The concept is novel: the seasoned journeyman teaching the budding, young apprentice. But when it comes to accordions, it’s hard to imagine 12-year-old whiz kid Guyland Leday needing any more instruction. Instead, what the septuagenarian Goldman Thibodeaux imparts on three cuts is the older, rough-hewn Creole style that falls somewhere between zydeco and la-la. Leday has no trouble in adapting to Goldman’s emotionally-driven, non-structured technique as evidenced by how his lightning-quick, triple-row runs fit neatly inside Thibodeaux’s single-row playing.

Even though Thibodeaux isn’t featured on the remaining selections, bassist/producer Robby Robinson manages to keeps the proceedings in an unadulterated, old-style boom-and-clang fashion rather than straying into anything contemporary. Additionally, Leday’s confidence in his vocals has grown immensely; he sings more here than all previous projects combined. Yet given his youth, his voice understandably remains volatile. Regrettably, the overly prominent bass and kick drum are somewhat distracting and interfere with Leday’s vocals on “Birthday Song.” The evolution continues.