28/10/2009 [Artists]
Paul Carrack is the first major UK artist to take the newly released Yamaha AvantGrand 'Hybrid' piano on the road. The selection of the piano for a hectic and exhaustive live touring schedule complements extensive rave reviews by the classical music media and concert artists.
Paul will be touring with the new N2 AvantGrand piano between November and March for an extensive tour of UK theatres to support the launch of his latest album ' I Know That Name' released this month.
Paul Carrack is one of the UK's most critically acclaimed popular musicians and vocalists. He has enjoyed huge success as a solo artist as well as boasting a highly impressive recent history taking in bands including Mike and the Mechanics, Roxy Music, Ace and Squeeze. He also is one of the few members of that elite category of artists that's often defined as a "musicians' musician" and Yamaha are delighted that the new AvantGrand will be showcased on the tour.
Many people associate Paul with such huge hits as ‘How Long’, ‘Tempted’, ‘The Living Years’ and ‘Silent Running’ but the new record sees Paul returning to his familiar soulful roots against the background of a brilliant, difficult to genuinely achieve R&B sound.
Paul continues to expand his musical horizons with the selection of a Yamaha AvantGrand N2 piano and he told us, "At last a touring piano that feels like a real instrument. Leaving aside the wonderful, deep full rich sound, the AvantGrand has an incredible touch response that actually feels like an acoustic instrument. This instrument is excellent in all respects and absolutely not a compromise option as would be the case with a standard digital piano, it is truly superb."
For more information on Paul Carrack and tour dates please visit http://www.carrack-uk.com/
For more information on AvantGrand please visit : http://www.avant-grand.com/
