The pianist uses many elements, not the least of which are his Venezuelan heritage, classical and modern jazz background, and subtle dynamics on this ten-cut, 65-minute program. The compositions range from Yoruban chants and
Philip Glass miminalism, to
Michael Brecker-type neo-bop, long, moody, composed saxophone section lines, ECM-like soundscapes, and two versions, one Afro-Cuban Santeria derived, the other going from bop to avant in one fell swoop, of the famous tune "The Peanut Vendor."