Guitarist Pat Martino's first five recordings as a leader were made for the Prestige label, and this one (the fifth) has been reissued on CD by Original Jazz Classics. Martino performs Sonny Rollins' "Oleo" and five of his originals, using the 12-string guitar. The rhythm section (keyboardist Eddie Green, electric bassist Tyrone Brown, and drummer Sherman Ferguson) is funky in spots, electric, and swinging when called for. Eric Kloss makes a guest appearance on soprano for the opening "Blackjack," but otherwise, most of the focus is on Martino's consistently inventive playing. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Blackjack (Martino) – 7:45
2. Dearborn Walk (Martino)– 3:50
3. Oleo (Sonny Rollins) – 4:53
4. Desperado (Martino/Green) – 7:55
5. A Portrait of Diana (Martino) – 4:30
6. Express (Martino) – 6:43
Credits :
Pat Martino - Guitar
Eric Kloss – Soprano Sax
Eddie Green – Electric Piano
Tyrone Brown – Electric Bass
Sherman Ferguson - Drums, Bells
Jimmy Cobb – Drums
