If you don't believe the voice is the greatest instrument, you've never heard J.D. Walter. And if that's the case, start with this album. J.D. has the ability--both startling and hypnotic--to manipulate a song until he mines its essence and delivers it to the listener. And he does it with beautiful tone. Think of music as a force of nature and J.D. as the channeler. I can honestly say he's the best jazz singer I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot of them. My birthday gift this year was a chance to experience J.D.'s singing live, in an intimate setting. For those not so lucky, pop this CD in your car stereo, close the windows, and let him take you wherever you want to go.