In the beginning, there was Will Ackerman. The guitarist and founder of Windham Hill Records launched a movement in 1976. Ackerman is still making music and he has a new album called Home.
Playlists
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 – Echoes Program 2641A
Tag: guitar
Playlists
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 – Echoes Program 2640E
On a Slow Flow Echoes, Will Ackerman. We’ll listen back to a collection drawn from his romance with Italy called Positano Songs. We’ll hear that and some downtempo electronic by Fade.
Coming Up
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 – Jenny Hval & David Helpling
Music from Avant-pop singer Jenny Hval, who wrote her Master’s thesis on Kate Bush. We’ll also hear from David Helpling, Steve Gunn, and Sheryl Crow.
Playlists
Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026 – Echoes Program 2639C
On a Slow Flow Echoes, music by Bodhiheart, a new age jazz ensemble mixing piano, cello, global percussion and bass and Special EFX guitarist Chieli Minucci with a solo, layered guitar album.
Coming Up
Monday, Oct 12, 2026 – Will Ackerman Interview
In the beginning, there was Will Ackerman. The guitarist and founder of Windham Hill Records launched a movement in 1976. Ackerman is still making music and he has a new album called Home.
Interview Podcast
Echoes Podcast- Pete Roth & Bill Bruford
Coming Up
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 – Slow Flow Echoes
On a Slow Flow Echoes, Will Ackerman. He’s got a collection drawn from his romance with Italy called Positano Songs. We’ll hear that and some downtempo electronic by Fade.
Playlists
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 – Echoes Program 2638D
Marissa Nadler has an EP of covers and extra tracks called The Wrath of the Clouds. We’ll also hear from guitarist Randal Meek and his homage to Hawaii called Longings.
Echoes Online, Wordless Echoes
Wordless Echoes: Autumnal Equinox
An uninterrupted soundscape for the Autumnal Equinox. John Diliberto paints sound in autumnal colors with the classics, like George Winston as well as new music from Will Ackerman, and Vivaldi reimagined by Max Richter. It’s an Echoes Autumnal Equinox soundscape.
Playlists
Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 – Echoes Program 2638B
Bill Bruford, famed progressive rock drummer of Yes and King Crimson, is drawn out of retirement by guitarist Pete Roth to create a different take on fusion.