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Pat's Guest Book archive, December, 1997.

Pat, what happened to Pete Townshend on your latest release? Please say hello to Scott Denitt for me and let him know I will have his guitars done for him by no later than 9/98. Please stay in good health!
Todd Hubbard <ljohn (at) dmci.net>
Hillsdale, MI USA - Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 16:33:44 (EST)

You're performance of 'DO YOU HAVE A NAME' on the video 'Legends of Guitar Jazz 3 (Vestapol 13043)' is one of the highlights of the tape. And that's no mean task, considering Tal Farlow, Tommy Flanagan and Red Mitchell play a burning rendition of 'Fascinating Rhythm. Saw your show at the Fairmont Hotel, SF, back in '96. When do you return to San Francisco? I collect memorabilia of guitar players that I admire. I would like to obtain a pick and a sighned 8x10 photo of yours. Please contact me at jzgtr57 (at) aol.com to let me know if this would be possible. So glad you're healthy and playing better than ever. Happy New Year GC
G.C. <jzgtr57 (at) aol.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 04:43:04 (EST)

Who to call for booking...
Murch/Wingelaar Jazz Productions <wingelar (at) ionline.net>
Waterloo, Ooon CANADA - Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 00:06:57 (EST)

Hello Pat, I just wanted to sign in and express my joy for the new album. I am constantly stealing your licks and trying to figure out your process for those licks and i am glad to finally have the chance to thank you for the music. That will end my butt kissing and I now sign off. J.C. McSwain
jc mcswain <camco (at) alltel.net>
thomaston , ga USA - Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 14:40:44 (EST)

As a jazz disc jockey for a local radio station, I have recently "re-discovered" Pat Martino, and you have found a home on my playlists. Thank you for your profound contributions to the art of the guitar and to jazz. Best wishes for 1998! Tim Harris, WERU-FM
Tim "Harris" Harriman <BluePine9 (at) aol.com>
Winterport, ME USA - Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 12:53:29 (EST)

Hi Pat Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Ben Perwosky introduced us at the Blue Note this year. Just wanted to say hello and may peace be with you. I'm still wondering if you'll have any time to give a lesson. Peace to you and your family. with love. Herb
Herb Maitlandt <HMaitlandt (at) aol.com>
Bronx, NY USA - Sunday, December 28, 1997 at 14:46:37 (EST)

Hi,old friend and brother! I'm happy that you have a home page now. I'll be calling you, but before I forget, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, all the best, you deserve it.
Mario Castro-Neves <mariocn (at) mindspring.com>
Monmouth Junction, NJ USA - Friday, December 26, 1997 at 01:32:04 (EST)

My friend Tsuyoshi and I are guitar enthusiasts/students who are big fans of your music. We are studying jazz music. I'm currently studying at the Southern California Conservatory of Music with Richard Taesche. We meet every Wednesday to play jazz mu sic. I'm currently struggling to learn how to play chord melodies. I've taken a lesson with Ted Greene.
Albert Buyco & Tsuyoshi Ichikawa <AlMichael (at) AOL.COM>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Friday, December 26, 1997 at 00:48:29 (EST)

Hey Pat, had to say hi. I Hope your getting this message, remember when I was recording with Chuck Mangione at Sigma studios and you came down. It's been a long time. send me your email address, I've got some great things to tell you. Hope all is well. Mark
Mark Manetta/Mangione Band <manetta (at) frontiernet.net>
Rochester, ny USA - Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 11:38:38 (EST)

Hi Mr. Martino. Just a quick hello from an old fan. I was listening to one of your instructional videos last night and at one point in the tape you started playing these incredible intervalic leaps that sounded so captivating i had to keep rewinding th e tape to listen over and over again. I have, i think, all of your recordings and instructional material. I am a forever fan. Keep the music coming. Thanks for everything.
Robert Potvin <rpotvin769 (at) aol. com>
Chicopee , Ma USA - Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 10:15:48 (EST)

My first exposure to Pat was in Atlantic City when h was about 19 yrs old an playing with an organ trio. He was great even then.
anthony santoro <asant37497 (at) aol.com>
wyckoff, nj USA - Wednesday, December 24, 1997 at 16:25:56 (EST)

Pat - thanks for your work. Joyous Lake was one of the first records that really got me serious about playing guitar and the work still holds up today. Would like to see a CD release of that one. Keep on playing and learning.
todd madson <crash (at) waste.org>
minneapolis, mn USA - Monday, December 22, 1997 at 12:49:22 (EST)

Pat Love your work, espeacially 'Joyous Lake' still one of my favorites. It is hard to find your works in my neck of the woods. Will try to though. Keep up the good work. Paul
Paul Laplante <plaplante (at) sympatico.ca>
Lively, On Canada - Monday, December 22, 1997 at 07:25:26 (EST)

Hey, Mr. Marino, I just cruized by your site and well, I'm dropping you a simple hello and a welcome to my ugly home country, Norway. Visit us, please?
rudedude
Norway - Monday, December 22, 1997 at 06:50:25 (EST)

Sorry to keep bothering you about when you are coming to Japan again. (Or did you already answer?) I haven't been in touch lately . . . By the way, I think Jimi Hendrix (see below) meant that as a compliment although knowing Hendrix he would have probably phrased it "Man, who is this outta sight cat!"
Tim Wiltshire <timw (at) grape.med.tottori-u.ac.jp>
Yonago, Tottori, Japan - Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 22:55:15 (EST)

Pat - Haven't seen you in years, but have kept up. Was with David Amram last nite, right after buying your latest CD. God bless, so glad you're doing well. Write me if you get this. MK
Mary Kay Duffy <mkduffy (at) webspan.net>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 21:11:09 (EST)

I just like to say that you are truly a great jazz guitar player and that we appreciate your works even here in the philippines
Joseph M. Calisterio
Manila, Philippines - Friday, December 19, 1997 at 19:05:53 (EST)

Hey "Jimi Hendrix" (see below), how can you call Pat crazy? I don't see him lighting his guitar on fire and running headlong into his amp!!!!
anonymous <xyz (at) ain't.no-email>
eureka, wa USA - Friday, December 19, 1997 at 13:34:13 (EST)

Starbright is absolutely one the very best ever recorded. The story of returning to your form is great. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next visit to California.
Mark Neely <markn (at) cybor.com>
San Jose, CA USA - Friday, December 19, 1997 at 12:31:07 (EST)

Apologies. It wasn't "??? Island? It was I believe "Joyous Lake"!! Just saw it listed under your videos section.
Tony George <harbourp (at) fullcomp.com.au>
Albany, WA Australia - Friday, December 19, 1997 at 00:42:34 (EST)

Well remember the first time I heard your playing. This was on an audio tape of "??? Island" that an Irish jazz guitarist/friend Louis Stewart carried around with him while on a tour of Australia (with Blossom Dearie) in 1978/79!! Looking forward to hearing more of your playing. Thanks!
Tony George <harbourp (at) fullcomp.com.au>
Albany, WA Australia - Friday, December 19, 1997 at 00:39:17 (EST)

You one crazy dude!
Jimi Hendrix <jimi (at) heaven.com>
Heaven, CA USA - Friday, December 19, 1997 at 00:35:08 (EST)

I just started my jazz career at the navy school of music(after playing rock for 12 yrs.) Ive just discovered your music and It has truly resparked my love for the guitar. Jazz is a vast world that also seems very small. Thanks Dude
kenny mclaughlin <kmclaug156 (at) aol.com>
austin , tx USA - Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 20:53:39 (EST)

I just started my jazz career at the navy school of music(after playing rock for 12 yrs.) Ive have just discovered your music and It has truly resparked the my love for the guitar. Jazz is a vast world that also seems very small. Thanks Dude
kenny mclaughlin <kmclaug156 (at) aol.com>
austin , tx USA - Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 20:52:01 (EST)

Pat, The new album is great. Michael Hedges couldn't have selected a better recording to be the last he would work on. What the two of you did to "Two Days Old" is really heartwarming.
Pete M
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 15:51:44 (EST)

Love this site. I am currently developing a new site for my new CD which is a collaboration with the Lynne Arriale Trio from New York City. The CD is "Goody For You" and is being distributed by North Country Distributors. It is on my own independent label amJAZZ.
Jerry Grillo--Vocalist <grillo (at) omnifest.uwm.edu>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 11:12:38 (EST)

Dear Mr.Martino: Where I live ( approx. 30 miles north of Tampa, Fl ) is hardly a jazz oasis- I had to order your latest, BOTH SIDES NOW, and CREAM-- I work in Nuclear Medicine, a form of diagnostic Imaging-- we do many patients a day, and they have to lay inside cameras while pictures are made of cardiac, glandular conditions, etc.- I often play music for these folks. A favorite for a long time has been THE MAKER, and now it is both CREAM and BOTH SIDES NOW. All the patients ( and this is a diverse ag e group ) like the music. I personally believe they find it appealing, because, it IS TRUE ART, and the passion, warmth and virtuoso performances of your truly phenomenal guitar make listening to these recordings a joy each and every time they are heard. I myself, an ardent fan of yours for over 20 years, I'm still awestruck at the fantastic music! My only hope that someday you will be appearing somewhere down this way. May you have a great holiday season, and god bless you and yours. The rest of us have already been blessed by the all the music you have given us. Thank you so much just for being!
Donald Plue <qpmu02a (at) prodigy.com>
New Port Richey, Fl USA - Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 22:33:24 (EST)

I remember reading a magazine article a while back in which you were talking about 'step time' vs. 'real time' and was wondering if you could elaborate a little on these terms. Your thought was that Wes's music hipped you to 'real time'; I can see tha t, but where were you before that? I was very honoured to attend a seminar you did at Duquesne University a couple of summers ago and while I've been playing jazz for about twenty years, I find your 'minor' approach nothing short of a revelation that has really changed my approach to impro visation. Your spirit of sharing is/was truly appreciated. As stated in a previous note, hope to hear you in Canada one of these months.
Steve Smith <megarden (at) orc.ca>
Stratford, ON Canada - Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 20:59:03 (EST)

I like to know when your playing holland again I hope soon
YANTO
LELYSTAD, FL NETHERLANDS - Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 03:40:17 (EST)

Dear Pat, I've been out of touch with your recordings for several years now, but, with the computer age, I can keep up with what's going on now. My first concern is that I'd like to obtain a copy of We'll be together again", on CD but it looks like it's not available. Is that correct? That has got to be one of my all time favorites of all the guitar players I have on record. Gil Goldstein lays back behind your playing beutifully. I saw you in the late 70's at the Smiling Dog Saloon on W.25th St in Cleveland , Oh. It was great! I hope you get this message. I've been playing jazz guitar since 1973 for your info. Thanks
Bob Szmik <Sideln (at) aol.com>
Sandusky, Oh USA - Monday, December 15, 1997 at 14:26:34 (EST)

Dear Pat I'm very happy to find your HP hear in the Web, so I can thank you for your music! Thanks Pat you are great!
Alex Saba <alexsaba (at) pobox.com>
Rio de Janeiro, RJ BRA - Monday, December 15, 1997 at 01:24:19 (EST)

Pat, There's not much more that I can say that all of your fans have not already said. Your an incredicle person and musician. There is one thing I would like to ask. I have been searching for you Consciousness CD and recently learned that they don't make it anymore. Is there any posible way to get a copy?
Tracy Rojas <tracy_rojas (at) intuit.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, December 13, 1997 at 12:36:58 (EST)

As a musician, I would LOVE to get any information on the man I consider to be the most incredible musician of our century. I don't have a regular e-mail, but please, please send any thing you can to the above adress. Thanks!
Heath Chesney <none- Adress is 2173 Dexter Dr.>
Longmont, CO 80501, CO USA - Friday, December 12, 1997 at 13:15:25 (EST)

As a musician, I would LOVE to get any information on the man I consider to be the most incredible musician of our century. I don't have a regular e-mail, but please, please send any thing you can to the above adress. Thanks!
Heath Chesney
Longmont, CO 80501, CO USA - Friday, December 12, 1997 at 13:14:45 (EST)

Mr. Martino, it is refreshing to here an artist continue to create refreshing, inspiring music, during a period in our culture where many are intrigued by predominantly regurjitated ideas. Thanks for the beautiful music. See you at IAJE confrence in January!
Don Horton <Horton005 (at) WCSU.CTState.edu>
Dandury, Ct. USA - Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 12:22:16 (EST)

Mr. Martino, it is refreshing to here an artist continue to create refreshing, inspiring music, during a period in our culture where many are intrigued by predominantly regurgitated ideas. Thanks for the beautiful music. See you at IAJE confrence in January!
Don Horton <Horton005 (at) WCSU.CTState.edu>
Dandury, Ct. USA - Thursday, December 11, 1997 at 12:18:01 (EST)

Pat, I like the web page very much. I would appreciate, as I'm sure other musicians would, details about how you apply "The Nature of Guitar" when performing, especially improvising. I also want to thank you for your generosity and great advice when I was struggling as a guitarist. We met in 1976 at a gig your quartet did in Raleigh, NC. You spent much of your break speaking with and encouraging me, and I'll always appreciate that! I remember your saying, "Remember you always have an alternative" when making decisions. As a full time guitar teacher, writer and performer, I've shared that with others I've counseled. It was and is great advice. Thanks again, Pat!
Riley Wilson <riley (at) dhc.net>
Frisco, TX USA - Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 08:56:09 (EST)

Hi Pat!! I'm very happy to know that you have a your own homepage so I can express my appreciation for your music directly to you! I really love one of your last albums...it's called " Interchange" ...please do something new in that direction....it wou ld be great! Thank You and Keep Jazz Guitar Alive!! Hear'Ya soon!
Stefano Imperiale <twin (at) tn.village.it>
Genoa, ITALY! - Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 17:55:59 (EST)

Mr. Pat Martino: Thanks for the light.
Marc Burgos <marcburgos (at) sprintmail.com>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, December 09, 1997 at 01:00:37 (EST)

HELLO UNCLE Pat, THIS IS KRISTI, AUNT ADI TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR "PAGE" FINALLY, I COULD CONTACT YOU. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARRIAGE.. IVE BEEN TRYING TO REACH YOU, BUT I LOST YOUR #... YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT...KREBICK (at) AOL.COM I CANT WAITUNTIL YOUR NEW CD COMES OUT....!!! PLEASE WRITE BACK SOON.... HAPPY HOLIDAYS, AND AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS.... LOVE KRISTI.......
kristi amendola <krebick (at) aol.com>
myrtle beach, SC USA - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 21:52:39 (EST)

Thank God you are back again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's great to listen to your music!!!!!!!! I hope to enjoy your music for a very long time It's a great gift and a joy to people I live in the neherlands and i hope that one day i can see you live on stage playing guitar and making beautifull music I have a great admiration and feel great respect for you Thank you for your music!!!!!!! A fan George Sopacua /sopacua (at) worldonline
George Sopacua <sopacua (at) worldonline.nl>
Foxhol, netherlands - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 21:04:40 (EST)

Hi Pat,I am listening to your splendid music since 1980. I used to play jazz guitar, but now I enjoy to compose a music.I have opened my home page that you can listen to my original "MIDI" sounds. I hope everyone listen to my tunes and am waiting for your some comments.
Tsutomu Tsukada <tsukada (at) sx.miracle.ne.jp>
Yasugi, Shimane Japan - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 19:18:13 (EST)

Pat, It is an honor just to sign your guestbook. I will always remember your fantastic concert at Pittsburgh's Manchester Craftsman's Guild in 1996. Have a good holiday and carry on the guitar journey!
Jim Hefty <jimhefpgh (at) hotmail.com>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 12:42:12 (EST)

Let me wish Pat, and all the Pat fans a happy holiday season. You probably all know that Pat has a song on BlueNote's Christmas album. You may have to do some searching, though, to find the album (only on vinyl) by Don Patterson named "Holiday Soul". It is a trio outing with Don on B3, Pat on guitar, and one of my favorite organ band drummers, Billy James. Pat's playing on this album is great. It is my favorite XMAS album of all time!! Try to find it.
Dave Workman <groove (at) webtv.net>
San Francisco, Ca USA - Sunday, December 07, 1997 at 14:21:17 (EST)

Great home page! I recently gave a re-listen to an old fav, "Impressions" on the "Consciousness" LP, and almost as impressive as Pat's solo was the superlative drumming. Who is that guy and can you recommend anything else by him? Robt. T. Koepcke
Robert Koepcke <kbk (at) locke.ccil.org>
Phila, PA USA - Friday, December 05, 1997 at 16:02:24 (EST)

the last album is fantastic,in brazil we say maravilhoso by by.
luiz martins <pavlon (at) centerlink.com.br>
sao paulo, sao paulo brazil - Friday, December 05, 1997 at 11:43:38 (EST)

Keep up the GREAT Work!
Carl Blunk Jr. <chefjr (at) aone.com>
Clatskanie, OR USA - Friday, December 05, 1997 at 00:51:47 (EST)

It is with deep sadness that I report the death of Guitarist Michael Hedges this past weekend. Michael played on Pat's "All Sides Now" CD and I feel was a kindred spirit to Pat. More details are available at the official Michael Hedges Website at www.nomadland.com There is also a chat available there to share your condolences. Jack
Jack <jackj (at) cyboard.com>
USA - Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 15:02:49 (EST)

Pat, IS THERE ANY CHANCE THAT YOU WILL BE DOING THE COLLEGE CIRCUIT ANYTIME SOON?
PAUL VASQUEZ <PAUL_VASQUEZ (at) HOTMAIL.COM>
JACKSONVILLE, FL USA - Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 10:48:21 (EST)

I recently ran across a menu from my former jazz supper club, e.j.'s, in Atlanta. The back of the menu contains the quote off of your "we'll be together again" album which begins "True Music, like all true Art, is an experience to be shared, not judged , for praise cannot make it better, as blame cannot make it worse." Life being the ultimate "art" thank you for sharing yours with the rest of us - what an extraordinary life you have lived. It would be nice to think that all the young cats out there coul d look at you as a role model - not just your music which is extraordinary in it's own expression, but your life. Thanks for being Pat! P.S. What happened to the archive for November? What I find there are all the entries for October. Hope all's well in your world. Wishing you and yours a joyous and prosperous holiday season.
Steve Negri <snegri (at) awod.com>
Charleston, SC USA - Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 09:13:59 (EST)

Mr.Martino : Your guitar playing is Excellent, and much more in your new with album with Mike Stern. I Also Play jazz guitar, I would like one day to play like you !!! Please make me know you received this mail. Come to Monterrey mexico!! Pablo Rocha Rojas
Pablo Rocha <al591405 (at) campus.cegs.itesm.mx>
Monterrey, n.l. MEXICO - Wednesday, December 03, 1997 at 14:34:47 (EST)

I Adore Pat Martino, Please Tell me When you are in Italy. Ciao!!
Franco Lo Mauro
San Giuliano Milanese, Milano Italy - Wednesday, December 03, 1997 at 10:01:58 (EST)

Once again the guestbook has been archived, Thanks!
Jack
USA - Tuesday, December 02, 1997 at 21:44:58 (EST)

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