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Although the elegant, atmospheric-minded pianist took a few successful sojourns into light funk, smooth jazz territory in the '90s, he's always been one of new age music's true greats. What could be a better fit for him to continue his love affair with spacious sounds than joining with Real Music, a label committed to the type of lightly rhythmic, healing music new age is famous for. Air is one of four discs Peter Kater has recorded as part of the Elements Series, a collection he say   [ read more ]

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CD $17.08

CD $17.08

Keyboardist-composer Peter Kater's Faces of the Sun accurately states "File under New Age/Native American/Peter Kater." Six different Native American flutists are utilized (one apiece) on various tracks so the feel of Native American music is felt throughout. Unfortunately the new age aspects of the music dominate with plenty of one-chord vamps, endless noodling on pieces that do not develop and forgettable soundscapes. Peter Kater's electronics lack any real personality, {$Paul McCandless   [ read more ]

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CD $15.18

CD $15.18

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CD $15.18

Honorable Sky by Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai is a continuation of their acclaimed acoustic music accomplishments. Piano, flute and alto sax flow together seamlessly in sound so subtle--sometimes just barely a whisper--it begs your attention. Awarded the best New Age recording in 1992 by NAIRD and composers of the soundtrack to the successful Discovery Channel series "How the West was Lost," Kater and Nakai continue to produce music that is stirring and enlivening with Honorable Sky.   [ read more ]

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In 1993, the Discovery Channel aired a six-hour miniseries documenting the experience of the Native Americans during America's westward expansion. Peter Kater created a three-hour score for How the West Was Lost. He captured 65 minutes of his favorites for the CD. His friend R. Carlos Nakai co-wrote many of the pieces and is one of the featured musicians. This is deep, soulful, and mournful music. Kater and Nakai celebrate nothing. They lament the loss of culture and heritage. This is a un   [ read more ]

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