That the Slovakian-born guitarist is only 17 and a precociously gifted technician is the hook here. It starts promisingly with a cool George Benson-inspired soul-jazz take on Steely Dan's ‘Do It Again’ followed by a pacey Wes Montgomery-ish version of the Beatles' ‘Come Together’. Although the young guitarist continues to demonstrate a warm tone, sensitive touch and effortless virtuosity beyond his years, from there on there's a slide into a more forgettable, insipid brand of mainstream fusion, R&B and pop-styled jazz. Even so, his versions of Django Reinhardt's ‘Nuages’ and ‘Swing 42’ (he's a descendent of gypsy musicians) have a certain charm. Guest spots include Gregory Porter on the jump blues classic ‘Let the Good Times Roll’, no doubt designed to up the credibility factor. But don't take my word for it. The recording's producer Quincy Jones and the MOBO jury who nominated him for a jazz award this year think he's the man, or rather the boy. Nevertheless, as with other teen prodigies pushed prematurely into the spotlight, such as the trumpeter Christian Scott, it might be worth waiting to see how things pan out first.