Returning (album) explained

Returning
Type:	compilation
Artist:	William Ackerman
Border:	yes
Released:	September 28, 2004
Genre:	Chamber jazz, new age
Length:	51:19
Label:	Decca Records
Producer:	William Ackerman, Corin Nelsen, Chris Roberts
Prev Title:	Hearing Voices
Prev Year:	2002
Next Title:	Meditations
Next Year:	2008

Returning is a compilation album by William Ackerman, released in September 2004 through the record label Decca.^[1] In 2005, the album earned Ackerman the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.

Track listing

1. "The Bricklayer's Beautiful Daughter" - 4:18
2. "Anne's Song" - 3:56
3. "The Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit" - 6:16
4. "Pictures" - 5:09
5. "Hawk Circle" - 5:06
6. "Barbara's Song" - 5:06
7. "Unconditional" - 2:36
8. "Visiting" - 5:46
9. "Processional" - 5:00
10. "In a Region of Clouds" - 4:22
11. "Last Day at the Beach" - 5:04

Personnel

• William Ackerman  - composition, acoustic guitar, liner notes, production
• Penny Bennett  - art direction
• Micaela Boland  - cover design
• Laura A. A. Johnson  - package coordination
• Bob Ludwig  - mastering
• Corin Nelsen  - engineering, production
• Chris Roberts  - executive production
• Thanne Tangel  - package coordination
• Irene Young  - photography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Returning: Pieces for Guitar 1970-2004. Allmusic. March 12, 2011.