Incendio

Seduction

New World Music

www.newworldmusic.com 

4 Stars

Reviewer: Christopher Williams 

Almost as beautiful as the art design on the CD is the sound of Incendio`s music. A truly international style, this band who consists of Jim Stubblefield (guitar), Jean-Pierre Durand (guitar/guitar synthesizer), Liza Carbé (bass), Joe Shotwell (drums/percussion) and Nicole Falzone (drums/percussion) seems to be that blazing, bright light of fire they are named after. At times the songs are reminiscent of what you would hear at an authentic tapas bar or on a beachfront in an exotic South American country somewhere. Ultimately, it is that sense of authenticity to the music which makes Incendio seem much like…well a Seduction, as this CD title implies. 

Incendio explains their music as ‘Latin guitar world fusion.’ Seduction does have a lot of Latin guitar in it, to be sure, but it seemed to have a lot of 80s Jazz influence to it as well. This sound was something reminiscent of `mood music` and heavily based in smooth saxophone. Incendio has a substantial collection of CDs and a great reputation for their originality and hard work ethic (over 200 concerts a year!). They have managed to place themselves into an arena of music that seldom gets exposure, without becoming anonymous. In fact, one could say, Incendio has helped to highlight the attributes of the Latin styled guitar playing. 

Songs like `Violet` or ‘La Cabonita’ which are full of rhythm and excitement are great to move about to and in one persons recommendation on the New World Music website (www.newworldmusic.com) the CD was reported to be great to do housework to. The rhythms and dance-ability really seem to make this an enticing collection of tracks. As a nice balance, a song like ‘Ledges Road’ is emotive and tender.    

At times the music felt a little too chaotic, dipping into that Jazz type style at times, which didn’t feel entirely cohesive. However, the chaotic moments are not distracting enough to be too distracting on the whole. Overall, this was a great collection by Incendio, one more CD of theirs to add to an already substantial collection.  

1. Isla Verde 

2. Seductress 

3. Secret Traveler 

4. Malaga Sunset 

5. Violet 

6. Avalon Tides 

7. La Cabanita 

8. Ledges Road 

9. Ropa Vieja 

10. Cartagena 

11. Baile Solitario 

12. Rum Baba 

13. Rimto Del Sur 

14. Rosanna 

15. Nightfall