Biography

Grammy nominated, platinum selling pianist, composer and producer, David Lanz, is one of the most popular artists in the new age instrumental and adult alternative genres. His early 80's recordings were primarily solo piano, i. e HEARTSOUNDS, NIGHTFALL, but his 1988's, CRISTOFORI'S DREAM release, featuring a cover of "A Whiter Shade of Pale," with guest artist and original Procol Harum organist, Matthew Fisher, became Billboard Magazines first #1 New Age album hit and established Lanz at the top of his field. This was followed up with numerous top 10 charting records on the Narada, Decca and Shanachie labels.

Lanz and guitarist Paul Speer also had great mid 80's chart successes with their two collaborations, NATURAL STATES and DESERT VISION. NATURAL STATES included what is referred to as the first new age hit single, "Behind the Waterfall."

In the year 2000, Lanz received a Grammy Nomination for Best New Age album, EAST OF THE MOON, produced by the legendary Hugh Padgham (Sting, Phil Collins, Police, Hall and Oats)

Today David continues recording primarily as a solo pianist and also records with his award winning musical partner and wife, Kristin Amarie.
- IMDb mini biography by: David Lanz