Release Date: 17 March 2015
Label: HighNote Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 632375727420
Genres: Jazz  Modern Postbebop  
Release Date: 17 March 2015
Label: HighNote Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 632375727420
Genres: Jazz  Modern Postbebop  
Description
Recorded at the Tin Angel in the Old City section of Philly, 'Nexus' represents a rare look at jazz guitar master Pat Martino in the stripped down setting of duos with one of his most empathetic partners to date, pianist Jim Ridl.
On 'Nexus' Martino's signature voice is instantly revealed in these intimate recordings with Ridl, a longtime member of the guitarist's working quartet and a valued duet partner for ten years. This previously unissued material includes originals by Ridl and his interesting arrangement of Sonny Rollins' "Oleo." Also featured is Martino's legendary "Country Road," a tune well-known by guitarists from its famous transcription, but which is making its first appearance on a recording.
Indeed, Nexus is a welcome addition to the Martino discography and a reminder of the remarkable rapport between the Philly jazz icon and the North Dakota native, two musicians who come from different generations and different parts of the country but very much speak the same language.
Personnel: Pat Martino (guitar), Jim Ridl (piano)
Tracklisting
Houston Person
Charlie Sepulveda & The Turnaround
Tom Harrell
Black Art Jazz Collective
Jeremy Pelt
Black Art Jazz Collective
Eric Alexander
Sheila Jordan
Pat Martino
Pat Martino
Pat Martino
Pat Martino