Great EP - recommended
5
By DonRellman
I just saw this young man play with a fine trio at Mezzrow here in New York (August 2019). Pasquale plays inspired renditions of classic tunes - highly skilled and technically advanced, yet there’s also a genuine romanticism and soulfulness that would make this lovely accompaniment to a special dinner date or some such.
His playing reminds me of Art Tatum in some ways, or harkens back to some of the earlier wizards of chops-fueled guitar playing like Johnny Smith or Joe Pass.
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