This Pacific Northwest artist is one of the most imaginative and appealing pianists to come along in ages. Playing in a full-ensemble setting serves to fully enhance
Peacock's excellent compositions and variations on classical pieces. Both on last year's
Island Time and his brand new Oceans, there is smooth sailing all around, as the listener is drawn further and further into the wide-open spaces amply structured to maintain the ear's interest while delving into many romantic and thought-provoking heart-spaces. Cello is heard to great advantage, along with the familiar ocarina and English horn of
Nancy Rumbel and additional guitar, bass, drums and the strings of
The Seattle Symphony. Twelve delicate spheres of music are culled from various cultures, from ocean streams to ocean dreams. Haunting vocals set a fine mood in "Does It Have to Be True," while the endearing "Island Moon" of "Lune De L'ile" closes the album with the listener completely satisfied, but wanting more. ~ Backroads Music/Heartbeats