"Essays & Contemplations" is a collection of eleven instrumental tracks ranging in style from smooth jazz to fusion to progressive rock, capped with a closing orchestral work.

Greg is featured both as composer/arranger and as instrumentalist on guitars, flute, bass guitar, and other instruments.

Also featured are the talents of guests artists Patrick Strawser (keyboards/bass), Chris Hood (drums), Art Grider (tenor sax) and Larry Clinton (guitar).

From: Radio Penguin, Novosibirsk, Russia
Reviewer: Serge Tikhanoff

Dear Greg Clinton!
Thank You so much for perfectly Essays & Contemplations!!! We are glad and proud discover creation of such bright artists as You for us and for our progressive audience, touch Your splendid work, Your highest culture and mastery!!!
Much friendly love from Siberia
Serge Tikhanoff
Radio Penguin

From CDBaby.com: Refreshing, fantastic imagination!
Reviewer: Eddie Burnette
This is one of the few cd's I can listen to every day. This record was done with such taste and wonderful textures that you are sure to love the musical journey it will take you on.

From CDStreet.com:
Wow...      by Teeal                                   Rating: 10

Really love the interesting mix in the album. I especially love The Wind... and a Grief Observed is also amazing.. amazing feel in the Celebration too.. I was just blown away by this album.. Can't wait to hear more from this artist..

From Amazon.com:Music for the ages
Reviewer: R. Ali
This CD is great. I listen to it in my car to keep me relaxed and entertained. My kids love it as well. When I drive them to and from school, they want to play it. They have their favorite songs. It is a must-listen-to CD.

From CDBaby.com: Musical Wonderland
Reviewer: Ricky Hall
Essays & Contemplations is a musical wonderland of tasty arrangements and bold melodies. As a musician and song writer, I found myself fully engaged in the listening. Greg Clinton has a beautiful project that is a joy to listen to and more importantly put in the car during a long trip. This is an album worth having and sharing with others. I highly recommend it to all music lovers and players sacred and secular. It’s rich!