Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is the leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group Special EFX, which he co-founded witht he late George Jinda in 1984. A major force on the jazz and world music scene for 25 years, Special EFX's newest release, "Without You" is a diverse collection of jazz-fusion, world rhythms, and the effortlessly flowing guitar artistry that Chieli (Key-eh-lee) is known for. A true sound-tapestry, blending layers of sound and harmonic texture, "Without You" is an instant classic.

Special EFX is one of the most prominent world fusion groups of the era. During the course of the band's phenomenal rise to the top of the jazz charts,t hey released 25 CDs, including Chieli's 8 solo releases and a live concert DVD. Seminal songs like "Daybreak", "Cruise Control", "Bella", and "Seduction" were among their vibrant and exciting sound to the next level on its new "Without You" release, which encompasses diverse and eclectic sounds ranging from jazz fusion to world beat, pop vocals and rock-tinged arrangements.