Live at Yoshi's is an album recorded by jazz guitarist Pat Martino in 2001. It was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.[1]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |   [2] |
| AllMusic | [3] |
In a review for AllMusic, 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."[3]
The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings stated: "the trio is nicely balanced, between DeFrancesco's natural exuberance and Hart's sage rhythm master. But the guitar's the thing."[2]
Chip Stern, writing for Jazz Times, 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."[4]
In an article for All About Jazz, 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."[5]
Vintage Guitar'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."[6]
Maurice Bottomley, writing for PopMatters, 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."[7]
Track listing
All compositions by Pat Martino except as indicated
- "Oleo" (Sonny Rollins) (7:02)
- "All Blues" (Miles Davis) (12:05)
- "Mac Tough" (10:05)
- "Welcome to a Prayer" (10:33)
- "El Hombre" (10:32)
- "Recollection" (8:00)
- "Blue in Green" (Bill Evans, Miles Davis) (7:21)
- "Catch" (11:06)
Personnel
- Pat Martino - guitar
- Joey DeFrancesco - organ
- Billy Hart - drums
References
- ^ "44th Annual Grammy Award Nominations". Variety. January 4, 2002. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 957. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ a b Edelstein, Paula. Pat Martino – Live at Yoshi's: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ Stern, Chip (July 1, 2001). "Pat Martino: Live at Yoshi's". Jazz Times. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Santella, Jim (August 1, 2001). "Pat Martino: Live at Yoshi's". All About Jazz. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Heidt, John (September 2001). "Pat Martino – Live at Yoshi's". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Bottomley, Maurice (June 21, 2001). "Pat Martino: Live at Yoshi's". PopMatters. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
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