An hour of pure tranquility. This performance is influenced by the drones and morning rags of South India. Performed in one take by Javier. It put me in a trance while I was recording it! This recording is being used currently by massage professionals and those craving some really soothing, relaxing music.

Recently Reviewed in Kidsday (Copyright Newsday Inc., 2003):

The whimsical songs on the new CD Javier's Jelly and Jam Session capture the imagination of young children. Javier Arau, a music teacher, just released this album, which tries to keep kids learning while having fun at the same time. His voice sounds like "Bear in the Big Blue House" to me - this probably will encourage younger kids to like his music. All the diverse songs that combine styles from jazz, blues, folk, R&B, island and classical were written and sung by Javier, with help from a few 6-year-olds. The silly songs are about concepts like onomatopoeia, the backward alphabet, animals, instruments, notes and compound words. Javier says he gets his ideas from observing life around him. Javier hopes kids will be educated and inspired by his music. I would recommend this CD to kids ages 2 to 7. — Elanna White, KIDSDAY REPORTER, AGE 11, ASTORIA

Track Listing

1. The Onomatopoeia Song
2. The Backwards Alphabet
3. The Monkey Family
4. My Favorite Instrument
5. Compound Words
6. The Rainbow Orchestra
7. The Nonsense Song
8. The Note Zoo
9. The Snack Song
10. Jellyfish Jazz Band