Michael Mandrell’s finger-style guitar work and moving ballads have earned him a reputation across the American west as a talented composer and performer. His music ranges from meditative to energetic and includes both Celtic and New Age. He joins with the Fairy Jazz Project, a group of artists in Taos with mutual interests in Celtic music. FJP includes Julie Hawley on harp and bass, Jimmie Killingsworth on mandolin, Irish Bouzouki, and banjo, and Stephen Welter on string bass and guitar. Vocal and instrumental pieces include forays into jazz, rock and blues. Their combination promises some open-hearted joy to bring in the New Year.