Pat's Guest Book archive, August, 2000.

Pat's Guest Book archive, August, 2000.

Dear Pat, Thanks for your marvelous contribution to jazz and music at large! Some time ago I read about some of your philosophical considerations on the subject and thought it most interesting - today I found the hexagrams on your site and look forward to a relaxing evening of thoughtful awakenings on the subject. Also, I was wondering if you could tell me what guitar you were using to get the great tone on "Comin and Goin" (i.e. Blue Bossa) Sounds alot like an L-5 or L-4? This is driving me nuts! Please advise if possible - With appreciation, Pat Boyer
Pat Boyer <pvboyer (at) earthlink.net>
Provo, UT USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 20:26:48 (EDT)

Anybody interested in trading Pat transcriptions. i've only done a few right now but the stack is growing. respond by email
joe otoole <joeotoole (at) snet.net>
vernon, ct USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 00:01:08 (EDT)

Dear Pat I, like many others, am impressed by the music you have created. One of the essential aspects is that while it is made possible by a great technical facility that is the means not an end unlike certain egoistic rock guitarists whose names would take too much space. There are always tracks which have an indefinable magic. I am always coming back to hear What are you doing the rest of your life.There is a flow on that which I also hear on Barney Kessel's Easy To Be Hard which was on his Hair/Aquarius album - which the critics say is not jazz. Well it's MUSIC. Thanks to the spirit responsible for yours and Barney's and all the 'greats' MUSIC. All the best. Chris Hill.
Chris Hill <sophie (at) hillhouse40.freeserve.co.uk>
London, England - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 13:27:16 (EDT)

Hi Pat,I'm enzo pafumi from catania italy,I'm a guitarist and I'd like to thank you for all those beautiful cd's you made. Your music is an important source of inspiration for me. I've bought Mission accomplished ,and I think it's great(great playing ,great interplay ,great you and great james ridi). I would like to meet you,let me know if you 'll come in Italy, I'll be there......Thank you Enzo pafumi
enzo pafumi <enzopafumi (at) ciaoweb.it>
catania, it italy - Sunday, August 27, 2000 at 08:59:33 (EDT)

dear Pat, i signed up for your class in the south of france and i was disappointed when it was cancelled. currently i am in france, i made travel arrangements just before the cancellation. i love it here very much, i have many friends to visit, but i am looking forward to a class with you, i know that it will be a great step for the music. when is my next chance to take a class with you? sincerely, kyle
kyle blase <kjblase (at) hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 10:14:07 (EDT)

TO JIM TAYLER: Jim,... thanks for your support. As to your question; the answer is yes, I will be recording a live album at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA on December 15th to the 17th; with Joey DeFrancesco and Billy Hart. Try to come in. Best Wishes!
Pat Martino
USA - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 10:38:39 (EDT)

Hello. I am Shawn Lane. I like your web site. You are invited to visit mine at http://www.shawnlane.com or my record label's at http://www.eyereckon.com
Shawn Lane <ireckon (at) aol.com>
Memphis, TN USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 06:00:56 (EDT)

Pat, I bought your "Live" album over twenty years ago while in college. After a ten year hiatus, I finally bought a new axe and got back into my playing jazz. Since the "Live" album is such a quintessential recording, are you going to perhaps do a recording with Joey DeFrancesco and Billy Hart? With those guys you must hit the stratosphere. I would definitely put such a recording at the top of my purchase list. Jim
Jim Taylor <Jjt3cgi (at) aol.com>
Palm Springs, CA USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 22:36:48 (EDT)

Pat, "PLEASE" come to Catalina Bar & Grille in Hollywood with Joey!! the closest you are coming is Santa Cruz and i don't think i can make it all the way up there...i have seen you everytime at CB&G...please,please,please thanks
Todd Hodulik <jazzgtrl4 (at) aol.com>
Palm Desert, CA USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 14:40:58 (EDT)

dear Pat, i started listening to your music about 7 months ago. its brilliant. my guitar teacher was the one that told me to give you a listen. maybe you know him (frank girard).you have really helped me understand jazz , thanks. well anyways i was wondering if you were gonna be playin in buffalo at all. have a nice day.
cory padin <cornhusken (at) aol.com>
buffalo, ny USA - Monday, August 21, 2000 at 18:40:57 (EDT)

Dear Ryan, ..... thanks so much for your support; I really appreciate. As to any type of advice; its really difficult to come to an answer without knowing more about the conditions; but you might want to consider this; ....... formal education is much like "set time" in computer terms; as opposed to street learning, which can be seen as "real time". Both are priceless; depending on commitment. My advice is to stay where you are until you've absorbed as much as possible in every way. If at that time you'd like to experience its opposite for greater reason.......... do it with the power of belief!
Pat Martino
USA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 22:46:11 (EDT)

Pat, I am a loyal fan and supporter of your music. You have captured some of the most intense and heavenly sounds that jazz will ever know. Your rendition of "Sunny" is undoubtedly the most amazing tune I've heard in all of my days. I just bought your book "Linear Expressions" it's got some really good stuff in it regardless of what level you play at. What interests me the most is your outlook on music and life. I am a guitarist studying jazz in college and I'm torn between whether I should stay or would first hand experience help me more-cause up until now thats all I've had and I've progressed decently. So any advice you have would be sincerely appreciated. if not you will still remain an inspiration to me and every other aspiring jazz musician on this earth.
Ryan Taylor
Chevy Chase, MD USA - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 21:07:27 (EDT)

Hi,Pat,I'm Writing this from Japan,It is so far from you.....I'm not good English speaker,I can only use poor English... So,I want to say just thanks for your works ,and please come to Japan !! I really want to see you !! We are waiting for your visiting to JPN!!
micho707 <micho707 (at) eastmail.com>
Tokyo, Japan - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 13:01:11 (EDT)

Pat, would it be possible to hook up for a lesson while you are in chicago around december? i,ve been studing the guitar for 12 years. i love all great music and hate to catergorize. i study your creative force videos and really learn from them. your music and the way you play is incredible.
Marco Villarreal <Pod 548 (at) cs.com>
hobart, in USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 16:47:33 (EDT)

Pat,would it be possible to hook up for a lesson when you play chicago in december? i,ve been studing the guitar for 12 years. Jazz, for about 5. Your creative force videos are very insightful and help in many ways.I love your music.
marco villarreal <Pod 548 (at) cs.com>
hobart, in USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 16:38:16 (EDT)

You know, all this, and I haven't told you what an inspiration you've been. (how rude of me) Your music is some of the best there is, and I want to thank you for it.
Phil Crab <crabs_and_chowda (at) hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 11:24:23 (EDT)

That's too bad, man. Sh*t happens, eh?
Phil Crab <crabs_and_chowda (at) hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 11:20:16 (EDT)

Phil, ....... sorry that did'nt happen. At that time there were a number of European engagements that also failed to solidify. As far as the Master Class in France, quite a number of individuals applied but unfortunately some of them failed to send their advance and that made it impossible to go forward with all of the production costs that were necessary. Ed Russell would like to try again next year, and hopefully it will be successful. I'll be looking forward to it.
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 10:33:40 (EDT)

Pat, man, what happend to the French masterclass?
Phil Crab(yeah, really) <Crabs_and_chowda (at) hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, August 13, 2000 at 16:51:29 (EDT)

Pat - I don't know if you read these, but if you do... I just moved to Philadelphia and I am a HUGE fan of yours. I heard that you sometimes give guitar lessons. I am a semi-pro guitarist, been playing for 15+ years and I would be incredibly honored if I could just have one lesson with you. Is there any chance??? Either way, is there any way to get on a mailing list to find out when youare playing in Philly as I have heard you sometimes do. Please let me know. I can be reached at the email above.
Barat Dickman <Barat.Dickman.wg02 (at) wharton.upenn.edu>
Phill, PA USA - Saturday, August 12, 2000 at 15:08:54 (EDT)

I'm pleased to read how many people love you and your music. I have been a huge fan of your playing ever since I heard my first two C.D's.of yours;"Joyous Lake" and "Consciousness"in 1976. I have since purchased anything with your name on it; books, videos or recordings and have tried to tell all my students about you. Glad to see Steve MacKay has written to you and how much of an impression you made on him. I can assure you everyone I introduce to you and your playing is more than impressed. THANK YOU !!!!!for all your wonderful playing and words of wisdom on you videos and album covers. You are indeed one of my very favourite guitarists and musicians and I thank God you are alive and well. God bless you and may you continue to prosper and bless and inspire all who see and hear you. Will you be coming to Australia in the near future? THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU for your inspirational playing,for your marvellous tone and phrasing !!!!!!!! Tony Calabro, Australia
Tony Calabro <calabroguitar (at) vic.australis com.au>
USA - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 09:22:07 (EDT)

as my heart sings, and the flow of joy from my heart joins in the song, I smile to myself and remember a moment spent with my friend Pat Martino.......I love you man!!!!!!!!!!!
scott denett <sdenett (at) nyc.rr.com>
new york , ny USA - Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 03:25:52 (EDT)

Pat, It is an unusual experience having to introduce myself through this type of medium(that's what is so nice about the WEB). I first heard of you through Dennis Sandole who I (and I believe you as well some time prior ) studied with for a number of years in the early 70s. Your style of play has had deep and lasting impression on me. I love the pulse and attack of your playing - it's powerful. While not playing professionally(persued a technical career) any more, I'm still actively playing and writing down ideas. As most serious players come to realize, you never really reach the full potential. Your always striving even groping to get to that next level of expression. We'll if there is ever an opportunity to meet, maybe we can share experiences and some music. Great talking with you. Hope to hear from you. All the best, Mike Remoli (609)581-1462
Mike Remoli <mremoli (at) excite.com>
Hamilton, NJ USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 19:11:35 (EDT)

P.S.; Dear Steve (Mackay), I'd be happy to get together with you when the time is right. Feel free to contact my manager at: JADfrio (at) aol.com ..... he will put you in touch. Until then I send you my best!
Pat Martino
USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 13:38:18 (EDT)

On July 23rd in this "guestbook" as well "Itinerary" I shared some upcoming performance dates. As always in the music business, last minute changes are brought into play. The following are the current list of engagements; including the personel. September to December; 2000: Pat Martino Itinerary; September to December, 2000: September 12th to 17th; Frankfurt, Germany: Featured artist on a recording session with guitarist Michael Sagmeister; September 27th; The Philadelphia Experiment (Recording); including Uri Caine; Christopher McBride & others. October 31st to November 5th; New York City, NY: "The Iridium" with Joey DeFrancesco & Byron Landham; December 5th to 10th; Chicago, Ill.: "The Jazz Showcase" with Joey DeFrancesco & Billy Hart; December 11th; Santa Cruz, Calif.: "The Kuumbwa Theatre" with Joey DeFrancesco & Billy Hart; December 12th to 14th; Seattle, Wash.: "Jazz Alley" with Joey DeFrancesco & Billy Hart; December 15th to 17th; Oakland, Calif.: "Yoshi's" with Joey DeFrancesco & Billy Hart; (Live Recording for Blue Note); December 18th to 23rd; New York City, NY: "The Blue Note" with Cyrus Chestnut & others. I hope this is helpful.
Pat Martino
USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 13:31:22 (EDT)

G'day Pat. I'm about to turn 19 and have been playing the guitar for almost 11 years now. Basically 9 blind years of ear playing and over the last few years I have found Jazz. My teacher happened to play one of your licks over an Aminor chord one day and man . . . . It blew my mind! It was the sound I'd been hearing but never heard! Thankyou! I live in Australia and recently met Mike Stern when he came out! Man you American's must have something in the water to play some damn good! I hope one day I can travel to the states and get some lessons. You are my new guitar hero. Thanks mate. -Steve-
Steve MacKay <steve_mackay (at) nex.net.au>
Inverloch, Vic Australia - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 09:44:50 (EDT)

Yo Cuz, After playing "We'll be together again" on my radio show , had lots of compliments. As I say on the Italian-American Hour" Sunday would not be Sunday without ...Pat Martino See you Thursday
Lawrence E. Tamanini <Rex01 (at) msn.com>
Hulmeville, Pa USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 20:19:15 (EDT)

ever since i heard your "live!" album, i don't think a day has gone by that i haven't had "sunny" in my head. thanks for all the great music!
Adam Harrell <upinthesky (at) excite.com>
SC USA - Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 22:43:55 (EDT)

Pat, I have been a guitar player for 10 years and have been working on jazz for only the last year and a half. You're playing has definitely been one of the reasons I am interested in jazz. I am moving to Boston in the September and wonder if you have any plans to play there soon...or any advice for a guitar player just starting to explore jazz.. anyway, i enjoy your music...roger
Roger Panella <panellar (at) hotmail.com>
New Castle, PA USA - Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 14:08:01 (EDT)

Pat,of all your recordings,your work on Willis Jackson's "Bar Wars" is outstanding. Your treatment of "The Breeze and I" is the textbook groove! I had a chance to see you in Vegas back in early eightys at UNLV,but you were unable to make the gig. Kenny Burrell came in to save the day and treated all us "PatFans" to a great pinch hit homer! I hope you find your way back to Vegas someday...thanks for the beauitiful music...Pat in Vegas.
Pat andreen <natchrlhi (at) aol.com>
las vegas, nv USA - Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 07:07:52 (EDT)

If there was one thing I could say to show my appreciation for everything you do, it would be THANKS. Hope to see you in Chicago.
Scott Pazera <habitat (at) jorsm.com>
Lafayette, IN USA - Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 15:25:53 (EDT)

Hello Pat, I've Been Listening to your recordings ever since my first guitar teacher turned me onto you in 1979. I did not realize until the return album that you were having health problems. I'm glad You survived what you had to go through. You definitely have made a mark in jazz history. Whenever I hear a recording of yours on the radio whether it's new or something that I'm Not familiar of, I can tell that it's Pat long before the Dj announces the artists because You Have a distinct sound. You are my Favorite Jazz Guitarist, hopefully I'll see you perform in Northern California this year if you don't scheduled anything later in so. California. Best Regards, Brett Hansen Multi-instrumentalist/Sound Engineer/Technician
Brett Hansen <hansen>
Fullerton, Ca USA - Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 11:12:25 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I've been listening to "Desperado" a lot lately and a new collection of your recordings on the 32jazz label. I've also really enjoyed learning from,and watching your instructional video "Creative Force" too. Great stuff. Inspiring. All the best, Jimm Hickey
Jimm Hickey <jimhickey (at) earthlink.net>
USA - Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 04:25:38 (EDT)

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