Thursday, November 4 2010
Nels Cline: Dirty Baby
Just when I thought Nels Cline couldn't get any more challenging or confrontational, he goes and makes an album like this.
Monday, April 23 2007
Pat Martino: El Hombre
A lovely Rudy Van Gelder-remastered reissue of the great guitarist's solo debut, a 1967 date with organ, flute, and speed
Friday, December 12 2003
Pat Martino: Think Tank
Martino’s new release Think Tank is likely to raise more than a few eyebrows, as it marks a return to the modal-flavored hard bop upon which his reputation is largely based.
Thursday, June 21 2001
Pat Martino: Live at Yoshi’s
Martino, whose career stretches right back to supplying rock ‘n’ roll licks for the likes of Chubby Checker and Bobby Darin, first made his mark playing with some of the ‘60s’ best known organ combos. Even the most nostalgically inclined will have to admit that this current line-up is the equal to any of them. But remember—PLAY IT LOUD.
