John Pisano: Among Friends

John Pisano: Among Friends

performed by John Pisano, 1931- (Pablo, 1995), 59 mins, 12 page(s)

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Field of Interest
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
59 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Guitar Jazz, Latin Jazz, Jazz Blues
Label
Pablo
Page Count
12
Performer
John Pisano, 1931-
Date Recorded
1994-07-01
Release Date
1995
Review
Though John Pisano made some albums as a co-leader with Billy Bean in the late '50s, Willie Ruff in 1970, and Joe Pass in 1991, until this release the overly modest guitarist had never appeared as a leader on a record date. One could almost say that he still hasn't, for this album contains a series of duets with six other guitarists. Be that as it may, Pisano at last gets a chance to display his melodically tasty, often hard-swinging post-bop-oriented licks on electric and acoustic guitars, easily the equal or better of any of his guests. The 1991 tracks are intricate duets with his late sparring partner, Pass; everything else was assembled from sessions held throughout the summer and fall of 1994. There are several fine Pisano originals -- "Berry Drive," "D'Joe" (where Pisano's guitar burns especially brightly), "Blue Note Samba," and "Blues for E.S.M." -- which remind listeners of this unsung composer's large contribution to the success of the Tijuana Brass during his tenure there. Pisano's fellow guitarists here are Pass, Dori Caymmi, Lee Ritenour, Ron Affif, Ted Greene, and Phil Upchurch -- and on "Maos de Afeto" Pisano plays all the guitars himself, with Caymmi on wordless vocals. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide
Subject
Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Latin Jazz, Jazz Latino
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Jazz Latino

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