Impressions (Pat Martino)

Pat Martino · 1975 · Thème de Coltrane en ouverture, solo de guitare très cité

Context

Opening track of the album, a cover of the John Coltrane theme. Tom Moon hears a lively romp and praises well-constructed, controlled solos; guitarist Russell Malone says the solo on this track nearly made him give up the guitar.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Modal. Among the origins and influences of Modal: Cool (Birth of the Cool), Hard bop, Bossa nova, jazz samba.

By the same artist

• Consciousness (1975)
• Along Came Betty (Pat Martino) (1975)
• Both Sides, Now (1975)
• Waltz for Geri (1967)

Sources

• EN: Consciousness (Pat Martino album)

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