Returning (album)

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

Returning
Compilation album by William Ackerman
Released	September 28, 2004
Genre	Chamber jazz, new age
Length	51:19
Label	Decca Records
Producer	William Ackerman, Corin Nelsen, Chris Roberts
William Ackerman chronology
Hearing Voices (2002) Returning (2004) Meditations (2008)

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