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.
by Scott YanowTracklist :
1. The Visit - 4:34
(Pat Martino)2. What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?- 7:18
(Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand) 3. Road Song - 5:43
(Wes Montgomery) 4. Footprints - 8:22
(Wayne Shorter) 5. How Insensitive - 6:13
(Norman Gimbel, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes)6. Alone Together - 5:52
(Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz)Credits :
Pat Martino - Guitar
Bobby Rose - Guitar
Richard Davis - Bass
Billy Higgins - Drums
