Track Listing
1. King Kong
2. Poastcard
3. Little Steps
4. Joan
5. Maroon Bells
6. Imprint
7. Well, The
8. Essay
9. Japanese Folk Song
10. Afro Blue
| Details | | Playing Time: | 67 min. | | Producer: | John Patitucci | | Distributor: | Universal Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Personnel: John Patitucci (acoustic, electric & 6-string basses, percussion, kalimba); Chris Potter (soprano & tenor saxophones); Mark Turner (tenor saxophone); John Beasley, Danilo Perez (piano); Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez (drums, percussion); Jack DeJohnette (drums); Giovanni Hidalgo (congas, percussion); Sachi Patitucci (kalimba).
Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, New York in August 1999. Includes liner notes by Tom Patitucci.
Personnel: John Patitucci (kalimba, percussion); Chris Potter (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Mark Turner (tenor saxophone); Danilo Perez, John Beasley (piano); Horacio "El Negro" Hernández (snare drum, percussion); Jack DeJohnette (snare drum); Giovanni Hidalgo (congas, percussion); Sachi Patitucci (kalimba).
Audio Mixer: Joe Barbaria.
Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY (08/1999).
Director: Alexis Davis.
Photographers: John Russell ; Mary Javorek.
Arrangers: Giovanni Hidalgo; John Patitucci.
When GRP dropped John Patitucci in 1996, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The bassist found a supportive new home in Concord Jazz, where his creativity was encouraged and he was able to take his share of chances. Just as 1998's cerebral Now was a departure from 1996's introspective, deeply personal One More Angel, Imprint finds Patitucci surprising his followers once again by emphasizing Latin elements. Employing drummer Jack DeJohnette and saxman Chris Potter, as well as Latino improvisers, pianist Danilo Perez and drummer/percussionist Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Imprint is the most Latin-minded album that he recorded in the 1990s. However, Imprint isn't Latin jazz in the sense that Poncho Sanchez is Latin jazz -- it is more intellectual and less direct, and it's not as accessible. While Sanchez's releases tend to favor immediacy and take an extroverted, party-time approach, that's hardly what Patitucci is going for on this acoustic post-post-jazz effort. Sticking to the upright bass, Patitucci delivers an album that is almost as intellectual as Now, but with an emphasis on Latin rhythms. For those who aren't afraid of being challenged, Imprint is a welcome addition to the bassist's catalogue. ~ Alex Henderson
Editorial Reviews
...Merges [both] post-bop modern and Latin jazz....making a significant impression on the mind and spirit...
JazzTimes (05/01/2000)
4 stars out of 5 - ...Maybe his most accomplished album as a leader, experimenting with a brainy brand of Latin jazz....As ever, his electric lines are clean, warm and clearly articulated...
Down Beat (07/01/2000)
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