Vinyl Reissue Series Commemorates 65th Anniversary of Prestige Records and 90th Birthday of Legendary Engineer Rudy Van Gelder!
Legendary six-string master Pat Martinos debut album, El Hombre, finds the then-22-year-old flashing his distinctive soul-jazz chops in his first date as a leader. Accompanied by organist Trudy Pitts, flutist Danny Turner, drummer Mitch Fine, and both Abdu Johnson and Vance Anderson on percussion, Martinos runs alternatingly dance over Latin-tinged rhythms and groove in the pocket with classic, soulful flavor. Recorded May 1, 1967 by Rudy Van Gelder at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, El Hombre stands the test of time as an absolute best-of-genre, guitar soul-jazz workout.
This classic jazz recording has now been newly reissued on VINYL, and is an essential addition to all jazz and vinyl collections.
This vinyl reissue is one in a series of special 2014 releases commemorating the 65th anniversary of Prestige Records and the 90th birthday of legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder.
"Guitarist Pat Martino's debut as a leader finds the 22-year-old showing off his roots in soul-jazz organ groups while looking ahead at the same time. Joined by organist Trudy Pitts, flutist Danny Turner, drummer Mitch Fine, and both Abdu Johnson and Vance Anderson on percussion, Martino primarily plays a straight-ahead set (five of his originals, "Just Friends," and "Once I Loved"), but already displays a fairly distinctive sound. This CD reissue brings back Martino's impressive start to what would be a productive solo career." - allmusic.com
Features:
Prestige Records 65th Anniversary Re-issue
120g Vinyl Reissue
Musicians:
Pat Martino, guitar
Danny Turner, flute
Trudy Pitts, organ
Mitch Fine, drums
Vance Anderson, bongos
Abdu Johnson, conga drums
Selections:
Side A:
1. Waltz For Geri
2. Once I Loved
3. El Hombre
4. Cisco
Side B:
1. One For Rose
2. A Blues For Mickey-O
3. Just Friends
Legendary six-string master Pat Martinos debut album, El Hombre, finds the then-22-year-old flashing his distinctive soul-jazz chops in his first date as a leader. Accompanied by organist Trudy Pitts, flutist Danny Turner, drummer Mitch Fine, and both Abdu Johnson and Vance Anderson on percussion, Martinos runs alternatingly dance over Latin-tinged rhythms and groove in the pocket with classic, soulful flavor. Recorded May 1, 1967 by Rudy Van Gelder at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, El Hombre stands the test of time as an absolute best-of-genre, guitar soul-jazz workout.
This classic jazz recording has now been newly reissued on VINYL, and is an essential addition to all jazz and vinyl collections.
This vinyl reissue is one in a series of special 2014 releases commemorating the 65th anniversary of Prestige Records and the 90th birthday of legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder.
"Guitarist Pat Martino's debut as a leader finds the 22-year-old showing off his roots in soul-jazz organ groups while looking ahead at the same time. Joined by organist Trudy Pitts, flutist Danny Turner, drummer Mitch Fine, and both Abdu Johnson and Vance Anderson on percussion, Martino primarily plays a straight-ahead set (five of his originals, "Just Friends," and "Once I Loved"), but already displays a fairly distinctive sound. This CD reissue brings back Martino's impressive start to what would be a productive solo career." - allmusic.com
Features:
Prestige Records 65th Anniversary Re-issue
120g Vinyl Reissue
Musicians:
Pat Martino, guitar
Danny Turner, flute
Trudy Pitts, organ
Mitch Fine, drums
Vance Anderson, bongos
Abdu Johnson, conga drums
Selections:
Side A:
1. Waltz For Geri
2. Once I Loved
3. El Hombre
4. Cisco
Side B:
1. One For Rose
2. A Blues For Mickey-O
3. Just Friends
