Guest Book Archive, December 2001.

Pat's Guest Book archive, December, 2001.

I was at your first show in Orvieto with 3 friends that didn't know you; I want to thank you so much for the wonderful evening of sweet music I've had the opportunity to attend to, it's been delicious. You've also got 3 more "fans" of your magic guitar. Thanks a lot to Joey, too. I'll be in Philly Feb 8th till 14th, any chance to see you? Pierpaolo
Pierpaolo Bernardi <pbernardi (at) iper.net>
Rimini, Italy - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 12:17:43 (EST)

Pat: While driving to my guitar lesson about two weeks ago, I heard a German guitarist play one of his originals on KLON in Long Beach, CA. The title of the track was "Dry Martino." Which is obviously a tribute to you. Do you know who it was???? It was on Chuck Niles show. In fact I was on my way to a lesson with Joe Diorio and I told him about the tune but he did not know of the guitarist's name. His first name is Joachim and the record outfit is "Nagleheimer" which I tried to find on the Net but to no avail. Anyway, it was a great tune. I can't wait to see you again out here, your gig at Catalina's was superb. Jim Taylor, Palm Springs, CA
Jim Taylor <jjt3cgi (at) aol.com>
Palm Springs, CA USA - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 22:22:04 (EST)

PAT, I'M 56 AND HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 45 YEARS, I WISH I SOUNDED LIKE IT. YOUR VIDEOS HAVE HELPED GET ME CLOSER TO WHAT I WANT ...IN PLAYING AND IN PHILOSOPHY. WHEN I JUST LET THE VCR PLAY AND LISTEN, NOT STUDY, LISTEN, YOUR LINES HAVE A BEAUTIFUL GLUE THAT LINGERS IN THE EAR..I FIND MYSELF GETTING CLOSER TO THE SPIRIT OF YOUR LINES. AMAZING. IF YOU COULD...TELL ME HEALTHY PRACTICE HABITS..I KNOW MOST OF THE BAD ONES. I'D RESPECT WHATEVER YOU WOULD FIND TIME TO TELL ME. THANKS, MAN. STARVED FOR KNOWLEDGE IN TEXAS. MICHAEL HENRY MARTIN
Michael Henry Martin <castlesound (at) hotmail.com>
Abilene, TX USA - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 07:36:46 (EST)

howdy pat- i'm still reeling from your show in harrisburg on nov. 11th; you guys knocked my socks off. hearing "the great stream" live after listening to it 4 or 5 times on the drive out was the icing on the cake. hope i wasn't too forward when i tracked you down backstage but i just needed to shake your hand. looking forward to the next opportunity to hear you! thanks again dave reimer
dave reimer <dreimer (at) verizon.net>
blacksburg, va usa - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 23:24:05 (EST)

Hello Pat. My name is Phillip. I have been listening to Live at Yoshi's and really enjoy it. My group Back Bay Jazz is trying to keep jazz alive out here in eastern Connecticut. I am looking forward to seeing you in West Hartford on Feb.2 at the Jazz for Juvenile Diabetes Benefit Concert. God Bless!
Phillip Palonen <u14925 (at) snet.net>
Canterbury, CT USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 19:23:33 (EST)

Hi Pat. I just want to say thank you for developing the books Creative Force part I and II. They are quite remarkable! I am playing in a band called AMERICAN MADE. Lately, we've been working on more Jazz music, and your books have really helped me to improve my skills. God Bless You & Merry Christmas.
Tim Halcomb <Armyman225 (at) aol.com>
Hammond, IN Lake - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 23:50:43 (EST)

Hi Pat, My name is Shane and I am a Jazz Guitar Major at Western Connecticut State University. I study with Chris Morrison, Jamie Begian, and Joe O'toole. I just wanted to say how much your playing style influnces mine. After I do a preformance I alway recieve comments about playing some of your licks and some of your transcribed things. Thanks A lot Pat!
Shane Peters <Trunkz262 (at) hotmail.com>
Manchester, CT USA - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 18:37:14 (EST)

Hello Pat, I havent seen you since May 1st, when you played at the iridium in nyc. That was a special night cause you dedicated " the great stream" to me. I cant every forget that. Today, I turned on someone to your music and it was such a pleasure to see their reaction to your artistry. I hope to see you and hear you soon. God bless yo always, Tim Reyes
Tim Reyes <mitseyer (at) yahoo.com>
Flushing, NY USA - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 22:11:30 (EST)

Hi Pat! I am a guitarist from Senegal (West AFrica) but I currently reside and perform in Europe with African and Jazz Bands. I really love your music and I have studied your vedeos and books for many years. I am actually visiting my sister at the moment in Albuquerque, NM and I certainly would love to get in contact with you. I hope to hear from you.
Abubecre Diougo <mounabah (at) hotmail.com>
Roma, Italia - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 13:46:47 (EST)

Hi Pat, fOR ME YOU ARE THE best. I wonder that you know that you had a student how is the best steelguitarist in the world (included Jazz)his nAME IS bUDDY EMMONS. ????
jELLE bIEL <JBIEL (at) HOME.NL>
GRONINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 15:39:45 (EST)

Hi Pat, i look forward to your performance in Chicago at the jazz showcase in 2002. Is there a chance to have a private lesson? I love your music.
marco villarreal <marco2273 (at) cs.com>
hobart, In USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 17:55:27 (EST)

Hi, Pat. Just wanted to say thanks again for making time for our "extended" conversation at WJCT. The show aired last Saturday night and I've gotten some excellent comments from a host of listeners. Your "story" and your music are equalling incredible....but what else to expect from a Philly guy? Hope that you've been able to reconnect with Billy B. If that's still in the works, give him my best. Stay well and good luck at the Grammy Awards next year! Bob Bednar
bob bednar <bobbednar (at) webtv.com>
jacksonville , fl - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 09:52:15 (EST)

Pat: Philadelphia Experiment was SUPERBAD!!! Thanks for sharing your love with NYC. Johnmcc
John McCormick <john (at) flavorpill.net>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 09:25:19 (EST)

Pat, all the best for a Happy, Safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR. Tony Calabro
Tony Calabro <calabroguitar (at) vic.australis.com.au>
Morwell, Victoria Australia - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 06:32:02 (EST)

Hello Pat, I saw you play the TLA with the Philadelphia Experiment this past Satuday, December 15. Just wanted to say how great the show was and that I thought your performance was outstanding! Great job getting through that first number despite that high E string snapping on you :) Thanks Pat! Frank Baldino Philadelphia
Frank Baldino <bmaximus5 (at) hotmail.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 12:03:05 (EST)

Pat, I hope you give some consideration to heading back to Jazz Alley in Seattle for another run this upcoming summer. Seattle is beautiful in the summer (avoid the rest of the time...). The gigs I went to were pretty packed, and you guys were were playing hot. Great shows.
Mike Archbold <jazzbox (at) w-link.net>
Seattle, - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 13:08:03 (EST)

I saw you perform last night at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC. Your playing made the Philadelphia Experiment show very enjoyable! You're "outta sight" :)
Andrew R. Chatfield <andrew_r_chatfield (at) hotmail.com>
Bristol, CT USA - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 15:45:44 (EST)

Hi Pat Martino fans. Does anbody out there in cyber space know what settings Pat uses on his JC 120 guitar amp? Thanks, Dan in Vegas.
Dan Avalos <ditone2 (at) yahoo.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 23:22:55 (EST)

P.M. - You are both so damn good. -John
John <ToonS454 (at) hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 10, 2001 at 01:33:47 (EST)

Greetings to all of Pat's fans: I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Pat and Jim Ridl in a killer show this past Thursday, December 6, at the University of North Florida (my alma mater) in Jacksonville. Pat visited the College of Music at UNF for a few days of workshops with UNF's fine Ensemble I jazz band. The visit culminated with Pat's show at the university theatre to a large and appreciative crowd. The program began with a showcase of 4 tunes by the UNF Ensemble I. Pat and Jim then performed a series of duets, providing us with an hour of music that ranged from the driving to the ethereal. The show concluded with the Ensemble returning to back up Pat and Jim in three swinging numbers. I last saw Pat in New York in late 1984, as he made his return to public performing. I attended with my brother-in-law Tim, then a student at Berklee in Boston, and two of his classmates from Japan. They were as thrilled about seeing Pat as anyone I've ever seen, and the show we witnessed that evening was incredible. Seventeen years later, my opinion of this remarkable man hasn't changed. Thanks to Pat and Jim for an incredible evening, and thanks to Bunky Green and the UNF Great American Jazz Series for bringing this great artist to Jacksonville. cheers -- Joe
Joe Dougherty <joedoc (at) bellsouth.net>
Orange Park, FL USA - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 11:46:54 (EST)

This page is fantastic. Although I've been a great fan of Pat Martino for many years, this is the first time I visit this page. I am a jazz guitarist myself, and I will visit N.Y. and Washington from the 6th through the 17th of December 2001. My group. Line Up, will give performances at Red Hook Blue in Brooklyn, and at Levine School and Twins Jazz club in Washington. I sincerely hope I will be able to attend mr. Martino's performance in N.Y. while I'm there. Thank you very much.
Håkon Storm-Mathisen <stormis (at) online.no>
Oslo, N Norway - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 10:35:31 (EST)

Pat - i got to see you when i lived in Philly. "We'' be together again" is my favorite!!! Hawaii is starved for concerts - i hope you can fit in a visit to Oahu (Honolulu/Waikiki) sometime. i'll be there!! Peace and Aloha!!! - john.
john gibbs <keoni_g (at) hotmail.com>
Kaneohe, hi usa - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 19:29:22 (EST)

Pat's been a great influence to me since a friend played me the cut sunny in 1978. Pat is the greatest guitarist on the planet today. Pat's guitars are Gibson Custom Shop guitars designed by Pat himself. For more information E-mail me at Rjf948 (at) cs.com or call me at (716)433-6157. Ralph Fava
Ralph Fava <Rjf948 (at) cs.com>
Lockport, NY United States - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 00:20:59 (EST)

The November 2001 guestbook has been archived. Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ - Monday, December 03, 2001 at 14:32:37 (EST)

Well I Want to say a lot of things, but my english is very poor and your time priceless, so, I only can say "THANK YOU" Mr Martino for let me enjoy with your guitar. P.D:Here in Spain we never had the pleasure of see you in concert; Please come soon.
Bruno Ferreiro <bferrtei (at) alum.uax.es>
Madrid, Spain - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 22:33:53 (EST)

Hi Pat, Great to see you recenlty at Catlinas! Was at your Guitar workshop at the Painted Bride a few years back in PHL also. .. .Long time since the Main Point, Just Jazz, Bigou(sp?) Cafe, Grendals Lair etc. WBGO, the SF Jazz station and KLON play your new Live album all the time .. .great way to ride out the CA and NJ traffic jams between meetings. See you perhaps again next time in PHL or NYC .. .Best regards .. JJ
JJ <jmohn3 (at) e-mohn.com>
San Deigo, CA USA - Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 19:48:53 (EST)

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