This is my first major release, recorded shortly after my return from Brazil, where I lived for two years. The Brazilian and Latin influence permeates the entire disc, but my Jazz & R&B roots are still very present on this CD. Released in 1996, my favorites from the CD are: Tango Funkissimo, Dindi, and Sarau para Radames. Musicians on these tracks: Damien Masterson Chromatic Harmonicas Marcos Silva (except 4 & 6) Frank Martin Piano on 4 & 6 Jeff Buenz Guitar Ricardo Peixoto Guitar on 5 Josh Workman Guitar on 4, 6 & 11 Derek Jones Bass Andrew Buffington Drums Celso Alberty Drums on 4, 5 & 11 Marquinhos Brazil Percussion Dennis Broughton Percussion “The harmonica conjures up a handful of automatic associations: Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, or Sonny Terry. Folk and rock fans recall the raw expressionism of Bob Dylan. But most jazz listeners will link one name - Toots Thielemans - to the instrument. Until now. With this remarkable debut recording, Damien Masterson adds his name to the roster of harmonica virtuosos who impart a singular sound and identity to what jazz polls unfortuantely categorize as a ‘miscellaneous instrument.’ “ Derk Richardson, San Francisco Bay Guardian