Mike Moreno - First in Mind (CD)

Details: Following up his 2008 Criss Cross debut Third Wish (CRC 1303) acclaimed guitarist Mike Moreno returns with another brilliant quartet outing, First in Mind. Bringing a flowing, centered tone and ceaseless improvisational ideas to the table, Mike offers a mix of jazz standards, compelling originals, and refreshing reinvention's of modern repertoire (Sonny Rollins's Airegin, Milton Nascimento's Miracle of the Fishes, Joe Zawinul's in a Silent Way). Joined by the esteemed Aaron Parks on piano, Matt Brewer on bass and fellow Houston native Kendrick Scott on drums, Mike cements his reputation as one of the strongest guitarists on the New York and international scenes.

Tracklist:

1. First in Mind
2. Soul Dance
3. Airegin
4. By Myself
5. But Beautiful
6. Milagre Dos Peixes [Miracle of the Fishes]
7. A Flor E O Espinho [The Flower and the Thorn]
8. In a Silent Way
9. Mantra