Product Description Laurie Z.'s exceptional third album, Roots, is a collection of solo acoustic piano compositions. This superbly recorded album contains the passion and melodic flow of her previous releases, but is Laurie's most intimate release. Roots has received airplay on hundreds of stations around the world, was considered for 8 Grammy nominations, and has been called a top instrumental release by critics worldwide. Recorded live with no edits or overdubs, simultaneously into Disklavier format and direct to high resolution digital audio. Reviews 'WOW!!! Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!' ~ Al Santos, WJZW-0FM, Washington D.C. "A master of shading, intertwining chords in a way that can be as intimate as a whisper, or as commanding as a whole symphonic chorus. Standout cuts include 'Dream Come True,' 'Michael's Song' and 'In the Monterey Mist'." ~ Scott Barker, Editor, Tucson Lifestyles Magazine 'An expertly crafted album of original solo piano compositions...chock full of indelible melodies.' ~ Time and a Word, The International Music Magazine 'I love this album! Roots is an autobiography set to music, and clearly demonstrates Laurie's diverse and deeply personal composing styles as well as her mastery of the piano. A classically-trained pianist since the age of four, her touch is warm and expressive. Everything about this album rings true and real, and I hope it is the first of many solo piano recordings from this dynamic composer and artist.' ~ Kathy Parsons, Wind & Wire 'Laurie Z. has recorded a very personal and thoughtful work created solely at the piano. There is solid music here, worthy of concentrated listening. These tracks flow like musical water.' ~ Garrison Frost, The Beach Reporter 'Strikingly beautiful....' ~ PJ Birosek, New Age Retailer. Review A master of shading, intertwining chords in a way that can be as intimate as a whisper, or as commanding as a whole symphonic chorus. Standout cuts include Dream Come True, Michael's Song and In the Monterey Mist. --Scott Barker, Editor, Tucson Lifestyles MagazineLaurie Z. has recorded a very personal and thoughtful work created solely at the piano. There is solid music here, worthy of concentrated listening. These tracks flow like musical water. --Garrison Frost, The Beach ReporterAn expertly crafted album of original contemporary solo piano compositions... chock full of indelible melodies. --Time and a Word, The International Music Magazine