Windham Hill Records Celebrates 50 Years of a ‘Quiet Revolution’
Pianist Barbara Higbie has kept the spirit of Windham Hill Records alive in recent years. Founded in 1976 by Will Ackerman, Windham Hill —often incorrectly pegged as a new age label — celebrates its 50th anniversary with an all-star concert in Berkeley. (Irene Young)
Founded in a Palo Alto garage in 1976, this startup cultivated a maverick image, defied industry practices and seized the public’s imagination with a steady flow of innovation.
No, it’s not Apple Computers, although Steve Jobs was a fan. Windham Hill Records, an unlikely venture that celebrates its 50th anniversary this…
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