Michael Kaeshammer: Turn It Up

Michael Kaeshammer

Michael Kaeshammer has put in a lot - countless hours at the keyboard, hundreds of recordings, thousands of live performances, millions of miles in the air and on the road - all in pursuit of mastering 12 notes on 88 keys. But for the acclaimed Canadian pianist and singer, there is no set destination, no attainable end point on his journey, It's all about the journey itself, and that journey will always continue. Many of Michael's musical experiences have helped hone his skills as a singer and lyricist to the point where Kaeshammer is now firmly in the realm of pop crossover, as evidenced by his latest collection, Turn It Up. On the 9-track collection, recorded at Revolution Studios in Toronto, Kaeshammer builds on his mastery of the keyboard with deft and dynamic nuances of modern pop. The result is simultaneously his most ambitious and accessible work to date, with songs and stories that are both immediately engaging and worthy of a deep, disarming dive. Turn It Up seems a particularly fitting label for this exciting new phase in an already illustrious career, But for all his achievements and accolades - the JUNO Awards, the shows on legendary stages with international stars and symphony orchestras, the string of stellar reviews from major media outlets - Michael Kaeshammer is not resting on his laurels, These are only temporary stops on his journey, and as always, he is focused solely on reaching the next one and the one after that. Turn It Up was produced by Ron Lopata and features Michael alongside star drummer Matt Chamberlain and legendary jazz bassist David Piltch.

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