CD Review – Perfect Imperfection, by Tom Carleno

Denver, Colorado-based guitar player and instructor Tom Carleno ventures out on his first solo recording, and it's quite the auspicious debut.

This is not your standard solo acoustic finger style guitar album, as many of the compositions are written and performed with alternate tunings. Carleno's creativity displays his ear for unusual and stirring tunes, and his dexterity on the guitar is masterful. Carleno is also joined on one track by his wife Josie Quick, who provides unique percussion by way of spoons.

This is a fine album that should appeal to fans of solo acoustic finger style guitar as well as anyone who enjoys original captivating music.

--Raj Manoharan