Jim Bennett: Guestbook
Gail
May 15, 2012
Jim,
I don't know that I've ever been to a concert where I've been totally ensconced in the music as I was Friday night with you and Stephen. I don't know that I've been taken from joy to tears and back in such a short time before, but it was tears for the beauty of the music. I hope to hear you both again soon and we so miss you at church.
Gail
Deny Clark
May 15, 2012
I discovered your music in early 2011 when you began to record hymns on your site. Not a day goes by without the joy of listening to your music. Your CD's travel with me in the car & I am a more peaceful driver. My husband & I loved the concert you did with your brother on 5/11. We are grateful to be uplifted by your talents.
Keep on keepin on. Blessings Deny
Adonis Campbell
May 14, 2012
Jim: The concert you and Stephen performed Friday evening May 11, 2012 was one of the 3 best concerts I have ever witnessed in my life. The other 2 were Neil Diamond and The Trans Siberian Orchestra. I do not think that you and Stephen know how special your musical talents are. Those talents are a true gift from God. Gail told me that the song you dedicated to us "What a friend we have in Jesus" was the big talk in the ladies room during the break. I consider my life to be lucky to have crossed paths with you, Stephen and Denise. I did buy the storytelling album by Denise and truly enjoyed it. You were correct the acappella song at the end of the album is 2nd to none. What a voice. Thank you for sharing your talent once again with us. I will never forget that concert. In God's love, Adonis
Craig Evans
March 6, 2012
Just popping in to say I'm at working listening to "Prayer" and loving as much as the first day I heard it! This is a Standard for me, and remains one of my most frequent "go-to" albums.
So there :)
Ruth Plott
February 8, 2012
Love hearing these oldies!
Anne Sisson
January 19, 2012
Thank you so much for blessing us with excellent worship leading at Clergy Convo. I purchased all three of your cd's and listened to "The Lone, Wild Bird" twice in my 2.5 hr. journey back to Martinsville. Thank you for keeping me company.
Peace and Joy,
Anne
Janie Walker
January 12, 2012
You and your music is a gift to Richmond
PastahD
June 16, 2011
Amazing gift God has granted you. And yet, you don't hoard it for yourself. Endless vats of talent run through you. Keep on pressing on brother. Love, DeBorah
Deny Clark
April 18, 2011
still enjoying your mucic so much
thanks
Bernie Ammons
April 17, 2011
Hi, Jim. Your blog is pure joy! Thank you.
Susan Hollins
April 11, 2011
I listen as often as I can. I am listening at the moment to "Thy Holy Wings. O Savior." Beautiful! This is a new one for me. Are you sure there isn't more than one Jim Bennett playing? Your music lifts me up and relaxes me at the same time. What an awesome feeling! Thank you. :^) I am grateful to be one of the recipients of your most wonderful gift!
Brigitte Thieme ("Gitti")
April 5, 2011
Jim, we listened to your playing the first time at Stephen and Nancy's wedding party (actually "after party") and we were very impressed by your musical talent. Thanks for letting us share in your inspiration. We love listening to you. If and when you play in NYC, please let us know. We would very much like to be at your concert.
Gary Heaton
April 5, 2011
Just signed up'!
Mary Adams
April 4, 2011
Love the hymn project and really like today's selection. Prayers and blessings to you. Mary
nancy bennett
March 26, 2011
Hi Jim,
Just me again..... if I wrote something each time I visited your site, this guest book would be filled!!!! Your playing makes me remember, makes me cry, makes me smile and just plain makes me feel wonderful. Thank you so much for doing this and especially for sharing it.
xo
nb
Robin H. Barrett
March 23, 2011
How very lovely to have had you playing at the noon prayers yesterday, Jim! And what a gift to have learned of this web site/blog.
I absolutely love that I can listen to you any time!
I will be looking for your next CD to play in my car...
Be well, and, yes, you are adding beauty to this world.
God's Peace to you,
Robin
Vicki Lewis
March 22, 2011
I enjoyed meeting you at lunch today, Jim. Thank you for sending me to your website. This will be part of my daily devotional.
Blessings.
kathleen markowitz
March 18, 2011
so so enjoyed this...wonderfully done
Margie Tenser
March 3, 2011
A belated Birthday wish - sorry this is so late! I wanted to spend the weekend listening again very particularly to "The lone Wild Bird" and "Prayer". They have become so familiar to me now, because I listen to them all the time! The first time I heard "Prayer" (the piece you wrote) was right after my sister died. I felt peaceful and comforted in a way that I hadn't since her death. It is beautifully soothing and meditative. I also love "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Every time I hear it, I want to get up and dance! Your jazzed up versions of these lovely hymms are full of feeling. Your talent is so incredibly evident in each piece. When are you making another CD?
Jeannette Drake
February 23, 2011
Happy Birthday Jim,
I hope your day has been wonderful. I'm grateful for the way in which your playing helps me to recall the joy of songs I often heard in childhood. Keep playing for the next 50 years!
Peace and blessings,
Deny Clark
February 23, 2011
Yesterday a dear friend passed away that I have known since we were teens. I spontaneously sent your music link to some of her other friends thinking that your music would speak to them & bring peace in the way it has for me.
below are some of the quotes they sent back.
“Your killing me. I reluctantly clicked on the site and the work for the day is done because the tears will not stop. I have to pack, and clean, and cook but the piano is a lovely focus. PS. Thank Jim Bennett”
“Thanks Deny- I have it on at work right now.”
“Thanks, Deny...very beautiful and soothing.”
“If you haven't yet played the wonderful music that Deny sent, do it soon. It is so beautiful and relaxing. I have had it on since it arrived.”
“I put it in my favorites.....”
“The music is wonderful. I left it on while I was out for a few hours this afternoon. My husband said he enjoyed it too. I have it on now too. I have always loved “church music” but I especially love his style. He could make a set of CD’s and I’d surely buy it. “
and another friend not one of our classmates
“Thanks so much for sharing this. I played his music all the way through lunch (and beyond) and it was wonderful. Up to that point, I was not having a wonderful day and getting involved in singing along with hymns that are part of my heritage, I felt completely restored.
I think Jim and his music may become a daily companion. Blessings ”
Thank you your music is touching hearts across the country today.
Judith Onesty
February 23, 2011
Hi Jim, Happy Birthday. Congratulations on half a century. (feel old now?!) Great website and what a great idea with the hymns. It was good to see you at our perfomance.
Nancy Bennett
February 23, 2011
A special hi to you today on your birthday - I check in on you here often and love it! Hope you have a really happy day and many wonderful days to come.
Love, Nancy
Beth Angell
February 23, 2011
Happy birthday, and thank you so much for all the songs. Can't believe i still get to listen to a new one every day for 10 more months ! I love the way you are exploring different styles with the different hymns, making each one totally fresh. Wonderful stuff :)
Noa Baum
February 23, 2011
What a gift! thank you so much!
Happy Birthday and welcome to the 50's- you're slowly catching up with us...
love, Noa
Deny Clark
February 23, 2011
Jim - I am enjoying your beautiful music as I write & I am sharing the link with friends far & near.
Thank you so much for your beautiful gift.
Happy Birthday
Deny
sue brown
February 23, 2011
Jim - The gift of your music continues to lift me up... such a wonderful vehicle for worship and praise! Your Hymn a Day project inspires us all! Happy Birthday! Sue
Les Schaffer
February 23, 2011
Jim:
Happy Half-Century Birthday! I'm happily listening to "Dove of Peace" and thinking that to me you are much more an eagle than a dove. And, for some reason the rythmns I'm most hearing are not piano chords but a vivid audio-visual memory of you leading the drumming circle at the old Richjmond's Men's Council. Your energy and enthusiasm (and sense of rythmn and timing) were impeccable. Happy Birthday and a very happy year!
Les
Lynn Ruehlmann
February 23, 2011
What sweetness to listen to your streaming keyboard music! I enjoyed it for a long time yesterday, and look at me now: I'm letting it charge my morning today, too! Thanks and now Happy Birthday. Lynn
Mimi
February 23, 2011
I love "Dove of Peace" -- it has brightened my day today. Thank you for sharing your gift!
Cheryl Marschak
February 23, 2011
Happy Birthday! This is a great website. Good luck with a hymn a day...probably the best material is free. I've always loved your playing. It never has that "all sounds alike" syndrome. You move between tempos and styles and keep everything fresh. I hope this is a fantastic year for you.
with love
suzane
February 23, 2011
i've enjoyed your music in so many forms. your daily hymns are a treat!
peace. blessing. abundance.
Craig
February 23, 2011
Love the Hymn a Day idea! Most impressive! And a big Happy Birthday today!
Barbara Effron
February 22, 2011
How beautiuful. I really enjoy your music, Jim. I l love the style and expression that you give to all of these hymns. You take them to new heights, ha, ha. Best wishes for a happy birthday and many moe healthy, wonderful years.
Barbara Effron
Storyteller and friend of Denise's in our VAVO group.
Barb Harpel
February 16, 2011
Jim, I've been enjoying this immensely. What a great idea!!
Elizabeth Russell
February 2, 2011
I admire you and am glad you delivered our newspaper.
Shelli
January 28, 2011
Hi Jim - what a lovely way to rejuvenate! Always enjoy hearing your incredible gift!:)
Dion Walsh
January 19, 2011
I just found your website. I am enjoying listening to your music. How is your family? I hope all is well. We are all fine. I play with a Jazz band and my mother plays violin with an orchestra and still teaches music lessons.
Mae Ruth
January 10, 2011
I just love hearing you play. Can't wait to play along as soon as I get my drums home!
Sonja Oliver
January 2, 2011
Absolutely love the new website! Your music ministry is powerful and anointed..what a blessing to have you among us :)
Dawn Mahaffey
December 18, 2010
Attended the concert in Williamsburg last night. You and Stephen were a delight to the senses. Your arrangement of O Come, O Come Emmanuel was the most beautiful I have ever heard. I am enjoying the CD as I type. Thanks again for an enchanting evening!!!
Nesbit Hatch
December 8, 2010
Jim, Great new web page! The music is beautiful, as you are!