| Live at Yoshi's | ||||
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| Released | 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
| Venue | Yoshi's, Oakland, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 1:16:39 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
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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]
| Review scores | |
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| 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]
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