Piano improvisation in Sedona on May 15

Sedona, AZ - April 30, 2008 - Pianist David Vincent Mills will be unveiling his uniquely improvised music in his first solo concert "Conversations in Music" on May 15th at 7:30PM at the Sedona Creative Life Center.

Mills describes his songs as being based on "musical haiku" which are short phrases that trigger his improvisational skills. This concert is to feature music that extends beyond his extensive knowledge of jazz.

Mills taps into alternative musical styles from the world along with his traditional classical pianist background to intertwine them into pieces that are inspired from being in the moment and connecting with the audience.

Many will recognize David, a full-time musician, as a piano soloist and as a member of many jazz, R&B, blues and rock bands, throughout Southern California and Arizona.

He was the keyboardist for American Idol’s Kimberley Locke, One Love Tour in which he performed in stadiums, concerts halls, clubs and on national television.

David also works as a composer creating jingles for radio, soundtracks for videos, television and original songs for his independently released CDs. His progressive jazz group 3 Squares' CD Have We Met? will be available this summer. One of his most recent ventures has been in founding Mighty Minstrels with his wife and poet, Jen Valencia and award-winning poet Gary Every to cohesively combine music and poetry. Their first CD was released February 2008.

Mills came to Sedona in 2006 from California to focus on creating his own sound. He has discovered what he calls "something of a musical prayer", and wants to share it for the first time with others.

Advanced tickets of $12 will be available at Well Red Coyote Bookstore, by phone 928-284-1732 or tickets may be purchased at the door before the show for $15. Doors open at 7PM at the Sedona Creative Life Center in the Great Room located at 333 Shnebly Rd. For more information on Mills please visit myspace.com/davidvincentmills.

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