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Pat's Guest Book archive, August, 1998.

Greetings Pat: >Would really like to see Warner Bros. release the Joyous Lake album on CD. >P.S. - We have a mutual friend; Vic Juris.
Gregg Romano <GROWL59 (at) worldnet.att.net>
USA - Tuesday, September 01, 1998 at 04:40:43 (EDT)

Dear Pat just sending you my love for the intimacy we share when I listen to you play.Thank you!!! Any chance of you and John Mclauglin creating an album to share with us??? Dia duit
stephen brady <stephen (at) powerfm.org>
Ireland - Monday, August 31, 1998 at 15:28:42 (EDT)

Dear Pat Martino. I've just been through the Linear Expression book. Really great stuff, it really helped me alot. THanks. Hey, there's one thing I've always wondered: when you lost your memory, did you regain it after a while, or did you have to start playin' guitar all over again?
Kim Myhr <petter.myhr (at) eunet.no>
Flatåsen, Norway - Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 15:44:08 (EDT)

Pat, I was wondering if you might consider releasing the mysterious "Pat Martino" self-titled album from the 60s I see in the discography section? Maybe on your next album you can bring back James Ridl? I like Stone Blue and play it a lot. Thanks, Mike
Mike Archbold <bn481 (at) scn.org>
Seattle, WA USA - Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 13:30:07 (EDT)

Mr. Martino, I would like to quickly state that your accomplishments in learning how to play so well not once but twice are truly amazing. Thank you for putting out such inspiring music. I love your "Strings" and "Cream" albums!
John Stilwell <greenhed39 (at) hotmail.com>
Gloucester, MA USA - Friday, August 28, 1998 at 19:55:40 (EDT)

Pat, you rule! I just bought Stone Blue and goddammit, I am impressed. You are really cookin'. You are the coolest.
Sundaram <sundaram_rm (at) hotmail.com>
Austin, TX USA - Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 22:51:44 (EDT)

Hi Pat, thank you for all the great music and ideas and inspiration you have given the world.. we are blessed to have kept you and your strength of will and hard work to recover your skills are so admirable. Sorry for the loss of your friend Don Patterson whom we all loved. you have greatly increased the good music on earth and i have dug you for thirty years. thanks, john nichols
John R Nichols <owlameda (at) juno.com>
alameda, ca USA - Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 16:02:41 (EDT)

Dear Pat , I enjoy listening to jazz and your music has been enduring with me the last 23 yrs . I first heard you on record when I was 17 and starting to play a little guitar. It's not unusual to hear the strains of the sounds of your amazing guitar playing through my dental surgery . At least I'm enjoying myself! Its been a while since I have acquired any of your cds. Where can I purchase your latest offering "Well be together again" . I read about it in JGSWA newsletter , it lists the latest cds. I preferably would like to get via the net for convenience . regards Alan
alan lim <thethumb (at) wantree.com.au>
Perth, WA australia - Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 06:05:22 (EDT)

Do you Pat (or does any one readinf this) have suggestions about attending the Cuba Jazz Festival? Thanks.
John McCormick <johnmcc1 (at) earthlink.net>
NYC, NY USA - Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 18:45:46 (EDT)

Pat! We're waitin' you in Italy!!! You MUST come here in Milan to visit us and enjoy ourselves and the entire italy with your TERRIFIC music!!! Ci vediamo altuo prossimo concerto italiano (trad. see you in your next italian concert) CIAO by Mario!
mario luigi pelagatti <mpelagatti (at) hotmail.com>
milan, italy italy - Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 16:18:49 (EDT)

Hi Pat, Hope you remember when Webb Thomas introduced us. I hope everything is going well with you. Can you send the address of the European who transcribed your solos? Thank you. Also, could you send your phone number or leave it at mine. 410-433-3935, I would like to set up a lesson with you.
Mark Mosley
Baltimore , Mmd USA 21218 - Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 14:33:09 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I am Prasanna,a guitar player from India who plays South Indian classical music on the electric guitar.I have released about seven albums of Indian classical music on the guitar.My CD on Oriental Records 'Guitar-Indian Style' was the only one that was released in America.I am currently studying at the Berklee college of Music in Boston.I have been studying here with Mick Goodrick,Garrison Fewell,Ritchie Hart and others.I have heard several of your records and you are one of the most inspirational guitar players that I have ever heard.Your mastery of the guitar is unquestioned and your intense,spiritual and scholarly outlook comes thro'crystal clear in every note you play.I saw you perform in Boston at the RegattaBar in Spring 1995 and it was an experience I would cherish forever.Ever since I heard Baiyina,I knew you were very deeply interested in Indian classical music and I am looking forward to listening to 'Firedance' which features the great tabla maestro Zakir Hussain with whom I have had the fortune of interacting several times.I would love to send you a CD of mine and would feel honored if you could let me know how I could contact you by phone/US mail.I would also be doubly honored if you could check my web site out at http://www.geocities.com/soho/atrium/5699 whenever you get a chance.My e-mail ID is prasanna76 (at) hotmail.com and my # is 617-267-9581.Thanks a million!
Prasanna Ramaswamy <prasanna76 (at) hotmail.com>
Boston, MA USA - Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 10:52:14 (EDT)

We know its' been said to you so many times before...well, here it comes again .........................HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!
Larry Sn., Vivian & Larry Jr. <Rex01 (at) msn.com>
Hulmeville, Pa USA - Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 09:07:28 (EDT)

I am a big fan of Mr. Martino. I got shocked when I heard that you played at Blue Note Tokyo 2 weeks ago. I missed it!!!.
M. Matsuga <orioxj (at) gol.com>
Yokohama, Japan - Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 05:24:26 (EDT)

Pat, I enjoyed meeting you several months ago in Louisville, and tell Eric Alexander to give me a call when he runs out of Wild Turkey bourbon!
J. Scott Henderson <tictac (at) aye.net>
Louisville, KY USA - Monday, August 24, 1998 at 22:54:46 (EDT)

Congrats on your new album Stone Blue. While on vacation here in NY I feel very lucky to have found it at Tower Records. I feel that this is your best album since The Maker, one of my favorate albums of all times! I have had Stone Blue on my CD player none stop and love listening to it while walking around NY. The CD has a real city vibe to it. I do have a problem with the mix though, it seems the tone of your guitar has radically changed. It sounds very processed, not the big round tone that has been your trademark. Also at times it seems your volume is too low. Never the less Stone Blue is an album of great music that I will be listening to for the rest of my life. Again, congratulations on another great album and I am looking foward to your next CD. Longtime Fan
Anthony Corsitto
Boston, MaM USA - Monday, August 24, 1998 at 11:49:56 (EDT)

Pat, I've heard you since the early 70's and I've never been the same. I even managed to procure the first two Nick Manoloff books after I read you had studied them as a young man. There are great players all over the place now but you were there leading the back 30 years ago and you are still doing it today. Congratulations and thanks for all the music. Congrats
Scott Giambusso <sgiambusso (at) aol.com>
wheaton, MD USA - Monday, August 24, 1998 at 02:05:48 (EDT)

Pat, since my guitar teacher introduced me to your music about two years ago I've been hooked. You are absolutely the most burning guitar player I have ever listened to. I look forward to meeting you very much.Your recordings have been the biggest inspiration for me in my five years of playing the guitar . When I saw you at IAJE I sat directly in front of you and for that hour I was amazed by your playing and presence on stage. Thank you for the music and thank you for taking out the time to meet a very big fan of yours. Dan Arcamone
Dan Arcamone
Norwalk, CT USA - Sunday, August 23, 1998 at 21:54:25 (EDT)

I Pat ! I'm a Canadian guitar maker. If ever you have the occasion to be in the Montreal area, I would very much enjoy showing you one of my archtop models ( I also build flat-tops & classical guitars ). Your opinion re. my instruments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and I look foreward to meeting you.
Sylvain Courcelles <guitare (at) colba.net>
Montreal, Quebec Canada - Sunday, August 23, 1998 at 20:04:13 (EDT)

Hey man, you've GOT to issue Joyous Lake in CD format. Delmar, Kenwood, and some slammin tunes will definitely make this a hot item. Everybody's waitin'.
Jerry Moore <jerry.moore (at) gecapital.com>
norristown, pa USA - Sunday, August 23, 1998 at 19:13:48 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, I am a 15 year old aspiring jazz guitarist from eastern PA, and i really like your music. I recently attended a jazz jam session at a bar/restaurant in Reading, PA. The session was hosted by Tim Price, an excellent tenor saxophonist who said he was your friend. We had a long discussion about your playing and both agreed the "strings" was our favorite album of yours. I would appreciate if you could email me back. I would like to know about future gigs you have in philly (that can be attended by a minor) and also if you are giving any workshops. Thanks a lot Evan
Evan Voytas <JazzGuitPA (at) aol.com>
Kutztown, PA USA - Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 17:54:58 (EDT)

Pat, Love your music, please add me to any mailing list you might have.
Scott Jordan <scottjordan (at) msn.com>
Edison, NJ USA - Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 12:08:12 (EDT)

I have been a fan of yours since my high school days. I really enjoyed Joyous lake and learned much from it. I have recently finished my own CD and will now attempt at the age of 41 to promote some of my stuff. Take care keep on playing Sincerely Omar Blanco
Omar Blanco <jazzer (at) phoenixat.com>
Kissimmee, FFL USA - Thursday, August 20, 1998 at 23:55:55 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I would like to talk to you about a workshop/concert at our school.
Jeff Sherman Bellarmine College <GenSherman (at) prodigy.net>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, August 20, 1998 at 00:01:53 (EDT)

thatk u for ur inspirational music.enjoyed every note.do u give lessons and how can i get details.
raed <rmelkha (at) student.berklee.edu>
USA - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 16:08:54 (EDT)

My correct address is z81028 (at) aol.com. Marc Tomiselli
Marc Tomisell <z81028 (at) aol.com>
Phila, pa USA - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 09:12:19 (EDT)

This is my correct E-Mail address. Z81028 (at) aol.com Marc Tomiselli
Marc Tomiselli <z81028 (at) aol.com>
phila, pa USA - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 09:09:21 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, I am looking forward to picking up a copy of stone blue, and your next appearence in Phila. I went to H.S. with Johnny Valentino and spent many hours (with guitar in hand) at his home. It was Val who turned me on to your music along with several other jazz artists. In fact, many years ago I purchased a Fender Twin from you. Since Val moved to Cal. we lost touch. If you can provide me with a e-mail address I would appreciate it. I don't get much time to play nowadays and get frustrate d at times. I must think about playing music 100x's a day. I hope to shed with Billy Zaposodi(a great player/friend) after summer vacation. Years ago I studied with Joe Sgro, Sonny Troy, and Joe Federico and still have retained some of what these great teachers have taught me. Living only a few blocks from you, maybe someday we can meet and talk music. It would be an honor. Take care. MT
marc tomiselli <z21028>
phila, pa USA - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 09:06:13 (EDT)

I've been following your music for 20 years now, when "JOYOUS LAKE" was released in France. My computer has no sound card and no way to play midi files, so I designed a simple format, .RMI files to play tunes on plain MS-DOS. Your fans could ask for MA RDIGRA.RMI for free (and for fun!). As a matter of fact, I've been practicing this song ever since I've heard it, but still have some fingering problems. Could you help me on this? Bye... PS: I long to hear you live, will you come to France one day? < /b>
Patrick MICHELAT <patrick.michelat (at) cegedim.fr>
PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 05:14:17 (EDT)
I've been following your music for 20 years, beginning with
Patrick MICHELAT <patrick.michelat (at) cegedim.fr>
PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 05:04:43 (EDT)
From one musician to another, next time your in town let me cook you a home made Mexican meal. Mucha suerte. Adios.
Tomas A. Ramirez
Austin, Tx. USA - Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 18:14:05 (EDT)
Pat: I have enjoyed your expertise on the Guitar for years. I am a Christian (Jazz)player who has followed your Miraculous come back. PTL Art
Art Silbar <asilbar2 (at) yahoo.com>
Hayward, Ca USA - Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 19:54:17 (EDT)
Pat, I have been a fan of your playing since I was first introduced to you in 1985! My college Jazz teacher, Steve Masakowski, turned me on to your approach to soloing. I teach about 60 students out of my home each week. I always use your approach, that music is bigger than the song. I have quite a few students who are fans of yours, and realize the higher level needed to achieve this Consciousness we call Music! I just want to thank you for your great insight and Tone! If you ever have the time, i would really like to correspond with you! If not, Thanks for your Music and raising my Consciousness! Andrew James Hymel
Andrew Hymel <clearw (at) bellsouth.net>
New Orleans, La USA - Saturday, August 15, 1998 at 15:02:34 (EDT)
Pat, Will the "Joyous Lake" album be released in CD anytime soon? Tony
Anthony Rivera <anthony_rivera (at) rsco.com>
New York, NY USA - Friday, August 14, 1998 at 16:13:11 (EDT)
What's the story w/Nightwings? I heard a cut on WBGO, went looking for it and it's out of print???? It just came OUT a few years ago! Or is my info wrong...? Any plans to re-issue? I saw you at Birdland maybe... Oct of '97? I should've asked you then but I didn't want to disturb you. You were having a great night, thanks. -L.
L. Braverman <lbraverman (at) mindspring.com>
NYC, NY USA - Friday, August 14, 1998 at 14:49:43 (EDT)
I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER GET THE THING ON CD. THANX DUDE. HAVE LISTENED TO JOYOUS LAKE REPEATEDLY SINCE I FOUND OUT. WHERE DO I SEND CHECKS? WILL BE DISTRIBUTING TO ALL FREINDS WHO DON'T KNOW AND HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YEARS. THANX AGAIN
J HICKS <J HICKS2857-J HICKS8447>
MN CHARLESTON, SC USA - Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 23:59:45 (EDT)
Well,I don'know what to say.You're the bigest and rich tone I've ever heard! This is the thing I ever wanted to own. Thank you for the beautiful music you play! Hope you'll write me back.
Kalin Belchev <kuncho (at) yahoo.com>
Varna, Bulgaria - Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 08:08:32 (EDT)
I'm glad to be here, please tell me how or where I can purchase JOYOUS LAKE on CD. I have just about everything that's available.
Morace T. Landy <mylandy003 (at) aol.com>
Bergenfield, NJ USA - Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 22:03:48 (EDT)
Dear Pat, I have listened to El Hombre about 10 million times and that particular album has had a big influence on my playing. I really like the stuff you did with Don Patterson too. I like the sound of the organ and guitar. Anyway, keep the faith and keep up the great work.
Chris Poulin <Hookah2 (at) Yahoo>
Youngstown, Oh USA - Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 15:33:18 (EDT)
Watch out for Paper Walls.
Peter Orphanos <Orphanos (at) gis.net>
Lowell, USA - Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 15:26:10 (EDT)
Hi, Pat! Today, I will go to your concert with my wife at Blue Note Tokyo on 8/12. It is my wife's birthday. Your sound is the birthday present for my wife. So, see you soon. Bye! ---Hiroshi
Hiroshi Ohkawa <holon01 (at) ma3.juestnet.ne.jp>
Tokyo, Japan - Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 02:21:14 (EDT)
Pat, just purchased the "Stone Blue" CD, and I am extremely impressed! The whole band really cooks. A real feeling of excitement, and it sounds as if you are having a really good time! You remain my foremost musical inspiration. Stay well! Steve
Steve Hirst <scholomance (at) webtv.net>
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at 00:01:22 (EDT)
I can't express my feelings for the way you've touched my life. I can only wish you the very best and say there hasn't been a musical experience for me since 1974 that you haven't been a part of.
Buddy Emmons <bemusic (at) home.com>
Hermitage, TN USA - Monday, August 10, 1998 at 19:12:56 (EDT)
Hello Pat, I have been listening your music for 20 years. I will go to your Live show at Blue Note Tokyo on Aug14th, and 15th.When I went to your live show in Tokyo few years ago,your play impressed me very well. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
Yoichi Kimura <y-kimura (at) xa2.so-net.ne.jp>
Tokyo, Japan - Sunday, August 09, 1998 at 21:55:18 (EDT)
I just got Stone Blue and it is great! What a smokin' band...I have enjoyed your work for years, and I have literally been looking and waiting for years for Joyous Lake and Starbright to be re-released on CD. Finally... they are on the way. Also it is great to see all of your other work on CD, even though I do have vinyl copies of most of it, some titles are out of print and it is great to see other folks turned on to your music. Thanks again, and oh- the website is fantastic. I will check it often, do n't want to miss anything! Have a great one....
Louis Fields <LFields (at) Gateway.net>
Columbia, SC USA - Sunday, August 09, 1998 at 20:26:02 (EDT)
I discovered you about half a year ago, hey I'm only 17 years old, bying your Footprints record, which I loved right from the start. S you have become the guitarist I listen most to in recent days. I love your tone, your note-choices, and you have such an original style, so it's really interesting to listen to your recordings. I still can't get how you learnt to play guitar after the memory loss. That's quite something. The homepa ge is very groovy, by the way. I liked the layout, and everything. Keep up the good work....
Kim Myhr <petter.myhr (at) eunet.no>
FLatåsen, Norway - Saturday, August 08, 1998 at 15:30:46 (EDT)
congratulations on your work and recovery. I play guitar and I'm always trying to simplify my playing... to sound better. You seem to simplify complex things in wonderful ways. Thanks for the inspiration. Bob
robert brusky <bbrusky (at) betasys.com>
milwaukee, wi USA - Friday, August 07, 1998 at 15:34:19 (EDT)
Hi..Pat. I just wanna say...THANK YOU...cuz u change my music life Abt yr recovery..that makes me think and finding the facts of life...i almost gave up...Thanz again.
ToneKing <hippyshake (at) mindless.com>
Singapore - Thursday, August 06, 1998 at 12:40:49 (EDT)
I first heard you quite few years back on radio and then on the album Horizons which I own. I liked your tone. Thanks to the internet I now know a little more about you and since I`m a learning amateur I`ll listen somemore. Maybe I can figure out your scales. My fathers cousin is the post-bop bassist Bob Magusson. I try to see him when I go to San Diego. Maybe I`ll get to see you sometime when I come to the east coast. Aloha
david m johnson <dmjjkl (at) aloha.net>
lihue, hi USA - Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 17:12:53 (EDT)
Hi Pat, I am so happy for your success.We so way back to the Pine Street shedding days with George Giodano(?) Therman (drummer), etal. Web site is really cool. Look out for MAMOTAA (Million Artists March on the Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia July 17, 1999.Pass the word please. Hope you can hang with us. Our purpose is to reinstate the ARTS in the nation's public school system and to recognize each other for the contributions Artists have made to humanity.We are inviting Artists from all mediums worl dwide and plan to have the party of the millenium. Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be BFP Gallery. Main stage will be City Hall and the courtyard will serve as world press area. Continued Blessings.
Phyllis Sims <PASIMS>
PHILA, PA USA - Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 00:35:54 (EDT)
Pat, everytime I listen (and thats alot!) to your playing it blows my mind!!!! You have turned alot of people on to jazz with your melodic voicing and powerful runs. Best of Wishes....RJK
Rob Kipler <rockgod (at) buffnet.net>
Buffalo, NY USA - Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 12:27:48 (EDT)
Pat! I finally got a modem!Hope all is well & groovy.No complaints here. Love that Ricky Tino album! Talk to ya soon
Jason Joshua <jaron (at) mci2000.com>
west Mt Airy, Pa USA - Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 03:20:52 (EDT)
Yooooooo Pat, JUST THOUGHT YOU FORGOT ME!!! WHAT'S UP MAN? DO YOU READ YOUR POSTS..ANYWAY I'M GLAD YOU'RE OK . LOVE AND RESPECT. CHUCK
CHUCK MALLON <CJM82048 (at) WEBTV.NET>
WEST PALM, FFL USA - Monday, August 03, 1998 at 08:58:30 (EDT)
I caught your show at the Iridium last year and spoke briefly with you at the break. I expressed my love for your "Joyous Lake" album, and how (in the unique way that music works) it continues to evoke the excitement and passion of of a great time in my life (college). My worn LP is treated like royal plastic! Now comes your latest work reuniting the original cast. In the liner notes you speak of reunion, of connecting the past, present and future in terms of your own creative output. Interestingly, t here is an analogous reception of your work on the part of this listener, connecting emotionally to my past, present and future. Aren't we lucky to have the opportunity to make connections like these? Saying "Thank You" doesn't feel sufficient, but there we are.
John Locksley <locksher (at) erols.com>
NYC, NY USA - Monday, August 03, 1998 at 07:34:10 (EDT)
On July 7, 1998, I had the good fortune to attend the concert you gave at Skidmore College in Saratoga, NY. Gil Goldstein was on keyboards, Tyrone Brown on bass, and Scott Robinson on drums. During the early 1970s, when I was in college, I bought some of your records, such as The Visit! and Starbright. I listened to them a lot. Later on, when I heard that you were not able to play as the result of your operation, I was very sad. It is difficult to find words adequate to convey how satisfying it was, how good it felt deep inside, to see you playing again. For someone to play with technical facility, based on years of practice and hard work, is one thing. To hear the kind of maturity and musicianship that comes with having struggled with sorrow and rediscovered joy, that is another and altogether rarer thing. It was truly a privilege to hear you play. How would I describe it to someone who was not there? It was truly special. When I was a young boy, a friend of my parents took me to see Andres Segovia play at Carnegie Hall. We sat all the way in the back of the highest balcony, and we could sti ll hear every note clearly. When I was in college, I saw Jim Hall and Ron Carter play at Sweet Basil, a small club in Greenwich Village. We sat only a few feet away, as they played off of each other's ideas with subtlety and originality. Well, that is the sort of evening that I had at Skidmore. It was one of those experiences that you tuck away to remember when things are difficult and you need to remember how wonderful life can be. I was able to take some photographs at the concert, and I would like to be able to send you a print of one in appreciation for that special time. Could you provide an address at which I could mail the print to you? Thanks for all you are doing to bring such enjoyment, not just into my life, but into the lives of many others.
Peter Shawhan <shawhanj (at) crisny.org>
Delmar, NY USA - Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 21:21:51 (EDT)

Peter Shawhan <shawhanj (at) crisny.org>
Delmar, NY USA - Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 21:18:05 (EDT)
Hi my name is Eric,i'm from russia .Today i bayed my first Pat Martino'' all sides now ''.What can i say ,he's a monster.i like it,a lot
Eric Gromotkoff <grom (at) elnet.msk.ru>
Moscow, Russia - Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 12:57:16 (EDT)
Your are going to be the Featured Artist on KLON-FM out here in SoCal this month. In fact, they have been playing a bunch of stuff from All Sides Now. I think that's great. Be Well!
Lawrence Schaumburg-Hinson <Planetfoon>
Long Beach, CA USA - Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 23:14:46 (EDT)

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