

"Kelly's music has that dream-like quality that comes out of the mist and pulls you towards the light."
- New Age Retailer

"Your CD is fantastic and is a favorite of mine. I particularly love the arrangements; they're compelling and always interesting to listen to. I spin just about every track on the CD and they're on most of the playlists on my iPod!"
- Jamey Osborne, Host of "Audiosyncracy", KTEP FM El Paso, TX

"Pools of Light... is an enchanting, heart opening, timeless masterpiece. [Brian] interweaves melodic lines and rhythms, and layers sounds to achieve a musical sound that is instantly mind expanding. He's also merged New Age with Jazz which is difficult to do, similar to rare artists such as Pat Metheny. You can't go wrong with this album. "
- Steven Cravis, recording artist

"Stellar piano work. Great fluidity of line, wonderfully elegant."
- TAXI A&R Review

"Brian's CD release, "Pools of Light" is one full of smooth, sensual and relaxing jazz piano that is a MUST HAVE for the jazz collection! This piece of work is jammed packed with some of the most eloquent piano that a jazz fan could ask for! One of my favorites, "Cool Blue" is titled perfect for this track! This track is certainly one of relaxation, calmness, and sheer perfection! Brian is certainly an unsung hero in terms of smooth jazz piano."
- smoothjazzcd.com

"melodic and sparkling"
- Serge Kozlovsky, Republic of Belarus

"You're ecstatic and soul-uplifting "gifted", man. Bless your heart."
- Fan, San Francisco

"West Coast cool jazz, Polynesian exotica, dreamy light classical...it's all here in the person of talented Bay Area pianist Brian Kelly. He artfully blends strains from the likes of Vince Guaraldi, Martin Denny and the Windham Hill family- plus a hint of Elizabethan melody- for a rhythmic yet laid-back sound that's pure California (and Hawaii). Most of the tracks have Pacific and island inspiration ("Pools of Light", "Troubadour"). Brian also has a medieval-music background, and that shows up on some delicate, flute-like melodies. A pure, bright sound here- pure Brian Kelly."
- Jonaco (review on cdbaby.com)

"The album brings to mind the waterfront. The entire album felt like a pleasant wind. Every tune was enjoyable and it would be nice to listen to this music outside lying on the grass under the skies."
- Tomoko, Fukuoka City, Japan

"This is a wonderful CD!"
- Scott Fugate, WBCX Radio, GA

"Bright and upbeat, "Afterplay" provides a bit of sonic optimism in these days of uncertainty and change... More jazz than new age, Kelly has created a collection of eleven rhythmically and melodically complex pieces that are easily accessible for casual listening yet provide a substantial and sensual auditory experience for many repeated plays."
- Kathy Parsons, mainlypiano.com

"I have found a jewel with Brian Kelly's Afterplay. This is a brilliant piece of musical arrangements with Brian on the keys and great compliment of artists sharing sheer genius! Afterplay is a wonderful blend of contemporary jazz with a taste of New Age. The music does it for me: smooth, melodic, entrancing and relaxing. Particularly titles: River Rush, Smiling South, Heaven On Earth and of course the title track. You can listen to Afterplay time after time. Brian takes you anywhere your music sensitivities want to go!"
- Dionne Maldonado,
WFSS 91.9 FM, Fayetteville, NC

"what impressed me the most on the CD are the melodies that make for strong compositions and then the improvised sections in the center. Like a bon-bon with rich chocolate on the outside and a creamy caramel filling, it's hard to say which part is best."
- StarPulse.com