The master new age piano pioneer took a cool and rhythmic detour in the early 2000s, working with some top smooth jazz stars to create a spirited, radio - friendly hybrid he playfully referred to as "smooth age." After returning to his roots (and his original label, Narada) with the atmospheric Spirit Romance, his 2005 dual project with flutist Gary Stroutsos, Lanz, on his beautiful and impressionistic Shanachie debut Painting the Sun, comes full - circle back to the elegant and contemplative (but still engagingly melodic) solo piano vibe that launched his career 25 years earlier. His original idea for the album title was "A Time for Peace," but taking a walk around his Seattle area home on a sunny spring day found him looking up and thinking about the artistic spirit of one's soul and energy…Dedicated to Conde Luna, Jozzie121, iceshoweronfire & alejx007, Buruchtan, Flush, Camat, Telstar, agenew, dmfm, Edmond Mach, AneL_GR, zandor, Arien, Kobra, Pete_A & all people in Love (incl. all avaxhome users.. :)) Thank you very much for all positive energy & beautiful and unique inspirationals… :)All Music