nything bearing Gilbert Isbin's name is always welcome. Gilbert is
one of the best guitarists worldwide. Don't look for the guy playing scales
at 300 miles per hour, Gilbert plays with his heart and does things that
most of us can only dream of.
Add to his music, the beautiful voice of beautiful singer Lea Van Loo,
the percussion talents of Peter Vangheluwe and the bass talents of Vincent
De Laat and you have a magnificent recipe.
Water With A Smile is a beautifully rendered jazz album that one
doesn't tire of listening to. And when I say "jazz," I don't mean the kind
where all the musicians attempt to outdo each other without paying much
attention to the overall result. Here the musicians never put in too much,
only what's needed, but with all their hearts. Which is not to say that the
musicians don't play at full force, they do. But all together.
nything bearing Gilbert Isbin's name is always welcome. Gilbert is
one of the best guitarists worldwide. Don't look for the guy playing scales
at 300 miles per hour, Gilbert plays with his heart and does things that
most of us can only dream of.