(Charleston Square)

Out of Nowhere, the latest recording from virtuoso guitarist Fareed Haque, is a mesmerizing display of technical brilliance and artistic excellence. The production is a showcase for Haque’s mastery of the six strings and a really good listening album. The production features daringly different takes on classic tunes that work wonderfully.  Haque is joined by a stellar lineup of talents, including drummer Billy Hart, bassists George Mraz and Doug Weiss on one set of tunes, and the talents of pianist Rob Clearfield, bassist John Tate, drummer Corey Healey, and percussionist Salar Nader on another. The outstanding complement of talent serves to enhance the effort and allow Haque to shine even brighter.