Steve Hall and Steve Donovan. Two great players on two magnificent pianos. Two
great styles blending, both contributing to create Steve Hall's best offering, yet.
From classic to introspective to smooth flowing to lighthearted and playful, these
songs will lift your spirits. Let the beauty of the music brighten your day.
At the time of this recording, I had already known and collaborated with Steve Hall
for a number of years, on many of his CD projects, as a sideman, arranger, and
perhaps most importantly, as a friend. His unique approach to his music has had a
very positive effect on so many people, including myself. Now it was time for us to
play two Steinway pianos together, bringing together two styles, different approaches,
and a wide range of music, from popular, classical, and jazz styles. The result was
even better than we had hoped- kind of a “best of both worlds”.
Add to this some of the finest musicians anywhere, great engineering, two studios,
two beautiful Steinway grand pianos, a wonderful collection of songs, and we have
this CD, “Both Sides Now”- aptly named- it refers not only to the title song, but a
wide range of music, all with the goal of blending our best ideas into a recording
that should appeal to everyone. I hope you can “hear” the enjoyment we had playing
together, and have as much fun listening as we did making the CD.
All The Best, Steve Donovan
At the time of this recording, I had already known and collaborated with Steve Hall
for a number of years, on many of his CD projects, as a sideman, arranger, and
perhaps most importantly, as a friend. His unique approach to his music has had a
very positive effect on so many people, including myself. Now it was time for us to
play two Steinway pianos together, bringing together two styles, different approaches,
and a wide range of music, from popular, classical, and jazz styles. The result was
even better than we had hoped- kind of a “best of both worlds”.
