Search - Artist/Band: Yanni

• Name: Yanni
• Birthday: 11/14/1954
• Birth Place: Kalamata, Greece
• Decades Active: 1980,1990,2000
• Genre: New Age
• Styles: Adult Alternative, Contemporary Instrumental, Progressive Electronic, Adult Contemporary, Keyboard/Synthesizer/New Age, Neo-Classical
• Moods: Ethereal, Laid-Back/Mellow, Light, Refined/Mannered, Reflective, Soothing, Delicate, Happy, Romantic, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Passionate, Reserved, Yearning

Title	Release
Voices WA	03/24/2009
Best Of	03/03/2008
Super Hits	2007
The Collection WA	06/13/2006
Ethnicity WA	02/11/2003
Ultimate Yanni WA	01/21/2003
The Very Best of Yanni	10/10/2000
If I Could Tell You WA	10/03/2000
Snowfall	03/07/2000
Winter Light	08/24/1999
Steal the Sky	08/17/1999
Someday	07/13/1999
Songs from the Heart, Vols. 1 & 2 WA	07/13/1999
The Endless Dream	07/13/1999
Love Songs	04/13/1999
Greatest Hits [Sony Special Products]	01/09/1999
Forbidden Dreams: Encore Collection, Vol. 2	09/08/1998
Greatest Hits [BMG Special Products]	11/18/1997
Tribute	11/04/1997
Nightbird	10/28/1997
Devotion: The Best of Yanni	08/26/1997
Port of Mystery	04/29/1997
In the Mirror	04/15/1997
I Love You Perfect [Television Soundtrack]	1995
Live at the Acropolis	09/1993
In My Time	1993
Heart of Midnight WA	03/1992
Dare to Dream	1992
Romantic Moments	1992
In Celebration of Life	1991
Reflections of Passion	05/15/1990
Niki Nana WA	1989
Chameleon Days	1988
Swept Away	1988
Out of Silence	1987
Keys to Imagination	1986
Optimystique	1984

Yanni's grandiose keyboard style is both accessible and exciting, two elements that have led to his success in the realm of adult alternative radio. His explosive, pop-influenced instrumentals and romantic pianistic ballads have also made him a popular touring and recording artist for the Private Music label. In addition to his original television, commercial, and film scores, Yanni's music has been used extensively on programs like Wide World of Sports and coverage of the Olympic games. This aspect of his career seems especially appropriate when you consider that he achieved early success not as a musician, but as a member of the Greek national swimming team. (He broke the national freestyle record at age 14.)

Born in Kalamata, Greece, Yanni arrived in the U.S. after high school and obtained a degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota before diving headfirst into music. It didn't take long for the self-taught keyboardist and composer to establish himself as a studio musician, jingles composer, and producer. After gaining an impressive cult following for his first independently released album, Yanni was picked up by Private Music and has become one of the label's best-selling artists.

One of the most visible artists in the contemporary instrumental realm, Yanni's rise to fame was expedited in the early '90s by his romantic relationship with actress Linda Evans, which gained him coverage on mainstream programs like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous as well as appearances on the daytime talk-show circuit. ~ Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide