In February 1974, “Vanguard” label released “Distant Hills”, the third Oregon studio album. It was recorded in July 1973, at “23^rd Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by ralph Towner, Glen Moore, Colin Walcott and Paul McCandless.

Personnel:

• Ralph Towner – guitar, piano, mellophone, trumpet
• Glen Moore – bass, electric bass, piano, flute, violin
• Collin Walcott – guitar, sitar, tambura, table, clarinet, drums, piano, marimba, congas
• Paul McCandless – English horn, oboe
• Jeff Zaraya – engineer, mixing
• Leanne Harrison – painting, calligraphy
• Monica Mosley – photography

Track listing:

1. Aurora – Ralph Towner
2. Dark Spirit – Ralph Towner
3. Mi Chinita – Colin Walcott, Glen Moore, Paul McCandless, Ralph Towner
4. Distant Hills – Ralph Towner
5. Canyon Song – Ralph Towner
6. Song for a Friend – Ralph Towner
7. Confession – Colin Walcott, Glen Moore, Paul McCandless, Ralph Towner