As its title suggests, the double-disc collection 20 Years of Narada Piano gathers highlights from the label’s roster of pioneering new age pianists, including Wayne Gratz, Michael Jones, Michael Gettel, and Ira Stein. Jones’ “Endings,” Gratz’ “Dark Eyes,” and Gettel’s “Orcas” are among the first disc’s highlights, along with Mia Jang’s “Water Circles,” Shelia Larkin’s “Poetic Justice,” and Spencer Brewer’s “Ghost Mountain.” Disc two features Fred Simon’s “Sister Bay,” Michael Whalen’s “First Light,” Bradley Joseph’s “The Glen,” and Bob Read’s “Turning.” This smoothly sequenced collection of soothing piano pieces reaffirms Narada’s place as one of the leading labels for new age/contemporary instrumental music, and 20 Years of Narada Piano will appeal not only to fans of the artists and the label, but anyone looking for some creative and relaxing mood music. – Heather Phares
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| Disc 1 of 2 | ||||
| 01 |
Endings Artist: Michael Jones
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5:33 | $1.29 | |
| 02 |
Sunrise Artist: Kostia
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5:02 | $1.29 | |
| 03 |
Dark Eyes Artist: Wayne Gratz
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4:07 | $1.29 | |
| 04 |
Beloved Artist: David Lanz
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3:39 | $1.29 | |
| 05 |
Water Circles Artist: Mia Jang
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4:40 | $1.29 | |
| 06 |
Minor Truths Artist: Fred Simon
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2:25 | $1.29 | |
| 07 |
Poetic Justice Artist: Sheila Larkin
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4:48 | $1.29 | |
| 08 |
Bethel Artist: Paul Cardall
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2:56 | $1.29 | |
| 09 |
Orcas Artist: Michael Gettel
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3:49 | $1.29 | |
| 10 |
Jonathan's Lullaby Artist: Ira Stein
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4:54 | $1.29 | |
| 11 |
August 23, 1962 Artist: Sheldon Mirowitz
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3:26 | $1.29 | |
| 12 |
Innocence Artist: Spencer Brewer
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2:57 | $1.29 | |
| 13 |
Watercolors Artist: Michael Gettel
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3:56 | $1.29 | |
| 14 |
Good Question Artist: Wayne Gratz
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2:36 | $1.29 | |
| 15 |
Flowers On The Water Artist: Kostia
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4:23 | $1.29 | |
| 16 |
La Source Artist: Ira Stein
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2:15 | $1.29 | |
| 17 |
Ghost Mountain Artist: Spencer Brewer
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4:52 | $1.29 | |
| Disc 2 of 2 | ||||
| 01 |
Before The Last Leaf Falls Artist: David Lanz
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3:26 | $1.29 | |
| 02 |
Diamonds For Stones Artist: Paul Cardall
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2:42 | $1.29 | |
| 03 |
First Light Artist: Michael Whalen
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2:33 | $1.29 | |
| 04 |
Evening Artist: Michael Jones
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5:17 | $1.29 | |
| 05 |
Aspen In January Artist: Michael Gettel
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7:28 | $1.29 | |
| 06 |
Lily Pond Artist: Mia Jang
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5:37 | $1.29 | |
| 07 |
Ever After Artist: Keiko Matsui
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5:43 | $1.29 | |
| 08 |
Continuum Artist: Ira Stein
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3:10 | $1.29 | |
| 09 |
Sister Bay Artist: Fred Simon
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2:29 | $1.29 | |
| 10 |
Vesuvius Artist: David Lanz
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4:14 | $1.29 | |
| 11 |
First Kiss Artist: David Arkenstone
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3:26 | $1.29 | |
| 12 |
The Glen Artist: Bradley Joseph
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4:12 | $1.29 | |
| 13 |
Turning Artist: Bob Read
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4:13 | $1.29 | |
| 14 |
Return To Love Artist: Michael Jones
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4:18 | $1.29 | |
| 15 |
Light and Darkening Artist: Allaudin Mathieu
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7:19 | $1.29 | |
| 16 |
Which Is Yes Artist: Spencer Brewer
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4:13 | $1.29 | |
| 17 |
Strawberry Fields Forever Artist: David Lanz
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4:06 | $1.29 | |