The album was recorded over a period of nine months, at Wilson's studio located in Laurel Canyon.

Similar to his previous album Gentle Spirit, Wilson continued to collaborate with numerous artists such as Roy Harper, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Benmont Tench, Father John Misty, Patrick Sansone, Dawes among others.

[2] Wilson found a Steinway Grand Piano for sale on Craigslist and was lucky enough to convince the seller for him to rent it for about nine months.

[3] Fanfare features all original Wilson compositions, with the exception of his rendition of Sopwith Camel's "Fazon".

"Fanfare" "Dear Friend" "Her Hair Is Growing Long" "Love To Love" "Future Vision" "Moses Pain" "Cecil Taylor" "Illumination" "Desert Trip" "Fazon" "New Mexico" "Lovestrong" "All The Way Down" [4] [4]