Enzo Avitabile is full of surprises, whether it’s the way he takes in styles like boogie, house and even rap; or his choice of world-famous collaborators like David Crosby and Bob Geldof on thoughtful, heartfelt duets. A constant throughout is Avitabile’s virtuoso sax performances—rubbing shoulders with sparkling disco funk, downbeat ballads and desert grooves full of traditional north African instruments. They’re what led celebrated film director Jonathan Demme to declare, “Enzo’s music changed my life.”