Produced by Will Ackerman, Grammy winner and founder of Windham Hill Records. One of the most exciting new CDs to be released,  Gardens of Hope  will take you on a journey that will soothe the soul and enliven the spirit. Frank Smith is widely known for his original solo guitar performances on his first two CDs, but this newest recording separates itself by adding the texture and professionalism of many award-winning musicians who back up his acoustic and classical guitar pieces, making this an astounding three-dimensional composition.  Frank s new instrumentals are accompanied with English horn, Cello, Fretted Bass, Piano, Flugel Horn, Violin, Chapman Stick, Angelic Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Fretless Bass, Percussion, Upright Bass, and more.