Instrument of Relaxation: The Music of Daniel Kleefeld - continued
By Zik Jackson

On his latest album, Daniel collaborates with other Tulsans active in music ministry, such as saxophonist Grady Nichols, violinist Maurice Sklar, and flutist Karen Williams.  “I love including other artists,” says Daniel.  “I like to encourage other artists to be a part of what I’m doing, because it just gives it more texture, even more of a corporate anointing and more instrumentation.  I’ll be happy doing this great solo piano deal, but I do like having other people involved with it.  You’ll see with the new CD, Sail Into the Wind, it’s got more collaboration with wonderful musicians.” Besides songs written by Daniel during times of worship, the project also contains such classical favorites as Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, and Debussy’s Claire De Lune.  All of the songs are pretty.

Daniel Kleefeld has the heart of a minstrel.  His humor and demeanor put audiences at ease, while his soothing piano playing warms the spirit.  For a background to your relaxing vacation this summer, give his instrumental music a try.