Guest Book Archives, August 2001

Pat's Guest Book archive, August, 2001.

Are you planning to come to the Washington ,D.c area anytime in the near future--If memory serves me correctly,The last time you performed here was in 1987 (Blues Alley)--Would love to hear you play--Thanks for all the great music throughout the years-------Mike
Mr. Mike <sen4473crm114 (at) cs.com>
Germantown, Md - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 00:20:25 (EDT)

Hi Dan, ...... As to the guages I use on the Gibson "PM Model", the heaviest is E-16, B-18, G-26, D-36 A-48 and E-58; the lightest is E-15, B-17, G-24, D-32, A-42 and E-52. I'm using GHS Semi - Flatwound; lowest, at the moment. That's due to touring through constantly different temperatures, along with humidity changes, etc.; (as well as the current condition of my "chops" on the basis of comfort). I hope the information proves helpful. ................ Best Wishes!
Pat Martino
U.S.A. - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 18:14:32 (EDT)

Hi Pat sorry to bother you with such trivia but you know us guitar players were always searching and since your in the trenches of experience we trust what you have to say.Question? Are you still using the heavy 16 set of guitar strings on your signature model? Thanks Dan...
Dan Avalos <ditone2 (at) yahoo.com>
Las Vegas, NV UnitedStates - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 14:47:38 (EDT)

Pat, enjoyed the set out in the Berkshires. The three of you guys always keep a smile on my face with the music,(also attended the Philly house party). Your version of ALL BLUES, and BLUE N GREEN to me exemplify a guitar players guitar player. See you next time.
K.Roberts <kroberts (at) hst.nasa.gov>
Wash, dc - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 13:14:31 (EDT)

pat - first of all, endless thanks for ALL of the wonderful, inspiring music over the years. i just got my copy of 'live at yoshi's' and it KICKS! i'm a longtime billy hart fan, and joey d is too much! very inspiring stuff from you too. thanks again! todd.
todd lynch <gtrwrks (at) msn.com>
lawton, ok usa - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 11:21:50 (EDT)

Hey Pat Thanks for teaching and playing at the Stanford Jazz Workshop Your playing and spirit are an inspiration. I can't wait for the next Yoshi's gigs. Take Care Pat
Pat Smith <pjazz (at) pacbell.net>
Santa Clara, CA USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 11:43:04 (EDT)

PAT,thank you for the great momments that you are giving to us with your music!I hope to see you live in Italy!
tilemachos <hanebu (at) hotmail.com>
thessaloniki, greece - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 11:29:46 (EDT)

Dear Pat Martino: Many Happy Returns on your upcoming Birthday! God Bless you and Yours. Your "Live at Yoshi's" release is already a classic in guitaring lore. I'm still working on the lessons from February of 2000. I feel very fortunate and am eternally grateful for the time you gave me. I now have the PM signature model ( caramel custom ) and it is an instrument that transcends all styles and genres... my wish for you and yours is continued success, and please continue with the fantastic music. Your work is a great light blazing in the guitar and jazz world. My eternal gratitude. Sincerely, Don Plue .....and Happy Birthday!!
Don Plue <Lazybird (at) worldnet.att.net>
New Port Richey, FL USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 19:10:54 (EDT)

Greetings Pat, just a few lines to say hi and hope for your continued success. I have not had a chance to visit your cousin Joey A., but I plan to do so out of courtesy to you and your cousin. We had a great conversation about you about a year ago here in Vegas. It was good talking to you the other day. Check out my website at: www.danavalos.com A FAN and FRIEND DAN from Vegas.
Dan Avalos <ditone2 (at) yahoo.com>
Las Vagas, NV United States - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 16:32:32 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, I am a Philadelphia resident. A gentleman by the name of David Joel told me I could try to find you, but this is the closest I've come so far. I would like to take lessons from you. How can I contact you? I submitted my email address. If you get the chance, please tell me how I can reach you so we can talk about lessons. :) Thanks! George W. Crego III
George Crego <GCrego (at) ICTGroup.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 22:14:37 (EDT)

Hi Pat,I´m a guitarrist and a fan for a long time.My name is Patricia Deschamps. I join a group called Eclipse, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and we´re mixing our first CD. Bass player, Paulo Torres is going to New York on 04 of September,2001. He´s going to spend a few days there, so, we wandered of masterizing our work in some studio and also if you could give us orientations about:phones, adresses, costs etc.. Well, about costs, we have some limitations because it´s an independent work and we have no finantial support.So,we have to make a research first,but,anyway,we are trying the best. Antecipatedly, thank you,thank you,thank you,thank you from Paulo Torres(bass),Aloísio Campello(guitar),Sergio Conforti(drums) and Patricia Deschamps(guitar).
Patricia Deschamps <zemendessax (at) ig.com.br>
Rio de Janeiro, R.J. Brazil - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 15:08:11 (EDT)

Hi everyone! As my guitar playing is influenced by Pat, I thought I'd let you all know I have my new website at: http://www.nickkellie.com Please visit. Cheers Nick
Nick Kellie <nickkellie (at) hotmail.com>
London, England - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 12:34:54 (EDT)

Dear Jim (Taylor),
Thanks for coming out to The Catalina in Hollywood and participating in some precious moments along with the rest of us. As to the design of the Gibson PM Signature Model, I had the pleasure of working along with Mike McGuire, (Gibson's Operations Manager) on its distinctness. The back of the instrument has one oblong plate fastened with 4 small screws, to gain access to the instrument's electronics; similar to a Les Paul model. The guitar itself is semi hollow because of its F-Holes, with a solid block down the center of the body. The head of the guitar (designed by Mike McGuire) allows the strings to remain positioned in a straight order, as opposed to the normal slanted 3 strings each, (left and right) toward the tuning pegs. This allows less tension as well as more comfort in placing the first finger of the left hand behind the "nut", as if it were another closed fret, as opposed to seeing all six as open strings. Throughout the engagement, from 8/7 to 8/12/01 I used both the Custom (Cherry Sunburst) and the Standard (Black) Models. You were correct with regards to the Roland JC-120, but prior to entering its preamplified panel, the guitar cord goes thru a Lexicon MPX - 1 / Multiple Process FX (rack mounted unit) for any effects; what was used was reverb in a maneuverable Concert Hall setting. I hope this answers your questions and once again thanks for your support. .............................. Best Wishes!
Pat Martino
USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 19:15:28 (EDT)

To one of the most innovative and influential musicians of the Era...Thank you. I just wanted to share my appreciation with you .....Keep on Keepin' on
Art Silbar <Arts1226 (at) aol.com>
Castro Valley, CA USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 18:40:09 (EDT)

Pat: thanks for the wonderful concert a Catalina's and for autographing my copy of "Live at Yoshi's." I wish I knew about your clinic at Sam Ash. However, I am curious about how you came about the design of your guitar. When I saw you take it off, I noticed a back access panel. Is it a solid back? Also, you were using a Roland Jazz Chorus but I looked like you were also plugged into some sort of other unit next to it. What type of set up do you use for a show like that? I have some friends who are also interested in these questions. Thanks again for an incredible show and come back soon. Jim
Jim Taylor <jjt3cgi (at) aol.com>
Palm Springs , CA USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 16:51:29 (EDT)

Dear Eric, ..... a series of midi-computer works does exist. They have been recorded privately. The name of that series is: "Seven Sketches". You can find access to its availability in the Discography window. Information is contained. I hope you come to enjoy it as much as I have. Best Wishes ......... Pat.
Pat Martino
USA - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 18:41:20 (EDT)

Hello Pat. I've been enjoying your playing for a number of years. Is that music you wrote on your computer ever going to be released? I'd really like to hear it! Not that I don't like your guitar playing still, but it would be interesting to hear what you do in a DIFFERENT context! For example, on "All Sides Now" hearing that duet with Michael Hedges - it came out beautifully, yet so unlike the normal Pat Martino licks! It's nice to see how a person meets situations where they can't just coast on their habit patterns!
Eric Iverson <eiverson (at) bppr.com>
NYC, NY USA - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 16:56:46 (EDT)

A GUITARIST NAMED LOU PEARCE TOLD ME ABOUT PATS GUITAR STYLE AND ALTHOUGH I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE NAME I WAS NOT HIP TO HIS UNIQUE STYLE. THE VIDEO ON THIS SITE IS AWESOME AND I LOVE THE MUSIC. I WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE PAT ON ARTISTFIST.COM INTERNET RADIO.
john rasile <rasilejprjr (at) aol.com>
alliance, oh stark - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 11:52:36 (EDT)

Dear Pat, It was a joy to meet you and actually share such soulful, open conversation with you. Wow. I've never driven back to San Diego on such a philosophically/musically charged cloud! And if I may speak for everyone who hung out at the bar (including the bartender!), we all felt blessed with the opportunity to finally meet you. Thank you for the love, energy, honesty, and music. David
David & Margaret Jeffrey <david.jeffrey (at) mitchell.com>
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 20:10:24 (EDT)

Dear Pat What a thrill it was at last to see you here in the UK.The performance you gave at the Pizza Express was unforgettable and will live with me forever.Having been a fan for nearly 30 years the prospect of actually seeing you perform was something I just could not miss and actually meeting you too was just the icing on the cake!Please come back to the UK soon.
Richard Stokes <rfs (at) stjas.demon.co.uk>
London , England - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 17:58:08 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I only want to thank you for being my lifetime inspiration. Best always, Tom van hoogstraten
Tom van Hoogstraten <trammetane (at) planet.nl>
Wormerveer, Netherlands - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 14:06:54 (EDT)

I really enjoyed your show and clinic in L.A. last weekend. I have been a student of your work for a few years but felt uncomfortable articulating these questions at your clinic so I would like to voice them now. You have a book "Jazz for Guitar" on REH (Hal Leonard) and there are two licks in that book that I saw you take to another level last week. When you demonstrated Hotline #6 (the displaced chromatic lick) at the clinic you continued the line on up the neck. Could you show us how to connect that line to the next position? I’m referring to the line you played right before you said “clear”. The reason we laughed was because it was so burning that to us mere mortals it wasn’t all that “clear”. The other lick I would enjoy hearing you expound on in the double stop hotline #8. I’ve seen these licks crop up in your music several times and would like to know more about them. The trick I couldn’t get about this line was how you played it over three octaves. I hope this isn’t any trouble Pat. Thanks for all the great music. We had a wonderful weekend driving up from San Diego. Did the tour of the stars homes and everything just to kill time 'till the clinic.
leroy henry <medianuveau (at) netscape.net>
San Diego, CA United States - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 22:00:35 (EDT)

Pat, Caught your last set last night at Catalinas! I've been a big fan of your for a long time and it was a privalage to finally get to hear you in person. What can you say about Joey De Francessco (sp?)? Amazing. Please do not take so long to come back to the left coast. You've been such a big blessing to me over the years. I love your music. Best regards, Jeff
Jeff Richards <jeff_R_91978 (at) yahoo.com>
San Deigo, ca USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 21:20:42 (EDT)

Last night in hollywood!!! DAMN!!! You met myself & Peter between sets at the bar. Please make it back sooner than later. I am on a cloud, man. It's been a long time that I can remember anything like you. Maybe never! You are THE MAN!!!!!!!
Tom Norton <tomnorton5 (at) excite.com>
Temple City, Ca USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 19:39:29 (EDT)

Would it be possible to get a copy of the handout that Pat used at his clinic in L.A. Sunday? Some of it is already on the website but I would like to get those voicings for "Welcome To A Prayer" and anything else that might be missing. I'm sure other people would enjoy an expansion of your Nature of Guitar section>
leroy henry <medianuveau (at) netscape.net>
San Diego, CA United States - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 10:10:58 (EDT)

you are da king...love the new release with joey d.
richard gangi <mr251 (at) alljazzguitar.com>
melbourne, fl usa - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 10:56:53 (EDT)

A follow-up on my 08/03 posting. Thursday night's SRO performance was phenomenal Pat. Thank you very much for the music and for signing my B&W stills. It really was a pleasure seeing and hearing you again. The night was made extra special by the presence of Sherman Ferguson, Harvie Mason and jazz icon Les McCann. God bless you Pat and hope to see you again.
Nick Quiason
- Friday, August 10, 2001 at 23:36:35 (EDT)

Hi Pat Just wanted to telle you your new album got a 4 star review in "Algemeen Dagblad" which is one of the biggest newspapers in Holland. I bought the cd at the North Sea Jazzfestival (you signed my copy just b4 you did the workshop. Great album and great concert. It was an honour meeting you. Steven
Steven Scholten <s.j.scholten (at) freeler.nl>
The Hague, Holland - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 08:29:06 (EDT)

Just got my copy of Live (at) Yoshi's. It's so perfect. God bless you.
JP <cboudreau9 (at) aol.com>
Down South, USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 05:31:08 (EDT)

Pat...I met you a couple weeks ago with my dad in Nashville, TN at the Gibson Custom Shop party. I'm 17 but I look about 23...lol. We first met in the entertainment area, and then inside the VIP room after you had played. As soon as I got home to Syracuse, NY from Nashville, I looked around for your CD's and I finally found a couple yesterday. I had heard of you before, and I'd heard a few fo your songs, before I saw your extremely modest performance at Gibson. When I finally listened to the CD's I bought (Cream and Live at Yoshi's), I was totally blown away. I had already been sorry that you hadn't played more at the Gibson party, but now I wish I'd dragged you back on stage! It was such a great pleasure and honor to have met you a few weeks ago. I finally found your website about 4 days ago (I never guessed that it would have simply been your name!). I've looked over many of the messages in this guestbook, and I want everyone to know what I told you at the Gibson party...Pat, you are the classiest guitar player I have ever seen. It's in the way you dress, it's in your actions, it's in the way you hold and play the guitar. You have class in everything you do, and you are what jazz is all about. You ARE jazz. When you got up and started playing dirty blues with Dickey Betts and Leroy Parnell at Gibson, I knew you were a true ringer and a master of the instrument. Pat, you have taught me what jazz is all about in only a few short (yet jazz-filled) days. Also, so you know, I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that Joey DeFrancesco was with you for the "Live At Yoshi's" gigs and CD...he played with Danny Gatton for a while, while he was still with us, who is another one of my favorite guitarists. But Pat, you are so far ahead of the pack... you play tastefully and your personality truly comes out through you playing. I have honestly never felt as good as I do today, after playing both Cream and Live at Yoshi's many many many times over the past two days. You seem to truly "know what it's all about", and as I'm sure you know, it's all about Jazz. You've made me realize that jazz is an art. It's a style, a feeling, a taste, a philosophy. Most of all, I've realized that Jazz cannot be characterized or explained. I think you get what I'm trying to say, Pat. Also, I want you to know that I have gotten heavily in to jazz playing (i also play the guitar and sing), when I mostly played blues and country before meeting you. I do know a few of Steely Dan's songs and I played in my school's Jazz Band this past year as a Senior, but your style feels right. I realize that I am rambling on now, and that I have probably been rather repetative tonight. I'm sorry. I'm still in awe from your CD's. (I can't play any music right now because it's rather late and my parents are in bed.) I want to thank you, Pat, for everything. Your music and your style and your class have all truly changed me for the better. I've seen life from 'both sides now', and I'm going to stay on the jazzy side. Thank you again, Pat. --Johnny Musacchio
Johnny Musacchio <guitstuardino (at) yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 00:50:19 (EDT)

The July 2001 guestbook has been archived. Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 12:19:05 (EDT)

Sherman Ferguson, Rick Zunigar , and I are coming to the Sat. 830 show at Catalina's....see u there man...just bought 5 more copies of "Yoshi's" to give to friends!!!!!!
David Marcus
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 14:51:08 (EDT)

Dear Pat caught your show in ny birdland june 30 WOW***##! i felt i had got my moneys worth after the first song it was all gravey after that.As a working guitarist ive been a big fan for a long time but this was the first time to catch you live.whata privalige.Bought live at Yoshis when i got home and just got blown away all over again. Man im torn out of the frame& its beautiful.Peace &love Rog
roger davis <rog 508 (at) yahoo.com>
wilmington, nc usa - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 13:32:44 (EDT)

Pat, I am looking forward in seeing you at Catalina's! The one and only time I saw you perform was at the same place in November of 1997. Last year, I was disappointed that your gig at The Jazz Bakery (November 2000) got cancelled. Anyhow, I am excited to listen to you live again. I will buy the "Live at Yoshi's" CD this weekend and listen to it before I see you. In closing, the beautiful JOYOUS LAKE LP cover with your greeting and signature on it hangs on my wall and is one that I will treasure always. PEACE. Nick
Nick Quiason <QUIASONL (at) SONGS.SCE.COM>
Diamond Bar, CA USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 11:58:57 (EDT)

Hi Pat.. Give you a little background on me I grew up listening to Jazz. My father was a jazz tenor saxaphone player in the Boston area. As a kid I would listen to artist's such as Stan Getz, Buddy Defranco, lee konitz, George benson and many others.However, unfortunatlly I had never heard of you...that is until now.One day on the way home from work I stopped at a Border book store and they had your new CD Live at Yoshi's on display. What had caught my attention was Joey on the cover. I have a few tapes on him and he's awesome.When I sampled the CD in the store your guitar playing Blew my mind. You definetly rank amoung the worlds finest jazz guitar players.That CD is my kind of music. Please let me know when your coming to Boston MA? I will be that for that. Take care Gary Karl
gary karl <gkarl111156. (at) aol.com>
salem, nh us - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 06:54:33 (EDT)

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