After Omar’s last release “Free as a Bird” this musician became a force to be reckoned with. “Secret Journey” gives us the one- two combination hit that reflects a musician that is in full stride creating compositions laced with unbridled passion and poised grace. Rooted in world themes layered in smooth jazz and new age influences, Omar’s music has become distinct yet highly accessible that this album has all the ingredients to be not only a chart topper but also a critic’s darling.Michael Debbage, Solo piano publications. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.