Pat Martino is a stone cold genius of the jazz guitar. Throughout this two-album set, Martino pushes jazz to its limits, producing Clotranesque sheets of sound, daring his band members to keep up. However, though the full band tracks are breathtaking, Martino’s genius really shows on two tracks, “Passata On Guitar” and Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now.” For all the breakneck energy shown on such tracks as “Impressions” and “Special Door,” Martino’s tender phrasing on “Passata” is the true standout of this disc, and Martino exhibits virtuosity and subtle restraint, creating the perfect atmosphere for a summer night on your patio.
Fabulous!
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