Esther Haynes - Moon Country (2013)

This album was conceived as a tribute to my dad, who came from Montgomery County, Tennessee, and hopefully will inspire others to think about their family roots. It encompasses various vocal styles, including four Hoagy Carmichael standards, an Alec Wilder bossa, two swing tunes, a country blues, a vaudeville tune, and one original. It is kind of relaxing, hence the title "Moon Country", (named after one of the Hoagy tunes), and is meant to evoke an imaginary place harkening to days gone by.