The bagpipes can be an unwieldy instrument, whether playing it or listening, so you have to give Harley some credit for giving it a go. He's unique in that he chooses to tackle not only modern jazz, but blues, children's themes, religious motifs, and Scottish melodies. He's backed by a New Mexico-based trio of guitarist Tony Cesarano, bassist Justin Bransford, and drummer Peter Amahl. A larger issue here is the tuning, or lack thereof, between the various instruments, and it starts with Harley. For the pleasant opening cut, Scotland the Brave, a tick-tock ballad, and an unidentified blues, Harley quoting Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, the combo clicks. Cesarano's guitar meshes nicely, swinging with fervor and dipping into some blue chords. Stormy Weather is in rough waters, the musicians seem to be in different rooms, the bagpipes disconnected with a tonal center. They attempt an urgent version of A Love Supreme that also falls disjointedly short, while Jesus Loves Me is a midtempo samba best re-arranged. Harley is at his most tuneful on curved soprano saxophone for the standard Melancholy Baby and the title track. The former has the trio right on key, guitar jumping into some fleet lines on his solo and Harley dipping a bit into the upper register, fluttering a bit, but never going out. Brotherly Love is a nice ballad, Harley reverent in his resolve to create patterns of beauty. This is a cheaply constructed CD, with photocopied black-and-white art work and booklet. Production values are good, but the half the song titles are misidentified or mixed up. This greatly detracts from its overall quality. Hopefully Harley will do a follow-up, with a skilled producer who can cut, paste, and guide him to a more polished product. ~ Michael G. Nastos, Rovi

1		Brotherly Love
2		Auld Lang Syne
3		Scotland the Brave
4		Jesus Loves Me
5		Melancholy Baby
6		Stormy Weather
7		A Love Supreme

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