His first album brings together intimacy, skill, inspiration, depth, and lightness in a single striking work: The Long Way Round. Stylistically between the deft vibrations of Santana, D Byrd, C Mayfield, and the melodic, fluid dexterity of the likes of T Misch, J Rakei, J Mayer, to the unique brilliance of women bringing their favorite genres to a new audience; Laufey, Bill Marten. "This album is a combination of so many parts of me," says Maya.