October 1997

Val Gardena
Migration
Mercury

By Deni Kasrel

If it hasn't already happened, there should be a couple of hits on the smooth jazz circuit from Val Gardena's Migration. Likely picks include the light, bright "Beyond the Window" or the Pat Metheny meets Miles Davis take on Bryan Ferry's dream-like "Avalon." The album has an ear candy quality but with enough musicianship to give it substance.