Guest Book

Pat's Guest Book archive, December, 1999.

My very best to you and your family over the holidays. I'm an extra large fan and much influenced by your work.This is a sort of technical question about a tune. Don't know if you ever deal with stuff like this but I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm wondering if the intro to Uptown Down in your issue of Jazz Improv mag. is written correctly. I'm speaking of the 4th through the 8th bar. If it is, then the obvious (sounding) phrasing would be off by an eighth note starting on the 2nd beat of the 4th bar. Or perhaps you just wrote it that way. I imagine you've been asked about this but I was interested in playing it correctly with my quintet. Don't mean to be impersonal with this. I've got a LOT of your tunes in my book. I really do wish you the best and if you don't get around to answering this, I understand. Thanks much. Rich Walker
rich walker <richwalker (at) mindspring.com>
orlando, fl USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 18:48:38 (EST)

Hi Pat, We don´t know if you remember us (German and Sebastian), we are the guys that arrived from Santiago to see you to play in Birdland NY. the last Jannuary; unfortunately we can´t fine you. How are you?, We considered that you are "the big Master" on the modern jazz musicians, and we have the idea to bring you to play in Santiago-Chile. Mike Stern had a fantastic time with us and he spook very good about you, and specially the record that you and he play together. It would be nice for us, to know if you could accept our invitation and maybe we can do sometimes very interesting. Pleace E- mail us if you can.Mary Christmas and Happy New Millenium. Sincerely, Sebastian and German.
Sebàstian & Germán <batane (at) entelchile.net>
Santiago, Chile - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 15:09:28 (EST)

Dear Pat, I hope you have a great X- Mass and a fantastic new year. Hope to see you soon . Love Ya, Michael Kraft
Michael Louis Kraft <mickraf (at) prodigy.net>
USA - Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 18:06:36 (EST)

Pat, I'm a Classical guitarist majoring in performance at DePaul Univ. Chicago IL. Even though we come from different schools of thought I would like to tell you that you have made a huge impact on my musical training. I have all of your albums and would love to see you play live. For the past two years I have been also taking Jazz lessons along with my arduous classical training. You have changed my life and that of my cohorts at school. Much love, and keep practicing!
Brad Conroy <BradleyT1>
Algonquin, IL USA - Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 00:26:08 (EST)

I just got "First Light" and after having last heard it maybe 15 years ago, forgot how beautiful it is. I look forward to rediscovering more of your music and wish you all the best for the future. David Morley
David Morley <david.morley (at) maconline.de>
Regensburg, B Germany - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 04:35:01 (EST)

Dear Pat, I'm a jazz guitar player from faraway. From Greece.To bad you 've never visited it. I grown up as a guitarist listening to your music from your early years. I believe that you 're a great influence to every guitarist. Maybe even you, don't realize what a big influence you're to the guitar world.Your way of thinking for soloing in your videos is realy something different and simple.To me your ultimate solo is on "Sunny" and your greatest album is "We'll be together again". I think you should do another guitar and organ album.Just the two of them. It adds to your style because the guitar goes in front and you're a player to be in fornt. I hope I'll have the opportunity some day to see you, listen to you, and talk to you alive. Actually this is one of my dreams.If you want to visit Greece for any reason (concert,seminar,vacation)feel free to get in touch with me.Any time you 're wellcome.Just E-mail to me. Best wishes CHRIS
CHRISTOS KASIOLAS <chrisk (at) classic.diavlos.gr>
Thessaloniki, Greece - Monday, December 20, 1999 at 16:55:24 (EST)

Pat- I just wanted to wish you a wonderful holiday season and all the best for the new year. For me you've been a constant source of musical and spiritual inspiration since the beginning. Thank you for your kindness, honesty and support.- E.Shawn Qaissaunee
E.Shawn Qaissaunee <eshawn (at) hotmail.com>
newark, DE USA - Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 21:25:30 (EST)

Pat- I just wanted to wish you a wonderful holiday season and all the best for the new year. For me you've been a constant source of musical and spiritual inspiration for since the beginning. Thank you for your kindness, honesty and support.- E.Shawn Qaissaunee
E.Shawn Qaissaunee <eshawn (at) hotmail.com>
newark, DE USA - Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 21:24:51 (EST)

Pat hope all is well had the pleasure of seeing you at the bottom line in ny 1976 or 1977 joyous lake album.god was it a hell of a show.cant find a record player anymore so my joyous album is a no go.just got reissued cd of the same and its sounds great.that was my inspiration for writing. may god bless you and have a great holiday.always a fan jim romeo savannah ga
jim romeo <romeosbox (at) aol.com>
savannah, ga USA - Friday, December 17, 1999 at 01:01:18 (EST)

Pat- I am a 24 year-old guitarist who recently discovered you about 2 years ago. I am good friends wiht Paul Bagin's niece and one day when I stopped by she was playing "The Return". Immediately I was floored. Since then I have been a huge fan and wanted to let you know that First Light, Head & Heart, and Comin' and Goin' are incredible releases. You are one of the greatest inspirations in my life and I embrace your work dearly. I have only seen you live once with Sco at the Blue Note, and you haven't lost the touch. God Bless you this Holiday season and stay healthy. Dave Caruso ps. Stone Blue is wonderful!
Dave Caruso <djcaruso_99 (at) yahoo.com>
Maplewood, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 20:01:44 (EST)

Hi Pat Sure have missed talking with you. Although i have been speaking to you in the music. At this particular time in space i want to wish you a new happiness in the new mellenium. I hope all is well according to the music you are playing on your current CDS Your music sounds great.Hope to talk to you soon. If you have a minute drop me an email. Standing By John Arcotta
John Arcotta <ka23 (at) juno.com>
Longmont, Co. USA - Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 14:16:54 (EST)

HELLO Pat,I AM A GREAT FUN OF YOU FOR MANY YEARS. I AM A TEACHER HERE IN GREECE.THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFULL MOMENTS THAT YOU GIVE ME EVERY DAY(LISTENING YOU)!I HOPE TO SEE YOU LIVE IN GREECE.THANK YOU,TILEMACHOS
TILEMACHOS <HANEBU (at) HOTMAIL.COM>
THESSALONIKI, GREECE - Monday, December 13, 1999 at 12:41:01 (EST)

Dear Pat: I'm glad to know you are in good health; for many years I studied the guitar without understanding the instrument itself; then, in 1974 a friend told me about you; I was completely hypnotised by your guitar playing; then came your books, and the truly brilliant explanations about the guitar, music and being genuine; no other guitar method that I came across goes so clearly and directly to the heart of the subject; I would like to espress my deepest gratitude for all the knowledge you gave so freely and spontaneously; I send you my warmest wishes of prosperity, health and love Un abrazo para Pat de tu amigo y admirador-Daniel Bertolone
Daniel Bertolone <anitsirc2 (at) bigpond.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 11:52:17 (EST)

Dear Pat, I wrote an e-mail a couple of years ago ,asking you about the possibility of a seminar here in Brasilia.I am a guitarist and teacher, I teach at E.M.B which is a the biggest public music school in South America and we just started an electric guitar program this year. In this program we have some interesting classes,for instance I teach a class on the history of electric guitar in which YOU are ALWAYS "Present".By July of 2000 the school will start to receive funds from World Bank and we will start to invite guitarists for seminars and concerts and i want you to know that you are on the top of this invitation list.Thanks for your music.I hope I get a chance to meet you personall. You are the best, Peace Genil genilcastro (at) uol.com.br genilcastro (at) hotmail.com
Genil Castro <genilcastro (at) uol.com.br genilcastro (at) hotmail.com>
Brasilia, df Brazil - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 21:55:29 (EST)

Hey Brother, Just thought I'd drop in and say hi to two of my favorite people. Can we please get together over the holidays and break some bread ? Also, an Italian jazz magazine asked me to ask you if you would care to write an article for their publication. I promised that I would at least ask. All our love Larry ( SN)
Lawrence E. Tamanini (SN) <Rex01 (at) msn.com>
Newtown, Pa USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 19:35:02 (EST)

Is the man himself no longer responding to messages sent and comments made?
Steve Smith <jazzguitarstv (at) yahoo.com>
London , ON Canada - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 11:54:53 (EST)

Dear Pat, You truly are the Best! Love Ya Michael
Michael Louis Kraft <kraftmusic (at) aol.com>
Pleasantville, NJ USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 23:50:28 (EST)

Dear Pat,
Michael Louis Kraft <kraftmusic (at) aol.com>
Pleasantville, NJ USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 23:45:53 (EST)

Hi, Pat and Joe, Your guestbook is fascinating to read... I love all these guys who get in touch with you... I see there is at last a European tour planned for 2000. How wonderful. I'm very thrilled. The jazz correspondent of our London evening newspaper (a PM fan, of course) told me that you were booked to do the London Jazz Cafe this summer but it didn't happen? Is that true? What happened there? This sort of thing doesn't seem unusual for the Jazz Cafe... Clara Moreno and Airto were both billed then cancelled (what's going on there?). Joe, can I call soon you to find out more about Pat's dates? Or you can e-mail me, if you have time, and we can talk. I'm doing some writing for some British jazz magazines. Maybe we can do a story? How's London looking on that itinerary? Some very interesting Japanese import Pat Martino albums have recently found their way into the racks of Tower Records here. Just too tempting... Looking forward, too, to the new Eric Alexander album (love him on the Stone Blue album -- the track 'With All The People' is my favourite). When's his new album coming out? If you can let me know, I'll do some gentle 'suggesting' to those who are on our side at JazzFM, the radio station. Maybe we can tie it in with news of the dates for 2000. We need to talk. Talk to ya soon. much love, to you both... Chrissie xXx ps Baden Powell live in London (one night only at Ronnie's) last month was just AWESOME! Wow! Hardly any pre-publicity but there was standing room only... We get so few visiting guitarists here. Ralph Towner has just been through, but didn't play London! Only Manchester and Brighton, for some reason. Oh, we've had Peter White -- last month... No offence to PW, he's great, but... Yeah, The Wave is washing over London, too. Please, come and rescue us with your heart-stopping, thought-provoking music! Yeah! Alvin Youngblood Hart was here for the recent London Jazz Festival... he was amazing! Our own fabulous Jim Mullen is at Ronnie's all next week. That'll be fantastic. You heard him? Terrific! And Carl Orr is a nice guitarist -- he's Australian but based here... works with Billy Cobham's band a lot.
chrissiemurray <chrissiemurray (at) hotmail.com>
London, UK - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 19:21:11 (EST)

Hi Pat: I hope that your health is improving..I remember when you used to play at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco over 20yrs ago...I have most of your albums and you guessed it I'm a fellow guitarist myself....
Art Silbar <Arts1226 (at) aol.com>
USA - Friday, December 03, 1999 at 20:44:59 (EST)

Hi Mr. Martino, I'm a Great Fan of your style of playing Guitar. The first time I heard only 2 pieces of you (Oleo and ??). I recorded it on a Tape in 1969 but it tooks about 30 years till I got the first CD of you in this fucking Germany. I would be very happy, if I could hear you in a life concert. If its possible that you play in Germany anytime, it would be very great, when you give me an information about your concert-dates. Anyhow, I wish you good luck for the future and hope that you record more an more. Yours sincerly Harald Wendt
Harald Wendt
24768 Rendsburg, Germany - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 07:57:29 (EST)

Pat, keep laying down those exquisite masterpieces, because the selected few, like you don't come around very often. I hope you're upcoming tour dates brings you to the Bay Area. We would love to have you Pat, see what you can do. Anthony San Francisco,CA.
Anthony Anderson <antcooperand (at) mindspring.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 01:45:19 (EST)

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