Mark Whitfield - Patrice (1991)

All too frequently a young jazz musician slumps on the immediate follow-up CD to a successful debut; fortunately, this is not the case with guitarist Mark Whitfield. Accompanied by veterans Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Jack DeJohnette, the leader blisters the old spiritual "Go Down Moses," while he shares his subtle side with clarinetist Alvin Batiste in a gently swinging "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen."

Switching to acoustic guitar, he delves into traditional blues with his lively "Baby M's Bayou Blues," while his ambitious "Patrice" features his solo instrument interacting with the vocal harmonies of Group 5. Mark Whitfield made it clear that he was on the jazz scene to stay with this well-conceived release. - by Ken Dryden, AMG

Tracks:
1. Go Down Moses (Traditional/arr. Mark Whitfield) 5:49
2. Dear Father (Mark Whitfield) 6:51
3. Lady Of The Day (Troy Davis) 5:05
4. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen (Traditional/arr. Mark Whitfield) 4:22
5. Baby M's Bayou Blues (Mark Whitfield) 4:34
6. Patrice (Mark Whitfield) 5:09
7. Midnight Sun (Lionel Hampton/Sonny Burke/Johnny Mercer) 3:12
8. David's Theme (Mark Whitfield) 7:24
9. Bees' Blues (Mark Whitfield) 3:39
10. Brother Jack (Mark Whitfield) 6:37
11. Trouble At The South Bend (Mark Whitfield) 9:04
12. We'll Be Together Again (Carl Fischer/Frankie Laine) 6:29

Personnel:
Mark Whitfield (Acoustic and Electric Guitars)
Ron Carter (Double Bass)
Kenny Barron (Piano)
Jack DeJohnette (Drums)
Alvin Batiste (Clarinet)
Manolo Badrena (Percussion)
Group Five (Voices) - 6


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