Hailed as the world s leading chromatic harmonica player since Toots Thielemans, Meurkens demonstrates dazzling virtuosity in a varied program of two bossa nova- and chorinho-inspired originals; five Brazilian classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendes, and Joao Donato; and two standards from the Great American Songbook. Previous releases NY Samba Jazz Quintet and Sambatropolis reached #2 and #1, respectively, in the JazzWeek radio charts, each having charted for over 20 consecutive weeks!