Guitarist
Steve Khan sounds quite laid-back throughout this set, even when soloing at his most passionate. He is featured in a wide variety of material and fares quite well in each setting. With bassist
John Patitucci sometimes taking solo honors,
Khan explores a Latinized version of "I Mean You" and an obscure
Ornette Coleman tune ("Mr. and Mrs. People"), has features for flügelhornist
Randy Brecker ("Face Value") and bass clarinetist
Bob Mintzer (the Bitches Brew-inspired "El Faquir"), and modernizes one of his father's songs ("You're My Girl"). Also on
Borrowed Time are two
McCoy Tyner compositions, a salsa version of "Have You Met Miss Jones?," and a vocal by
Gabriela Anders on "Luna y Arena." Overall, this is a worthy effort. This CD was nominated in 2007 for a Grammy award as Best Latin Jazz Album. ~ Scott Yanow