How do you follow Caribbean Jazz Project's Grammy®-winning CD, The Gathering? For Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project, the answer is to keep doing things you've done for a decade: using instrumental combinations that are unusual in Latin jazz; showcasing strong soloists; and exploring a wide range of Latin musical forms. ‘It isn't where you came from, it’s where you're going that counts.’—Ella Fitzgerald With Birds of a Feather, the Caribbean Jazz Project continues a rewarding musical voyage that began 10 years ago. This recording yields new pleasures in the art of instrumental improvisation—and continues the group’s exploration of Latin/Caribbean music in its many vibrant forms. --Peter Devito