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<\/a><\/figure>\nThis year marks the 50th anniversary of since the release of guitarist Will Ackerman<\/strong>\u2018s first record, In Search of the Turtle\u2019s Navel<\/strong><\/em>, and the beginning of the now legendary Windham Hill Records<\/strong> label. Having just release a new album called Home<\/em><\/strong>, Will shares that he can hardly believe that he is still making music a half a century later, and whether you\u2019ve been along the ride from the beginning or a latecomer to his charmingly oneiric musical world, you will no doubt agree it is a joyful occasion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n True to the title, all the pieces on Home<\/em><\/strong> are rooted in the landscape around Ackerman\u2019s home in Vermont and in the people, places and memories that have shaped his life there over the years. Central to all of the songs are his trademark open tunings and resonant, mellifluous guitar work which is complemented by an array of guest musicians including Windam Hill alumni such as Michael Manring<\/strong>, Eugene Friesen<\/strong>, and Charlie Bisharat <\/strong>as well collaborators from more recent decades including Tom Eaton<\/strong>, who also produced the record, Jeff Oster<\/strong>, Noah Wilding<\/strong>, Jeff Haynes<\/strong>, and Premik Russell Tubbs<\/strong>. The result is an album that sounds refreshingly uplifting and endearingly nostalgic at the same time.<\/p>\n Listeners can enjoy all of the music of Home<\/em><\/strong> immediately now that it has been released but according to Will, they can also look forward to learning some of the backstory behind each song over the coming weeks such as the lovely piece \u201cThe Five Sisters\u201d featured here. More information can be found on his website and YouTube channel.<\/p>\n \n