The solo piano album has a long and noble tradition in jazz - it"s a challenge for any pianist to rise to - Ivo Neame took time out from his demanding schedule as one of Europe"s busiest and most acclaimed pianist/composers to tackle that challenge. Ivo"s intense preparation shows itself paradoxically in the relaxed, focused spontaneity of the six performances, with the ambiance of the room brought in as a part of the creative process.