Fernando was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico but spent parts of his youth in Ecuador and Barbados as his father was employed by the United States Department of State. He attended University of New Mexico and received his bachelor’s degree in music education. Some of you are saying, hey this album came out in 2000. Actually this album was first released in 1991 on small Christian label Urgent. As his popularity grew the album was rereleased in 2000 on Discovery House Music. Though Fernando is an accomplished piano player the album does not concentrate on his piano playing and is instead a full instrument suite album. It leans to easy Listening but is enjoyable and musically sound. As for Fernando he would go on to record many more albums as well as serve as worship leader at Anglican and Evangelical Churches. He is active and touring today and you can find out where he’s playing next on his website.
Tracklist
1 – Through The Fire – 4:46
2 – Night Of Your Return – 4:41
3 – Walking On The Water – 4:40
4 – Father Of My Heart – 4:10
5 – A Son Of Your Love – 4:30
6 – Into The Morning – 4:43
7 – In A Welcome Field – 4:23
8 – Chimayo – 3:41
9 – ‘Til I Reach My Home – 4:52
10 – Lord, I Want To Be Like Jesus – 3:48
Credits
Ben Rodgers – Engineer, Mixing
Eddie Ashworth – Engineer
Fernando Ortega – Composer, Primary Artist
Gordon Garrison – Engineer
Herb Schucher – Drums
John Schreiner – Composer, Producer
Mike Reese – Mastering
Phillip Sandifer – Executive Producer
