Return to the Joyous Lake

“In our handful of emails and conversations, Pat and I had discussed the possibility of recording of my own versions of the Joyous Lake music, as much to study it and understand it as anything else.

I find this music to be truly unique in the Jazz repertoire and even among Pat’s own compositions.

The tunes contain Improvisations that are often built around a line or lines that have to be targeted by the soloist… A unique challenge that’s a lot of fun too.

And the more we’ve played this music, the more it’s become something we look forward to – they are great vehicles for improvisation and spontaneous creativity.

Pat gave his blessing to the project and I was looking forward to playing these sessions for him in order to continuing our discussions of the music.

Unfortunately we lost Pat before he could hear this. So I humbly submit this as my tribute not only to his memory but his artistry and his genius.

Special thanks to Pat Martino and Kenwood Dennard for their help, guidance and assistance in understanding and performing this music.

Special thanks to Dr. Jorg Hauser for use of his transcriptions of Joyous Lake.

All proceeds benefit the Pat Martino estate.

Edgerton, WI, September 2022”

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