Roberto Inglez "1945-47" (Harlequin, 1998)
Scotland has offered many Pretenders to the throne, but few as absurd as this mega-schmaltzy Elgin-born pianist, who was advertised (in Portugal) as "the king of samba". In the 1940s, Inglez worked his way up through Edmundo Ros' latin dance orchestra and, as World War IIw came to an end, started his own band. This disc of UK light programme fodder features 24 tracks of instrumental treacle which would do Melanchrino or Montovani proud. Only for the uber-Easy Listening fanatic.

Inti-Illimani "Lugares Comunes" (Green Linnet, 2003)
A typically diverse, albeit sugary, offering by this Andean-gone-world-pop ensemble. Includes traces of flamenco, gypsy swing, New Age music and soft jazz, with both instrumental and vocal tunes. Fans won't be disappointed, though for the casual listener, some of this may be off the beaten track.