Russel Walder also released notable side projects and duets, trios and quartets with musicians such as Will Ackerman, Suzanne Ciani.

Windham Hill started in 1976 with a $300 investment and a solo guitar album by its founder, Will Ackerman; it now grosses more than $26 million annually.

Anyone who knows him realizes that Will Ackerman has a pathological craving for physical work.

Before it was even released, Will Ackerman called to say that they would like me to record for them.

As Will Ackerman's liner notes explain:

In 1987, Will Ackerman invited Story to release the album Glass Green on his Windham Hill label.

In the clotted woods that surround Imaginary Road, Will Ackerman prepared to cut down a dead tree.

For Windham Hill's 30th Anniversary, Sony BMG released a special collection kit, with an article from Will Ackerman.

Pure Will Ackerman (2006) - A package of previously recorded tracks.

Her collaborations have included an album with Will Ackerman as producer and a tour as well as album with the vocalist Trysette Loosemore.