Thankfully, 'Ego' isn't an entirely appropriate name for this first solo release of Italian keyboard virtuoso Alex Argento, as although these semi-improvisational pieces are all composed to demonstrate his considerable talent, it never feels like he's merely showing off. Shifting between various tones of organ, jazz piano, unconvincing seventies spacey keyboards and cheesy eighties ridiculous keyboards, this sounds more like a promotional tool to be sent out to progressive bands seeking a new keyboard player, but it's surprisingly nice to listen to as well. Joined by drummer Stefano Ruscica and guitarist Marco Sfogli of James LaBrie's own "solo" ...  Read the complete review