Submitted by Name: Arthur From: Cranford, NJ E-mail: Contact
Comments: So sad to hear of Pat's passing. I would like to offer my deepest, most heartfelt condolences to his wife. Pat's generosity of spirit was as legendary as his music. He gave me his card and invited me to call when I walked up to him after a gig at the Iridium even though I was nobody and I never forgot the warmth of that gesture. Tears... I was introduced to Pat Martino's music when I moved to Florida in 1974. A jazz radio DJ who lived next door heard me playing my guitar and gave me a copy of Pat Martino Live! I immediately became a fan and "Sunny" remains one of my favorite tunes. Yesterday, I was looking at a wall hanging of a sunny face crafted from reeds that's been hanging on the wall forever. For no real reason, I decided to paint it black, took it down, painted it, and placed it back on the wall. Late that night, I saw Pat's obit, looked up, and thought about the sun on my wall going dark the day after Pat died. That's synchronicity, big time...
Added: November 3, 2021
Submitted by Name: Prosotowitz From: Germany E-mail: Contact
Comments: ... we will surely be together again!
Added: November 3, 2021
Submitted by Name: Mark Huizenga From: Holland MI E-mail: Contact
Comments: So sad to hear of Pat passed away. Even though I play other genres of music, I loved his playing because it spoke to me. So much soul, and so deep harmonically, I admired him all the more when I got to meet him at a show in Chicago years ago. He seemed so kind and genuine, with no hint of ego or superiority. Truly one of the finest guitarists the world has ever been blessed with. RIP Maestro, my deepest sympathies to his loved ones. 💙🙏
Added: November 3, 2021
Submitted by Name: Dana Rollins From: Seattle E-mail: Contact
Comments: I am so sad to learn of Pat's passing. What a brilliant, beautiful soul. His music certainly enriched my time on earth with him. I'm glad I got the opportunity to tell him that a few years back.
Added: November 2, 2021
Submitted by Name: Peter Gouzouasis From: Philadelphia/Vancouver E-mail: Contact
Comments: From 1981 - 1988 I played more of Pat Martino's music on the radio and promoted his career more than anyone in the world. As Music Director of WRTI/JAZZ90 from 1983-1988, Pat's father used to call me on the telephone to beg me not to praise his son's music so much because he didn't want Pat to hear people talking about his past accomplishments (I told Pat about this at a gig in Seattle in 2002). I'm a guitarist and Professor of Music who also studied with Sandole and other great Philadelphia luminaries, Pat's passing is a profound loss. May your memory and your music live forever. RIP.
Comments: RIP Pat Martino Thank you for all of great music and inspiration in guitar playing!
Added: November 2, 2021
Submitted by Name: Paul Balazs From: Phoenix, AZ E-mail: Contact
Comments: You have always been one of my idols and biggest inspirations. I still have a lot to learn from the legacy you've left behind. Thank you so much!
Added: November 2, 2021
Submitted by Name: Max From: London E-mail: Contact
Comments: Thank you for your universal music Pat.
Added: November 2, 2021
Submitted by Name: Tom Galvin From: Glen Carbon, IL E-mail: Contact
Comments: After reading compliments about Pat in interviews with Barney Kessel and Jimmy Raney back in the 1970s, I bought a copy of "The Visit" and was hooked halfway through the title tune. Many years later, I told Pat that his picture on the album cover made me wonder what he was like in person. He amusedly told me the the picture was from a video production in which he played a pickpocket.
Added: November 2, 2021
Submitted by Name: Tak Suzuki From: Tokyo, Japan E-mail: Contact
Comments: very sorry to hear about your loss... you are one of the greatest guitarists ever. we miss you so much! R.I.P.
Name: Arthur
From: Cranford, NJ
E-mail: Contact
So sad to hear of Pat's passing. I would like to offer my deepest, most heartfelt condolences to his wife. Pat's generosity of spirit was as legendary as his music. He gave me his card and invited me to call when I walked up to him after a gig at the Iridium even though I was nobody and I never forgot the warmth of that gesture. Tears...
I was introduced to Pat Martino's music when I moved to Florida in 1974. A jazz radio DJ who lived next door heard me playing my guitar and gave me a copy of Pat Martino Live! I immediately became a fan and "Sunny" remains one of my favorite tunes.
Yesterday, I was looking at a wall hanging of a sunny face crafted from reeds that's been hanging on the wall forever. For no real reason, I decided to paint it black, took it down, painted it, and placed it back on the wall.
Late that night, I saw Pat's obit, looked up, and thought about the sun on my wall going dark the day after Pat died. That's synchronicity, big time...