Memories of You is the fourth album from pianist/composer David M. Edwards, and is also his second solo piano album. And what a great album it is! I reviewed his previous album, Still the River Flows, also solo piano, back in 2019, and loved it, too! A lifelong professional musician from the age of 15, David has played in many genres and styles of music, giving him a unique musical voice. He has also done a lot of recording for commercials, film scores and song demos. After the release of Still the River Flows, Dave started experiencing a lot of pain in his hands as cysts began to develop in the joints of his fingers. A couple of surgeries on his fingers left his left index finger about 1/4” shorter than his right index finger. If you play the piano, you know how dependent we are on the index fingers to get us around the piano keyboard efficiently, so although Dave’s dexterity is not what it used to be, he is capable of playing his quieter original music and plans to continue with that. There certainly is no evidence of any impairment in his hands on the recording! The album consists of fifteen original piano solos and are quite varied as well as being heartfelt and sincere. Here’s hoping that Dave can create and release many more albums! It is also worth mentioning that the album was mastered by Joe Bongiorno at Piano Haven Studio in Sedona, Arizona - impeccable, as always!

Memories of You begins with “Saturday Morning,” a piece that gently expresses the peaceful contentment of a morning when you really don’t have to get up and do anything you don’t want to do. I love those mornings, and this piece really captures the feeling! “Swallows in Flight” beautifully captures the grace and energy of small birds swooping through the air - freedom in motion set to music! “Melancholy Mood” changes direction, looking inward and reflecting at the piano. Heartfelt and bittersweet, it’s my favorite track on the album. “The Mountains Were Calling” picks up the energy level with a piece of musical sunshine! “Pale Blue Dot” is almost ambient, floating freely and gracefully without any rush or sense of urgency. “Tempest” is another favorite and also flows freely, but does have a feeling of urgency as Dave’s fingers dance all over the piano keyboard. “The Way You Smile” is a tender love song, pure and simple! Expressing feelings of wonder and awe, “Canopy of Stars” elegantly paints a picture of a night sky away from the lights of the city - also a favorite! “A Walk in the Park” takes on more of a smooth jazz vibe with an easy rhythm and casual attitude that is relaxed and smooth. The title track is very free and expressive, looking deeply within while letting wistful memories flow into music. Bringing the album to a close, “Dolphins Swimming Underwater” beautifully describes the graceful movement of these impressive and charming fish. If you’ve visited a large aquarium, you know what I mean!

Memories of You was worth the six-year wait, and I truly hope the David M. Edwards will be able to continue creating music without too much pain in his hands! The album is available to download and stream on Amazon, Bandcamp and Apple Music/iTunes as well as on many streaming platforms including Spotify and Pandora. CDs are also available on Bandcamp. Both thumbs up!!!