Daddy Daughter Dance Sheet Music
By popular demand, I have released the sheet music for “Daddy Daughter Dance”, which can be heard on my second album, Piano Works, Vol. 2.
Sheet music for the delightful waltz from John's second album.
Price: $4
On a side note, because Piano Works, Vol. 2 is the most boring name I could come up with for my second piano CD, I’ve decided to repackage it as Daddy Daughter Dance. So this will be the title track!
Zuzu’s Petals CD Review by Kathy Parsons
Kathy Parsons has been reviewing CDs and interviewing artists for many years. Here’s what she had to say about my latest CD, Zuzu’s Petals:
Zuzu’s Petals is the third release from pianist/composer John Albert Thomas, but it is a first for me. And what a charming album it is! The title comes from a scene in the film It’s A Wonderful Life when Jimmy Stewart’s character finds the flower petals his daughter, Zuzu, left in his coat pocket, reminding him of the truly important things in life. The father of three young daughters and a son, Thomas says of this music: “This album is about innocence and purity. It is about flowers, dancing, fairy tales, and just about everything else little girls dream about.” Three of the pieces are “piano portraits” Thomas composed for people – an interesting sideline he has created with his music. All eleven tracks are solo piano, and all are sweet, uncluttered, and heartfelt – a delight to listen to!
The title track begins the album with a lighthearted mood and a touch of poignance – a warm and inviting welcome. “Be Still and Know” is a bit more subdued, but is touching in its quiet simplicity. “In The Shadow of Your Wing” is one of my favorites – delicate and playful with an interesting rhythmic pattern. I keep coming back to this one! “Lullaby For Hope” is another favorite. Very gentle and tender with an Asian influence, it is incredibly soothing and calming. “Blessed” is also very tranquil, referring to Psalm 32 in The Bible, a psalm about the peace of forgiveness. “Waltz of the Wildflowers” picks up the tempo a bit with a graceful and elegant dance – beautiful! “Glass Slipper” is as sweet and wistful as a little girl’s daydream about a fairy tale world. “The King’s Daughter” is a fairy tale itself. It begins very slowly and simply, hinting at another time long in the past. The second theme is more energetic and suggests some kind of action – perhaps two handsome princes vying for the princess’ hand. The third movement returns to the gentle sweetness of the first and then reprises the second, ending with a whisper. Quite a story and my favorite piece on this album! The closing piece is a third part to the fairy tale trilogy, “The Prince On the White Horse.” An uncomplicated love song that tells of innocence and joy, it’s a happy ending to a wonderful musical storybook.
Zuzu’s Petals is a beautiful album for quiet times or to calm and soothe after a busy day. Sure to bring a smile to the young and young at heart, it is available from www.johnalbertthomas.com, CD Baby, Amazon, and iTunes. Recommended!
Kathy Parsons
MainlyPiano.com
It’s such an honor to receive this recommendation from Kathy. Please be sure to check out her other CD reviews and artist interviews at MainlyPiano.com.
Whisperings Solo Piano Radio
Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio is a free online radio station dedicated to promoting quality solo piano music on par with George Winston, David Lanz, and Jim Brickman. It is a collaborative promotional effort between pianists of similar style.
The “DJ” of this radio station is a great fellow by the name of David Nevue, who is also a solo piano composer. David just informed me that two of my piano works from the Zuzu’s Petals CD have been included in their rotation, “In The Shadow Of Your Wing” and “Lullaby For Hope”.
Many thanks to David Nevue for this great honor. Please support me and my fellow solo piano artists by listening to Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio. I can’t think of a better tool to relieve stress and clear your mind.
John Albert Thomas began composing original, melody-based piano works when he was 12 years old. His compositions have the simplicity and thinly-layered delicacy of Mozart, combined with a contemporary sound reminiscent of Enya, George Winston, and Jim Brickman. In 1995, John graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, with a bachelors degree in Music Theory and Composition. Upon graduation he moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he now lives with his wife, Rebecca, and their four children. John has released several solo piano albums, and continues his work on future projects. 
