This record is a nice change of pace for the exceptionally talented Venezuelan pianist, and also for Puerto Rican altoist Miguel Zenón. Most of their recent efforts have concentrated on works connected with or inspired by the folklore of their respective countries. This CD is more of a contemporary straightahead date with a well-balanced 11-track mixture of originals by the pianist and each group member plus ‘thank yous’ to three of his teachers (Sir Roland Hanna, Harold Danko and the lesser-known Gerry Weil, whose tune ‘Profundo’ is one of many highlights) and songs he first heard back in Caracas by Woody Shaw and Elvin Jones. Luis’ compositions are both uptempo and his solos really fly! He has a constantly inventive right hand and an always harmonically interesting left. Green’s ‘Percy’s Delight’ is a swinging opener, while Bruno’s ‘Melisma’ and Zenón’s ‘Paco’ show off everyone’s tender tendencies, as does the closing poignant ‘Elena’, written by Perdomo’s wife Mimi Jones. If you’ve read about him, but never bought one of his recordings, this could be an ideal purchase, because all of his many qualities are on display in abundance and the material would be easier to identify with. As always with Perdomo, thoroughly recommended.