Scottish music with a heavy dose of Samba, Salsa, Funk and Jazz. Pianist Neil Pearlman is rapidly distinguishing himself as a uniquely innovative artist in the contemporary music scene and his newest project continues that trend. Called "a sweet hybrid" in the Huffington Post and "a lively best of both worlds" by World Music Central, Neil's debut CD as a bandleader draws on influences from jazz, funk and the music of Cuba and Brazil to infuse traditional Scottish melodies with new ideas without losing their essentially Scottish spirit. This unique approach has garnered praise from Jazz critics and World Music critics alike, including major media sources such as the Portland Press Herald ("dazzling piano chops") and WGBH Boston ("A force to be reckoned with"). The album explores contemporary and traditional tunes from the Celtic milieu, including a few penned by Pearlman himself, and features a range of special guests from the local to the i...