"When are we going to see you on TV and hear MORE about you in the media...you are sooo very talented! Your CDs are so soothing, relaxing and, may I say, JUST BEAUTIFUL! Other pianists ALWAYS seem to have an orchestra in the background but just listening to your talented hands play such lovely music gives me chills. My CDs of yours are on at least 3 to 4 times each day with the volume on 16! I wish you continued success, as you truly deserve it! A #1 Fan, ~ Bette, Colesburg, IA"

 


   
 

A Message from Jim

Thanks very much for visiting PianoFavorites.com. Welcome!

If you're a fan of relaxing solo piano music, you've come to the right place. I hope you'll take a minute to look - and listen - around the site.

Whether you're interested in Christmas music, Broadway show tunes, movie melodies, love songs or inspirational music, we've developed this site to make it as simple as possible to find exactly what you're looking for. In addition to CDs, downloads and free song clips, you'll also find more information about me, details about upcoming performances, how to join my fan club, and retail locations in your area that carry my music.

Thanks again for stopping by. I hope you'll check back often, and please don't hesitate to drop me a note anytime at jim@pianofavorites.com.

Latest News

2012 SPRING TOUR:

Celebrate the holiday season in style by attending “Holiday Grande 2012,” an elegant, all-new stage production featuring International Steinway Artist and “Iowa’s Own Pianist,” Jim McDonough. Jim will be joined by his 14-piece professional orchestra and a cast of sensational singers and dancers performing your favorite Christmas music and other all-time favorites. This dazzling event is a grand combination of beautiful music, spectacular sets and costumes, and the true spirit of the season. Proceeds benefit Camp Courageous of Iowa, a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities.

“Holiday Grande 2012”…The GRANDEST event of the season! For tour dates and cities, click here

 

“Absolutely Extraordinary…You will be Amazed!” ~ KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, IA

“A ‘Best Bet’” ~ The Register, Des Moines, IA

“Truly a Great and Wonderful Show!” ~ Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, IA

“Wow! What a Wonderful Artist!” ~ KCCI-TV, Des Moines, IA

 “…A Holiday Sensation!” ~ The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IA

 


TWO NEW CDs!

Released simultaneously are the latest solo piano CDs from International Steinway Artist, Jim McDonough…


Light the tree, pour some egg nog, and gather with those you love. Jim’s latest holiday release, Christmas Eve: Timeless Christmas Favorites, Vol. III, is designed to help make every day of the season feel as magical as Christmas Eve itself. For more information, click here.

 


Jim’s newest release, Young At Heart, features beloved themes from fifteen timeless movies for the young – and the young at heart. For more information, click here

 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCING:

Legendary piano maker, Steinway & Sons, names Jim McDonough to its worldwide artist roster. From classical pianists like Lang Lang, to jazz stars like Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr., to pop icons like Billy Joel, to "immortals" like Irving Berlin and Cole Porter; as a Steinway Artist, McDonough joins an exclusive international list of the most accomplished and discriminating performing artists.