Pat Martino "Think Tank"

[clifton]

I've been enjoying Pat Martino's latest Blue Note release, "Think Tank". Martino blazes his way through a solid program with Joe Lovano, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Christian McBride, and Lewis Nash. The band sounds tight and well-rehearsed, typical of a classic Blue Note session that Alfred Lion would have produced. Solos range from very good to inspired, and it all swings. This one really grows on you.

[skeith]

I agree with you Clifton. That's why I started a similar thread a couple of weeks ago. I see you are having the same luck I had. And I thought it was just me.....

[JohnS]

I've had this for a few days and been able to give it a couple of spins. It's a solid enough date but I think I expected just a little more from it. Maybe I've just overloaded on Lovano! Rubalcaba is not a pianist I've particularly enjoyed in the past but he sounds more restrained here and fits in well.

[STAX]

I read that Pat Martino had a stroke and had to learn to play guitar all over again as an older adult. That would really be quite something to do.

[clifton]

STAX: That's pretty much true. In 1980 (maybe '81) Martino was diagnosed with a brain aneurism, he was operated on with days to spare. Afterwards he had lost all memory of music. He had to teach himself everything all over again.

[EKE BBB]

Here´s the link for the AAJ REVIEW.... yours?

[clifton]

EKE BBB: That's not me on "Think Tank". I did Marcus Strickland "Brotherhood", "Astral-Terra Trapeze Unit", Tim Armacost concert review, and a review of "Lest We Forget" that should post any day. (I'm new to the AAJ staff, or any other staff, for that matter). I don't agree with the AAJ "Think Tank" review, I think it's better than that.

[JohnS]

The AAJ review just about sums it up for me.