There's no denying the fact that Johannes Linstead is a superb guitarist with excellent dexterity.
And on the basis of "Motika," he's also an accomplished pianist with a feel for Cuban rhythm.
Add to that the taste to surround himself with players of a similar caliber, especially violinist Vasyl Popadiouk, who shines on the opener "Andalucia," and the technical quality of Linstead's fifth CD is assured.
There's certainly a warm, lush feel to the disc, with guitar front and center, exactly as it should be.