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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 
THE VALLEY OF SEARCH ...
A song composed by pianist/arranger Keith Williams, exemplifies the international harmony of China and the USA and is performed by musicians from both those countries. Lyrics by Phil Morrison.
THE VALLEY OF SEARCH includes traditional Chinese instruments and is performed by the World Unity Jazz Ensemble (WUJE)
Zhen Wei..........erhu
Shao Jun Yan....dizi
Keith Williams....piano
Phil Morrison.....bass
Chu Wei Min......drums
Music by Keith Williams
Zhen Wei..........erhu
Shao Jun Yan....dizi
Keith Williams....piano
Phil Morrison.....bass
Chu Wei Min......drums
Music by Keith Williams
Lyrics by Phil Morrison
VALLEY of SEARCH (vocal)
(Keith Williams, vocalist with the Phil Morrison Trio)
music by: Keith William words by: Phil Morrison
verse 1
Comes a time in our life
When the voice in our soul
Speaks to us....
Midst the stress and the strife
As we travel this road
Filled with dust
Where do we go
How do we know
Who to trust
verse 2
When we're children we're told
That the lessons of old
Guide us through
But the time soon arrives
When events in our lives
Are brand new
Where do we go
How do we know
What to do
bridge 1
The questions in our mind - surround us
The answers that we find - won't do
Traditions of the past - around us
Maybe before - but now we need more
verse 3
As we look back to see
What His message would be
For that time....
Many chose to reject
Words He gave to protect
Humankind
Now we must see
World Unity
Don't be blind
bridge 2
The questions in our mind - surround us
The answers that we find - won't do
Traditions of the past - around us
That (once) was the way - but now's a new day
verse 4
And we move to the new
Through the Valley of Search
From the old
'Cause we know it's His will
That our journey is led
By the soul
Open your heart
Make a new start
Reach your goal
(c)2002williams/morrison
The song below “Lonely Beauty”, featuring the erhu, was also composed by Keith Williams with lyrics by Phil Morrison.
“Lonely Beauty”
Music and arrangement by Keith Williams.
Jiebing Chen ......erhu
Barry Greene.......guitar
Keith Williams......piano
Phil Morrison........bass
Rudy Manuel........drums
Sam Rodriguez.....percussion
LONELY BEAUTY
Music by: Keith Williams
Lyrics by: Phil Morrison
Blues in the night - When dreams speak within
Gone is the light - nocturnal scenes
Above the city - high
I see - I feel - That Lonely Beauty....from
Deep in my heart - There’s you in my mind
Right from the start -
I always knew
The light of love - would last
I see - I feel - Lonely Beauty
Darkness......with the shadow silhouettes
So still.....until the dawn
Morning has come
the city sounds
The rising sun - a new day......
Is now awake - from dreams-but the
Night returns - to feel once again
A Flame steady burns - from the past
Until the light will fade
In the dark -
Lonely Beauty......Gone
(optional 2nd verse)
Vast is the view -
of windows unknown
Lights shining through - now all alone
So peaceful in the quiet
I see - I feel - Lonely Beauty
(c)2005 williams/morrison
