Straddling the border between the world fusion of
Nova Menco and the new age jazz style of
Pat Metheny,
la Vienta's debut album combines elements of flamenco and jazz for a pleasant Southwestern sound diversion. Guitarists Stefan Schyga and Mario Otero drive through the songs with their masterful work, yet it is a long trip, with the disc lasting over an hour in which songs tend to sound similar and blend into each other. Exceptions to this are the reflective "Summer Rain" and "Train to Paris," a song that could find its place on an
Ennio Morricone soundtrack. ~ Aaron Latham