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PM--it was great to see you at Cathy's performance -at Chris Jazz cafe------------------as always a good hang---------look forward to The Next Time------Best Kirk out-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kirk YANO
Brooklyn, US Martinoland - Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 08:21:08 (EDT)

Hi pat, You once write a beautiful poem that I read at The Maker cd released in the 90´s have you ever though in make public more of your writing?
Alex Rivera <alez_rivera (at) hotmail.com>
- Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 21:23:57 (EDT)

Dear Pat (and the great rhythm section !) it was a few month ago when my wife asked me if there's any nice jazz festival in Swiizerlad , where we were suppose to go anyway. i checked it and was happy to see that you have 5 days engagement in Bern Jazz Festival. i know most of your recordings but this set you made a tribute to Wes and it was so wonderful. you were still playing you're own but gave hints towards wes. the tunes you chose showed that you didn't want to play the well known tunes of montgomery. i guess you won't rememeber me. but the 2nd thing that happened this eve was amazing for me: it was the 1st time ever that i asked my wife to take a photo of a jazz legend and myself. i've been in hundreds of jazz concerts and gigs and never wanted to do so...it was a very special moment that i can't explain. we spoke alittle bit about Israel and the jazz department i teach in and i still wish to make connection between your agent and israeli producer cause you have many jazz fans here that will love to have your concerts here. thank you for the wonderful eve in Bern and for all those inspiring jazz albums. i wish many many more jazzing years with good health!!!!!!!! peace and love yours truely Raz sekeles Israel
Raz Sekeles <razsekeles (at) yahoo.com>
Li-on, israel - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 01:05:14 (EDT)

HiPat, It's your old neighbor from 2334!Unfortunately i don't get to the old neighborhood much these days but i do still go to Vic's for grooming.I am writing you because i recently started to take lessons from my brother who is a huge fan of yours.I truly have fallen in love with the guitar and regret not starting to play earlier in life.I will definitely attend your next local gig.
Rich Reilly <rreilly2 (at) hotmail.com>
- Friday, August 01, 2008 at 22:26:43 (EDT)

You are still great. I started listening to you back in the 1970's. The first album of yours I got into was East, its food to see you are still doing it
Gerard Cureton <gerardcureton (at) cs.com>
NJ - Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 23:08:31 (EDT)

hi pat--it was great to meet you at the umbria festival this year--you have been a huge inspiration to me--I would like to know it it is possible to have a lesson with you in the future--I live in Pittsburgh, PA--all the best-- PS---did you have a chance to listen to my CD MYTH AND FEELING?
mark lucas <navarra14 (at) hotmail.com>
pittsburgh, PA USA - Friday, July 25, 2008 at 20:56:42 (EDT)

Hi Pat, Glad you're playing the Detroit jazz festival. Be sure to eat in Greektown in downtown while you're down there, you'll enjoy the food and vibe. I wish you came out with a more inexpensive signature guitar. Us amateur cats' can't afford $3500 for a guitar. Ciao
Tim Pencak <makotim21 (at) yahoo.com>
Corona Del Mar, CA USA - Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 22:58:00 (EDT)

The concert in Munich was superb. After 35 yrs...still amazed. Most of all I can say, "Thanks for the memories". We´ll keep in touch. Friend & Fan, FRED
Fred Prost <caulker12003 (at) yahoo.com>
Petritoli, AP Italia - Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 13:47:28 (EDT)

Hi pat, I really enjoyed your interview in JazzTimes. Fantastic! It's really eye opening and refreshing and I hope to apply that same philosophy to my own life, music endeavors. Thanks again!
Jim <afunkydrumr (at) yahoo.com>
Syracuse, NY USA - Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 15:49:37 (EDT)

More on Fripp's soundscapes and Pat Martino: That was an interesting note about Ian McDonald and Pat Martino. I wonder why they haven't worked together in some way? Yes, I know Ian McDonald was a founding member of KC and wrote most of the tunes on that incredible 1st album. I've had some correspondence with Ian myself that started out with a question about the chord sequence in "Blue in Green" that a friend of his (Andrew Keeling) passed on to him. Ian revealed in further correspondence that his contribution to that 1st album was influenced by Eric Dolphy's "Out to Lunch!" album (listen to the vibes on Moonchild - Bobby Hutcherson is present in Ian's playing). I do think Pat's improvisations over Fripp's soundscapes could be something very special. Pat has a demonstrated interesting in digital technology with visual art. I'm personally very wary of bytes and bits in making music - and all musicians should be I think - but soundscapes are something altogether different. It relies heavily on electronic processors but the human element is still very much present in the music that is played. Pat, consider it please?
mark taylor <markt (at) talkingwallstudio.com>
queen creek, az usa - Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 09:21:14 (EDT)

PM---it has been a wonderful-experience-hanging with you--on your tour--[can you say Super Great Guitar Playing ?????]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kirk out----------------------------------------------------------------------------------and FYI---King Crimson fan---Pat is a Good friends with Ian McDonald -1 of The original member's of King Crimson--------------------------------
Kirk YANO in Italy
Perugia, XX ITALY - Friday, July 11, 2008 at 03:37:03 (EDT)

Hi Pat. I see King Crimson will be in Philadelphia in August. Just wondering whether you might attend. I’ve been listening to both you and Robert Fripp for many years and hear a lot of similarities, especially with respect to that right hand. I know you’ve expressed some enthusiasm for rock players, specifically Pete Townsend. Have you ever considered a project with Robert Fripp and his soundscapes? I think it would be heavenly. .
Mark Taylor <markt (at) talkingwallstudio.com>
queen creek, az usa - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 15:11:34 (EDT)

Hello Pat, i was joing your show at the bimhuis in amsterdan last week. It was absolutely fantastic, especially the difference in style in the first and the second part of the show. I am wondering that you still develope and grow much more than all other guitarists of younger age. i hear many guitarists but you are for me the most complete musician. hope to see you again and all the best, wim keessen
wim keessen <wj.keessen (at) tiscali.nl>
aalsmeer, holland - Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 10:25:15 (EDT)

Hello Pat, I am glad, that I could listen to you at cologne, Altes Pfandhaus. My first recording of your music was "exit" about 25 years ago. I love your music and it was a wonderful evening last week. Thank you very much and I hope I can hear your music for many years. Michael from Mönchengladbach, Germany
Michael Kneip <familie.kneip (at) web.de>
Mönchengladbach, Germany - Monday, July 07, 2008 at 14:58:40 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Pat Martino, just thank you for your music and your concert in Munich - and more than this, thank you endless for sign my (your) guitar and the possibility to shake hands. I really love your sound and spirit - you are wise. By the way, there is a nice review on www.archtop-germany.de with pictures from this concert. Take care, felix
Felix Hartl <felixhartl (at) web.de>
munich, germany - Monday, July 07, 2008 at 13:29:14 (EDT)

Pat, The last time I had seen you was at "the Cellar-Door" in Washington DC when you were playing with the Joyous-Lake Band... January 1976 was it? Two gigs in two nights I've never forgotten! Memories of great events sure do carry! Recently saw your performance in Amsterdam - no words can describe the beauty of the music and the intensity of the spiritual experience it generated within me. A duet with your pianist Rick Germanson as an interlude just ahead of "The Visit" was simply amazing and its mood reminded me somewhat of the "We'll be together again" album. My hope is that, someday, you'll be able to bring out a new album containing some of your most current compositions and arrangements with today's lineup. Thank you for having come to Amsterdam and may God's blessings forever shower upon you and allow you to continue on. Peace and Love, Alix
Alix Chatelain
- Monday, July 07, 2008 at 03:14:39 (EDT)

Thank you so much for coming again to Cologne and give us so much pleasure listening to you and the band at the Pfandhaus. As you said "don't expect", we don't expect you to come again, but we all will definitely cherish the moment if it happens again. It would be absolutely great if you could also do a workshop in Cologne. You could see how many members of the "family" where there. All the best & thanks again, Dietmar
Dietmar <nightfly_jazz (at) gmx.de>
Cologne, nrw Germany - Friday, July 04, 2008 at 12:11:45 (EDT)

Stephanie, I can assure you, if he ever gets to play at Ronnie Scott's again. I'll be first in line for the tickets. I envy Martien - if I could get away from work I'd be over there in a shot.
GarryC53 <garry.connstable (at) laidlaw-constable.co.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 10:40:57 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, I'm looking forward to your concert in The Bimhuis in Amsterdam next Wednesday. I would be nice to get a chance to meet you afterwards. Best wishes Martien Tielemans Jazzguitarist & teacher in Eindhoven (The Netherlands)
Martien Tielemans <martientielemans (at) gmail.com>
Eindhoven, NL Netherlands - Friday, June 27, 2008 at 06:33:35 (EDT)

you are simply amazing,peace and all blessings~~~rh.
Randy Hetlage <rhetlage (at) sbcglobal.net>
saint louis, mo usa - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 17:13:01 (EDT)

Garry -- I know that Pat played at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London about a year and a half ago. -- Stephanie
Stephanie Poe McCook <slpoe (at) verizon.net>
washington, DC USA - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 13:30:32 (EDT)

I haven't seen Pat in 35 yrs and will look forward to seeing this old friend again in Munich July '08. For me was then one of the best and has gotten only better.
Fred Prost <caulker12003 (at) yahoo.com>
Petritoli, AP Italy - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 04:39:51 (EDT)

I see Pat is touring Europe in July. Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy but no performances in the UK. Will he ever get to play here. I'd love to see him live.
GarryC53 <garry.constable (at) laidlaw-constable.co.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:35:58 (EDT)

Dear Sjoerd, ..... why would I ever mind someone paying respect, and honor to the loss of a serious artist? The countless seeds planted by Esbjörn, not only as a musician, but also as a person have come to fruition as important parts within the evolution of our art. Along with many others, I too offer my condolence.
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, June 23, 2008 at 07:53:33 (EDT)

Love Pat's music. Loved Esbjörns Svensson's music too. Maybe a little room for Svensson's untimely death in this guestbook. Condolences can be send to the Condolence Register. You can find a link on the website of allaboutjazz and by googling Esbjörn Svensson Condolences. We hop you don't mind this entree, Pat.
Sjoerd <sdboer (at) marnixcollege.nl>
- Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 15:01:49 (EDT)

PM Fan. Pat plays on four cuts of a recording titled Falling In Love Again featuring vocalist Joe Doggs, along with Joey DeFrancesco, Byron Landham and Jeff Hamilton. Concord Records 2003. Pat smokes, especially on Secret Love.
Duane Fait <drfmaf4044 (at) hotmail.com>
Black River Falls, WI USA - Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 13:08:13 (EDT)

Four Dimensions & Funk You with Don Patterson are incredible. Pat's soloing is very Wes like on these records. I love it! I've been trying to get my hands on Barry Miles White Hear for years. Can't find it anywhere. Will check out some of the early Willis Jackson stuff too.
PM Fan
- Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 18:31:13 (EDT)

...Pat also burns on Barry Miles;White Heat record,I think still avail. as Japanese import cd
gw <sneezethief (at) yahoo.com>
- Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 11:05:26 (EDT)

PM Fan check out all the early Willis Jackson lps He is Pat Azzara on these The Good Life - Grease & Gravy - More Gravy - Soul Night Live - Tell It - Live! Jackson's Action - Live! Action - Boss Shoutin They are on Prestige records These are Pats earliest recordings & they are ridiculus
Lou Cero <lou_cero (at) yahoo.com>
Bristol , RI USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 09:27:58 (EDT)

LeRoy. Thanks for the tip. I just got both of them on Yahoo! Music. I'm going to make my own double CD of "Four Dimensions" & "Funk You".
PM Fan
- Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 07:37:35 (EDT)

Can't wait to see you play this week & party with Kirk! Even though I've seen you many times I still get so excited. You're the best, & your music & spirit touches us all!! See you(& Aya') soon. DJB
dogood 61 <darryl (at) netreach.net>
Dresher, Pa Montgomery - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 21:33:30 (EDT)

PM Fan: There are a couple of records that are now marketed as legends of acid jazz that are really old Don Patterson records with Pat. Legends of Acid Jazz, Vol. 2: Just Friends includes the entire Four Dimentions album. Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 includes the entire Funk You album. It is unfortunate that these were not compiled together. the other tunes on both of these don't have Pat.
LeRoy Henry <leroyh (at) buffiniandcompany.com>
Carlsbad, Ca USA - Monday, June 09, 2008 at 16:19:02 (EDT)

Dear Pat Will you come to Australia??? really wanna to c ur live.. wilson
wilson
- Monday, June 09, 2008 at 10:36:06 (EDT)

Yes. Pat's playing with Eric Kloss is fantastic. His work on "Introducing Eric Kloss" is killer. Too bad they didn't let him stretch out more on those LPs. I'm really in to "Bar Wars" with Willis Jackson. It's late 1970s so Pat's sound and soloing style is much like his LPs as a leader of that era. And he is given a lot of space to solo with Willis Jackson. Great stuff.
PM Fan
- Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 21:25:46 (EDT)

PM-------looking forward to your performance in NYC next week---------see you---best--Kirk out----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY MartinoLand - Thursday, June 05, 2008 at 11:49:00 (EDT)

As far as Mr. Martino as a sideman, I have especially enjoyed Eric Kloss's material from the late 60's and early 70's. I have had the pleasure to sit with Mr. Martino and speak with him. Truly the warmest of humans I have ever met. Thank you for all of the GREAT MUSIC. Save our planet, it's the only one with Pat Martino's music.
antb <anstb (at) iname.com>
Pisgah, Ill US - Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 14:36:36 (EDT)

Sid. Thanks. I have that one. I agree, it is incredible. Any others?
PM Fan
- Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:18:23 (EDT)

Since you asked, my vote for Pat's best sideman recording is Don Patterson's "Boppin and Burning" recorded feb 1968. The group plays Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee" and "Now's the Time" and Monk's "Epistrophy" and a couple of other tunes. The band is smokin and Pat's comping and soloing is just fabulous.
Sid Gasner <sid.c.gasner (at) ceridian.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 17:46:26 (EDT)

Can someone recommend some of Pat's best work as a sideman. I've listened to all of PM's work as a leader. Thanks.
PM Fan
- Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 13:25:57 (EDT)

PM----------have a great time on the other coast--------------best--------Kirk out--------------------------
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY martinoLand - Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 09:57:38 (EDT)

Pat- Thank you so much for an incredible show last week at the Blues Alley. Your playing was perfect and the tightness of the band was exceptional. I hope you enjoyed my promotional CD and the lead sheets I gave you. Please note on my CD, there is a tune titled, A Call for Peace; I hope you can give that piece an extra listen and if you like it I can send the lead sheet for it. Thanks again, Your Seattle friend, Frank Kohl
Frank Kohl <kohl5 (at) msn.com>
Snohomish, WA USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 23:26:13 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I was wondering if you will play in Canada any time in the future, or perhaps Atlantic Canada. Thanks for your music.
Kieran Higgins <kieran_higgins (at) hotmail.com>
Sydney, N.S. Canada - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 19:13:17 (EDT)

In response to an entry posted on May 6th, (by Ted Leventhal) the graphic display of an original composition Samadhi, (1 of 6 motifs taken from solar constellations) appears on page 64 of the Bulletin Board Forum. ...... Cheers!
Pat Martino
USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 15:46:36 (EDT)

Hi Pat. Gloria and I enjoyed your concert at the 2007 Berks Jazz Fest in reading PA, we couldn't make it this year.We stayed at the same hotel you did, the sheraton, We had the pleasure of being in your company a few times at the jazz fest and we'll never forget how friendly and down to earth you are. Thanks for giving us memories that will last forever, we hope to see you next year, if you're going to be at the 2009 jazz fest, take care. Your friends Gloria & Wax
Gloria & Wax <thewax1 (at) yahoo.com>
Mount Holly, NJ USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 14:11:36 (EDT)

Dear mr.martino,great to have you and hear you in Bern. best wishes. andreas
andreas <a.muehle (at) bluewin.ch>
bern, switzerland - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 13:12:28 (EDT)

Dear Brian, it’s wonderful to hear from you. Thanks for the description you’ve shared. I hope that you’re aware of some of the events that have altered my state of consciousness, and within them, (to some degree) the lack of retainment. But there are exceptions, when certain names are mentioned. It’s wonderful to recall, (in flash back) the appreciation of someone’s presence. That’s what I feel about your dad. Please correct me if I’m wrong, (sometimes it’s difficult for me to remember details) I vaguely remember a time in my late teens, or early 20’s when I spent time with a number of very special individuals whenever I performed in Buffalo, NY., or possibly in Seattle, WA? In either case Bob Pennington was very special to me. It also brings back memories of a Music Store, where we use to meet. Nonetheless, thanks for being in touch, I hope we come in contact again ..... My warmest regards!
Pat Martino
USA - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 10:17:07 (EDT)

Pat may i please have the jumper you wear in creative forces, go on.
gary cunningham <garycunns5 (at) hotmail.com>
derry, n.ireland - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 08:18:49 (EDT)

Greetings Mr. Martino. My dad was a cat named Bob Pennington. I'm not sure if you remember him but as a child growing up he spoke of you quite often. He and his second wife Maryland told me they new you and spoke very highly of you. It's been about 13 years since my Dad past on but I'm curious to know more about him. He was a major fan of yours and made sure I listened to you. I was the only teenager I knew growing up that had Van Halen and Pat Martino records and my friends thought I was weird. You may have known that he used to transcribe your work and I was told it was very accurate. I'm sure you are very busy but I thought I would drop you a line to see if you remembered my Dad. Kind regards, Brian Pennington
Brian Pennington <pennington (at) nc.rr.com>
Cary, NC USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 20:11:01 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I really enjoyed meeting you and Aya at the May 3 master class in Washington. I thought you explained your method clearly and concisely and it was really quite inspiring. Thank you both for giving us your time. I could not make it to Blues Alley, but I hope to see you again in concert sometime soon. By the way, any chance you could post the melody you derived from the solar constellation? That was fascinating. Best wishes, Ted Leventhal
Ted Leventhal <tedlev (at) yahoo.com>
Washingtotn, DC USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 14:43:35 (EDT)

Pat, A million thanks to you and Aya for a tremendous event. The Quartet at Blues Alley was burnin' down the house. "The Great Stream" indeed! All the best, Stephanie & John
John <John.McCook (at) gmail.com>
Washington, DC - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 12:01:58 (EDT)

I attended Pat's May 3 master class here in D.C. and it was a great and enlightening experience. I especially like Pat's approach to music. Just visualizing the chromatic scale in a circular, as opposed to linear, fashion has helped bring things into greater clarity. Most of all, I appreciate Pat's openness to all questions and his thoughtful and articulate responses. It was a great way to spend the afternoon and I highly recommend it to all guitarists as well as those who want to learn how a true artist approaches his craft.
Grady <grady.bourn (at) mail.house.gov>
Washington, DC 20002 - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 11:14:57 (EDT)

We've talked several times. On one occasion we were talking about the album "the return". You wondered why that was the album I really wanted to learn the guitar parts for. Well now I see why you wondered. I have just discovered the wealth of music you recorded with Don Patterson. Now that is my favorite. As I have told you in the past, I love it when you play with a Hammond in the band. Are you going to record anything with Tony Monaco? Another live album would be great. Are you and Tony playing anywhere in the U.S.? We miss you in California.
LeRoy Henry <leroyh (at) buffiniandcompany.com>
Carlsbad, Ca USA - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 17:14:57 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I just want to tell you how great it was to see you play in Bern in such a great ambiance and small setting.I'm the guy that's half-Swiss and who grew up in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. I live for jazz, it's really a passion for me... Meeting you was really an honor to me and I really got the impression that you are a really nice and humble guy. When I watched you play it was just amazing... I can't even find the words, it's incredible. The other musicians that accompanied you were also excellent. Anyway, it's funny what I read by the guy who says you taught him about a handshake because the first thing that struck me was your good grip honest handshake. Please come back soon and play in Switzerland because myself and others here love your music!!!!
Brendan Schelker <BDSchelker (at) hotmail.com>
Gals, Bern Switzerland - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 18:11:58 (EDT)

Hey Pat, you've always been such a great inspiration and player. Your biography is also equally as inspiring. I've finally transcribed your solo on "the days of wine and roses", i'd be glad to run you a copy if you're curious what I've come up with. Wishing you all the best.
U.T. <trivediu (at) gmail.com>
Chicago, IL United States - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:48:43 (EDT)

Hi Pat, looking forward to seeing you play at Blues Alley in Georgetown. I'm definately going to try and make it!
Mike Fageros <mfageros (at) yahoo.com>
Houston, Tx USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 16:37:43 (EDT)

Hi Pat. You are a great person and full of God, if that is fair to say. Many years ago I paid to take a couple lessons from you in your home in Philly. It was around 1985 and I was 15. My uncle paid for the lesson. They did not go far because we really didnt have the money. I had a long rocker hair cut. Anyway, you really inspired me. Forget about us talking guitar, you taught me how to shake someones hand. You did. Now that was a precious lesson in life and I am 38 now. I remember everytime I shake someones hand and how important it is. You did that for me and I thank you for it. You are a very special and a very bright man. I do hope you find bliss and happiness in life. My favorite thing I ever heard you play was "Footprints". It reminds me of a walk in the city park on a fall day with the smell of earthy leaves and cool air on your face. I love it and its a warm in-the-now feeling. Bob Eckert Newark, Delaware
Bob Eckert <eckertbob (at) hotmail.com>
Newark, DE USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 22:12:31 (EDT)

Pat, Thank you for your company it was a truly beautiful evening at Ron Harbison's and an amazing Work Shop at J Wolfs guitars in Jupiter. Every where i go i talk about the guitar, Tom Floyd and Pat Martino. it is so inspiring all i want too do is share the excitement. I actually gave a 10min summery on dom 7th chord substitutions to the doctor checking my finger today, i am sure i talked too much... i will send photo's from our recent dinner and work shop soon, and yes it turns out I have a pretty good shot of you and the amazing Ike woods. rap at you later. steve j
steve johnson <steve (at) johnsonframing.com>
west palm beach, fl usa - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 18:22:14 (EDT)

PM--looking forward to the Hang in tha land of SWISS Miss--------peace out--Kirk---------------
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY MartinoLand - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:49:17 (EDT)

hello pat, i am a young musician from austria, europe. i wanted to express my respect to you - thank you for your music. it's been an exceptional source of inspiration for me. i admire you for how you've been dealing with your personal fate, for all the courage you have brought up. i admire you not only as a musician, but also as an exceptional personality. listening to you when you shared your personal insight in several interviews was always a pleasure. i've got one question to you, the "playing interlude" you play in the creative force video - does it have a name, and did you ever make a recording of it? i think it's one of the most beautiful pieces you've written. All the best, Max
Max <maxrandacher (at) gmx.at>
Vienna, Austria Vienna - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 16:09:39 (EDT)

Hi Pat, Long time, no speak!! I produced and shot a Documentary with you in 1995 at your folk's house. Good Times!! When will you be in Los Angeles, as I'd love to get together? Sincerely, Taylor Black
Taylor Black <taylorblack (at) charter.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 20:39:04 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, John and I are looking forward to welcoming you to our home once again, for the May 3 master class here in DC! I've asked your webmaster to kindly add it to your itinerary page. We hope that Aya will be joining you, it will be great seeing you both! All the best, Stephanie Poe McCook
Stephanie Poe McCook <slpoe (at) verizon.net>
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11:00:18 (EDT)

My dear master,I met you in a master class in Paris,in 2000 or 2001 , and I had the privilege to accompagning you with my litlle funny red guitar ,and asked you to sign an autograph on the back of this guitar, I will keep it for my whole life,You also told me that I have " a very nice sound" that was the best compliment I ever had ,and it stays in my heart as a diamond who give me strengh.Also one of my students Bruno Casties went to USA to take some lessons with you,He was absolutely crazy about your music ,and I do not need to tell you that it was my entire fault! Today I have something very important for me to ask you:I've just done my first recording (I was in studio this week)and its name is "Wes for ever" .I recorded SOS,bud beaux arts jingles ,Mr Walker and others of our unforgettable master,I would like you to hear it ,and eventually give your opinion and maybe some back line for when the record will be ready . I will go to see your concert in Bern in Switzerland on the next April 26th.I would like to send you this record ,in the way tou want,by the post office or in mp3 .This way you could give your opinion in Bern in 3 weeks.I hope I' ve not disturbed you in any way,With all my deep respect,Arnold Axler
arnaud Axler <axlera (at) free.fr>
La Rochelle, france - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 02:00:12 (EDT)

Hi Pat,you just keep getting better with the years. I know you are aging much more gracefully tha I am. I listen to your music all the time,you just keep amazing me. I hope all is well with you and your wife.
andrew merlino <amerlino (at) phila.k12.pa.us>
blackwood, nj - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:14:48 (EDT)

PM---Have a Great Gig this weekend--------so sorry I am Not there----------Best--Kirk out----------------------
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY MartinoLand - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 09:29:13 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I am embarassed to say that until this week I was unfamiliar with your playing until I saw a video of you playing Sonny with John Schofield (2001) on You Tube. I am an oral surgeon and have been told I have skilled hands: your hands must have been 'touched by God'. I'm a fan of Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin and Jan Akkerman but remain mesmerized by your soloing on this video. Peter Young
peter young <peter.young (at) oralimplants.co.uk>
northwich, cheshire England UK - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 06:07:28 (EDT)

Dear Pat, The plesure is mine! I've just seen your itinerary window, and I surely will come at your Italian summer dates. Thanks for the attention ! I'll write you soon for other questions! With ammiration Marco
Marco <marco.mastrantonio (at) gmail.com>
Rome, Italy Italy - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 06:03:11 (EDT)

Dear Pat, Thanks for your incredible artistry and soul! How can I acquire/purchase the lead sheet for "The Changing Tide?" I'd love to attempt it with my quartet! Peace, Marc
Dr. Marc <marcwhy (at) earthlink.net>
Garden Grove, CA United States - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 02:20:36 (EDT)

Marco, ... It's been my pleasure participating in this interesting conversation. Take note, (in my itinerary window) I’ll be teaching, and performing this summer in Italy from July 6th, to July 20th. Say hello if you attend. Until then, ....... All my best wishes!
Pat Martino
USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 10:58:41 (EDT)

Dear Mr Martino, Thanks for the asnwers, I've chosen to share my response on the Guest Book beacuse my account couldn't replay successfully at your email address..I don't know why. But it's not a problem it goes well on the guestbook. So, yeas, my second question is not properly correct..sorry again for my "Italo-inglese" vocabulary!! Aniway you've given me the answer I deserved.. :) What you say is really interest for my work because one of the idea I'll want to point is the importance of instinct and emotional interpretation in music expression. And sure, the theory is essential but maybe after this or with the same peso. As you, many great jazz musician started to play ( like Wes too!) self teaching..isn' it ?! For the moment really thanks..I'll write you soon. With admiration, Marco
Marco <marco.mastrantonio (at) gmail.com>
Rome, Italy Italy - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 07:40:00 (EDT)

Dear Marco,

Since you've chosen to share your response, as well as your questions public-ally I'll join with you here in the Guest Book in the same way.

So, let's begin:

Your Questions:

1. Why did you decide to write this book, and when? The year of publication is 1983, but when did you really write it?

2. "I think you have always been an avantgard artist an in L.E also you started a new kind of approch on guitar. Don't you?"

3. Many see the method like a minor dorian conversion but you use aeolian minor fingerings on the forms (G minor or Bb Major). What is the right interpretation?

I've always seen the line forms in an expanded key of G minor in the sense that I can use line forms like minor dorian, aeolian, melodic minor etc., it depends on the context we are using it. Is that right?

Answers:

1. An original decision to share my enjoyment was activated by an interest from others. When musicians began to ask questions about my playing it became essential for me to find ways that would successfully translate my descriptions into a mutual tool. That's when, and why I began to study the musical communities language. Since I've always been self taught, the true source of my conclusion was, and still is based upon intuitive logic. I began to collect those writings in the early 60's, and have continued to this day in my ongoing journal.

2. Marco, I'm sorry but I don't quite understand your second question. But as far as being .avant-garde" in starting a new approach for learning the instrument, in my opinion the current approach is even more abstract.

3. As to a realistic interpretation, I have to point your attention to the fact that I rarely give any thought to scales, or any of their modal forms, (due to the fact that I've never studied in those directions). All of my improvisations have come directly from personally effective melodies, (as well as editing them for approximately 50 years). Of coarse their are certain forms that some instructors refer to as .scaleable, or modal frameworks" but that's a conclusion based upon their perspectives of the individual, and can never be trusted when it comes to the true source of another's intentions.

Marco, for now I send you my warmest regards,
Pat Martino
- Monday, March 31, 2008 at 14:50:33 (EDT)

Dear Mr Martino, I’ m really excited for your answer and for your affection in my work. I’ve read many articles on you, and every time there was written you are a really nice and friendly person. Now I’m shore about it!! My work is based mainly to illustrate your personal lenguage in music, in jazz. Starting with some biogarfy pages of your life and your career. Then I'd like to concetrate on show your idea of " minor conversion" that you explane on Linear Expressions, and then to show your lenguage as an avantgard lenguage, since the early years to nowadays. So I 'd like to ask you something about Linear Expressions. 1. Why did you diceded to write this book? and when ? The year of publication is 1983, but when did you really write it?? 2. I think you have allways been an avantgard artist an in L.E also you started a new kind of approch on guitar. Don't you ? 3. Many see the method like a minor dorian conversion but you use an eolian minor fingerings on the forms (G minor or Bb Major ). What is the right interpretation? I've always seen the line forms in a expanded key of G minor in the sense that I can use the line forms like a minor dorian, eolian , melodic minor etc., it depends on the contecxt we are using it. Is it right? So this is a part of my quiestions that maybe seems to be a little commonplace, but it is really useful in my work. Sorry for my english. The last time one of my english teachers help me to write you, but not this time :) Thanks a lot and I'll look forward to hearing from you again. With admiration, Marco
Marco <marco.mastrantonio (at) gmail.com>
Rome, Italy Italy - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 05:28:41 (EDT)

I found your essay 'the nature of guitar' to be the single most interesting written piece of guitar instruction I have ever read. The idea of piano notation as being 'conversationally' convenient for musicians but theoretically inappropriate for guitar because it fails to incorporate the up-down axis is very true. The alternative you offer is very clean and straightforward, with nice mathematics as any great scientist will present their case. I'm very glad I stumbled across this page today.
Isaac <isaacbonnell (at) yahoo.com>
San Francisco, CA US - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 02:12:25 (EDT)

Dear Mr Martino, My name is Marco Mastrantonio, and I live in Rome. First of all, I would like to express my deepest admiration for your outstanding artistic talent,for your human qualities, and for your fantastic works. I've been listening to your music for many, many years. I am a guitarist as well, and I have been strongly influenced by your outstanding style.I am also a student at the university of Rome "Tor Vergata" and I study music.In the past few months I've had the chance of deepening and widening my knowledge of your works,since I'm currently writing my final dissertation on you and your "minor conversion" method in Linear Expression. I previously discussed my choice with Prof. Adamo(ethnomusicology), my supervisor, and with Prof. Polese, my second supervisor, who deals with blues, jazz, rock music in my university. Obviously, they were enthusiast of my project and therefore, here I am! I'm scheduled to defend my dissertation in May and I thought my work would not be complete unless I tried to contact you and ask you your opinion about it. I am truly delighted and honoured to have the chance of letting other university students and colleagues know more about you, your life, your remarkable work. You've been a reference point in every jazz course I've had the possibility to attend in Rome.There are many questions I would like to ask you.... therefore...I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience! With admiration Marco Mastrantonio
Marco <marco.mastrantonio (at) gmail.com>
Rome, Italy Italy - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 14:50:39 (EDT)

Hey Pat and Aya...apologies for not writing sooner! Although the time spent with you and the band in Corning was brief, solid friendships were built quite quickly. Hope to see/hear from you folks again someday and all blessings to you both. Tell Rick, 'Scott-Al' and Harvey S that Sammy says 'hey'! Keep spreading your heartfelt music and message wherever life takes ya...remember Joshua 1:9. All best...Sam
Sam DiGiacomo
Corning, NY USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 23:13:03 (EDT)

I am surprised not to see any comments about your shows with Tony Monaco. Will you be playing with him in the US? It would be great if you guys would put something on You Tube. Please come back to California.
LeRoy Henry <leroyh (at) buffiniandcompany.com>
Carlsbad, Ca USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 13:30:09 (EDT)

M. L. Dickens, ....... Bless you for being so warm! As to your question, my dates at Jazz Alley, in Seattle have to be rescheduled. They’ve conflicted with an engagement in Florida that’s taking place on the same days. Once it’s rescheduled it will appear in my Itinerary window once again. I’ll definitely look forward to seeing you when I visit. Until then I send you my warmest regards!
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 11:27:42 (EDT)

Dear Peters, ...... greetings! Your description of the guitar you have is quite clear, as far as myself ever having that model, I haven’t. The nearest I’ve ever come to something similar is the guitar I used on my album “Desperado”, (although that one was a 12 string made by Univox). For now I wish you the best.
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 11:19:29 (EDT)

dear mr martino! greetings from germany. i`am owner of a gibson es-330 with a solid top. on the trussrodcover there`s a handsscriptlogo (looks like martino...). the guitar is from 1966 or 68. the volumepoti is beside the bridge pickup. and it has two tonepoties. have you ever had such model, or could it be a signaturecustomshop guitar.do you know something about it? thanks for answering. best wishes and i hope to hear from you.
Peters <MUbert8131 (at) aol.com>
Augsburg, Germany - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 16:13:48 (EDT)

Hi Pat hope you still remember me Nikita from Jakarta Indonesia.., once again thanks for the beautiful conversation we had in Sultan Hotel. Such a beautiful human being you are !! Well, i'm still speechless by the way. Hope everything's great with you. Have a great life !! what was "is", what will be "is".
Nikita Dompas <nikitadompas (at) yahoo.com>
Jakarta, DKI, Indonesia - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 04:58:35 (EDT)

Hi Pat, Been a fan of yours since I first heard Joyous Lake in that (seemingly) previous lifetime. I saw a few days ago that you were coming to Seattle's Jazz Alley in April, but now I don't see it listed on their or your posted itinerary. Is that still on or has cruel fate once more delivered a swift headbutt to Your Willing Thrall? If the latter be the case, I sure hope you are rescheduled soon! Thanks for all the beautiful music, my fellow being! Merci
Merciful Lee Dickens <merciful (at) mindspring.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 19:02:20 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I thank you deeply from the heart for your eternal inspiration and enlightenment within my musical guitar world. I am not a full blown jazz guitarist though I carry within me many inflections upon my style. Your bluesy chromaticism filled with emotion is what touches me most and the deepness of tone. My wife is also Japanese from Fukuoka and the light of my life. I pray to meet you someday soon. With blessings of peace*** Jimmy and Junko
jimmy dormire
Nashville, TN USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 18:55:11 (EDT)

Hey Pat! I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful contribution to jazz, guitar, and music in general. I have been a huge fan for a long time now, and am always refreshed when i pull out those old discs from your sideman days. I was curious to know if there is any footage out there of you from the 60's or 70's, either headlining or while playing with guys like Don Patterson or Willis Jackson. It would be so cool to see! Well, take care and God Bless.
Old Footage <jasoncasper15 (at) aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 08:44:52 (EDT)

On behalf of the entire Corning Civic Music Association and our members, I want to thank you and your terrific band for an outstanding concert Saturday night. Everyone is still talking about it, and we hope to see you again in the future. I hope you can get much deserved rest after your long Asia tour.
Hank Jonas <hjonas (at) stny.rr.com>
Corning , NY 14830 - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 21:07:37 (EDT)

Great talking with you and Aya last evening at the Radisson in Corning...You guys are truly delightful...Unfortunately prior playing commitments made it impossible for me to be at the museum to hear you guys on Saturday...But man...The schedule you guys keep is unbelieveable...Keep fighting the good fight...And...I just remembered you from about 40 years ago...Did we really look like that...
Lou Cicconi <bluelou (at) stny.rr.com>
Odessa,, NY USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 18:11:08 (EDT)

Dear Mr. pat Martino, This is Kanji, Japanese guitar maker. I'm so grad to see you in JAVA JAZZ. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in near future. Best, Kanji
KANJI KAWABATA <kanji.m.inst (at) jcom.home.ne.jp>
Wako-shi Saitama-ken, Japan - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 14:00:39 (EDT)

Hi Pat, My addres is - 126 Shannon Ave. Mount Jackson, Va. 22842 . I'm really looking forward to the sighed 8x10 for the studio. Call me a sentimentalist! My web sight is www.drumandguitar.net. After a rear end coll. that stoped my playing I built a teaching practice to keep afloat. Since then I've developed a holistic and integrative method for teaching drums and writng some articles for Vic Firth. Now that my health has improved I hope to start playing this year. Thanks for your terrific example of courage in the face of adversity. All the best with warm regards, Keith
Keith MacMichael <dandg (at) shentel.net>
Mount Jackson, Va. USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 01:50:54 (EDT)

Dear Pat, just bought El Hombre.....in 2008....even though I'm 26 and new to jazz I've come up with a way to learn the guitar. Listen to the pros. I've transcribed the second tune on El Hombre....now it's off to transcribe some others. I do have questions, but I don't know how'd I'd get them answered? Great Work!
Jon <jonguitar (at) aim.com>
Dallas, GA US - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 13:06:38 (EDT)

Hi Pat Ive had the opportunity to see you perform 3 times and each time you blew me away . Hearing you on recordings is fantastic but seeing you live is incredible Thankyou for the last 5 decades of the wonderful music and alot more to come .. Thanks Pat Scott
Scott <Sscottsriff (at) aol.com>
Lincoln, ne USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 12:53:04 (EDT)

Hello Pat,

Please let me thank you for your beautiful music, I wish you come present it in Prague, CZE sometimes...

Well if it do not bother you, could I ask you a question? Let me explain. I have studied classical piano for several years and then I dropped it and picked up a guitar after some years of being without music (a thing I do not want to do again). But till I discovered your theory it seemed to me that I thought about a guitar a lot like about a piano, through addition.

Well, I got recently into your "Nature of guitar" and also the published article in Guitar Player Magazine, which both have helped me a lot, but since I am a not professional musician or have any teacher sometimes it is hard for me to understand, even I do know the basics of a chord theory and a a minor pentatonic (on guitar). Can you please give me any advice on how to approach your theory with the practice? Should I start by learning the fretboard through the aug and dim chords and then apply it for songs and with a practice to apply it to the scales? I understood that more than scales you use melodic motives but still how should I approach the chords with that? Just to visualise the chord tones in any kind of fretboard? i know my question is probably to difficult to answer in email so please if you can recommend me any of your books only I would really appreciated it.

If I am in US I would sincerely ask you to give me a lesson if you are interested but as I am in Europe it is hard, still with an email I would be really out of my mind (as probably other thousands here)if you share some of your thoughts with me!

In the end, please let me thank you for you being such beautiful person sharing your wisdom with us here I think your music deeply reflects your personality and that why it is so loved. Have a nice day,
Petr <petr.stonis (at) gmail.com>
Prague, Czech Republic - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 04:45:23 (EDT)

Pat, hope you are doing well. We spoke at Yoshi's in Oakland, Ca a couple ago. Are you still working on a Pat Martino Epiphone electric? I can't get enough of your music!!!!!!! You and your music are the reason that I took up the electric guitar. Hope to see you soon in the Bay Area as you have a lot more new fans (happens everytime I play your tunes)!!!! Your friend and fan, Joseph Santostefano
Joseph Santostefano <jsantostefano (at) sjgov.org>
Stockton, Ca USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 16:02:04 (EDT)

Dear Mr.Martino, it's Raymond, the biotechnologist,haha, hope you still remember. I was one of the Indonesian guys who just had a wonderful conversation about music as life with you at the Sultan in Jakarta after the Java Jazz Festival, the enjoyment of the moment remember? What a great thinker you are! I'd have to repeat it one more time, and really from the heart..It's has been an honor being able to sit one table with you and have that deep chat. If you have a moment I would like to ask more about the opportunity for my brother to learn from you.. He is still in Berklee right now and he's gonna graduate in May.. From the way you look at life,I'm positively certain that you would be the ultimate teacher for him..I'd bet he'd be real excited..thank you Mr.Martino, looking forward to hearing from you again!
Raymond Mulyarahardja <raymond.mulyarahardja (at) gmail.com>
Jakarta, Indonesia - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 16:07:27 (EDT)

hi Pat, Just saw your set at Java Jazz in Jakarta - Marc Antoine and I sat in the front row and couldn't stop smiling. I had the honor to open for you in 1978 at the Cellar Door (with Tim Eyermann and East Coast Offering) and to think it was 30 years ago is crazy. Before then, Gil would tell me stories about your musical explorations in his matter of fact way and I, being 21, looked and listened to Joyous Lake and We'll be Together Again with awe. Many people have since told me that the duo record is their favorite. ...a nice contrast. Even though I'm a keyboard player, I need to get into your transcriptions and learn more stuff from you......I can't wait to see the film. Thanks again for the inspiration. It really goes around. Gregg Karukas
gregg karukas <gregg (at) karukas.com>
LA, CA USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 06:01:29 (EDT)

HII PATTT I'M FROM ARGENTINA!!! PLEASE COME HERE AND PLAY AT THE FAMOUS JAM SESSION CLUB, "NACHO'S ROOM"
IVÁN
- Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:58:49 (EST)

IT'S NOT FAIR, MR. MARTINO! YOU'RE GIVING SHOWS EVERYWHERE! IN THE WHOLE PLANET EXCEPT ARGENTINA! PLEASE COME PAT! WE HAVE BEEN WAITING YOU FOR YEARS
MARIANO
- Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 13:51:34 (EST)

I and my wife came to see the 2nd stage at Cotton Club on the 3rd of March. We enjoyed very much. It is the first time to see you play in front of me although I have been a big fan of you for decades. And one more thing I felt happy was that you treated every single fan very gently, with talking each other, shaking hands, and giving your signature onto CD jackets and guitars. Off course, I was a one of the fans at the table. (I asked if how your wife was. Sorry to hear she did not come to Japan with you.) You are going to Indonesia after Japan. I hope you show COOL play in Jakarta.
Mako <makotohayashimail (at) nifty.com>
Tokyo, Japan - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 09:29:20 (EST)

PLEASE, PAT! PLEASE COME TO ARGENTINA! WE LOVE YOU HERE, PAT! PLEASE COME AND PLAY HERE! WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU! PATTT!
MARIANO
- Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 09:10:44 (EST)

I hope you still remember that I and my son went to see you at Cotton Club in Tokyo on the 3rd of March and asked for your signature on my son`s guitar after the live. It was absolutely the first class I have ever seen, and the signature you kindly gave him on the gibson will be his treasure in his whole life. Many thanks and I hope to chance of seeing you soon again.
Tosh <toshiya_inoue (at) wool.com>
Tokyo, Japan - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 00:06:19 (EST)

hello Pat! i just wanted to say that you're the best guitar player in the world, man, i love you!
Rodolfo
- Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 11:46:51 (EST)

Re: Upcoming concert in Corning NY (3/15/08)--looking forward to seeing you...forgive my ignorance but do you perform completely solo or with accompaniment?
jon_antis <jonnyangel1958 (at) yahoo.com>
Ithaca, NY USA - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 23:59:20 (EST)

PM-------last nights gig at The Cotton Club-in TOKYO---was off the hook----FUNKY--Fresh---and Mighty FINE-------best--Kirk out------------------------
Kirk YANO in Tokyo
Tokyo, TK JAPAN - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 17:59:39 (EST)

Mr. Martino, through the years your music, and also your story have been such an inspiration to me. your music is truly original. the feeling you put into what you do is more than most people could every dream of putting into anything. i hope to watch you perform one day. thank you so much for the inspiration you are, and keep up all of the good work. much thanks garett
Garett Keller <gish85 (at) hotmail.com>
Tucson, Az United States - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 11:43:47 (EST)

Dearest Maciej, ....... It’s kind of you to think of me so highly. I hope that someday soon I have the opportunity to meet you in your homeland. Until then I send you my warmest wishes.
Pat Martino
Tokyo,, Japan - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 03:42:18 (EST)

Dear mr. Martino, J`m from Poland. Please visit my country. You are one of my gods. Jazz guitar church, no questions...
Maciej <rozanski86 (at) wp.pl>
Skępe, Poland - Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 19:50:12 (EST)

Mr Martino-Your performance in Tokyo-last night--was very very great---What a fantastic band----I look forward to seeing you next week at The Cotton Club-thank you--Suzuki
Suzuki Honda jr
Tokyo, Japan - Friday, February 29, 2008 at 23:54:13 (EST)

Hi Pat, Long time fan. I see you anytime you are within a 150 mile radius. I've loved every concert I've attended, particularly the session with David Kikoski at the University of Maryland Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center a few years ago. You really should tour with him on piano sometime again if possible. Rick Germanson is also fantastic, but Dave really had me going that night. My question is as follows, and I would really love to hear from you on this one: How do you feel about concert tapers? I love your shows and would love to be able to pull some of your amazing shows into my hi-res (24-bit, 96K) recorder for permanent, lossless archiving, but I've never seen a clear stance from you or your management on how you feel about this. I feel that society as a whole will be in a most unfortunate position once you stop touring, and I would love be a part of the continuation of your legacy by recording and sharing (always for free, never selling) your live music. Of course, any shows that you decide to make commercially available would be immediately taken out of circulation. Are you opposed to this? Most concert tapers are very respectful and would never impose on another concert attendees experience (i.e. mic stand blocking views). I would love to be able to tell my kids kids about the great Pat Martino and have the concert archive to let them here just what an amazing talent you are. Thanks so much for you reply. Mike
Michael Nicolaides <spamme_please (at) comcast.net>
Bel Air, MD 21009 - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 19:50:58 (EST)

Thanks for the "Effect". A few more and there will be enough for a CD! All the best while in the East.
John <John.McCook (at) gmail.com>
DC, - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:27:24 (EST)

Hi Pat, John told me about this website. John, Josi and I are so proud of what you have accomplished, and remember the times we watched, and listened, to you play in your basement with friends. Sorry we all lost touch and wish you the best. You're cousin, Maria, uncle Domenic's daughter.
Maria (Orlando) Smith <mts1939 (at) hotmail.com>
Chandler, Az usa - Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 13:26:08 (EST)

Dear Pat, Just a word of thanks for your music and your dedication in chasing your muse. I have several of your albums,the favorite of which is "Live at Yoshi's" It's in my all time top ten list.At the risk of sounding like a stalker, several years ago I went out for lunch at a South Philly place named Nick's Cafe (my uncle and mother grew up in North Philly)We went up to the bar to find a menu or a waitress. I noticed two or three pictures of you over the bar and asked the man there if he liked your music. He looked at me and said,"You just missed him!"When the waitress came out to take our order she asked if I was the person that asked about you. I told her yes. She then had a lot of good things to say about you and your parents. A great memory for me, and the lunch was excellent as well. I am working my way through some stuff that was in a Guitar Player interview with Jude Gold (saw him last year at Scullers in Cambridge, Ma.)I'm enjoying it and may also tackle some other stuff in the future. I hope this letter finds you in good health. If you can, try to get up to Boston sometime or (dare I hope) to Maine as I'd love to hear you live. Take care and God Bless You. Sincerely, Joe Iriana Wells, maine
Joe Iriana <bassicjoe1989 (at) yahoo.com>
Wells, ME USA - Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 22:39:06 (EST)

Hello Pat, Hope all is well with you . I'm still doing it. Writing and playing, playing and writing. Ever since the days at the Haunted House you have been an influance in my music. Just being with you was a tremendous learning experiance. I have very fond memories of recording with you in the living room on pine street. I will write again but for now I'll see you in the music. Paul Prospero
Paul Prospero <bprospero (at) comcast.net>
Clermont, NJ United States - Monday, February 18, 2008 at 01:57:46 (EST)

Dear Pat: thanks for been such a big inspiration for so many of us who are aware of you´re musical talent and wave of creation thank´s for all!
Alex Rivera <alez_rivera (at) hotmail.com>
- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 02:29:57 (EST)

PM and Ms AYA ---Thank You Thank You--you guys are ALWAYS in my Heart----I look forward to our next meeting -------peace out---your pal Kirk ----
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY MARTINOLand - Friday, February 15, 2008 at 08:40:02 (EST)

Hi Pat, I would just like to tell you that you and wes montgomery are my favourite guitarists! I am aspiring to be a professional musician, and you are one of my top influences, you are truly great! Anyway, I would love it if you answered this question for me.. I have been through and tried different approaches to picking, economy picking, alternative picking... attempted rest stroke picking but it is very unnatural to me.. Which style of picking do you use? Anyway, thanks for the great music and the major impact you have cause on my playing!
h.cheung <Scavanger92 (at) hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 00:12:21 (EST)

DEAR PAT & AYA, I HAD THE DISTINCT HONOR TO MEET YOU BOTH AT THE CAPE MAY FESTIVAL AND THE SPIRITUAL POWER WHICH GENERATED FROM YOU BOTH WAS TANGIBLE. I AM WRITING NOW TO THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PASSION,KINDNESS , TIME AND GENUINE REALNESS. TRULY, YOUR PERSONALITY IS WHAT IS MEMORABLE ALONG WITH THE MUSIC .
A PERSON WHO gladly met you
- Friday, February 08, 2008 at 17:31:41 (EST)

Pat, Happy Belated Birthday! I've been an amazed fan since the 70's when I enjoyed your incredible speed and impeccible ability to express nuanced sentiment at warp! I was in the Lighthouse in Santa Monica when management's deficient integrity reached the threshold requiring exposure and comment from the bandstand. Your playing was furious but harnessed and perfect! Your recovery is such an awesome act of God's grace and your indomitable spirit. Thank you for your tenacious perseverence. Your back and better than ever. More depth, more gentle beauty. Your friend, Scott P.S. When are you coming to House of Blues, Orlando?
Scott Farmer <correct1doc (at) gmail.com>
Orlando, FL Orange - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 20:43:10 (EST)

Hi Pat! I just wanted to say that as an apprentice in the art of jazz guitar, you are my main inspiration! Your music is wonderful! Keep doing what no one does quite like you!
A.L
- Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 17:46:37 (EST)

OH MY,WHAT A WONDERFUL THING "HEART STRING'S" IS,I WISH MY WIFE COULD PLAY ,THAT MUST BE SO FANTASTIC,IT IS WONDERFUL,ALL MY BEST WISHES,AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ST. LOUIS SOON.
RANDY HETLAGE <rhetlage (at) sbcglobal.net>
saint louis, mo u.s.a. - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 19:18:50 (EST)

Thank You PM------you are tha Man-----------
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY MartinoLand - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 09:45:20 (EST)

Kirk Yano, ...... you always rock, especially on a day like this! Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!
Pat Martino
- Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 08:24:20 (EST)

Dear cousin Carole, ....... What a nice surprise to see your entry in my Guest Book. I send you a hug, and a kiss, ( just in time for Valentine's Day )! ..... All my love, cousin Pat
Pat Martino
- Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 08:19:36 (EST)

Pat you are an insiration to so many people, I never thought it was this huge. Everyone who plays guitar or is into Jazz knows you then their jaw drops when I prodly say you are my cousin. Love ya Pat. Carole
Carole <xyla (at) aol.com>
phila, pa usa - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 07:47:16 (EST)

Pat, Long time fan. Hope to see you in Charlotte one of these days. We're starved for good jazz guitar here. Come save us! All the best, Ray
Ray Otstott <ttotsto (at) yahoo.com>
Charlotte, NC USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 21:34:21 (EST)

I am a colleague of Matt's and he suggested checking out "The Man". First time seeing you perform live.The Sellersville Theater is a great venue. I was totally blown away by the tones. Those heavy gauge strings must be the difference! The band wasn't too shabby either. Wink wink. The Can't wait 'til Berks Jazz fest.
Brook South <brooksouth (at) hotmail.com>
Allentown, PA USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 13:06:27 (EST)

Yes, a wonderful show last evening, our first opportunity for a theatre performance. Thank you and the group for the inspiration. ALL the best.
John McCook <John.McCook (at) gmail.com>
DC - Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 14:57:31 (EST)

A great show at Sellersville last night. I had the good fortune to sit up front and watch a tight, tight , tight set unfold!! You were obviously enjoying yourself as you were smiling and acknowledging the various things you were also hearing. The band is top notch and on their game. THANK YOU!!!!
michael krass <ssark1 (at) comcast.net>
upper dublin, pa mont co - Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 09:43:45 (EST)

Thank you for a wonderful show last night. A great band led by a master. looking forward to seeing you in the future.
Owen Schierenbeck <longhr52 (at) ptd.net>
Riegelsville, PA USA - Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 09:11:49 (EST)

Thanks for the great music, inspiration and teaching in your master class and concert tonight. I had never known about your childhood brain aneurysm until today in your class. I was intrigued to say the least, as I received brain damage from an auto accident at the age of 16. I would have to say the guitar healed me too. Thanks for everything.
Mike Stitz <mi28ke (at) gmail.com>
Souderton, Pa USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 23:36:32 (EST)

Thank You, Pat, for making me a better guitarist. I am a rock-n-roll guitarist and last fall, I literally locked myself in a room for weeks and studied your musical styles and textures. All of my rock students wondered why I had gotten so wrapped up in jazz all of the sudden. I'm pleased to say that I've finally gotten over my obsession with learning all your solos. It wasn't as bad, however, as that Wes Montgomery phase I went through 2 years ago when I actually stopped eating and lost 20 pounds.
Erich <erichtorres (at) aol.com>
Santa Fe, NM United States - Friday, February 01, 2008 at 03:09:34 (EST)

Pat. plugged in the Mp3 "Heartstrings" ...is that Aya playing the background chords? ...sounds great Thanks
william jesset
lianjiang, Fuijian Providence China - Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 09:44:42 (EST)

Dear Martino. I am enjoying "Remember" of your album now. I wish to express my gratitude for meeting your guitar thanks to "Aya". Respect and thanks were presented from the fan of Japan.
iyasinooppaichann
japan - Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 03:00:04 (EST)

Dear PAT, What lies ahead? Where does the Great innovator take us next?
hotdogjlt@hotmail.com <hotdogjlt (at) hotmail.com>
Philadelphia, Pa USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 19:17:06 (EST)

Such amazing left hand stamina...
hotdogjlt@hotmail.com <hotdogjlt (at) hotmail.com>
Philadelphia, Pa - Monday, January 28, 2008 at 19:47:20 (EST)

hey pat- do you know of a transcription of 'desperado'? dont see one in any of your books, dont see one by jorg hauser or anyone else... thanks!
bruce buchanan <ceteris (at) pacbell.net>
berkeley, ca usa - Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 14:17:04 (EST)

Still cutting edge guitar playing.
hotdogjlt <hotdogjlt (at) hotmail.com>
Phila., Pa USA - Friday, January 25, 2008 at 15:12:08 (EST)

Dear Pat. On the weekend i listened to "Live at Yoshi's" and "Joyous Lake" (and totally dug EVERY note on them). Apart from the superlative playing, I find it enormously inspiring that the same artist is responsible for both of them! Beyond scales, beyond speed, beyond "jazz" is that universality of music, or ART, that we all ultimately strive for but very very few attain. What can i say but thank you.
John Hardaker <prox (at) optusnet.com.au>
sydney, NSW Australia - Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 03:39:42 (EST)

Hello! from Japan.kissuichan,this is so nice! and great! Well I shuould be a nice woman.Hummmm EIGO NANTE WASURETA~~~! Sey hello to your honey. Thanks!
NINGEN toshite <kuukai339 (at) hotmail.co.jp>
YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA JAPAN - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 15:11:02 (EST)

I, too, have really enjoyed the duets recently posted on your site.
Sid <sid.c.gasner (at) ceridian.com>
Minneapolis, MN US - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 14:35:48 (EST)

I have really enjoyed the clips of You and your wife Aya. It's some very nice duo playing, and duos are my favorite. I felt a responsibility as a listener to say thanks ,and tell you how much I enjoyed the clips. Best Wishes
Joe
Philadelphia, Pa - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10:13:28 (EST)

Dear Franco, .... It’s a pleasure to hear from you. To answer your questions let me begin by bringing your attention to my guitar. It isn’t a Les Paul, it’s a Pat Martino model I designed for Gibson approximately seven years ago. As to amplification, I’ve been using a power unit designed by Acoustic Image. I’ve been using two different models, (which are similar) the “Clarus”, and the “Focus”. Regarding effects, I use “Concert Hall” Reverb. The speaker systems requested, (contract rider) and used in performance are made by Mesa Boogie. I send you my best wishes!
Pat Martino
USA - Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 23:13:05 (EST)

Dear Great Pat, i'm a italian passionate guitarist (not professional but fine, i've been playing for 30 years). You are my "top benchmark" in guitar jazz style, I love particularly you "geometrical" vision in solo phrases and improvisation. Particularl your feeling, intention and pronunciation of your stile. I love the sound you can create: I love the "dark" and "smooth" sound in your solo guitar: I know the Gibson Les Paul Signature you are using nowadays (I use a hand made archtop) But a question for you: what is your guitar amplifier? Do you use effects ? I'll be happy and honoured if you could send me a mail. And when you'll be back in Milan I'll be to listen you. Thank a lot really. Franco
Franco <franco.mazzilli.lpzi (at) alice.it>
Milano, Italy - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 15:40:16 (EST)

still out here listening and studying your work. Please come back to Phoenix soon, I'll bring lots of people along to listen! I also encourage you or your management to look into the annual "Jazz on the Rocks" at Sedona AZ. I don't think you will find a more beautiful natural setting in which to play your wonderful music.
mark taylor <markt (at) talkingwallstudio.com>
Queen Creek, az us - Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 11:37:57 (EST)

PM--again -You Rocked at Birdland this week---------Kirk Out-------------------
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY USA- - Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 11:16:08 (EST)

Thanks for sharing, reminded me of "Welcome to a Prayer" from last June.
John <aiq (at) ureach.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2008 at 11:13:29 (EST)

Wow-Aya sounds great playing the LEAD Guitar--and Pats comping--very nice-----------------
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY USA-BUSHLand - Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 12:44:48 (EST)

Happy New Year, Pat!　I'm very glad now.Because I knew the news of the concert of JVC and Cotton club in Tokyo,Japan in the end of February and the beginning of March. I'm looking forward to go to your concerts. How about some dinenr,if you're ok? I recommend Japanese food. Then good luck! 　Hiroshi Hagihara
Hiroshi Hagihara
Suginami ward, TOKYO JAPAN - Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 03:09:29 (EST)

Hello Pat, Johnny Smith, You and Ritchie, have been my strongest influences on guitar to this day.. "Wagg The Dogg" is my dedication to you on my 4th release. You were in my minds eye, as I recorded the tracks and kept the time swingin.. Thank you for being you, and influencing me. You're one of a kind.... Boday
boday <boday-1 (at) webtv.net>
Stillwater, MN USA - Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 22:41:28 (EST)

Pat- Wow, I haven't visited this site in over a year now. I just now reflected on the first time I heard you back in 76 at the jazz workshop in Boston. We talked briefly after your performance while you drank a Heineken and smoked a Pall Mall. I remember you were wearing a purple turtleneck and playing a Koontz guitar. I also remember how superb you played. Hoping to be able to come to Birdland with my girlfriend to hear you on January ninth which is my birthday. Mike
Mike
NYC, - Friday, January 04, 2008 at 00:12:48 (EST)

Gee, I grew up near Sellersville and thought if I moved to New York I would see more jazz. Now the greats are playing Sellersville. Can someone point me to a place that explains the emergence of so many great Italian-American jazz guitarists from South Philly over a two generation time period. Is this all Joe Sgro's doing? It fascinates me. Have a great 2008 and keep playing PA!
Charles David
- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 01:05:36 (EST)

Dearest Pat and Aya, John and I wish you the very happiest new year! We're looking forward to seeing you in Sellersville. much love, Stephanie and John
Stephanie Poe McCook <slpoe (at) verizon.net>
Washington, DC USA - Monday, December 31, 2007 at 20:08:39 (EST)

Thanks for your Music, Thanks a lot. It's so beautiful.
DaN <Dan (at) enfantsdujazz.com>
Barcelonnette, 04400 France - Friday, December 28, 2007 at 09:11:39 (EST)

Hi Pat, Merry Christmas to you and Aya! Hope all is well and that you both have a blessed and Happy New Year!! Hopefully, we will get a chance to catch you in the city at Birdland. Miss you both! Love, Bobby & Gabrielle
Bobby Corsetti <bcorsetti (at) optonline.net>
Bellport, NY USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 14:43:57 (EST)

Hi, Pat! Greetings from Taibei, Taiwan! I enjoyed your outstanding performance in the Concert Hall on 08/22. That's awesome! At the end of the year, I would like to say,"Bravo, Pat!" Thanks for giving us such a great night! Hopefully we can meet again! Richard PS: I will send you the photos to your e-mail box.
Richard TSAI <jazzmanintaibei (at) yahoo.com.tw>
Taipei City, Taiwan - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 04:55:45 (EST)

Pat--Happy Holidays---Thank You for all of the Great Music this year and for being a Great Friend------I will see you at NAMM-----peace out--Kirk----
Kirk YANO
NYC, NY USA - Monday, December 24, 2007 at 09:11:36 (EST)

Dear Pat: This is to wish you a Merry merry and a Happy happy. Been a fan for years. This info might be interesting for you, family, friends, neighbours, etc. There's a company called Omnilife that has a record of 100.000 testimonies of the goodness of its products. They're on a crusade to restore health to humanity at large. I'm sure, guaranteed, that we could've saved Mike Brecker of his maladies. If you know any musician or, hell, anybody that suffers from anything, let me know or give that person my mail and have him get in touch. garondon@cable.net.co This is no prank or fairy tale, is the real deal. Your music has been an inspiration all these years for me and my students at the University El Bosque, Bogota, Colombia, where I teach as an Associated professor. I'd be honored if you visit my page: myspace.com/gabrielrondon Take care Gabe
Gabe Rondon <garondon (at) cable.net.co>
Bogota, cundinamarca Colombia - Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 09:36:34 (EST)

Hey Pat, Glad to see you are up to some more great things (from your website info). I last saw you performing at a club in Cambridge, MA in 2004. It was an amazing performance and most of it featured original tunes I have never heard before and that are not documented on any of your recordings that I am aware of. I hope you continue to perform your own material, as you are an amazing composer and some of the standards get really worn out over time - and it seems like there is less and less new exciting tunes out there. Will you record these anytime soon? A somewhat related question: Any chance of doing an official bootleg recording that is downloadable like some of the other artists are doing these days? Keep up the great work!!!! John R. from upstate NY, then Austin, TX, now in ABQ, NM. P.S. I tried to use the Bulletin Board at AAJ, but it did not seem to work. Thanks.
John R. <jfr1107 (at) yahoo.com>
Albuquerque, NM US - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 07:23:53 (EST)

Please release some old live shows from the Joyous Lake era. (there must be some old board tapes lying around somewhere!) Have you thought about issuing a series of live performances via your website? It would be welcomed by your fans. Thank you!
Kevin <kevrw (at) hotmail.com>
Pacific Palisades, CA USA - Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 14:16:20 (EST)

hi pat . i just want to say i;m looking forward to the up coming string training class i had a great time last year.
kenny <ibanezman6996 (at) yahoo.com>
dover, de usa - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 12:53:00 (EST)

I just saw that Creative Force is now available on DVD. WOW!!! I have seen a lot of people having trouble finding the old VHS of this and it will be great to be able to jump chapters and loop sections. I can't wait to see you come out to California again. Any plans on coming here?
LeRoy Henry <leroyh (at) buffiniandcompany.com>
Carlsbad, CA USA - Monday, December 10, 2007 at 17:00:44 (EST)

hey Pat, just wanted to let you know I finally purchased the Gibson custom, it plays so clean. Just wanted to thank you for all the inspiration and guidance. Heading back East for the holidays maybe we will cross paths, I would love to show you the Guitar but don't think I will travel with it.
Ross Steiner <lavivabene (at) hotmail.com>
sf, ca USA - Saturday, December 08, 2007 at 20:41:56 (EST)

Hi Pat ! Thank you for all your beautiful music and your big inspiration. Your instructional DVD is a treasure for new directions...
Patrick <pmir (at) laposte.net>
thuilley-aux-groseilles, france - Saturday, December 08, 2007 at 12:04:37 (EST)

Hi Pat,We had breakfast in Miami the day after your show and I drove to the workshop you did for us. Looking forward to doing it again when you come back in 2008.
Ron Harbiosn <ron (at) valuationanalysts.net>
west palm beach, fl usa - Thursday, December 06, 2007 at 11:11:48 (EST)

Hello Pat, I met you at you house one evening way back in 1986 - a friend of mine - Glenn - a bass player - was taking lessons from you at the time. I have to say that meeting you has influenced my life in ways that are still unfolding; All Sides, All Ways. I am a drummer, and love your music. I just bought tickets to see you in Sellersville, PA on Feb 2. See you then! EDN
Ed Nelson <ednblue (at) comcast.net>
Perkiomenville, PA USA - Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 21:06:17 (EST)

Dear Pat, My interest in the guitar started waning after playing 20 years until I recently started listening to you. I went out and bought the closest thing I could find to your signature model (couldn't find the actual one) and am back on board for life, I think. Please come do a show in Barcelona at your earliest convenience. Michael
Michael M. <misc (at) mccainlanguages.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 04:14:43 (EST)

I was in audience during your birthday celebration concert w/ Eric Alexander Friday night at Chris' Jazz Cafe & took a number of snapshots (I was not one of the people using flash, since stage was well-lighted). Will be happy to email you high-resolution jpgs or snail-mail you a CD of whole series. Cannot find an email address for you on your website. If you will share with me your email address, I'll send samples (I'm jazz fan, record collector & amateur photog). Best, John Herr
John Herr <herrlibe (at) aol.com>
Syracuse, NY US - Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 15:52:08 (EST)

Hey Pat, As usual you were wonderful last night at Chris` Jazz Cafe` Thank you so much for the invitation you extended to Vicky and I. We had a wonderful time watching a Living legend and a friend!
Clayton Corley <Spotlightonjazzandpoetry (at) yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, Pa United States - Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 00:55:55 (EST)

PM--Great Performance last night in Phili and Cheers To Ms Aya -for great Guitar Playing------------
Kirk Yano
NYC, - Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 13:47:53 (EST)

Hi Pat, it was good talking to you today. I'm afraid I'll have to wait until you're in town again to visit. After our conversation I found out that Friday wasn't going to work for Andrea. I apologize for the confusion and hope you get this message in time, in case Andrea doesn't reach you first. I'll keep track of your schedule and the next time you're in Philly I'll be out to see you with one of my daughters. Again it was great to talk to you today and I hope your holidays (if I don't see you first) are blessed for you and your lovely wife. Love, Your cousin, Angela
Angela <citygirl1107 (at) hotmail.com>
Morton, PA USA - Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 22:00:23 (EST)

Dear Pat, many years ago my parents took me to visit your parents in Phila. they were friends for many years. You were home and played for me an arrangement with Gregorian Chant being sung in the background. My parents Mary and James Falcone, mom's maiden name Contino. In the late 80's I was Chairman of the Music Education dept. at Combs College of Music, Phila. I have a Doctor's degree in composition from the College and compose with Gregorian Chant as themes for my compositions. Many on my organ works have been performed extensively. I find your works fascinating and would like to send you a CD of my doctoral recital........ I taught at St. John Neumann High School for about 12 years........take care
Mark Dominic Falcone <Buddhamu (at) netnet.net>
De Pere, WI usa - Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 21:14:03 (EST)

Hi Pat, You may remember me and my wife Ling (her caligraphy is featured in the Galleries section of this webpage). We're living in New York City now! Just wanted to let you know that we think about you often and are so grateful for your music and generosity. You are an inspiration. I'm going to be running in the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday (Nov. 18th). If only I could run as fast as you play guitar! Until next time, Yours truly, David
David Potts <djkpotts (at) hotmail.com>
New York, NY USA - Friday, November 16, 2007 at 20:10:03 (EST)

Hi Pat I am your cousin John's daughter Andrea. I haven't seen you since I was a little girl at your grandmothers 100th birthday party at Palumbo's. My Aunt Angela, better known as AA to us talks about you to us. I would love to come and see you play sometime. Please let me know the next time you are playing in the philadelphia area. I would love to treat my aunt to a night out to come and see you. Your cousin Andrea
Andrea (Ponte) Baumeister <totalykoolmom32 (at) aol.com>
Havertown, PA USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 23:00:25 (EST)

Pat, It's been a long, long drought here in Detroit! How can we get you back here? We have some nice venues here such as the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Music Hall in Detroit and were I saw you last a Baker's Keyboard Lounge. How about it?
Victor Dorer <w8vkd (at) yahoo.com>
Rochester Hills, MI USA - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 20:33:38 (EST)

Greetings Pat. I had the pleasure of seeing you over the weekend at Dizzy's Jazz Club with the Eric Alexander Quartet with a friend of mine. I wanted to thank you for making the evening such an enjoyable one especially when you came up to talk to us after your set. You guys sounded great and the copy of "El Hombre" that you signed for me is something that I will treasure forever. Sometimes your heroes can let you down and that certainly wasn't the case on Saturday. Keep up the great work and please come back to New York or New Jersey soon.
Andrew <andrewmagnotta (at) yahoo.com>
Ogdensburg, NJ United States - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 12:50:56 (EST)

plz come to australia pat.......
wilson
- Monday, November 05, 2007 at 06:35:29 (EST)

Hi Mr Martino, I'm a young 17 years old jazz guitarist from Qubébec (canada) Thanks for your musical concept that is infinitely inspiring for us. I Hope to have the chance to hear you one day! Respectly, Sam
Samuel Corneau <samacorde (at) hotmail.com>
Ste-Julie, Qc Canada - Thursday, November 01, 2007 at 21:55:23 (EDT)

I'm a heavy rock guitarist for the last 25 years. I do alot of bangin and I founded the "Heart of Rock-n-Roll" institute of music here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For the last 6 months I've sort of withdrawn into myself and done nothing but study Pat Martino and all his various styles. People are worried about me as I'm now locked in a practice room for hours on end by myself. My students get more and more frustrated everyday because of my indifference to their needs as heavy rockers. I need to stop this. Someone help me. I'm obsessed with Martino's styles and riffs. This has to stop.
Erich Torres <erichtorres (at) aol.com>
Albuquerque, NM United States - Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 15:44:46 (EDT)

Good job you guys! Are you going to play in Japan soon? I think you should play with Tim Harada, he's a good musician in Japan now. He does many styles I think, but now he's doing pops only maybe!?!
Kiyomi Hasagawa <kiyomistheone (at) yahoo.co.jp>
Kanagawa, Japan - Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 22:42:42 (EDT)

I love your playing you are truely master. when i was young i played for a short time in a band in baltimore with my brother -in law david mc cauley and a guitae rist named skip we practiced at a farm i rented in reisterstown md around the earley 1970's I have an cd of yours with a picture of you from around that time you and skip could be brothers any relation?
ed kurz <certifiedalarm (at) aol.com>
falling waters , wv berkley - Monday, October 29, 2007 at 22:19:45 (EDT)

PM--You were Frickin' Great Friday Night--you are the Master---Thank You ---Kirk Out-----------------------------------------
Kirk YANO
NYC, Ny USA - Monday, October 29, 2007 at 01:31:30 (EDT)

Thank you for being here,and being so open with you're info and insite.You have been one of the strongest influences in my life,both musicaly and spiritualy.peace and blessings to you and your's~
Randy Hetlage <rhetlage (at) sbcglobal.net>
Saint Louis, mo. U.S.A. - Monday, October 22, 2007 at 22:51:25 (EDT)

Pat, Do you have any idea when the documentary is released? Sixteen films website gives no indication.Looking forward to your next visit to Ronnie Scotts or anywhere in England.I treasure my autographed insert to the "Maker" CD which you kindly signed several years ago. Regards Ged Feerick
Ged Feerick <ged.feerick (at) nelincs.gov.uk>
humberside, england - Monday, October 22, 2007 at 17:31:46 (EDT)

You are the best --I still have your Guitar pick with LaBella on it----thank you Pat---Sam
Sam Azolino <samazo (at) hotmail.com>
Milan, Italy - Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 23:05:16 (EDT)

Dearest Phred, ... ... ... ... ... .. Bless you for projecting so much appreciation, and love! Between you, and me that's the cure, (the greatest therapy there ever was, or ever will be) the presence of love, and the appreciation of doing the best we can in each simple little moment, ... ... from moment, to moment. I send you my thanks, as well as my warmest regards!
Pat Martino
- Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 19:18:11 (EDT)

Sir,I am a 48 yr old guitarist(my sons name is Les Paul Morris)_and I recently discovered your music and all that comes with it.I suffer from seizures accompanied by memory loss. Your story has affected me in such a positive way I had to write you.(Todays my birthday),You are an inspiration to me. Hearing all you went thru and hearing you playing again now brings such joy that i cannot even express. I am lucky to have a vhs recording of you on STUDIO JAMS with Bela Fleck. it was that show that prompted me to find out more about you-I am so glad I did. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Phred Morris
Phred Morris <fredmarylesjen (at) verizon.net>
eatontown, nj usa - Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 13:11:10 (EDT)

Hi, mr.Martino you are the best jazz guitar player! Are you ever play in Serbia (Belgrade)?
Vladimir <vladakjazz (at) yahoo.co.uk>
Nis, Serbia - Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 19:02:06 (EDT)

Marco, your absolutely welcome. It was my pleasure to visit as well as interact. I hope that we have the opportunity to cross paths again. I send you my warmest regards.
Pat Martino
- Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 19:18:45 (EDT)

Hi Pat, thanks for the wonderful moment at N.I.U. Your vast insight is truly appreciated. I loved your take on the Wes tune "bock to bock". Take care, Marco
Marco Villarreal <marcotune (at) gmail.com>
Hobart, In USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 12:52:13 (EDT)

Kelly, ....... it's great to hear from you, what a wonderful memory! So much has passed, we've learned allot about ourselves, as well as others. Thanks for such a warm embrace. I send you and yours all my best wishes!
Pat Martino
- Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 09:45:20 (EDT)

Pat - we met in the 80's when I was playing bass with Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel at Rick's Cafe in Chicago - you were with Walter Woods. The work that you've done and are doing now is incredible - god bless us all! I wish you more great moments - Kel
Kelly Sill <KLSILL (at) aol.com>
Evanston, IL USA - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 23:54:24 (EDT)

Hi Pat, My hope is that you and yours are doing well. As well, our hope is to see/hear you play one day soon in the San Francisco area (Yoshi's new venue, perhaps). My brother, nephew and I were so disappointed that you were unable to make your last Yoshi's booking, though we completely understand. Take care, safe travels and good playing. Ben
Ben Marsh <ben_marsh (at) sbcglobal.net>
Vacaville, CA America - Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 00:41:22 (EDT)

DEAR PAT.I TRYED TO FIND YOUR GIBSON SIGNATURE GUITAR AS THIS ONE ON YOUR WEB SITE BUT THERE ISNT ANY AVAILABLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD.I GUESS THAT IT WAS IN LIMITED PIECES.ANY WAY,COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME WHICH MODEL OF GIBSON CAN I BUY WITH SIMILAR SOUND ETC ; WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY YOURS SINCERELY . P.S DONT FORGET ATHENS ON YOUR NEXT PLANS
VOULGARAKIS EVANGELOS <solution (at) les.forthnet.gr>
mytilene , greece - Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 05:24:49 (EDT)

> Hi Mister Pat Martino. you should include Athens - Greece also in your next Europen tour..Mister waiting for you friendly Thanks in advance
Tryfonas Stamatis <daelia2001 (at) yahoo.com>
Athens, Greece - Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 06:25:51 (EDT)

Kool, i'v been playing for 18yrs...I've always been into playing shapes & knew there was a geometric explanation, just didn't know where. I wonder how this will change things....I'm very intrigued, parent groups. Makes me wanna paint these shapes 30 ft. tall on the sides of buildings. My intention is for this to open me up even more, hopefully it will.....thank you
Tony Busalacchi <ynotbush (at) aol.com>
South Lake Tahoe, Ca - Monday, October 01, 2007 at 20:49:45 (EDT)

Mr. Martino,you and I met briefly in the fall/winter of 1978 on Chestnut St. I recognized you, and you were gracious enough to stop and talk to me. After an extremely short period of time, you asked me what was bothering me. I revealed my concern, and you gave me very sound advice. I never forgot that meeting because you are very important to the music world and our city. I also learned how much your success and artistry has not polluted your humanity. Thank you very much for that conversation. Many times you help people tremendously without even knowing .I love you.
Bryant Neal, Sr. <www.nlbrynt (at) yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, Pa. USA - Monday, September 24, 2007 at 21:22:00 (EDT)

Dear Pat Martino I heard you playing at moods in Zurich last sunday (16.sept.07). It was just great. Best jazz guitarplayer ever. I like your Wes Montgomery interpretations and that you've played some other compositions (Rollins, Coltrane, Martino) made me even happier. At some moments it sounded to my ears like real modern music, totally up to date, wow! And I also want to make a note about your band, good grooving driving ensemble, especially the pianist seemed very creativ to me. My wish: Please do another album with modern music, your own compositions, as lot of ballades as possible, Think Tank Two. Martin Isler
Martin Isler <martin-isler (at) bluewin.ch>
Biel, Switzerland - Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 06:15:40 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I'm Luigi...I was In Milan last 15th of September with Dave (He works in the US Army) and my family...Do you remember us? You had a long conversation with Dave, me and my father ( that He's my teacher of guitar too).When I talked with you i get goosebumbs. I Know and I have every your tunes/transcription and i play them too, with my gibson Pat Martino every days.I want really take some lesson from you. Last evening you gave me your personal ticket with on it your telephone number and cell phone, and i asked you when you are going to do some clinicks in Italy and Europe.....Please let me Know When are you going to do this ok?...My only dream is to play with you......I big hug Luigi my family and Dave too....P.s.I'm playing your tune 'Sunny', it's great...
Luigi Maretti <marettiluigi (at) libero.it>
Travedona Monate, Varese Italy - Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 13:08:54 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I had the great fortune to take some lessons with you in Philly a long time ago, when I was a complete amateur just beginning to enter the challenging world of improvising music. I have never forgotten your great kindness as well as the incredible inspiration your creativity and commitment to uncompromising artistic excellence provided. I am now a composer/performer/guitar teacher in the Washington D.C. metro area, and I have begun producing recordings of my original music at my home recording studio (using a Mac of course). I have composed a number of solo guitar works over the years for the plectrum, and have always had the greatest respect for your unique skill and artistry in this difficult and somewhat under appreciated discipline.I was wondering if you had any plans to publish or make available in any other means the score for the Prelude recorded on your Starbright album,as I would love to try to include it on a future solo guitar recording of my own.Thank you for your attention to all the people like myself who post comments and questions on your guestbook page,and thanks always for the continuing inspiration your life-work brings to other musicians. namaste,Dennis Benjamin
Dennis Benjamin <benjaminbest (at) earthlink.net>
Bethesda, Md USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 13:39:59 (EDT)

Dear Pat Martino, I was at your concert last night in Zurich and what a fabulous event it was. I have heard some jazz masters before but not many made such an impression as you did. Thanks for finding the way to Switzerland at last, let's hope we see and hear more of you again soon. And now I have to start work on your system (triangles + ...), if this makes it "so easy" to find your way on the guitar (at that speed!)!
Rudolf Kuster <rudolf.kuster (at) sbb.ch>
Lucerne, Switzerland - Monday, September 17, 2007 at 12:53:26 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I can't express my appreciation for your music and intuition in words. For several years I've been an avid fan and disciple, having first been introduced to your music by my professor, Al Galante. Shortly before his death, he gave me several music books, among which there were many rare treasures. One such treasure was an incomplete, but thoroughly amazing red-bound book entitled "Excerpts from Form Book One: The Construction of Line Forms", copyrighted 1977 with Kitai Music (although it's printed Tikai, but blacked out and written in pen Kitai, perhaps by you?). I have been incredibly influenced by your music, and this book is a wonderful glimpse inside the complex machinations that allow freedom of expression through absolute understanding of your instrument. If there is any way you could respond, I would simply like to know how much Schoenberg's theories impacted your earlier excursions into the uncharted territories of Jazz Guitar. Thank you so much for your wonderful music!
Nathan <natenjack (at) msn.com>
Arlington, WA USA - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 18:31:49 (EDT)

Pat thanks for taking the time to chat last evening at the BLUE NOTE Milano. I absolutely enjoyed the show. You have a great team, all very talented. Dave from PA
Dave Gilbert <dfgilbertsr (at) yahoo.com>
MILAN, ITALY - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 08:09:01 (EDT)

Dear Pat Martino, I listened to you last night ( New Morning, Paris, the 14th sept 2007 )and we talked a few minutes after the concert. Let me tell you again that it was a very important moment in my life. Not only because I love your music but the you are is so great. You play music as a gift and when I hear you I can fell my heart beat. Thank you so much for this expererience. I do hope you will have a good travel to Milan.
Jean Luc Chauvin <jeanluc.chauvin (at) neuf.fr>
Paris, France - Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 04:37:32 (EDT)

Hello Pat, I hope this finds you well. all the best, Anthony
Anthony Curtis <anthonycurtisguitar (at) hotmail.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 10:44:19 (EDT)

Mr. Martino, Your contributions to my musical life have been enormous and I wish to thank you for them. I have a question for you regarding the relationship between schools and music, as well as another more technical question. First, what is your opinion on the role of the university in jazz and does this museumify jazz and stifle creativity? Then, when learning to play, did you find it necessary to vocalize (sing) before you could actually play, and did writing down the actual notes help? thanks again, and see you soon Bruce Lerner
Bruce <bvlerner (at) student.umass.edu>
amherst, ma USA - Monday, September 10, 2007 at 21:10:48 (EDT)

DEAR PAT, I AM A LITTLE BIT MANIAC WITH YOUR GUITAR PLAYING STYLE! I ADMIT THAT I TRIED TO PLAY LIKE YOU, BUT IT WAS ACTUALLY VERY DIFFICULT SINCE I PLAY CLASSICAL. ANYWAY, I WILL KEEP ON TRYING! COULD PLEASE GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR GIBSON GUITAR THAT APPEARS ON YOUR WEBSITE? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vaggelis <guardian_angel_vou (at) yahoo.gr>
mytilene, greece - Monday, September 10, 2007 at 11:29:25 (EDT)

Hi Pat, As always, my wife and I enjoyed your performance immensely last night at the Fillmore in Philly. Thanks for giving your hometown fans another memorable show! The whole quartet sounded awesome. Best of luck in Europe next week. I look forward to your return and will probably catch you in New York and at Chris's in the fall. PS - It doesn't seem possible, but you are getting even better with age. Keep up the good work! Take care, Lorenzo
Lorenzo Loco <lshowmaker1 (at) hotmail.com>
Holland, PA USA - Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 09:06:27 (EDT)

Pat, your website is warm and generous, as is your music; I'm guessing it's all a reflection of you. Practicing guitar based on ideas I've gleaned from your records and videos has taught me not only to practice music with thought and intent, but also to practice and play music with relaxed confidence. Believe it or not, based on listening to your music I work at being relaxed now. My chops are taking off, and I don't care - I'm having too much fun.
Jim Carroll <jim (at) pulamusic.com>
Holyoke, MA United States - Thursday, September 06, 2007 at 11:25:31 (EDT)

I missed Pat at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix back in 2004. I've been coming to Philly on business on a regular basis. Every time I come out I check to see if Pat is on a local stage. This time I miss him by one day - dang it! Pat, please come back to Arizona!
Mark Taylor <markt (at) talkingwallstudio.com>
Queen Creek, az usa - Thursday, September 06, 2007 at 08:46:54 (EDT)

Your video "Creative Force-Part 1" really opened my eyes! But it seems impossible to get hold of the Part 2-video all over the world. No reprinting plans?
Alfons <20strm (at) telia.com>
Lulea, Sweden - Friday, August 31, 2007 at 03:10:28 (EDT)

HI PAT! Happy birthday to my wonderfull teacher and friend. I hope all is going well with you, I trust it is. It seems as if its been so long since Ive spoken to you. I think it was your last birthday. Gabrielle and I will try to make it in town to see you. until then, BIG HUGS ON YOUR BIRTHDAY! LOVE, BOBBY AND GABRIELLE
BOBBY CORSETTI <BCORSETTI (at) OPTONLINE.NET>
BELLPORT, NY USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 20:04:47 (EDT)

Just wanted to say what an influence you were when i was growing up in Atlanta,Ga,learning to play guitar.My alltime favorite album of yours in JOYOUS LAKE.Man what an awesome fusion sound.
paul <paul8287 (at) hotmail.com>
atlanta, ga usa - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 16:55:37 (EDT)

Happy birthday, Pat, and best wishes for many more! I'm looking forward to the release of "Unstrung"; that'll REALLY tell us about "A Beautiful Mind". Do come back to the St. Louis area soon!
Tom Galvin <EADGBE54 (at) aol.com>
Swamsea, IL USA - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 16:00:21 (EDT)

Hi PAT,Happy Birthday! Did you enjoy the Taipei tour? I look forward to watching a performance in Japan. Please do your best and take care of your health till I can meet you in Tokyo.
Hiroshi Hagihara (Hiro-chan)
Suginami-ward, Tokyo JAPAN - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 11:08:57 (EDT)

Dear Pat,
Happy Birthday. Thanks for all your music, insight, and inspiration over so many years. Peace
Roshan
Roshan Samtani <Roshan_Samtani (at) yahoo.com>
Madrid, SPAIN - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10:55:27 (EDT)

PM Happy B Day---it was great to see you in Taiwan----best---Kirk
Kirk YANO
NYC, - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10:15:01 (EDT)

Pat, Happy birthday, Salud(Cheers)
Octavio Cervantes
- Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 09:42:46 (EDT)

I enjoyed your concert in Taipei 3 days ago,it was so wonderful.I wish that Pat Martino quartet will come back to Taipei very soon......and,I want to sing a song for you: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you~~~ Happy Birthday to you!!
aseanisis
Taipei, Taiwan - Friday, August 24, 2007 at 21:00:06 (EDT)

Pat, sorry I haven't been in touch. I love the website. Hope all is well. I have a multitute of children so difficult to get out as much as I would like, but will try to make one of your philly dates. You are a continous inspiration, Thanks. Love to Aya
Alex Bartlett <alex.bartlett (at) ricoh-usa.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 16:02:57 (EDT)

Happy Birthday Pat!
Ron Pecqueur <rpecqueur (at) msn.com>
Pennsville, NJ USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 19:40:16 (EDT)

Pat,Hope you are in good health,God bless Italian Americans.(I married Rita Mary Parente(11th&watkins)On Nov.22,2008 we will be married 50years.We had a quiet wedding,my late mother-in-law(Mary Caruso Parente)had a silencer on her shotgun,ha!I am the music advisor/artist liaison:JAZZ FESTIVALS/FLORIDA. GIG HERE 08?...............Rita/Bob (727)372-2592 Home
BOB HARRIGAN <rharrigan (at) tampabay.rr.com>
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL. USA - Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 13:49:37 (EDT)

love pat martino...............
sung uk. <volume0715 (at) naver.com>
k, k k - Friday, August 17, 2007 at 11:08:20 (EDT)

Walter, ..... Jim, thank you both.
Pat Martino
USA - Friday, August 17, 2007 at 07:09:59 (EDT)

From my youth, through your absence and celebrated return, no one artist has entertained me more. Your unique talent, drive and enthusiasm will keep me listening for years to come. Thanks, Walter.
Walter Bryant <tersellant (at) hotmail.com>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 18:40:17 (EDT)

Dear Pat, in August 2001, when you were doing the Stanford Jazz Residency guitar master classes, after asking your permission, I placed my Camcorder to record your demonstrations. Then one of the Stanford staff members made me turn it off immediately, because it was Stanford's property I was about to record(even though you had given me permission.) You were not pleased with what had happened and after class you came to me, and as we were both walking out of the center courtyard-if you may recall the courtyard- you put your hand on my shoulder and a soft tone of voice said to me: "Jim, not to worry. The subliminal will surface when you least expect it." Pat, those words have been indelibly stamped in my brain, and I hear them every time I play. Thank you for all you have given us throughout the years. Warmest regards. Jim
Jim Ghafourpour <sthetix (at) aol.com>
half moon bay, ca USA - Monday, August 13, 2007 at 23:49:13 (EDT)

Ron (Lucca), Â….. I often select these things, (position changes) regarding texture, as well as length of sustain. As far as mimicking phonetic sounds, I havenÂ’t as of yet. I tend to choose the horizontal position, (for the entry of a phrase) depending on what access points preceded the upcoming event. Regarding similarities with the human voice, the closest I can relate to this is when my emotional state brings about specific dynamics, as well as phrasings that project accordingly.
Pat Martino
- Monday, July 30, 2007 at 16:44:18 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I really dig your website, especially all the lessons. I think its really swell that you shre your vast musical knowledge with regular people like me, very cool. Anyways good luck and keep playin man.
Jesse Allain <jdaguitar1 (at) yahoo.com>
The Burg, MA AMERICA!!!!! - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 21:55:46 (EDT)

Do you design position changes within a phrase to create or mimmick similar phonetic sounds heard in the human voice? I recognize that instant shifting between positions in a single phrase creates an extreme immediate tone differential that does not occur when the phrase is played without shifting. I can only assume that the differential is due to the timbre alterations that occur; the result of certain upper and lower partials being bounced between octaves or eliminated when played on a thicker or thinner different string in a different position. When I play your phases in a single position, where possible, the phrase doesn't have the same definition sonarically. I have given considerable time to this subject and technique and wondered if you have any information on this subject. My goal is to create the inclination of the human voice with the guitar strings.
Ron (Toni) Lucca <Luccaronald (at) yahoo.com>
Aston, PA USA - Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 12:26:11 (EDT)

Patt!! Come to BRAZILLLL pleasseeeeeee we love u!
Daniel Simonian <danieleng (at) terra.com.br>
Santos, SP Brazil - Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 21:00:46 (EDT)

Pat, I was riding into work today listening to the B.Hutcherson composition "Herzog"(a up-tempo swing tune). I kept wondering how that tune would sound on guitar, and immediately thought of you. Best wishes....
k.roberts <kmramr (at) hst.nasa.gov>
WDC, DC USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 09:15:38 (EDT)

Mr.Martino I was so blown, years ago, when I discovered your recordings. Next I was amazed at your recovery from the aneurysm. Your spiritual strength to over come such a devastating blow. In the Y2K (year 2000) My heart began to fail, it seemed as if I was getting "stupid". In the following months I had several baby strokes leaving my hands numb, and my years of playing guitar a faint memory. But your journey back from the fog was my inspiration to relearn my skills. I studied my recordings to ignite my brain to relearn. Thank you for helping me from afar. Truly Lewis C. Varnedoe
Lewis Carroll Varnedoe <gurulew (at) aol.com>
Smyrna, ga USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 17:28:06 (EDT)

Hey Pat you're just great.....Can you let me know when are you going to do a clinic in Italy?
Luigi Maretti <marettiluigi (at) libero.it>
Travedona Monate, Varese Italy - Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 06:31:27 (EDT)

In response to: "Pat, I really like this answer that you gave on the guest book. But can you please clarify why, in other terms, emotion (real time) and intellect (step time), are one in the same. I would really like to understand better your answer. Thanks! "A lifetime fan" Matt NJ - Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 17:27:57 (EDT) ......"

Matt, ... to begin responding to your request I ask that you open Bulletin Board, (beneath Guest Book). IÂ’m asking you to do this because this format allows the use of graphics, as well as text. It's there you'll find my response to your suggestion.
Pat Martino
USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 at 15:06:36 (EDT)

Greetings to you Pat and your Wife Aya, These written words reach across the miles to graciously send warm regards to you both. Teddy and I had the honor of our paths crossing and lives interconnecting . Music is divinely created with a power unique unto itself. On this 4th of July, year 2007, wishing you continued freedom in mind, body and spirit. May we meet soon. May your blessings be many... May your burdens br few. Our very warmest regards, Teddy and Roe Royal.
RoseAnn Royal
- Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 19:27:46 (EDT)

Mr.Martino:Greetings from Argentine!!(southamerican tango Country).After 30 years in my life playing jazz at pro level(I`m a well known player in this country)I have to say to you from my heart & mind THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your music,your incredible playing & your philosophy of life.Your work has been one of my main sources of inspiration all these years.I got all your records and year after year I learned a lot from your solos.In the late 80´and early 90 i was living in New York(working with the cuban latin jazz saxophonist paquito D´Rivera) but i hadn´t the fortune of seeing one of your shows.One of my dreams is someday,to produce a concert of your group here, in Buenos Aires where you have a lot of fans.Once again ,from this part of the world MANY THANKS!!Francisco Rivero
francisco rivero <fprivero (at) yahoo.com.ar>
buenos aires, argentine - Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 19:04:59 (EDT)

Pat, I really like this answer that you gave on the guest book. But can you please clarify why, in other terms, emotion (real time) and intellect (step time), are one in the same. I would really like to understand better your answer. Thanks! "A lifetime fan" Chris Kitchen, Â…Â…. To answer your question, for me, (as there are for many of us) there seem to be moments of conflict in step time, as well as real time, (at least, so it seems). I think thatÂ’s where the problem resides. Conflict resides within our definition of whatÂ’s taking place, not necessarily in whatÂ’s really happening. In performance the only time it arises is when there are expectations regarding what happens next, and whether or not they are met. ThatÂ’s not jazz. Both sides, (step time & real time) in one are part of the same coin, and it has no value until itÂ’s separate from whosoever intends to use it. ThatÂ’s where I try to reside when in performance, free of any type of uncomfortable judgement........ Cheers!
Matt <matthewlukoff (at) gmail.com>
NJ - Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 17:27:57 (EDT)

PM-Have a Happy and a SAFE July 4th
Kirk Yano
NYC, NY USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 12:42:28 (EDT)

Pat, I want to thank you again for for being so kind and GENEROUS with your time. You have caused me to completely re-think "The Nature of the Guitar"! Please keep the music coming! All the best, Ron.
Ron Pecqueur <rpecqueur (at) msn.com>
Pennsville, NJ USA - Friday, June 29, 2007 at 19:05:26 (EDT)

Thank you so much for your time and quick response.I have been a fan of yours for 3 decades. I am slowly but surely starting to map out your theories.I must say that as of late my progress has made great strides in terms of seeing the neck .Thanks to you.I tried this with "Creative Force" back in the 90s but...."I was not ready".It is making sense to me now...all of these years later...I guess its about time...I have been playing 40 years...Thanks again for the inspiration,brilliant instruction, and beautiful music. Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen <chriskitchen (at) roadrunner.com>
ashland, ky USA - Friday, June 22, 2007 at 17:03:27 (EDT)

Pat, I had the pleasure to be entertained by you and the whole quartet at Blues Alley in DC on June 2. It was my first time seeing you, and my first show at Blues Alley. I had a great time. I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you.
Charles T <chatru1 (at) aol.com>
Ashburn, VA USA - Friday, June 22, 2007 at 13:41:24 (EDT)

Chris Kitchen, Â…Â…. To answer your question, for me, (as there are for many of us) there seem to be moments of conflict in step time, as well as real time, (at least, so it seems). I think thatÂ’s where the problem resides. Conflict resides within our definition of whatÂ’s taking place, not necessarily in whatÂ’s really happening. In performance the only time it arises is when there are expectations regarding what happens next, and whether or not they are met. ThatÂ’s not jazz. Both sides, (step time & real time) in one are part of the same coin, and it has no value until itÂ’s separate from whosoever intends to use it. ThatÂ’s where I try to reside when in performance, free of any type of uncomfortable judgement........ Cheers!
Pat Martino
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 10:42:52 (EDT)

Bill Robinson, Â…Â…. Thank you for such warm and compassionate comments. I hope that I do have the opportunity to perform either in Austin, or Fort Worth at sometime in the future. Most of all, that you and I have the pleasure to cross paths at some point. Â…Â… My warmest regards!
Pat Martino
USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 10:20:13 (EDT)

To clarify my statement in your terms.I often wonder if there is ever a conflict between "step time and real time" during performance.I know you are a busy man and I do not expect an answer.I just wanted to share my thoughts. Thanks again for the beautiful music, Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen <chriskitchen (at) roadrunner.com>
Ashland, Ky USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 18:37:23 (EDT)

Greetings Mr.Martino.I am a fan of both your music and your concepts.I often wonder if your intellectual concepts ever conflict with your emotions when performing.You are a real inspiration to me.Thank you, Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen <chriskitchen (at) roadrunner.com>
Ashland, Ky USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 18:29:57 (EDT)

Hi, this is Giovanni Barbera, from Italy. I encountered a lot of difficulties while downloading and printing The nature of guitar. So I worked moving text and images into Microsoft word through a professional software. Now you can read and print the file easily and quickly. If someone needs it, I can make it available by mail. The best to you, Pat.. Giovanni
giovanni <giovanni.barbera9 (at) tin.it>
Giaveno, Italy - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 08:54:12 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, My first exposure to your music was the vinyl "Joyous Lake"; I was amazed at your ability to solo over altered dominants. That, "Starbright", "Exit" & "We'll Be..." are my favorites. I like the old sound you used to get with your L5-S. I sense something very spiritual in your music. Your comeback from adversity is absolutely inspirational, and one of the greatest jazz stories of all time. I'm a guitarist/composer and have your Creative Force books. The people who live near where you play are so lucky to get to meet you & talk to you. Come to Fort Worth or Austin (One World Theatre) and play. We'd love to see you perform. I've got everything by you I could find on CD, including the old Willis Jackson, Don Patterson, and Trudy Pitts CDs. There's a lot of people out here who love you, man. The secret of your music is partially due to diligent work, but I have seen and have been confronted with real "talent" or "genius"...and that's what you have. Call it a "God-given" gift or whatever, but you are a special messenger who has been touched by the Hand. Thanks for developing, using, and sharing your vision. Your concept of diminished/whole tone chromatic division, and the difference between a keyboard layout and a guitar neck is essential, invaluable information. It really got me to thinking. I can't express how much I have been touched by your music. I wish it was available in SACD. Peace, Bill Robinson
William Robinson <millionrainbows (at) sbcglobal.net>
Austin, TX United States - Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 08:45:14 (EDT)

Hi Pat. I had the pleasure of catching one of your sets at Arturo Sandoval's Jazz Club last May. Your version of "Four on Six" was incredible. Looking forward to seeing you at Birdland in September! One request, could you fit "Impressions" into your set list this time around? Thanks, Roger.
Roger
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 12:21:25 (EDT)

I love your site, and found the "The Nature of Guitar" very interesting. I tried to print pages of the article, but was not able to print the entire page. Is there some way that I can download or purchase a copy of the article? Thanks for all the insight. Tommy Scott (scottt@dow.com)
Tommy Scott <scottt (at) dow.com>
Lake Jackson, TX USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 09:15:06 (EDT)

Hi, We met today in the Sam Ash! I am glad to have been able to meet you and to be able to check out your web page. I had no idea I had met a great legend today what an honor. My friend and I will be coming to see one of your shows soon. Again a real pleasure to meet you.
Tammy <Tevev (at) msn.com>
- Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 00:14:57 (EDT)

Gaetano, ..... bravo, you've made my day! I send you all my best wishes. Stay well, and prosper.
Pat Martino
- Monday, June 11, 2007 at 22:21:08 (EDT)

Hi Pat! I'm the guy Tony is refering to in his e-mail to you. I had a stroke about a year ago. All I remember is waking up in the Neuro I.C.U. of , beleive it or not, the very hospital where I work. Upon being told I'd had a stroke the first thing I did was pull my left arm from under the blanket and made air guitar motions with my fingers. Luckily, no signs of paralysis anywere just a little slurred speech. I remembered hearing and reading about your courageous rehab in Guitar Player. After my episode I thought about you a lot. Your determination helped me through my rehab and now I realize just how much I love the guitar and making music and will never take it for granted. On another note, I'm pleased to tell you that we are fellow So. Philly pisans. Hope to see you in the neighborhood or maybe at the Melrose Diner! Breakfast is on me. Thanks for taking time to listen and interact with your fans. Keep Pickin'. Gaetano.
Gaetano DiPaolo <gaetanodipaolo (at) verizon.net>
Philadelphia, PA United States - Monday, June 11, 2007 at 14:30:57 (EDT)

Greetings Pat. Thank you so much for letting me invade your space. I learned so much from you and it was an honor to talk with you. May the Grand Architect of the Universe continue to bestow blessing upon you and your family. Peace!
Clayton Corley <spotlightonjazzandpoetry (at) yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, Pa. U.S.A. - Monday, June 11, 2007 at 04:06:44 (EDT)

Hi Pat, Friend of mine (also a guitarist) told me about your appearing at the Ogontz Jazz fest. We're planning on attending. (Last caught your guitar workshop in Montreal last summer....Wow!) Any idea of what time you'll be playing? My friend Gaetano (also a South Philadelphian) ironically has just about the same history as yourself...your recovery was an inspiration to him. He's still playing better than ever! He'd love to meet you in person, if possible. p.s. haven't "bumped carts" with you at WF in a while:) My best to you and your lovely wife! Tony
Tony Aita <aita-anthony (at) cooperhealth.edu>
philadelphia, PA USA - Saturday, June 09, 2007 at 11:00:00 (EDT)

Sorry to be slow with this...thank you so much for the wonderful clinic on 6/2, much food for thought and inspirational words for the pursuit of art and life. The shows at Blues Alley were lovely...we look forward to our next meeting. We wish you and Aya all the best.
John and Stephanie <aiq (at) ureach.com>
Washington, DC - Friday, June 08, 2007 at 19:55:55 (EDT)

Mr. Martino I just wanted to take a moment to tell you what a pleasure it was to see your performance on June 2, 2007 at 10pm and to get to meet you and chat with you for a bit. Tina and I were both thrilled that you signed our guitars and were not only impressed with your genius playing but with your warmth and kindness as a human being. I have had several discussions with your former student and friend and my current treacher and friend, Mr. Anthony Curtis. He speaks warmly and lovingly of you all the time during our lessons. I look forward to seeing more of your performances in the future, hopefully when I am visiting home in Philly. Meanwhile, your music is with me all the time and you are an inspiration to me personally. Thank you for your enormous contributions to the ever important world of music. Michael Gargiulo
Michael Gargiulo <michael.gargiulo (at) dla.mil>
Richmond, Va USA - Friday, June 08, 2007 at 10:59:10 (EDT)

Pat, I became a fan the instant I heard your sound *jumping* out of my radio. Many years have passed, and I'm still amazed and delighted every time I hear your playing. Thanks for enriching our world.
Bruce Swanson <swansfam (at) pacbell.net>
Encino, CA US - Friday, June 08, 2007 at 10:10:38 (EDT)

When are you comming back to California? We miss you Pat.
LeRoy Henry <leroyh (at) buffiniandcompany.com>
Carlsbad, CA USA - Thursday, June 07, 2007 at 18:48:36 (EDT)

Pat: My son and I attended your June 2 Blues Alley appearance...left the 8:00 show with our mouths wide open, walked around Georgetown....decided to return for the 10:00 show and it even got better....we left the club and were literally jumping up in down in the alley with excitement...I last saw you at Blues Alley in 1974 and have been influenced by you ever since (your music and philosophies)...so many people's lives are enriched by you....thanks so much.
mike tiller <mtiller623 (at) comcast.net>
richmond, va usa - Monday, June 04, 2007 at 12:06:32 (EDT)

The February through May 2007 Guestbook entries have been archived.
Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA - Monday, June 04, 2007 at 09:10:11 (EDT)

I have just been listening to Stone Blue on Accuradio online. You are wonderful to listen to and I gather from the other comments here that live is much better. Have you ever played in Colorado? Please try to you have the chance. There are plenty of Jazz Festivals in the Rockies and I could get you any information on possible venues if you would like. Sincerely, Todd
Todd Gowen <toddgowen (at) yahoo.com>
Aurora, CO USA - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:08:01 (EDT)

Hi Mr. Martino, this is Max Wareham, I introduced myself to you after your performance in Chester, CT (unfortunately our conversation was cut short). I told you that I would be attending the New School for jazz guitar next year and was wondering if, next time you were in the city (once the school year begins), we could possibly get together for a lesson or, at the very least, I could take you out for a bite to eat. If you're interested, you can contact me through email. Thanks alot.
Max Wareham <mwareham89 (at) yahoo.co.uk>
Middletown, CT USA - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 21:52:30 (EDT)

I am moved beyond simple words today of your mastery and performance skills. I was another of the lucky few who saw and heard you yesterday in Connecticut. I am sorry I could not stay long enough to meet you. But I would like to attend one of your master classes soon. I play chromatic harmonica and would greatly appreciate meeting you and learning from your experiences. Many thanks for the gift you have given to me and others. Chris DePino (Connecticut)
Chris DePino <chris (at) chrisdepino.com>
New Haven, Connecticut USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 at 11:15:08 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I cannot tell you how honored I was tonight to finally meet you after 44 years of listening to your music on records. I ejoyed myself beyond words. I wanted to also thank you again for signing an autograph for me. I will cherished it for the rest of my life. You were an inspiration to me at age 9 (you were 20 then)and you are still inspiring me to play guitar even today at age 52. Boy time sure does fly by since those old 33's but you are still tops in my book! God Bless you. Please let me know if you ever come to Connecticut again, My very best regards to you and your wife, Sincerely, Jerry Fanfarelli
Jerry Fanfarelli <gerald.fanfarelli (at) snet.net>
Middletown, Ct. USA - Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 23:31:35 (EDT)

if coltrane played the guitar his name would be martino ..imho.
cheers
bruce cameron <camgrapx (at) aol.com>
tampa, fl - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 10:40:11 (EDT)

Hello Pat, I am looking forward to finally seeing you in person on sunday in chester, ct. I have been playing guitar for over 30 years now and have been a long time fan of yours. I am very interested in your philosophy of life, and your comments about the guitar just being and apparatus causes me to think about the true meaning of life. It's all about people.
Jerry Fanfarelli <gerald.fanfarelli (at) snet.net>
New Haven, Ct USA - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 17:57:14 (EDT)

You're just great!! Best regards from Austria, Jakob
Jakob R. <jareid (at) gmx.at>
Vienna, Austria - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 17:21:09 (EDT)

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