Mostly in Blue

Electric guitarist Cotsirilos has an unique and identifiable sound. Some notes are precisely plucked and the decay is consistently even. Others slowly fade or rise and fall like balanced sine waves. While there is a great tribute to Wes Montgomery on this release, and Montgomery was known for his crispness and tonal control, Cotsirilos is doing his own thing, and what a fine thing it is. His tunes are sound timeless, in the pocket, casual and graceful. The cover of the Barry Harris bebop tune "Crazeology" lets the entire ensemble shine like new chrome on an El Dorado.