Alternative Guitar Summit returns with Honoring Pat Martino, Vol. 2, a deeply personal and expansive tribute to one of jazz guitar’s most influential voices. Arriving five years after the first volume, this new collection brings together an exceptional lineup of guitarists and collaborators to celebrate the enduring brilliance of Pat Martino’s music and legacy.
Much of the album was shaped during the isolation of the 2021 pandemic, when a planned live event was transformed into a series of intimate studio sessions. In a period when making music together carried a renewed sense of purpose, the recordings took on a unique emotional depth, capturing both the spirit of collaboration and the timeless power of Martino’s compositions.
Featuring performances from acclaimed guitarists including Kurt Rosenwinkel, Cecil Alexander, Dave Stryker, Paul Bollenback, and producer Joel Harrison, the album offers interpretations that honour Martino without attempting to imitate his singular style. Instead, each artist approaches the material with individuality and respect, exploring the sophistication, intensity, and melodic richness that made Martino a towering figure in modern jazz.
Additional recordings completed in 2025 add fresh perspectives to the project, helping shape a tribute that feels both reflective and forward-looking. Across the album, Martino’s compositions are reaffirmed as essential works within the contemporary jazz canon.
Honoring Pat Martino, Vol. 2 will be released on 3 July 2026 via HighNote Records.
Track Listing
- Villa Hermosa
- Lean Years
- Rememberance
- A Blues for Mickey O
- City Lights
- El Hombre
- Song Bird
- A Portrait of Diana
- Lean Years (Slight Return)
- Welcome to a Prayer
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