''Live at Yoshi's'' is an album recorded by jazz guitarist

Pat Martino Pat Martino (born Patrick Carmen Azzara; August 25, 1944 – November 1, 2021) was an American jazz guitarist and composer. Biography Martino was born Patrick Carmen Azzara in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to father Carmen "Mickey" ...

in 2001. It was nominated for the 2002

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Reception

In a review for

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, Paula Edelstein wrote: "the hard bop and funky soul-jazz of this trio are sure to please enthusiasts of the guitar, organ, and drum trio... From the sound of the audience on ''Live at Yoshi's'', the guitar sage's head-spinning dexterity and cool tones... are more spirited than ever, and after listening to this CD, you'll be inclined to agree." The authors of the ''

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'' stated: "the trio is nicely balanced, between DeFrancesco's natural exuberance and Hart's sage rhythm master. But the guitar's the thing." Chip Stern, writing for

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, commented: "this is a raw, engaging live performance that shines the spotlight on Martino the guitar player and showcases his renewed authority as a soloist in the company of two masters of the form." In an article for

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, Jim Santella remarked: "Pat Martino's trio session smokes from start to finish... Guitarist, organist and drummer romp through straight-ahead classics deliberately, setting aside plenty of time for stretching out... It sure is great to hear that survivor Pat Martino has it all together."

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's John Heidt wrote: "It's just an out-and-out blowing session... Guess what? It's a winner from cut one all the way through!... One of the greats performing here with a brilliant band and playing great." Maurice Bottomley, writing for

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, stated: "the upbeat numbers swing like an axe and the slower tunes have that smoky, late-night atmosphere that remind you why you got into jazz in the first place."

Track listing

''All compositions by Pat Martino except as indicated'' # " Oleo" (

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) (7:02) # "

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) (12:05) # "Mac Tough" (10:05) # "Welcome to a Prayer" (10:33) # "El Hombre" (10:32) # "Recollection" (8:00) # "

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, Miles Davis) (7:21) # "Catch" (11:06)

Personnel

*Pat Martino - guitar *

Joey DeFrancesco Joey DeFrancesco (April 10, 1971August 25, 2022) was an American jazz organist, trumpeter, saxophonist, and occasional singer. He released more than 30 albums under his own name, and recorded extensively as a sideman with such leading jazz perfo ...

- organ *

Billy Hart Billy Hart (born November 29, 1940) is an American jazz drummer and educator. He is known internationally for his work with Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi" band in the early 1970s, as well with Shirley Horn, Stan Getz, and Quest, among others. Bi ...

- drums

References

{{Authority control Pat Martino live albums 2001 live albums Blue Note Records live albums