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The Library CD Shelf

Eirlandia
Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning
Ark Records
$14.99 CD / $7.92 MP3 amazon.com

Acclaimed contemporary Celtic music duo Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning present Eirlandia, a music album inspired by author Stephen R. Lawhead's Celtic fantasy
novel "In the Region of the Summer Stars: Book 1 of the Eirlandia Series" (9780765383440, $25.
99). Jeff Johnson performs on keyboards and percussion instruments, while Brian
Dunning plays flutes and penny whistles. Eirlandia blends traditional Irish musical elements with modern instrumentation, crafting a uniquely magical fantasy soundtrack that
sparks the imagination and entices the spirit. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Eirlandia", "Tir na nOg", "Oran Mor", "A Wonder Voyage", "House of Llyr", "Under the Summer Stars", "Tara Hill", and "The Kingdom of All Tomorrows".

Passion Reverence Transcendence
Benito Gonzalez, Gerry Gibbs, & Essiet Okon Essiet
Whaling City Sound
www.whalingcitysound.com
c/o Naxos of America, Inc. (dist.)
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
$13.99 amazon.com

Passion Reverence Transcendence is an exuberant album celebrating the music of jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. Pianist Benito Gonzalez, drummer Gerry Gibbs, and bass player Essiet Okon Essiet have poured their hearts and souls into a charged, emotionally
stirring rendition of Tyner's beloved classics. Passion Reverence Transcendence
is a treat for connoisseurs of the genre, and highly recommended for public library music collections. The tracks are "Fly with the Wind", "Just Feelin'", "Rotunda", "
Festival in Baha", "Blues on the Corner", "The Greeting", "You Taught My Heart to Sing", "Atlantis", "Inner Glimpse", "Naima", "Tyner Trane Express", "Between
Friends", and "Brazilian Girls".

Melodic Voyage
Mark Dunn
markdunnmusic.net
Music For The New Age Records
$9.98 CD amazon.com

Pianist Mark Dunn presents Melodic Voyage, his latest album of beautiful, solo piano songs that transport the listener to faraway realms of dream and imagination. Rapturous and inspirational, Melodic Voyage is a wellspring of creative harmony perfect for
meditation or relaxation. Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of the genre. The tracks are "Tegucigalpa", "The Truth", "Dunn's Dream", "Return to Peace", "Children's Waltz", "Fool's Dance", "Freedom's Debt", "Sitting", "Gafieira", "The Moon
Represents My Heart", "Don't Cry Paola", and "It's You".

Home Again
Loren Evarts
www.lorenevarts.com
Otter Records
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Home Again is a beautiful, instrumental album of contemporary solo piano music by talented composer and performer Loren Evarts. Smooth, stylish, and evocative, Home Again perfectly captures the sense of returning to the beloved and familiar after a long
journey. The tracks are "A Day on the Concord River", "Dugong Dance", "Far and Away", "Ktaadn", "Sunset Island", "Evensong", "Home Again", "Outermost House", "Wedding at Sunrise", "Baker Lake", "Nine Mile Bridge", and "The Good Life". Also highly
recommended for connoisseurs of new age solo piano music is Jon Dahlander's "Songs for Smiler McGee" ($15.98 CD / $9.49 MP3).

Progress
Brother Jerome
Privately Published
www.brotherjeromeband.com
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Progress is the debut album of newly formed band Brother Jerome, founded by singer-songwriter Ryan Bria as an homage to his late brother Jerome "Drew" Bria. Featuring eleven original songs, Progress speaks openly of injustice and oppression, with a few
love songs interspersed throughout. Heavily influenced by the modern civil rights movement in America, Progress is profound and leaves a lasting impression on the listener. Highly recommended. The tracks are "Keep It Burning", "Progress", "Hustle", "
Roots", "Soul Shine", "Mind Over Matter", "Macho Man", "What It's Like", "Gold", "Change It All", and "Cookie".

Songs from the Deluge
Western Centuries
westerncenturies.com
Free Dirt Records
freedirt.net
$11.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Songwriters Cahalen Morrison, Ethan Lawton, and Jim Miller combine their talents for the honkey-tonk group Western Centuries in the album Songs from the
Deluge, a compilation or original songs performed with all-out gusto. Featuring
refreshing new takes
on common country music themes, Songs from the Deluge is a "must" for fans of the genre! The tracks are "Far from Home", "Earthly Justice", "Wild Birds", "Wild You Run", "Rocks and Flame", "Own Private Honkey Tonk", "Cloud of Woes", "Borrow Time", "How
Many More Miles to Babylon", "Time Does the Rest", "Three Swallows", and "Warm Guns". Lyrics to all songs are printed inside of the case holding the physical CD.

Front and Center
Sideline
Mountain Home Music Company
mountainhomemusiccompany.com
$10.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

The fourth album by southern bluegrass band Sideline, Front and Center is brimming with energy, harmony, and celebration. Sideline consists of award-winning banjo player Steve Dilling, bass player Jason Moore, guitarist Skip Cherryholmes, fiddle player
Nathan Aldridge, mandolin player Troy Boone and guitarist Bailey Coe. Together they provide a treat for fans of the genre! Highly recommended. The tracks are "Thunder Dan", "Frozen in Time", "Old Time Way", Song for a Winter's Night", "Bluefield WV Mtn.
Girl", "I Long To See His Face", "Lysander Hayes", "Memories That We Shared", "Something Out of Nothing", "All Because of Me", "Satan's Chains", and "Cotton Eyed Joe".

Top of the Mountain
Patricia Vonne
patriciavonne.com
Bandolera Records
$TBA CD

Top of the Mountain is the seventh album by supremely talented Tex-Mex musician, actress, and award-winning filmmaker Patricia Vonne. Showcasing her mastery of Texas musical styles, the original songs are works of beautiful creativity and passionate
drive. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Citadel", "City is Alive", "Illuminaria", "Top of the Mountain", "Lil Lobo", "Madre de Perla", "Tidal Wave", "Graceland Trip", "Western Blood", "Cancion de la Boda", "Lekker Ding", and "God's Hands".

Auriga To Orion
Majestica
Heart Dance Records
https://www.heartdancerecords.com/home
B07C53ZZTK, $14.99, CD, www.amazon.com

Majestica is back, bigger and bolder than ever with their scintillating and captivating follow up to "In the Midst of Stars". Their new album, "Auriga to Orion", features Sherry Finzer on a variety of flutes, and Cass Anawaty on guitar, bass, synths,
drum and percussion. Together this two impressively gifted musicians have created a memorable soundtrack. Flawlessly produced, "Auriga to Orion" succeeds
in delivering a truly memorable electronic chill-out, ambient and new age music
that will inspire,
energize and invite listeners to get out of their space capsules and set their bodies in motion! Comprised of seven unforgettable tracks 9Alpha Orions; Kesil's Light; Monte Alban; Dark Years Away; Chasing The Leonids; Flaming Star;
and the title piece,
Aurica To Orion, this outstanding CD has a total running time of 34:49 and is unreservedly recommended for both personal and community library New Age music collections.

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