Sean McGowan

McGowan is exquisitely tasteful throughout, remaining true to the melodies while adding colorful textures, including harp-like interludes and occasional sprinklings of dissonance. There’s an intimate feel to the CD that’s quite appealing, and the consistency of tone and mood creates an ambience that’s both lovely and luminous. McGowan has created an immensely pleasing CD, a work of art that allows both himself and Monk to shine.