Album Notes

A four-time Down Beat Magazine Award winner and recipient of the 2002 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award, acclaimed composer and instrumentalist Javier Arau has played for audiences around the world. Also active as a clinician, arranger and author, Javier has served as a contributor to Jazz Educators Journal and Yankee Magazine. Born and raised in northern California, Javier currently resides in New York City with his wife Kelley. Massage Relaxation Meditation was recorded live with no edits. It features over 60 minutes of pure tranquility. Influenced by the drones and rags of South India, the music immediately captivates and soothes the listener. This CD is being used by massage professionals with great success, and it is also wonderful for those who are looking to relieve stress. It even put Javier in a trance while he was recording it!