Projects like Myriad Voices are never created by a single person. Although my name appears on the cover, this recording is the result of encouragement, collaboration, generosity, and support from many friends, colleagues, and collaborators. I am deeply grateful to everyone who helped bring this project to life.
Kickstarter Supporters
My heartfelt thanks go out to those who contributed to the Kickstarter campaign for Myriad Voices. Your enthusiasm helped transform the project from an audio recording into a larger public platform, with videos and educational resources accompanying each piece. Your support serves as a powerful reminder that there is an audience eager to discover the remarkable breadth and diversity of American piano music.
The following individuals generously supported the Kickstarter campaign: Dustin Annis, Debbie Atuk, Russel Brunton, Ken Buckmann, Martin Buff, Jordan Coby, Laurie Davenport, Tracy Kane Doyle, Corinne Dixon, Dainia Edwards, Clara Gibbs, Eddie Laycock, Ed Mattison, Luis Mendoza, Gerard Morris, Malcolm Solomon, Josh Tenenberg, and Ricardo de la Torre.
Creative Team
Martin Buff
Audio and video production
Laurie Davenport
Album artwork
Special Thanks
To those who suggested repertoire, pointed me toward unfamiliar composers, or shared ideas throughout the early stages of the project, thank you for helping to shape Myriad Voices. Your recommendations expanded my perspective and led me to discover music I might never have encountered otherwise.
To the friends and colleagues who generously gave their time to sit in on recording sessions, thank you for bringing your ears, your encouragement, and your presence to the studio. Recording can be an unexpectedly solitary process, and sharing these sessions with you made them more human, more joyful, and more meaningful.
To the many people who listened to draft recordings, reviewed videos, offered technical advice, and provided thoughtful feedback along the way, thank you for helping me refine both the musical and visual dimensions of this project. Your insights strengthened the final result in countless ways.
To the living composers who took the time to correspond with me about their works, thank you for your generosity and willingness to share your perspectives. Those conversations enriched my understanding of the music and deepened my connection to the composers whose voices are represented here.
And to Joe Williams, my deepest thanks for composing Grief & Praise specifically for this project. It has been a privilege to collaborate with you and to share the world premiere of your work that speaks so powerfully to themes at the heart of Myriad Voices.
Closing
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Myriad Voices celebrates the many individuals, communities, and traditions that have shaped American musical life. I hope these performances inspire curiosity, discovery, and a deeper appreciation for the remarkable diversity of American music.
Thank you for joining me on this journey.
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