John Patitucci’s Trio Album “Spirit Fall” Showcases His Deepest Influences
Electric and double bass virtuoso John Patitucci has released his highly anticipated album, Spirit Fall, with saxophonist Chris Potter and drummer Brian Blade. The 10-song collection sees the artist bringing together inspiration from the traditional New York jazz scene and influences from monumental artists he worked with.
“This trio is a true reflection of my journey as a bandleader,” Patitucci remarks. “It’s about distilling the influences of the greats I’ve played with—like Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock—into something very personal.”
Without a chordal instrument in the mix, Patitucci has plenty of space to open up. Hear him talk about using both the electric and double bass in this clip introducing the album:
And then check out the energetic track “Lipím”:
Spirit Fall is out now on CD, vinyl and as a digital download (Apple Music and Amazon Music).
Spirit Fall Track List:
- Think Fast
- Pole Star
- Deluge on 7th Ave
- Thoughts and Dreams
- Spirit Fall
- Lipím
- Silent Prayer
- House of Jade
- Light in the Darkness
- Sonrisa
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
