Jorge Moniz

Jorge Moniz: Inquieta Luz

by Chris Mosey
February 2, 2015

Inquieta Luz (Restless Light), by a band fronted by Portuguese drummer Jorge Moniz, explodes like a firework in all directions. The opener, “Interruptor," is electronic and discordant, having the same sort of effect on the listener's sensibilities as fingers scraping down a blackboard. After this--mercifully--things get very much better. The second track, “Neblina," is fusion à la In A Silent Way, featuring lilting, meditative piano from Luis Figueiredo and soaring guitar by Mario Delgado. ...