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"Joseph's music is deeply moving, sacred & spiritual and takes the soul on a glorious journey - it paints beautiful images in the mind while haunting notes and rhythms edge open the heart.  Simply beautiful."  Rev.'s Dyann & Michael Woody (aka singer-songwriter duo -The Woodys)

"Masterpeace was masterfully recorded. Joseph's melodies gently awaken, speak softly and sooth the spirit. Prepare to be moved." Dan Landrum (touring musician with Yanni)

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New Release! Solo Piano CD from Joseph Akins


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This new CD from Joseph Akins is a collection of beautiful acoustic piano solos that are reminiscent of music by recording artists such as David Lanz, George Winston and Jim Brickman. Recorded on a remarkable nine-foot Yamaha concert grand piano, Joseph says "These piano solos came from years of composing harmonies and melodies that elevate the spirit and comfort the soul." more...

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Breaking News...

5/23/08 - I am getting ready for a tour in Colorado. While there, I will be doing a Whisperings solo piano concert. Tickets on sale at whisperings.com. See the concert poster.

5/23/08 - Masterpeace is reviewed by Richard MacKenzie of Mysteries Magazine. Richard said, "A musical oasis, Masterpeace is exactly what its title suggests: a selection of piano pieces reflective of a sense of peace so immersive that it is difficult to escape, and it is hard to understand why one would want to." read more...

5/17/08 - CD Release Concert and Signing at Borders of Franklin/Cool Springs, 545 Cool Springs Blvd. Franklin, TN 37067 - 7:00 PM - Sponsored by Miller Piano
Click here to see the poster! Click here to see photos from the Concert.

4/08/08 - Masterpeace t-shirts are now available.

3/23/08 - The Murfreesboro Post released an article today about the upcoming concert on 3/29 at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts. Read the article

3/10/08 - MTSU Sidelines released an article today about the upcoming concert on 3/29 at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts. Read the article

3/05/08 - Steinway Piano Gallery of Nasvhille, TN will the sponsoring the CD release concert on March 29th by providing a Steinway Concert Grand piano. This intimate concert will be at the 140 seat historic Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are still available, call (615) 904-2787. Click here to see the poster!

2/26/08 - Masterpeace is now downloadable from iTunes! Go to iTunes to download tracks from Masterpeace and/or to write a review.

2/09/08 - Just announced! CD release concert at the historic Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on March 29th at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, call (615) 904-2787.

1/31/08 - Masterpeace is reviewed by Bill Binkelman of NewAgeReporter.com. David said, “Here's a piano album that I can play over and over again and enjoy each time”. Read the entire review.

1/26/08 to 1/28/08- I am at the International New Age Trade Show in Orlando for 3 days (see photos).While there, I will be promoting Masterpeace at booth #1209, performing at the show live each day and doing a live interview on "Future Echoes" in Palm Bay. You can tune in a listen to the interview on Sunday (1/28) at 9:00 pm eastern at www.wfit.org

1/10/08 - Masterpeace will be freatured on Sky.fm solo piano Friday, January the 18th. The feature will first air at 10:00 am Central time (11:00 Eastern and 8:00 Pacific) and then repeat about every 4 or 5 hours thoughout the day. Sky.fm is an internet radio station and easy to tune in from your computer. Simply go to Sky.fm solo piano and listen!

1/01/08 - Joseph kicks off the new year promoting Masterpeace with a performance at Borders of Brentwood (Nashville, TN) on 1/03/08. Check the concert calendar for more performances.

11/30/07 - Masterpeace is reviewed by Kathy Parsons of Solo Piano Publications. Read the review.

11/10/07 - Masterpeace is added to the rotation playlist for Sky.fm solo piano internet radio channel.

10/29/07 - Joseph is signed as a Whisperings artist. Whisperings is the #1 internet radio station for solo piano.

10/26/07 - Joseph has been awarded a grant and scholarship to attend a retreat led by the pianist David Lanz at the Lafond Conservatory of Music in Centralia, Washington! See photos.

10/01/07 - Masterpeace, the new CD from Joseph Akins, is released!