John Johnson
Sunday, July 04, 2010
"see you July 17, in Rupert, ID"
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Greg Downs
Sunday, April 04, 2010
"John, just wanted you to know I really enjoyed your
concert in Pasadena, Texas. We appreciate you
coming.I bought 5 of your CD's and listen to every
one. My favorite songs are Dakota Rose and Twelve
Shades of Light. Tell the guys at NARADA that I still
listen to them. "
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Kathy Carter
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
"Thanks for your patience and remarkable
understanding "
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Steve Snider
Friday, January 22, 2010
"John:
I first heard you play at the little lounge at the Black
Butte Resort by Sisters, Oregon many years ago. At
that time you only had an LP and I purchased it.
You signed it for me. The next time I heard you
was at the same place a few years later and we did
get your first CD. I wanted to hear you in Roseville,
Ca. tonight (1/22/10) but am recovering from a
recent broken hip and could not get out. I did just
order your latest CD and am anxious to hear it.
Hope to hear you in the future."
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Gary Brown
Thursday, December 10, 2009
"Just finished listening to "Places I Go." This defines
Easy Listening. Great track of solo pieces. I know it is
not your normal but "Imagine" was a beautiful
rendition of an all time favorite. Thanks for another
great CD to add to my collection. "
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Won-seok Nam
Friday, October 30, 2009
"When I listened 'Twelve shades of lights' first time
from one New Age radio program about 15 years
ago at Syracuse NY, I was very impressed (I was a
foreign student from Korea). I tried to find your CD
but couldn¡¯t from near my place. After ordering
the CD from one CD shop I received it a couple of
days later, and that album became one of my
favorites. After returning back to Korea in 1997, 4
of your albums are still playing at my home and car.
Someday in near future I would like to watch John
¡¯s live performances in Seoul Korea. Thank you for
your music. Best wishes. "
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Ian
Sunday, August 30, 2009
"Your music is comforting and relaxing... please come
to Cleveland so we can enjoy it live! "
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Eric Tarbox
Monday, July 13, 2009
"I grew up listening to John since he was my neighbor
and it has been 15 years since I've listened to him
play. I was able to watch his show in Chiloquin OR in
June. It brought back a lot of memories and was an
absolute pleasure to watch.
John's performances are always a real treat and are
cherished by all who have the pleasure of listening in.
Thanks John!"
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Paul Francom
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
"Nice website... Just to let you know that I have several
of your CD's and they are listened to regulary here in
Northeastern Thailand... "
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Dannan Tavona
Thursday, March 19, 2009
"Hey, John --
I remember your music with enthusiasm. When you played at Chemeketa College in Salem many years ago, I drew the picture of you playing with the little sprites dancing along.
I'm checking your neat site to see if your earlier stuff is available on CD now, and to see what else you have.
All the best!"
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Judy and Harry Kline
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
"John, It was a pleasure to attend your concert in Elsmere, Delaware Saturday evening. It was great ... we purchased two of your CD's and they are in our car and being played every time we are in the car. I was the person who mentioned to you that I play the piano at our local Cancer Center and Hospital and also at a Methodist Country House ... what an inspiration to hear you play. Thank you for coming to the East Coast and we hope to see you in concert again. We have visited Portland several years ago and loved it. With God's Blessings to you and yours."
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Martha & Phil Stacks
Monday, October 20, 2008
"Hi John:
Martha and I thoroughly enjoyed your concert last night in Hampstead, MD. We purchased "Across Oregon" and have already listened to it twice today. After looking at your prolific offerings on your website we hope to purchase more soon!! Best wishes!"
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Cassie J
Saturday, September 27, 2008
"I just saw your performance in Gardnerville, NV. It was incredibly inspirational, as a friend of my dad's from church just gave us a piano, and my mom is teaching me how to play. Your music is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with us. P.S. Jason's drumming rocks!"
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Rebecca Madden
Friday, June 13, 2008
"I fell in love with "Twelve Shades of Light" through Sally, at the Oakbrook Mall in Illinois (1999?) Adding the instruments was definitely a plus and I now have several of John's recordings."
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Gayle Eckleberry
Sunday, February 17, 2008
"Hey John! Enjoyed listening to your solo concert. Your music offers such visualization and great mood feelings..and your cd's are just like having you here..in the family "Great room"!
Thanks again..and keep up the super-nice..productions!
Gayle Eckleberry
Buckeye, Arizona"
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Doug McIntosh
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
"Just listened to your 1991 Christmas CD, "A
Midnight Clear." I got it at Multnomah county
Library and had never heard of you before. The
music reminded me of why I started listening to
Christmas music in the first place. My favorite
Christmas album is still the 1965 Eugene Ormandy
orchestral one from my youth.
However, I have listened to A midnight clear four
times tonight and have decided it is my second all
time favorite Christmas album. The 2007 Christmas
season has been a pretty dismal one for a lot of
reasons, both personally for me and for the general
chaos on the planet. This album just lifted me out
of all the negativity and I felt myself just soaring
into the stratosphere. I think music in general, and
especially Christmas music is MEANT to do that.
And I think you got it right when you did this album
over 15 years ago. I wish I had found it sooner, but
I found it when I needed to. thanks. "
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Ann
Sunday, December 16, 2007
"Your music, and especially the Heaven and Nature cd, has touched every generation of my family...my granddaughter, Clementine, was born last November with the beautiful music playing gently in the background...my 20 year-old daughter put it on the top of her gift list this year...my 15-year-old daughter has it loaded on her i-pod and says it's her favorite cd...and it was often played for my mother in the last two years of her life. THANK YOU for this beautiful gift!"
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Jim
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
"John Nilsen's contribution to the music scene in the
NW is as valuable as the reasons we choose to live
here. Thank you more than you'll ever know. "
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Bonnie
Monday, October 01, 2007
"Love the music. Where can I get another copy of
October in September?"
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Billy
Friday, September 14, 2007
"Very important musical feel end completely
engrossing. Keep the CDs coming. This is a really
neat website!"
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Betsy Johnson
Monday, September 10, 2007
"Please tell your percussionist, Jason Moore, that he is like nobody I've ever heard. I've enjoyed his additions to your piano music more than once. Thanks to all of you!"
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Stephen Bauer
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
"Funny how you can live in a place and continue to
discover its treasures. Just had the pleasure of
hearing John play down at the coast, and it was an
excellent evening of music. I am glad to have
found such a superb source of quality
entertainment.
It was my first Nilsen concert, but it won't be my
last, I hope!"
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Susan
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
" My granddaughter, Madison, was truly enriched with her experience with you writing the lyrics and music for a class song AND performing it for the community! I appreciate all you do to enrich our lives!
Ten Grands was fabulous! I loved every minute! Thank you! You are a gift!
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adipex
Friday, April 21, 2006
"You have an outstanding good and well structured site. I enjoyed browsing through it.
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tamiflu
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
"I like your website a lot and find it an indicator of your
amazingly great and unique talent. "
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Jim Imlay
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
"Good job!"
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Roxanne Roberts
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
"Glad to see you coming to my
home town of Malibu CA, in March...I have missed you,
Dan and the whole Portland
Jazz scene.
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Anne Williams
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
"Dear John, Just wanted to thank you once again for all of your beautiful music. Throughout this Thanksgiving and Christmas season, I've had the pleasure of playing so many of your songs on my show, Nightscapes. I'm encouraging my listeners to visit your website to buy directly from you.Thanks and many blessings to you and yours."
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Swoosh
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
"Nils,
Great music, great webpage, brutha~ Remember, "he was a friend of yours!" "
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Benedict Folgers
Saturday, November 12, 2005
"Good work, nice webpaqe."
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LOYD FERY
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
"JOHN THANK YOU FOR THE FINE EVENING AT THE SALEM LIBARY I HAD NEVER HEARD OF YOU EXCEPT MY EX WIFE SAID YOU PLAYED AT THE LOCAL COLLEGE SO WE WENT TO THE LIBARY AND I WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH YOU I WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN I BOUGHT ONE OF YOUR CD'S AND CAN'T QUIT PLAYING IT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK"
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Jim
Sunday, October 16, 2005
"Unreal music. "
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Susan
Sunday, August 07, 2005
"I am so glad to have 'found' "Above Me" in a store in Newport, Oregon, while on vacation. Thank you for this beautiful collection of songs."
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Nathan Imlay
Monday, July 11, 2005
"Very good work, nice webpage."
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Trisha Clifford
Sunday, July 10, 2005
"Student at Oregon State University using this site
for research on John Nilsen. Just saw him play
tonight. What a treat! Thanks Mr. Nilsen."
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Paul Wolf
Saturday, May 14, 2005
"John, "Calling Birds" is perhaps the most beautiful song I've ever heard.I can listen to it over and over. Keep up the outstanding work."
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Ian (ino1000@comcast.net
Saturday, April 30, 2005
"Hi Mr.Nilsen! I just rented "From the Sky" from the West Linn Library. It is a great album and I am thinking about buying it! But one thing in the booklet made me wonder. What is your album "Blue Pacific"? I love your music! GREAT JOB!!!"
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Barbara Collins
Thursday, April 21, 2005
"Love John Nilsen's cds."
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Yvonne
Thursday, March 31, 2005
"Hello again, John!
I've worked overseas for the last 10 years but lived in Oregon for 20 years before that. I still remember your music well. I first heard you performing live out at Black Butte Ranch in 1988 or 89; I heard this incredibly dynamic piano music rippling down the stairs of the lodge and said, "Who's that?" I walked up the stairs and said hi and told you how impressed I was with your work. You were mellow and friendly, a real gentleman, and I said to myself, "This man is an artist among artists." I was able to attend one of your concerts at the Curiosity Shoppe in Bend, which was great; you and Jason worked so well together. I bought your tapes there. I last heard about you in ?1991-92, when my friend R. B. died of cancer. I brought some of your tapes to the hospital for her when she was near the end, to try to bring her some peace and joy. I was amazed to read later that you did a benefit concert after her death, to raise money for her causes (alternative education). John, you're an incredible human being. I'm so glad you're still sharing your gifts with the world. God bless you."
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Franko
Sunday, March 13, 2005
"Hey John buddy,
Thanks for everything throughout the years. Your music always a calm and soothing inspiration, truly a reflection of who you are. "
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Jan & Mike Irwin
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
"John: Thank you for agreeing to be an Honorary Chairperson for NAAR (National Alliance for Autism Research). We love your music and own all your CDs. We are excited about the benefit concert you will be giving at our church, the Christian Church of Hillsboro, on May 7. See you then, if not before!! (Signed: the Christmas ornament people)"
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Ian (ino1000@comcast.net
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
"I have just noticed that I did a typo on your name. How embarrassing. Are you going to do another concert at Bolton this year? I sure hope that you are! That's when I got my "Across Oregon" CD signed by you."
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Teresa Mulz
Monday, February 21, 2005
"I attended a concert a few weeks ago in Henderson Nevada and came home with memories and Footprints On Water. I have listened to the CD dozens of times already. Now I will think of you when I hear the ABBA song "Thank You for the Music"."
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Ian (ino1000@comcast.net
Friday, February 18, 2005
"Hi Mr.Nilson! I just recently got a call from you! Thank you for the "Night Garden" album, it is great! My favorite song on it is: "On a Clear Night", it gave me a peaceful image in my head. I also have: "As Far as Near", and "Across Oregon". They both are wonderful! My 2 personal favorites on those CDs are: "Perfect Disguise", and "China Parade".
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!"
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Tim and Donna Timmons
Sunday, January 16, 2005
"Hi John, We thoroughly enjoyed your concert at the Methodist Church in Seaside. Wish we had known you were playing in Ocean Park, WA this morning. We would have attended both concerts. This was my first after many years of wanting to attend your concerts. Hopefully it will not be the last. We loved the music and enjoyed visiting with you.
Tim and Donna"
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Claudia Maurer(Mincey)
Thursday, January 06, 2005
"Hi John, I just re-discovered "twelve shades of light" WOW....it is like finding a long lost friend. Awesome album. Looking forward to seeing you at the 10 Grands this year!
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John Knox
Friday, December 31, 2004
"Over the last thirty years or so, I've listened to countless albums of music from across the spectrum--rock, jazz, blues, world, new age, and so on. "Where Rivers Run" by John Nilsen ranks among the best. Fourteen gorgeous tracks, all brilliantly linked by one unifying theme--the river. "Thirty four birds," "Currents," and "Cascade" are my personal favorites. I gave my mom "Where Rivers Run" for Christmas and she keeps raving about it. If you want to make your own mom happy, buy her this disc! She'll love you for it!"
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Bev
Monday, December 27, 2004
"Thank you so much for the special music you provided Sunday @ UPUMC. I hope you will be able to visit with us again."
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Debbie
Monday, December 13, 2004
"John,
Your music was a true blessing to me when you played at my little church in Keizer. Your spirit showed in your person and in your music. Music is truly a form of worship and your music was no exception. Thank you for giving me a gift I will always cherish."
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Donna L. Timmons
Sunday, November 21, 2004
"John, I have never met your personally but have been blessed by your music. My son and his wife attend your concerts when they can and buy me your CD's. I hope one day to be able to see you in person and hear your wonderful music, "live". The kids have been attending your concerts for several years not in the Portland area, and recently at the Old Church there. We are huge fans.
Keep up the wonderful work which speaks to so many."
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Cecil
Friday, November 12, 2004
"John,
I saw you a few years ago here in Medford Oregon for a christmas concert and loved it very much. I hope that you will return sometime and do another christmas concert. You put the holiday spirts into my heart."
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Loren Snyder
Sunday, October 31, 2004
" John, In looking back over the years since I first heard you at Alba Park in Medford Oregon in the early 90's, I realize that I've attended many of your concerts in a number of locations; including high school auditoriums, parks, shopping malls, churches, and even the fine Ginger Rogers Theatre. It has been 6 years since I last heard you, but I am planning on changing that this Christmas season. Anyone who appreciates wonderful unique Christmas music MUST attend one of your Christmas concerts !!! Looking forward with eager anticipation to induldging my ears this season. "
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Kathy Wilcox
Sunday, October 10, 2004
"My husband and I really enjoyed the honor of having you and Jason play for the congregation at First United Methodist Church in Carson City, NV. I'm pretty picky about the music I buy, but there was no way I was going to leave church without a tape or CD. Please come back soon."
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Michael B. Whipple
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
"Hi John, it is good to see you going strong. I want to invite you to play a beautiful song written by a person with AIDS, who composed the piece after attending a United Methodist Camp called "Strength for the Journey", which has become the camp song. I am producing a 7 minute fund raising PSA this fall. Your music is the only music I can hear in my mind. I would like to re-enter your world if I might, to produce another tv show for you."
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Bjarne Nilsen
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
"Hello John !
Best regards from Harstad Norway.
Say hello too David from me.
I visit Portland 4 july 1979.
I am 85 years old now, and still going strong.
Regards Bjarne Nilsen"
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Mike Teague
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
"Hey Jason Moore! remember me from Ashland? on ebay as muzikbimike--have been enjoying John's/your music on lp of course(I do have cd-lol
connect sometime?"
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Joy
Friday, August 13, 2004
"John, I recently visited with a friend of your mother's who was anxious to show me around Portland and all of Oregon's treasures. She talked of your music and took me to the Made in Oregon store there in the city. As she pulled a CD from the shelf of your music I could believe it - twelve years ago I lived through Hurricane Andrew in South Florida (still called the Storm of the Century). Six weeks after the hurricane hit I just had to get out for of Florida for a bit to catch my breath and regroup and went to the Blue Ridge Mountains in VA. While in a gift shop your music was playing and I picked up your 'From the Sky' tape and practically wore it out as I cruised the peaks of the mountains in my little car. The music brought healing to my bruised soul and became a constant companion as I returned to continue the work of recovery from the storm. I continued to listen to it over the years during times when I needed to quiet my soul. To meet someone who knew you and reminded me of your music was amazing. I picked up a copy of your 'Where Rivers Run', and once again used it to cruise highway 1 across Canada while my soul was ripe for another dose of tending. What a great companion your music has been. Blessings on the journey! "
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Dawn(dawn_xie@hotmail.co
Thursday, August 05, 2004
"
Hi !
I am one of your fans based in Singapore and had recently bought two albums of yours , Above & Beyond and Above me and to put it in words simply , they are fantastic ! Being a beginner learner of piano myself , I have always been an avid fan of NewAgeMusic and your album Above & Beyond has remain one of my top favourites ! Your music has help my family and I to relax after a stressing day at work and school and lift our spirits up ! When I tried to enquire about your other albums at CD stores in Singapore , they will either tell me that it's been sold out or that I have to wait for weeks for them to restock ! Will look forward to the day when you can come to Singapore to perform in concert !
It's people like you who produce great music that inspires us to learn piano ! :)"
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Divam
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
"i have bought above me a few years ago it is amazing. but it now have got few scratches so i am looking to buy a new one."
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Jamie Ensign
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
"I am so looking forward to your concert in Kansas City. I would like to get your autograph after the show. I just reserved my space and will report my comments afterwards."
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Linda Baker
Thursday, April 29, 2004
"John, Bill and I enjoyed your visit
to Trinity United Methodist Church in Grove City, Ohio so much. Your
music is a real gift and we feel so
fortunate to have seen you in person. I've listened to the CD's
we bought all week. They are beau-
tiful. I hope you do return to Ohio
someday. We'll be there.
Thanks for sharing yourself and your talent. Blessings, Linda"
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Larrt & Judy Thomas
Sunday, April 25, 2004
"John Judy and I had the pleasure of listening to your music at Trinity United Methodist in Grove City, Ohio. It was great to have you visiting with our church."
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Dena Kuther, West Linn
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
"John ~ I had the pleasure of hearing your trio perform at my daughter's school choir performance last week, Stafford Elementary.
You guys were fabulous and the children loved the music.
I bought the Across Oregon CD and absolutely love it. The music is so fitting for this beautiful land in which we live. "
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Dennis Nicholas
Saturday, February 14, 2004
"John I ran across your name the other day in some old files I had at the office. Remember Miles Field?
You worked for me for awhile when you were working your way thru school. You used to play your guitar
and sing a bit during lunch break. It is great you are doing so well.
Thought I'd say hello and wish you well. The Old Ball Park Manager Dennis"
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fran nelson
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
"John ... you're a great soul and you make awesome music! Across Oregon is grand!! Look for to hearing more from you!! lol, fran & bruce"
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Sally
Wednesday, November 26, 2003
"Dear John:
I met you indirectly through your mother teaching my daughter piano lessons...I have all of your CDs save it one, the newest for Oregon.
True to NO TV in our home, your CDs are a constant background of lover and delight.
We would love to hear another with some more hymns...not that we dislike the others, but seems Sunday services anymore are all new age Christian music and your "Above Me" CD is played daily, regardless of the "repetition" as some may feel, we know each time we hear it, we are praising God.
Thank you for your music, which fills our home with the spirit daily.
Sally, Jessica and Stephen"
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Dee, Forest Grove
Saturday, November 15, 2003
"It was wonderful chatting with you at Hank's in Cornelius. I thoroughly enjoyed your music and intend to build a John Nilsen CD collection of my own. I am so thankful that my friend told me about your work. Looking forward to
hearing you in concert somewhere."
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Chet Fuger
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
"Hi Jon, I used to work for the company that delivered the piano for your shows and I,ve been listening to, buying, and giving away your CD's ever since. I'm happy to hear that things are going so well, and I look forward to hearing more in the future."
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Susan DeCaluwe
Friday, August 29, 2003
"Your music is inspiring. Particularly the music by John Nilsen's Where Rivers Run. Thank you!"
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Wendy Riebel
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
"I purchased "Night Garden" after hearing a selection played in a gift shop. I LOVE the music! "
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Matt Perkins
Tuesday, August 26, 2003
" Three years ago, when I flew up to Portland (from Los Angeles) for a surprise 95th birthday party for my great-uncle, I stopped in a "Made In Oregon" store at the Portland airport. While looking at things in the store, killing time, I loved the music the store was playing in the background. I asked the attendant, then checked out the store's sampler CDs, and was hooked almost instantly. I Walked out with "Night Garden" and "Where Rivers Run" before flying home. (And I'm usually not an impulsive buyer.) It was the icing on the cake to a memorable family reunion!
Three years later, "Where Rivers Run" is still one of my favorite two or three CDs and I never seem to tire of listening to it. I was surprised that I had never heard of John Nilsen before, given the quality of the music, and given the associations with Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel, whose music I was familiar with. I missed hearing the live gigs in Southern California last May, but hope to be luckier next time."
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Jeff E
Sunday, July 27, 2003
"Great show at West Linn - First time I heard your group- terrific sound. Moved here from NY last year and love smooth jazz and instrumental; Going to make a point to see you guys again soon - and glad to know you're a "neighbor""
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L David Taylor
Friday, June 27, 2003
"John
Aloha from Maui
Allison and L David"
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T&T
Thursday, June 26, 2003
"Awesome Music to drive to or relax to!!!"
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gala
Monday, June 23, 2003
"nice"
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Mark
Friday, June 20, 2003
"Dear John you have touched me when I listen to your music it's like I'm watching the stars"
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Joyce Grube
Wednesday, June 11, 2003
"Thank you so much for your beautiful concert at Trinity UMC, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Your music truly touched me! I'll be sending albums to friends and family for Christmas presents. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Please come back soon!"
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Revd Robert Amos
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
"Greetings from Scarborough, UK.
It's good to see your CD is doing so well. Remember with fondness when you visited us when we lived in Ormskirk, nr Liverpool.
God bless you in all you do.
Robert"
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Donna Kulinski
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
"Congratulations and keep making beautiful music."
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Janice Edberg
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
"Congratulations on the latest CD ranking...you deserve every accolade! "
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gary lewis
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
"Good Job!"
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Estelle Sedgwick
Wednesday, May 07, 2003
"Saw you boys at the Lake Oswego library last night, fantastic!
You all seem so in tune with your instruments. Looking forward to Witness Tree. I hope your drummer will be there. He is my favorite drummer except Billy Cobpork and Ringo."
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Gary & Linda Brown
Friday, November 15, 2002
"Wow!! Just home from the Old Church concert tonight. It doesn't get any better then John, Jeff, Jason and Dan. I watched each as an individual tonight and wondered how do you blend four masters into one!! We have been to many of your concerts and have all the CD's and still tonight was special. Thanks John, Jeff, Jason and Dan!!"
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Mark Schaten, MD
Monday, August 12, 2002
"I want to express my thanks to Mr. Nilsen for creating such wonderful and inspiring works as Night Garden, Where Rivers Run, and my favorite of all, the hauntingly beautiful Twelve Shades of Light. I never tire of listening to them, whether at home or at the office. I look forward to collecting his more recent CD's. Thanks again."
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Kirt Spencer
Thursday, August 08, 2002
"Another hit John, simply the best yet, and I mean that in a sincere sort of way... "Coming Home" reigns supreme and
welcomes listeners to the album....
Not a bad one in the bunch...Don't miss "Ghost of Kalmiopsis" or the title track.... don't stop recording...
keep the music coming... Thanks...
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Gary Brown
Tuesday, July 23, 2002
"Received your newest CD, Across Oregon, today. I have been playing it in the background while working today. I think it will stay her for a few more listenings!! Another great production by John and the rest.
Thank you!"
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Robert Amos
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
"I first met John when I was exchange Methodist minister at Christ United Methodist Church Cedar Mill, Portland Oregon.
He came to play for us in Ormskirk near Liverpool England.
People were knocked out by his music
and I often play it in worship services to create a worshipful atmosphere.
Keep on!!
Robert Amos"
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Roger Brundage
Wednesday, May 08, 2002
"Thanks John for mentioning your web site and 'live' schedule.
Terrific raves on the "Ten Grand's" performance at the Schnitzer. We're making early plans for next year, since this year's performance sold out last November. Look forward to some outdoor concerts this summer.
Roger
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Pau Atchison
Friday, March 15, 2002
"Thanks for so many rythms that just keep playing over and over in my mind; when waiting for security; during a bad flight; a bad meeting with a client; even at home in the Northwest, any other problems! I am comforted by the songs you put in my memory.
Most artists I need a CD player to remember; you I can play them in my mind. Nice Job!!
Keep new albums coming please John!"
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Doug and Lisa Morrill
Sunday, December 30, 2001
"We first heard your music at the Beaverton United Methodist Church during choir practice (1965-68)! We have received most of your CD and look forward to receiving more. Keep the great music coming. Our kids listen to you when they do their college homework! Good luck to you and your families. Hi to all the Nelsons from the Morrills."
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Dave Kutz
Wednesday, December 19, 2001
"I first heard John's music (Note: I live on the East Coast) from an unusual source - "The Weather Channel" on cable ! They were playing cuts from the "Sometimes Paris" album behind local forecasts.
The music was so unique and insipred that I was determined to find out who the artist was and what the song title was. I eventually found Magic Wing, played the song over the phone, and John himself identified it! He was very gracious and I will always remember that. I pleased to see his contining success."
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Christy
Monday, November 26, 2001
"Incredible music! Fantastic in concert!! and really nice guy!!!"
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Sean Patrick Simpson
Thursday, September 06, 2001
"John
love your music. You have been a great insperation for me since early years in high school."
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John
Friday, August 31, 2001
"Hey John, Hows it going? Love the new CD, very international!"
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Coyote One
Monday, August 06, 2001
"Always the best....
Looking forward to the new album...
Kirt
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Gary Brown
Saturday, July 21, 2001
"It doesn't get much better then this! Last night - Dan Balmer, Jeff Leonard, Jason Moore and John Nilsen at TRN. A great concert and picnic with our friends and daughter and son in law. Duane and Kelly enjoyed listening to John - 11 months ago when he played at their wedding they didn't get the chance to listen!
Thanks again Dan, Jeff, Jason, John and TRN."
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Andrea
Saturday, July 21, 2001
"I can't tell how many times I'v listened to your CDs over this past year sence I first saw you playing in Lake Owego. I fell in love with your mellow style right away, that was the first time I'v actually bought a CD at a concert!! and that says alot! Look forward to attending more outings listening to your beautiful music!"
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Jean Smith
Saturday, June 16, 2001
"John, I can't tell you what an honor it was to finally "work" next to you guys tonight at the Street of New Beginnings -- in the hot sun for 2 short hours. I don't get to hear you live often enough around here because of my busy schedule. Your unique sound has flowed through me ever since I first heard you when my daughter Jenna danced to you live through Northwest Conservatory of Dance with Anita Mitchell a few years back. Please don't ever stop creating and performing. You have a gift. Sincerely, Jean "
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Melissa Lowry
Saturday, June 02, 2001
"I first met John in an English class at Southern Oregon University. That was over 20 years ago, and since then I have found continual growth, depth and maturity in John's music. He is always exploring new directions, and yet his essential grace and humanity colors everything he does. John has a tremendous gift which he shares with an open heart. "
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Claudia Mincey
Saturday, May 05, 2001
"My company is having a new home show June 15 - July 8th, information on the show can be seen at www.streetofnewbeginnings.com One of the homes that will be featured will ONLY have John Nilsen music playing! It is the best in my private life and the best I could offer the public while touring a home. I only wish John was appearing at the show, I just didn't know how to book him.
Hope to see everyone at the show and listen to John in home #1 in the show.
Claudia"
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Anne (Mosser) Jewell
Tuesday, April 03, 2001
"I feel priviledged that I learned to play the piano from John's mother, Jean, and that I played duets on the piano with John at our recitals and syllabus.
John went on to create wonderful music and share his talent with the world. I went on to do other things, I'm not even sure I could play chopsticks on the piano today (please, don't tell Jean!) I
'm looking forward to John playing at my wedding, his friendship means a lot to me."
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J, Big O , Abernathy
Friday, February 23, 2001
"Hey John, Wednesday's 10 Grands was incredible. It was a WONDERFUL evening with something for everyone. Glad you were part of it."
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Barbara Brown
Sunday, February 11, 2001
"A few years ago my sister-in-law gave me your "Midnight Clear" CD for Christmas. At the end of the day, when everything had been cleaned up and the kids had gone off to play with their new things, I sat down in the quiet to listen to your CD. It was the most beautiful music I had ever heard. I bought several copies and gave them to my special friends. I was disappointed not to be able to find your work in my part of the country. I was only able to order three of your works from the big book companies, so I was thrilled to find your web address on the covesr of "As Far As Near." I wish you could come to this part of the world to perform. Please keep producing--I love your work."
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Pam Ryman
Thursday, February 08, 2001
"Just checking in to see what your performance schedule is for the next few months. Hope I can make a trip to Oregon when you are playing.
Also saving up to buy a couple more of your CD's.
Didn't Dan Balmer play with the Tom Grant Band also? Is mother and father Betty and Don Balmer? I had Dr. Balmer for economics as a freshman at Lewis and Clark and got acquainted with Betty in Mu Phi Epsilon at L & C as well as in the alumni chapter.
Also grasping at straws, but is Leonard related to Pam Leonard who I think was Coryl Moran's daughter. Mrs. Moran was my dorm mother at L & C. May be way off base but thought I would ask.
I still enjoy your tapes and CD's immensely and look forward to hearing you live. What a surprise to see my earlier comment featured!
Pam"
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Helen Rogers
Thursday, January 04, 2001
"Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year from your California fans and look forward to visiting Oregon this Summer for another great concert!"
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Pam Ryman
Sunday, December 10, 2000
"I purchased my first one of your CD's and a cassette Olson's Drug in Oregon City in 1995. I liked them so much that I bought whatever they had each time I was in. I was finally able to locate your work at Fred Meyer but found you at Amazon.com this morning. I checked further and found your web site.
I never had the opportunity to hear you live in a concert and live on Whidbey Island now. I'm hoping your web site let's your fans know what you have planned.
Your music is wonderful!
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Joseph Kang
Friday, December 08, 2000
"Hi,
I'm nine years old and in the fourth grade.
I go to Bethany school in Beavrton, Oregon.
I am in Mrs.Brackett's class.
Mrs.Brackett said you live right next door to her.
Mrs.Brackett told the whole class and I about you.
We always listen to your c.d.'s at the end of the school day.
Well
bye bye
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Sue and Al Lake
Monday, November 20, 2000
"We attended your concert at the Oregon Garden October 29 and your concert at Borders in Salem on Sunday evening, Nov.19. Thank you for sharing your gift of music with us. We feel as though you invited us into your living room. We are telling all our friends and coworkers about your music. We can't attend your concerts next weekend but we will listen to your new CD, As Far As Near, and think of you. May God continue to bless you and your music."
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Gary & Linda Brown
Friday, November 17, 2000
"Update, new email address. Don't want to miss any messages of upcoming events."
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Gary & Linda Brown
Sunday, October 29, 2000
"Were at The Oregon Garden, Silverton today for your concert. As always you and the trio were great. Keep up the good work."
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Amanda Miller
Thursday, August 24, 2000
"Thank you all for sharing those oh so creative juices & keeping quality live music alive in Oregon & beyond!"
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Kirt Spencer
Sunday, August 20, 2000
"If you wandered in here by accident, don't leave without buying
something. You won't be disappointed. You might start by
selecting the new CD "As Far As Near". Chances are you won't be
able to finish it....that's because you will want to hear the first track
called "China Parade" over and over again. Take it from me, its
a hit. The whole CD is, but "China Parade" thats huge. Thanks."
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Betty Watson
Thursday, August 17, 2000
"I am absolutely thrilled with John's new CD, "As Far As Near". It is his best work. It has a wonderful driving beat, playfulness, more memorable melodies and great, interesting harmonies. The music sounds confident. "
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Celia Nilsen
Wednesday, July 19, 2000
"Look forward to one of your concerts! "
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Larry E. Smith
Monday, June 19, 2000
"Your music is so relaxing to listen to. My wife and I have heard you at various places in Oregon, including Boarders, June 17th.
Since we spend over 6 months in Arizona - your CD's keep us in touch.
Thank You!"
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Bilbo Baggins
Friday, June 02, 2000
"Rockin new cover john! Let's sell some units!'
Love,
Terry"
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Diane
Tuesday, May 30, 2000
"Yesterday, I spent the most wonderful afternoon with friends Sylvia, Grant, Tom & Gail at the Witness Tree Winery listening to your music. You music lends itself to very special occasions most of which you are not aware :>)
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Bill Lin
Tuesday, February 15, 2000
"I am a student from Taiwan.
I love your music,too.It makes me feel so happy all day.I hope you can visit Taiwan in the future and have some concert.~~^_^~~"
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Elma S.
Saturday, February 12, 2000
"I just love your music, and your percussionist is soooo cute!"
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Carol Patanovick
Wednesday, December 22, 1999
"Two years ago at this time of year I heard your CD A Midnight Clear--it is the most beautiful Christmas music I've ever heard! Luckily I wrote down the title and your name as I had a difficult time locating it here in the Philadelphia area. Everyone who comes to my home at the holidays remarks about this CD. I've just ordered two more of your CD's and I can't wait to hear them! "
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John Huszar
Friday, December 03, 1999
"John, my wife and I just love your music. We met you at Incredible Universe a few years back, and were particularly impressed by the way that you could hold a conversation, and keep playing the piano without missing a beat! We have caught a few of your performances at the Old Church, and have enjoyed each and every set. Keep up the good work you guys!"
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