Romanticism, Afro-Latin voicings and classical stylings are the three primary components of
Charlie Byrd's most recent release. It blends his playing with that of
Carlos Barbosa-Lima,
Jeffrey Meyerriecks,
Myrna Sislen and
Larry Snitzler, and the quintet members expertly complement and contrast each other on a program of American popular standards, compositions by
Vivaldi,
Mozart,
Antonio Carlos Jobim and three superb interpretations of the
Bix Beiderbecke masterpieces "In A Mist," "Candlelights" and "In The Dark." It's more structured than improvisatory, but the playing is so compelling and exquisite that it should appeal to both guitar lovers and music fans generally.