The Maker (Pat Martino album)

The Maker is an album by guitarist Pat Martino, recorded in 1994 and released on the Japanese Paddlewheel label.^[1]

The Maker
Studio album by Pat Martino
Released	1995
Recorded	September 14, 1994
Studio	Sound On Sound Recording Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	50:47
Label	Paddlewheel KICJ 229
Producer	Paul Bagin
Pat Martino chronology
Interchange (1994) The Maker (1995) Nightwings (1996)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

AllMusic stated that "this is a highly recommended session featuring all original Martino compositions and more proof that the master was indeed back."^[2]

The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings wrote: "Ten years on from the comeback, a strong set from an active period."^[3]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Noshufuru"	12:32
2.	"You're Welcome to a Prayer"	8:56
3.	"Changing Tides"	7:36
4.	"Yoshiko"	11:54
5.	"This Autumn's Ours"	10:00

All tracks are written by Pat Martino.

Personnel

• Pat Martino – guitar
• James Ridl – piano
• Marc Johnson – bass
• Joe Bonadio – drums