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Pat Martino: Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
Martino gets right down to business on the opening cut, "Four on Six. He tears through the Montgomery classic with the power of a fire-breathing dragon. "Twisted Blues is another Montgomery burner that keeps the momentum flowing, providing a wonderful showcase for Martino's trademark single-note lines, which weave a tight web of harmonic complexity, coated with deep-fried grease.
While the bulk of the tunes are Montgomery compositions, there are also a few standards associated with the late guitarist's recorded legacy. One such gem is the Robin/Rainger ballad "If I Should Lose You, which Martino renders in a very controlled yet emotive way that's similar to how he approached ballads on his landmark recording We'll Be Together Again from the mid-1970s.
"S.K.J. is the only track featuring first-rate bassist John Patitucci. He lays down a great solo on the Milt Jackson classic that leaves you wanting more. His accompaniment throughout is superb, with driving energy and impeccable intonation. Pianist David Kikoski is equally brilliant. His solo on "Full House is a highlight—he mixes a delicate combination of block chords and single-note runs that are rhythmically intricate in the style of Herbie Hancock.
One very disappointing aspect of this recording is the overall mix. Martino's guitar seems to be buried throughout, especially on "Road Song and "Full House. You have to scratch your head and wonder how this kind of blunder was able to sneak by before the disc was released. Sonic inferiorities aside, this is a decent outing and a worthy tribute from one master to another.
Track Listing
Four on Six; Groove Yard; Full House; Heartstrings; Twisted Blues; Road Song; West Coast Blues; S.K.J.; If I Should Lose You; Unit 7.
Personnel
Pat Martino
guitar
David Kikoski
piano
John Patitucci
bassScott Allan Robinson
drums
Daniel Sadownick
percussionAlbum information
Title: Remember: A Tribute To Wes Montgomery | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Blue Note Records
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