Bassist Tommy Cecil and pianist Bill Mays explore the songs of Broadway giant Stephen Sondheim. Their previous recording won the praise of bloggers and critics from both jazz and theater, for its fresh, insightful and engaging approach, and "Our Time/Sondheim Duos, Volume 2" continues. Tommy and Bill play together empathetically and spontaneously. Stephen Sondheim is better known for his brilliant lyrics than for his hummable melodies, and the conventional wisdom is that Sondheim songs need to be sung to be appreciated. "Sondheim Duos" proves that wrong. While his lyrics are integral, his music stands on its own with a highly personal rhythmic, lyrical and dramatic style. "Our Time/Sondheim Duos, Volume 2" reveals in an affectionate and compelling way, the great melodies and unique musical character of Stephen Sondheim.