Guitarist Chris Mello's release, The Global Village delivers a spectacular musical journey that embraces the guitar as the centerpiece within a tapestry of global musical influences from Cuba to Brazil to Africa. These ten original compositions explore fresh new points of the "musical compass" while still delivering an unparalleled level of spontaneity, interaction, and virtuosity that one would expect from a modern jazz recording. Fusing the infectious rhythms of Latin/South America with the elements of jazz, Mello creates compositions with memorable melodies, lush harmonies, coupled with some truly irresistible grooves. His playing here has redefined and reshaped the role of the guitar beyond the traditional limits of "Latin Jazz". Each of the ten tracks offers an opportunity for a fresh and new musical discourse in groove and style. "Rumba Para Zaza" explores Cuban rumba through a thoroughly more modern approach. "Preguntas" offers a new take on the vibrantly danceable Colombian cumbia. The adventurous melody on the mambo "Clavecity" twists and turns like a modern day roller coaster ride, while the playful "Raffa Y Manny" evokes Flamenco-like passions without being overt. Instrumental Guitar (Electric/World/Jazz), total running time, 66:58 - Chris Mello @ iTunes!