Pat and Pat

Having listened to most of Pat Martino's most recent recording, "Undeniable," I must say that the man is the best straight-ahead jazz guitarist living on this planet. The way he builds a solo is unparalleled; the tone is perfect. Yes, I love the other Pat--Metheny..but not this much in this genre of jazz.

Big, Good

Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Stan Kenton

knew how to make big

very good.

Ellington's America

Here is a short, but apt, review of Cohen's magisterial work, Duke Ellington's America.