Take Flight

An exceedingly popular album, this CD spoke to listeners on radio and tv as well as to fans anticipating its release. Joining the ranks of Jim Brickman and those composers who added orchestration to piano, Yamaha recording and performing artist Kerri Sherwood’s original album THIS PART OF THE JOURNEY is a celebration of life musings in heartfelt piano melodies, with the accompaniment of wonderful musicians playing cello lines weaving through the melody, upright bass, percussion, string sections soaring above emotional lines. From the opening track “It’s a Long Story” through the more fragile “You Hold Me” accompanied by classical guitar, to the extraordinary “Last I Saw You” that Kerri wrote for her brother, to the closing track “The Way Home”, each selection clearly resonates with listeners. Grateful to both first believers Mark Edwards (then of WLIT-Chicago) and John Foster (KXXO-Olympia, WA), Kerri’s music began to find its way into a more vast listening audience. Chosen quickly as the first Kerri-CD purchase for many, people find themselves coming back for more, wanting to relax and rejuvenate. Fans were eventually thrilled to hear of the arrival of AS SURE AS THE SUN, Kerri’s first full-length vocal album release; they had seen her sing on stage and now they had a chance to ‘bring it home.’

"...so much emotion in her music..." Ralph Novak, Sr. Editor (retired), PEOPLE Magazine

"(THIS PART OF THE JOURNEY) is an album extremely well received by listeners. (It) continues Kerri's legacy of stylish, evocative solo piano recordings. Showcasing both her gently flowing original compositions and passionate, sincere performance style, the somewhat mysteriously titled album is soon revealed as a series of personal reflections. Track listings are presented as musical journal entries, based on individual experience, yet universal in emotion. Conveying a genuine warmth, Kerri creates layers of melody and understated arrangements that inspire repeated listening and recommendations to all who love beautiful instrumental music." CRITICS CHOICE

"When all the parts fit as well as they do here, the end result is extraordinary. Kerri Sherwood's THIS PART OF THE JOURNEY is a breath of fresh air." ALL MUSIC GUIDE