Album Notes

Heart of Peace is a soulful collection of inspiration and meditation. The sparkling piano pieces of Stefan Scaggiari, the sweet vocals of Megon McDonough, the powerful voice of Tony Spencer, the heartfelt ruminations of Abbie Palmer, and the energizing meditations of Rev. Judith Ballard combine to create a balm for troubled times and an inspiration for peaceful times.

Stefan Scaggiari is an accomplished pianist with a rare talent for performing both jazz and classical repertoire with commanding ease and grace. Stef's music is heard by millions every week on National Public Radio, his recordings are sold in over 17 countries, and he plays to sold out concert halls and festivals around the world.

The Reverend Judith Ballard is an ordained Unity Minister and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Among her many activities, she has organized conferences for World Peace, Holistic Medicine, and World Religious Understanding in the United States and India.

Megon McDonough truly has the voice of an angel. In the last twenty-five years, she has succesfully juggled careers as an accomplished actress, a composer, an inspirational folk, pop, and jazz singer, a comedian, a producer, and a touring band-member of the Four Bitchin' Babes.

Anthony J. "Tony" Spencer is a true Renaissance man. As a recording artist, poet, model, composer and storyteller, he uses his extraordinary talent to express his deep wisdom and compassionate voice.

Abbie Palmer, at fourteen years old, is a talented harpist, who composed the piece featured on this CD during the events of September 11th. She is the youngest member of a family of accomplished Celtic Musicians and Dancers.