Cuban pianist/composer Axel Tosca Laugart delivers a stunningly enjoyable album that comes out of nowhere to grab your attention. The music ranges from attractive trios with James genus/b and Jeff “Tane” Watts/dr on the CTI soulful “Estrella” and funky “3Rio” to full pop productions on the passionate “Sibony” with Xiomara Laugart’s full voiced delivery. In between, there are exciting small groups with Felipe Fournier’s xylophone on the kinetic “Accent” and the gracefully glowing “Fulani In Love” while Genus’ bass gives hint of vintage Weather Report on the thrilling “ One For Grew” and the soulful “Vibe” with missing in action Ron Blake on flute. Where’s this guy been, and when’s he hitting LA?!?