Guitarist
Nguyên Lê pays tribute to
Jimi Hendrix by performing ten of the late rock innovator's songs on this 2002 CD.
Lê plays in the tradition of
Hendrix without directly copying him, being creative and stretching himself. The occasional vocals by drummer
Terri Lyne Carrington, Aïda Khann, and
Corin Curschellas (which are sometimes spoken as much as sung) are unfortunately not as interesting and are mostly distracting. Bassist
Michel Alibo is excellent during his solos and
Lê shows originality in his improvisations, but the music overall is more heartfelt than essential, particularly since
Hendrix's own records are easily available. ~ Scott Yanow