On “Pareja” he enlists the help of his cousin, Ben Davies on cello (Davies soulful work on the track elicits comparisons to Hans Christian and David Darling). Overall the piece comes across as a delicious, funky-Tango-fusion.
Kent’s fretwork also shines. On “Carmen” he comes across, sounding like a cross between West-Africa-guitar-stylings and Stanley Jordan. In essence, he’s really good. His compositional touch also reaches out into jazz territory on the playful and proud, “Elephant” which actually evokes comparisons to Miles and Weather Report.
But for those hankering for the didgeridoo, don’t despair. The tasty cello/didge duet, “Melones Part 2” and the bold, ‘”That is Doo” remind us as to why Kent is one of the most recognizable names on the didge circuit. One has to wonder though what might have happened to his career arc if he had pursued the compositional path of Ocho Elefantes? We might have been denied an undeniable virtuoso of the didjeridu, but could’ve seen him blossom into a composer that could take on new music, jazz and soundtracks with equal ease. If you can find this rare gem and are a fan of the man and his music, it’s highly recommended as a unique look into the recesses of his fertile, musical imagination. --Evander Spells Sounding Songs Review
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