Piano Christmas
Beegie (B-G) was born in Kentucky and began piano lessons when she was five. She continued studying piano through college at Western State University in Bowling Green where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education and played jazz professionally every weekend. Adair credits as her main influences Jimmy Jones, Teddy Wilson, Tommy Flanagan, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Red Garland and Russ Freeman (the pianist who played with Chet Baker in the Fifties). Beegie’s first main gig was with the Hank Garland Quartet. She moved to Nashville and landed in the house band at radio station WSM for a decade. That led to being the in-house pianist for The Johnny Cash Show on ABC-TV for three years where she performed for millions of viewers not only with Cash, but also guests such as Neil Diamond, Mama Cass Elliot and Peggy Lee. Dubbed the “Pianist to the Presidents”, Osborne’s credentials are as impressive as they are vast. Osborne has logged over 40 White House performances for five US presidents from Presidents Carter to Obama. Osborne is a regular performer for former President and First Lady, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia. Jimmy Carter has said that “David is one of the finest pianist in the United States.” Osborne has performed 18 years nonstop at two world renowned properties in Las Vegas, Caesars Palace and The Bellagio. Green Hill is proud to welcome David Osborne to the family and celebrates his illustrious musical legacy by remastering, repackaging and re-releasing his past North Star Music recordings. Look for all new David Osborne recordings soon! Christopher Phillips starting taking piano lesson from the age of four and continued through college. He attended Lee University where he earned a Bachelor’s in Music with an emphasis in piano performance. He was part of Voices of Lee for all four years. He currently directs and serves as Music Minister for the 200 voice Christ Church Choir in Nashville, TN. His unique musical gifts have earned him several Dove award nominations, along with many concert appearances and recordings.