In the film, Mr. Holland's Opus, Mr. Hoilland takes the sheet music away from his frustrated clarinet student and ends up telling her to play from the heart, to "play the sunset." David Baroni borrows from that imagery in this unique and fresh collection of original jazz pieces. Baroni, known for his intuitive and sparkling keyboard playing, also plays bass and guitar in this stellar project. From the opening drum fill of "Someday" (with it's unique vocal scatting) through the mysterious and funky "Rain Dance," to the poignant title song "Playing The Sunset" and taking "The Journey" to a good land, this project will inspire, soothe, excite, and captivate you. Stomp your feet in the Mississippi mud as you listen to the infectious "Got The Joy." David ends this album with a stunning musical tribute to his older brother and musical mentor Neil Baroni, who passed away in 2006. Most of these songs were spontaneously composed, David lets the music take him on the journey with some surprising twists and turns. Join David Baroni on this musical adventure; you will be glad you did! David Baroni David Baroni is an internationally known Grammy Award winning songwriter, singer, musician, producer, arranger, conference speaker, recording artist and worship leader. David has been a songwriter with Integrity Music, and is the president of KingdomSongs Inc. David and his wife, Rita, have shared in 30 nations and 49 states. His songs have been recorded by Michael W. Smith, Ron Kenoly, Alvin Slaughter, Kent Henry, Don Moen, Selah, Bishop Paul Morton, Morris Chapman, Phil Driscoll, Debby Boone, The Imperials, Morris Chapman, Natalie Grant and many others. His latest vocal release is “The Wild and The Wonder,” the newest instrumental is the jazzy “Playing The Sunset.” Perhaps best known for his thoughtful, well crafted lyrics and prophetic, intuitive keyboard playing, David combines a childlike exuberance for Christ with the maturity of a seasoned minister of the Gospel. David served on the faculty of the International Worship Institute for 15 years and is a member of The Gate Community Church in Franklin TN. He and Rita have 3 grown daughters, 2 grandsons, Elisha David and Banner Thomas; and 2 granddaughters, Alethia Grace and Alana Gabrielle!