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John Patitucci: Now

by Jim Santella
September 1, 1998

Now is a session of creative modern mainstream jazz from a quartet of John Patitucci – who employs the acoustic stand-up bass on seven of the ten tracks – guitarist John Scofield, tenor saxophonist Chris Potter, and drummer Bill Stewart. Michael Brecker substitutes on two tracks, while three numbers are performed without either saxophonist. Associations with both Chick Corea's Elektric and Akoustic Bands, eight recordings as leader, and “sideman" support with a cast that includes Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Hubert ...