A switch back to finds continuing to dabble in West African waters while re-establishing his earlier solid base in repeating sequenced patterns. The electronics are back, for splits his time between the electric violin and various synthesizers and sequencers while and add African percussion, which often takes a back seat to the electronics as the rhythmic basis for the music. This time, though, the material has composed isn't as compelling as it had been in the past; at times, sounds like he is very competently treading water (though has a compelling groove). Yet despite all of the changes has put himself through, his music still has a Continental elegance that cannot be mistaken for that of anyone else. ~ Richard S. Ginell