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I felt it fitting to post an article on this site to educate the piano listening public about a professional pianist that goes beyond the norm and deserves a little recognition for his efforts. The pianist of mention is Dan Pinto and his music can be both dynamically powerful and very relaxing. While he utilizes all keyboards as well as being an accomplished drummer/percussionist, it’s the piano that drives his compositional skill forward as being his main tool for writing. He was awarded a nomination for best instrumental composition in the 2006 JPF music awards and has been consistently turning out well written pieces of music that have ended up on national and international television.
The thing that makes this pianist unique more so than others is his approach. Originally a drummer, Dan Pinto’s style gives him an edge that sets him apart from other pianists. He has an interesting drive as well. His talents aside from just playing the piano have given him the ability to put together a full length feature film. The movie “Die For A Life”, produced and directed by Dan Pinto was something he did not as a movie maker, but because of his love for motion picture music. How many piano players that you know would go to this extreme for the sole purpose of composing a full length feature film soundtrack music score? I’m not aware of any others.
But aside from soundtrack composition, Dan Pinto’s piano jazz fusion pieces are very hot! Most jazz today is flooded with horns, what else. But Dan’s pieces are an interestly unique blend that incorporate both rock guitar and full orchestration. Then there’s his mellow side that highlights classical influence and well arranged ballads several of which have ended up on Robin Leach’s “Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous”. But when it comes to solo piano or piano with light accompaniment, his pieces are some of the most beautiful that you’ll ever hear. It’s guaranteed that whatever you hear from Dan Pinto, the piano will always be present. It is his common denominator.
Should you take my word for it? Absolutely not! Go hear for yourself. Click over to Dan Pinto’s Official Website. The whole site is quite informative and includes MP3’s, Tech info, Studio equipment, discography and much more. There’s even a sit down interview that Dan had with one of his earliest influences, Keith Emerson. If you think that you might enjoy hearing piano in a different light, then I strongly recommend that Dan Pinto is one player that you will want to give a listen to.