Windham Hill 30th Anniversary Winter Solstice

Presented by Sunset Presents
Featuring: Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Alex DeGrassi, with Todd Boston

William Ackerman founded Windham Hill Records in Palo Alto in 1975. The label's audiophile recordings were a runaway success with critics and audiences alike, and the name "Windham Hill" became synonymous with the best in acoustic music in the 1980's and '90's. The significance of Winter Solstice is recognized in indigenous traditions from around the world. Celebrate the holiday and its warm traditions with a concert of original and traditional acoustic music drawn from Windham Hill's multi-platinum selling Winter Solstice series. Grammy® Award-winning guitarist Ackerman, singer, fiddler, pianist, and songwriter Barbara Higbie, and guitarist and composer Alex de Grassi will imbue the evening with joyful repartee, marking a special moment in time.

"…Will Ackerman's … pieces have that timeless introspection that has made his music so enduring."—Billboard
"Barbara Higbie is one of the most exciting musicians I have heard, full of life and brilliant in her playing."—S.F. Examiner/Chronicle
"Alex de Grassi's intricate finger-picking technique with an uncanny gift for melodic invention." —Billboard