Pat Martino – Footprints

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Originally released by Cobblestone and later by Muse, this 1997 CD reissue from 32 Jazz features the distinctive and exploratory guitarist Pat Martino in a tribute to Wes Montgomery. Martino does not attempt to sound like Wes (although he uses octaves here and there), and only one of the six selections ("Road Song") was actually recorded by Montgomery; the tribute is more heartfelt than imitative. With the intuitive assistance of rhythm guitarist Bobby Rose, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Billy Higgins, Martino stretches out on six selections, including a bluesy original ("The Visit"), "Footprints," and "Alone Together," always sounding like himself and pushing the boundaries of straight-ahead jazz.

00:00 A1 The Visit 04:34 A2 What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? 11:55 A3 Road Song 17:39 B1 Footprints 26:00 B2 How Insensitive 32:16 B3 Alone Together Bass – Richard Davis Drums – Billy Higgins Guitar – Pat Martino Guitar [Second Guitar] – Bobby Rose Recorded March 24 , 1972
Muse Records