Don Ross is one of Canada's premier acoustic guitarists. He uses the guitar to produce both melody and accompaniment. Passion Session (Narada, 1999) displays his breathtaking technique and a neutral style (hardly related to blues, country, classical or anything else). In playful vignettes such as Klimbim and First Ride he sounds like a more serious Leo Kottke, but the propulsive Tight Trite Night and Michael highlight a more virulent energy.