Guilherme Monteiro: Air

Ben Streets inescapable bass line going from one note to a higher octave of the same note and back again forms the basis for this light, Brazilian-flavored tone poem. The main thematic line is undertaken by Sabagh, with Monteiro handling the harmony part; the two are essentially assuming the role of co-lead singers. After the leader spins some warm, cushy notes, a friendly conversation ensues as Monteiros guitar and Sabaghs sax snake around each other.

The overriding appeal of Air is not in the mellifluous lines of Monteiro, how well Sebagh compliments him, or the measured execution of the rhythm section. Rather, its in the effortless way all of this is achieved.