GRACE: Solo Piano for Prayer & Worship (2025)
GRACE piano music for prayer and worship is a different album from James' other solo piano works. This album is comprised mostly of praise and worship James' solo piano compositions. It is a soulful album. Quiet, prayerful, serene.
Great solo piano music to worship and prayer. If you need a solo piano music for prayer, this album is for you!Listen on Apple Music
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Album Liner Notes by James Lazzeroni
With my previous solo piano albums, I wanted to challenge myself as a composer and a player. I worked deliberately, with purpose and determination. In that, I accomplished what I set out to do.
When I sat down to begin work for this album, I tried this same approach. This time, however, I utterly failed. I didn't have the energy to take on such a task. I was tired, worn out, restless, and the songwriting process was a continuous struggle. I realized the only way I could possibly move forward was to STOP STRIVING. And so... I did. I stopped trying to be "musically clever," stopped overthinking and learned, once again, to just rest at the piano. Once I stopped trying and started trusting, the music began to flow. Easily... like a river running through me. That's what led me here… into the soft light of grace... and to this miracle of an album.
When I sat down to begin work for this album, I tried this same approach. This time, however, I utterly failed. I didn't have the energy to take on such a task. I was tired, worn out, restless, and the songwriting process was a continuous struggle. I realized the only way I could possibly move forward was to STOP STRIVING. And so... I did. I stopped trying to be "musically clever," stopped overthinking and learned, once again, to just rest at the piano. Once I stopped trying and started trusting, the music began to flow. Easily... like a river running through me. That's what led me here… into the soft light of grace... and to this miracle of an album.
I know not everyone digs what they perceive.... as "religious" music.
If you fall into that category, guess what? You'll still love the Album. You may not know the songs, but it will still sound like the "James Lazzeroni" piano music you've always known and enjoyed.
REVIEWS
• Highly recommend this solo piano music for prayer and worship to anyone who enjoys the serenity and peacefulness of the piano. James Lazzeroni has taken these beautiful piano pieces and added his own special touch to them. James is truly blessed with a God-given talent. Mary - Boston
• I certainly enjoyed "GRACE: Solo Piano Music for Prayer & Worship" the many times I listened to it in preparation for this review. Despite my agnostic beliefs, I had no issue with the overt spiritual/Christian source of the selections or James' devout and sincere liner notes.. While not truly minimalist or tone poem-ish in nature, I’d still slot this album as “early evening/late night” music, since for the most part, James plays it soft (in volume), low-key (in power and passion) and the melodies themselves evoke a feeling of peace and contentment. I don’t know if hymn “purists” will feel the same as I do, but I think the artist did something really smart here. By making the music this accessible, he’s getting his “message” across to a wider audience - or at least I hope so. Solidly recommended.Bill - Vermont, United States
• This is the most peaceful and soothing solo piano music I have ever heard. I especially like to listen to it on my way to and from work. No matter what kind of day you've had, it is a great way to restore your inner peace as you make the drive home. Frank - Missouri
• James Lazzeroni's GRACE is moving and reverent. Great backdrop for quiet time with God and moments of reflection and meditation. Bill - Connecticut
• Bought this for a friend after listening to a few "preview" solo piano songs on the computer, and then ran out and bought myself a MP3s as well. This is quite worshipful and offers peace after a hectic day. The artist plays so you hear the words in the piano-only orchestration and the affect is gentle worship" Michael - London
• This album is my favorite recommendation. James' solo piano music reaches out to us, saying that God doesn't drive, He leads. He doesn't starve, He feeds. He doesn't abuse, He affirms. He doesn't confuse, He confirms. He doesn't quit, He remains.God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. God doesn't deplete, He sustains. For God's sufficiency is our portion, in every need we face. James gets a perfect high of five stars, and hope that's the highest, for his piano music not only reaches out to us, but is offered to our Lord Almighty, Most High, Jesus Christ, our Saviour! Stephanie - Oregon
