Pianist Jim Brickman Comes to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Tonight

Pianist Jim Brickman brings his most memorable songs and moving melodies to the Fred Kavli Theatre tonight, February 7, 2015 at 8:00 pm.

Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star-studded vocal collaborations. Since the release of his debut album No Words is 1994, Brickman's romantic piano sound has defined him as a marquis among contemporary instrumental hit makers. His best known compositions include "Valentine," "The Gift," "Love of My Life," "Simple Things," and "Peace."

Brickman has established a reputation for his collaborations with many musical artists including Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum, Johnny Mathis, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Michael Bolton, Donny Osmond and Wayne Brady.

A native a Cleveland, Ohio Brickman began playing piano at the age of five and studied music at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music. He founded his own advertising music company in 1980, writing commercial jingles for such advertisers as McDonald's, Pontiac and Kellogg's.

Brickman has become the most commercially successful instrumental pop pianist of the last three decades. Four of his albums have been certified Gold. Overall he has sold more than 7 million albums.

Taking his popular live concerts to more than 125 cities each year, Brickman has received international acclaim as a concert performer. Other artistic endeavors include a weekly radio show, two bestselling books and debuts at Carnegie Hall and the White House.

Single tickets are priced at $66 - $41 with group discounts available. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or through the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. For more information call 805-449-ARTS (2787) or visit www.civicartsplaza.com.

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