One of Brazil's leading lights in contemporary instrumental music. Two of Ricardo's previous albums have reached #1 on various contemporary jazz charts. "Ricardo Silveira possesses the compositional eloquence of Metheny, the bracing attack of Benson, the confident, brash dexterity of Hendrix and Clapton, the potent, commanding presence of Santana. Yet his sound is definitely original." - Jazz Times "Silveira ranks right up there with the Scofields, Sterns, Ritenours and other contemporary jazz guitar stars." - Guitar World