Russian virtuoso harmonica player Ilya Portnov brings us his debut album that introduces him to general audiences It is an eclectic, varied and completely instrumental recording The album gathers a variety of sources and musical styles which have had an important role in his life It is not surprising that living and studying for quite a long time in United States, jazz and blues are present in his music, but we also find Brazilian forro and choro and, of course, elements of central Europe folk and his native Russia music The album was recorded in well-known guitar player and producer Kid Andersen Greaseland studios, in San Jose, California Besides Ilya Portnov on diatonic and chromatic harmonicas, you will also find just mentioned Kid Andersen on guitar and bass, Chris Burns on piano and keyboards and June Core on drums and percussion, as well as guest musicians Ben Andrews on violin, Rob Vye on guitar and percussion and Robby Yamilov on bass in a few songs This is a highly recommendable album for harmonica lovers, an instrument Ilya plays with a terrific ability and an incredible technique This is a very special cd for those people who mainly look for quality in a variety of styles and formats