Of course, such a set could not be topped but it was, quite amazingly, matched by the second, leaving us awash in polyrhythmic sensation, solos from all and singing which was as rhythmic as it was melodic. Of course, there was a dance contest with three ladies from the audience but this one held a bit of a surprise, for once the winner was no young girl but a middle-aged woman — people’s choice. The songs were all Piloto’s in this set, from various years — ”La mujer de mi vida”, “Te confunde ser esa mujer”, “Nadie se parece a ti”, “Catarro chino” and “Cuando yo lo quiera”.

This was Piloto and Klimax's second appearance in Canada, the first was in 2004 at the Ottawa Bluesfest. This time it was Toronto and Montreal's turn. The two Toronto shows at Lula Lounge left everyone astonished and hoping they spin back this way in the not-too-distant future. By all reports, the Montreal portion of this tour was also very successful with performances at the Montreal Drum Festival and with the University of Montreal Big Band plus a workshop at KosaMusic. Piloto also led a workshop at Lula Lounge on the Saturday afternoon. Humble, amiable and phenomenally talented he is an excellent teacher. To hear him play alone, up close, is an other-worldly experience.