Originally released by Cobblestone and later by Muse, this 1997 CD reissue from 32 Jazz features the distinctive and exploratory guitarist Pat Martino in a tribute to Wes Montgomery. Martino does not attempt to sound like Wes (although he uses octaves here and there), and only one of the six selections ("Road Song") was actually recorded by Montgomery; the tribute is more heartfelt than imitative. With the intuitive assistance of rhythm guitarist Bobby Rose, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Billy Higgins, Martino stretches out on six selections, including a bluesy original ("The Visit"), "Footprints," and "Alone Together," always sounding like himself and pushing the boundaries of straight-ahead jazz. ~ Scott Yanow
Thanks for sharing this really great Pat Martino record. It was some time since I heard it, but it still stands out from the crowd. He has such impeccable technique combined with a great light swing feeling and a really good jazz guitar sound.
My all time Martino favourite track though, is his take at Coltranes' Impressions, from Consciousness.
Recorded on March 24, 1972.
ReplyDeleteOriginally released by Cobblestone and later by Muse, this 1997 CD reissue from 32 Jazz features the distinctive and exploratory guitarist Pat Martino in a tribute to Wes Montgomery. Martino does not attempt to sound like Wes (although he uses octaves here and there), and only one of the six selections ("Road Song") was actually recorded by Montgomery; the tribute is more heartfelt than imitative. With the intuitive assistance of rhythm guitarist Bobby Rose, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Billy Higgins, Martino stretches out on six selections, including a bluesy original ("The Visit"), "Footprints," and "Alone Together," always sounding like himself and pushing the boundaries of straight-ahead jazz. ~ Scott Yanow
Thanks for sharing this really great Pat Martino record. It was some time since I heard it, but it still stands out from the crowd. He has such impeccable technique combined with a great light swing feeling and a really good jazz guitar sound.
ReplyDeleteMy all time Martino favourite track though, is his take at Coltranes' Impressions, from Consciousness.
/Jazz Organ Fan
Thanks for 'Footprints'
ReplyDeleteA long time favourite, now lost but great to hear it again.
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