Inspirational Instrumentals of the Season


Release Date:10/13/1998
Label:Windham Hill Records

Overview

A winning combination of Windham Hill artists unite on this spiritual, sometimes bittersweet Thanksgiving collection. Highlights include John Doan's graceful interpretation of "Amazing Grace," Eileen Ivers's poignant "Bygone Days," George Winston's piano classic "Thanksgiving," and "The Saviour's Universal Prayer/And Again Heavenly Father," a stirring, meditative offering from William Coulter and Barry Phillips. Other standouts include Windham Hill founder Will Ackerman's "The Gathering," Celtic harpist Lisa Lynne's "Allelujah," and Tracy and Thea Silverman's "Simple Gifts." Listening to Windham Hill's inspired collection makes for a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of Thanksgiving with friends and family.

Performance Credits

John Doan Track Performer
Paul Halley Organ,Piano
Brian Keane Conductor
Michael Manring Fretless Bass Guitar,Track Performer
R. Carlos Nakai Flute,Track Performer
Liz Story Piano,Track Performer
Tim Story Synthesizer,Piano,Track Performer
Paul Winter Soprano Saxophone,Track Performer
John Sebastian Harmonica,Track Performer
Dan Barrett Cello
Glen Velez Percussion
John Boswell Piano
William Coulter Guitar,Track Performer
Eileen Ivers Fiddle,Track Performer
Philip Aaberg Piano,Track Performer
Will Ackerman Track Performer
Phil Bowler Acoustic Bass
Kimberly Bryden Oboe
Joanie Madden Human Whistle
Mike Marshall Violin
Paul McCandless Oboe,Track Performer
Martha Reikow Cello
Tracy Silverman Synthesizer,Violin,Track Performer
George Winston Track Performer
Kaila Flexer Violin
Vivian Israel Cello
Gregor Kitzis Viola
George Tortorelli Bouzouki,Percussion,Bamboo Flute
Sarah Adams Viola
Sean Harkness Fretless Bass Guitar,Track Performer
Thea Suits-Silverman Flute,Recorder
Lisa Lynne Harp,Track Performer
Roxanne Bergman Violin
Barry Phillips Cello,Track Performer