Beyond his philanthropic and entrepreneurial pursuits, Bazel has received numerous accolades for his work as a composer, pianist and producer in 2024-25, particularly for his recent releases The London Sessions: New Perspectives from Studio 2 (LS2) and The Christmas Sessions: Seasons Greetings from Studio 2, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. LS2 has been recognized by the World Entertainment Awards, the Clouzine International Music Awards, New Age Notes Radio, and the Global Music Awards.
The River of Calm’s Headphones for Chemotherapy wins GOLD Medal in the Visionary Product category of COVR’s Visionary Awards
Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) announced that The River of Calm - Music To Soothe Your Soul™ Headphones For Chemotherapy
NASHVILLE, TN (June 13, 2025) — The Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) announced that The River of Calm - Music To Soothe Your Soul™ Headphones For Chemotherapy took the GOLD Medal in the Visionary Product category of this year’s esteemed COVR Visionary Awards. COVR is the trade association for the Mind Body Spirit marketplace, and their Visionary Awards are reserved for outstanding individuals, companies, and products.
The River of Calm radio network is owned by acclaimed contemporary pianist and composer Ed Bazel, who founded the network on the belief that music can heal, soothe, and inspire others around the world. The platform established the Headphones for Chemotherapy project to provide soothing music to chemotherapy patients in clinics. Bazel and his team remain devoted to The River of Calm’s mission by providing calming music, live streaming concerts, helpful articles about wellness, and the headphones project, which provides headphones filled with the music from The River of Calm and donate them to chemotherapy centers nationwide. In Bazel’s words, “Music transcends language and touches our souls.”
“A Beautiful Life” and “Beautiful Tonight,” LS2's sixth and tenth tracks respectively, were spotlighted by these organizations, and the album is currently nominated for an Album of the Year award by SoloPiano.com. The Christmas Sessions: Seasons Greetings from Studio 2 won Best Album and Best Christmas Album at the 2025 LIT Music Awards. Ed Bazel is also nominated by the Elite Music Awards and the Josie Awards for a "Musician of the Year" honor. Enjoy the music on the platform of your choice: https://hypeddit.com/edbazel/newperspectives
Bazel also composes for film and TV, including for the film Heart of Discovery, which has won 17 awards to date. The film's director, Kassi Crews, commented on their collaboration, "Ed Bazel’s music is another character in every story we tell. His uber professionalism is unmatched while his music and piano playing are beyond compare!" This film and others featuring Bazel's music scores can be enjoyed at
https://www.youtube.com/@crewsmedia
Amidst this critical acclaim and a growing list of honors, Bazel’s work continues to connect deeply with global audiences seeking moments of peace, romance, and reflection. His forthcoming album, recorded at Skywalker Sound, is scheduled for release in late summer of 2025, and will be entered for GRAMMY Award(R) consideration in New Age, Ambient or Chant.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Ed Bazel began playing piano at age five and went on to perform around the world, including residencies at the Beverly Hills Country Club and the Ritz-Carlton. The Los Angeles media once dubbed him “The Marco Polo of Modern Music.” He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Miller Piano, Nashville, and enjoys playing live at select events.
To learn more about Ed Bazel and The River of Calm, visit http://edbazel.com/ and http://theriverofcalm.com/.
If you would like headphones for your local chemotherapy center, please send your request to
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