Dear Mr. Martino i would just like to start off and say you have a truly inspiring story. my good friend just recently turned me on to you, I saw you last year in costa mesa california. and would like to extend an invitation to come perform in seattle! hope to see you soon god bless
phil daugherty <pmdaughetry>
seattle, wa USA - Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 23:24:00 (EST)Pat, best wishes for happy and prosperous New Year. Thank you for your constant inspiration; your guitar playing always inspires me.
Tony Calabro <calabroguitar (at) vic.australis.com.au>
City Of Latrobe, Vic Australia - Monday, December 29, 2003 at 23:43:37 (EST)Pat, I've expanded on Hotline #6 in your "Jazz For Guitar" instructional book. The line is an ascending chromatic scale dispersed in octaves. I took the first 13 notes of the Hotline and repeated that pattern up the neck. It took me a couple of days, but I was also able to figure-out the pattern descending. What inspired myself to do this is that a friend of mine that plays bass guitar was playing a Frank Zappa album with keyboardist George Duke on it. The way George Duke solos reminded myself of Hotline #6. I've been hearing this line in my head for many years but I could never get it out onto the guitar until I studied Hotline #6. Thanks so much for writing this book for my single line soloing has never been better. I'm a student of the late Joe Pass and we all miss him very much. Steve Schuffman 208) 345-1970 <sschuffman (at) earthlink.net>
Boise, ID USA - Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 17:07:05 (EST)Im new to Pats music and already it has changed the way I play the guitar. I love his music. This chap is a living legend. Cheers Pat. Anyone know if hes gonna be in Ireland again soon?
ciaranearlie <ciaranearlie (at) oceanfree.net>
Dublin, Ireland - Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 08:48:11 (EST)Where have I been? I recently heard your recording "Fire Dance". I have been a big Larry Coryell and John McLaughlin fan and enjoy both traditional jazz, fusion and the excursion that these two masters have done with the music of India. I was very impressed with Fire Dance and began lsitening to some of your other recordings, Live At Yoshi's and now a reissue of Joyous Lake and Starbright. Seems like I have been missing out on some great guitar music for quite some time.
Kenn Wolin <kwolin (at) rinicoran.com>
Washington, DC USA - Monday, December 22, 2003 at 15:07:54 (EST)Dear Mr. Martino,
I think I have some more things to ramble about, although I don't know if these entries are read by you.
I have just read your theories about how the guitar relates to the I-Ching and geometry. It made me have a revelation about math in general, and how geometry is the only kind of math I am good at. It made me realize how much music relates to geometry, how spaces and shapes relate to each other, and space in general. I also realized that I am only into geometry and can understand it because I love playing
music. It made me kind of theorize about how everything in nature is actually very geometrical and mathematical (ie. flower petals, seeds) and how guitar is such a part of nature in that way. It is overwhelmingly beautiful how the guitar is constructed out of wood (from trees), very carefully measured, and fitted with strings from metal ore in the ground. Then it is electrified with energy which comes from a power plant, which gets its electricity from forces of nature like wind or water. Then, when the guitarist plays it, the instrument is truly complete, in the sense that humans like the guitarist "comes from the ground" much like the guitar.
Well, that is my thought on some random things, if anyone cares!
I know you are very busy, but if you ever read this, could you please write back? I just think it would do so much for my gutiar playing, and also maybe so I could ask you a few simple questions. Thanks!
Jessica Kang <j_kang (at) brearley.org>
New York, NY USA - Monday, December 22, 2003 at 00:23:35 (EST)Hi, my name is Jessica and I (try to)play jazz guitar. I am 14 years old. I started playing a year ago and have started getting into jazz this fall, and your record, 'El Hombre,' among records by Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian, has inspired me to take up jazz guitar. Also, watching you and other musicians play on 'Studio Jams' on the BET Jazz Channel has encouraged me. This genre is so much more fulfilling than rock or blues, and I feel like I am actually learning. Thank you so much for being an inspiration.
I am really looking forward to seeing you play live in January at the Iridium! Well, if I can go. This will be my first live music experience ever if you don't count Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, camp, et cetera! Also, I am really forward to seeing your clinic at the Union Square Guitar Center also in January. I definitely hope to go to one or another. Thanks for such a great site and music!
This might seem like a rather silly question because everyone knows you are very busy, but do you give lessons or ever plan to?
Jessica Kang <j_kang (at) brearley.org>
New York, NY USA - Monday, December 22, 2003 at 00:09:17 (EST)Thank you Pat,
I too was at one of the Jazz Alley performances. I purchased the Think Tank album there and have really enjoyed it. It really is Coltrane and modern "Be-Bop" inspired and I find it personally and professionally inspirational. Fellow Martino fans, if you don't don't own this album you must get it Immediately!
Pat, please make Seattle a regular stop! I would enjoy making arrangements for a guitar lesson if possible.
Thanks again,
Rolf Johnson
Rolf Johnson <rolf (at) mackie.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Friday, December 19, 2003 at 21:59:27 (EST)Gods want to We will meet in Japan next Feb.
I have small composision and poetry for you.
We will meet again and again............................
Stay in Pease & Nirav
Yasutaka adachi <yasutaka_ajp (at) yahoo.co.jp>
Suita, Oska Japan - Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 19:09:36 (EST)My name is Sara..I am 17 years old and had never been to a real jazz performance until I saw you at Jazz Alley. I don't know if you remember meeting my dad and I, but it was one of the best "bonding" we have ever had. I want to thank you for inspiring my dad to get back into his guitar playing. He is currently playing a 1971 Gibson L5 CES and an 1981 Ibanez George Benson model. Now he is looking everywhere possible to find a good source for a Pat Martino Custom Gibson. So thank you again and we really enjoyed your show!! Please respond if you have time.
Sara Natwick <forum641 (at) comcast.net>
Washougal, Wa USA - Monday, December 15, 2003 at 21:42:05 (EST)just saw the blues alley dates! just had a wonderful evening hear billy cobham's art of five there...will look forward to march madness...
aiq
USA - Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 20:26:30 (EST)please come to the district of columbia
aiq
USA - Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 20:23:30 (EST)
THINK THANK. DON'TCHA THINK? THANKS!
WEEZ
USA - Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 13:59:13 (EST)Hello!! Congratulation on your grammy nominations for "Think Tank". I will be waiting to see you in Japan.
Mitsuhiro Harada <m-harada (at) ngs1.cncm.ne.jp>
nagasaki Japan - Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 13:25:22 (EST)Hello Pat,I am very very Happy because you will come to Japan in February, next year.I am looking forward to your wonderful performance.
Atsushi Ohshima <o-sima (at) ngs1.cncm.ne.jp>
Nagasaki, JAPAN - Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 10:32:11 (EST)Peace + Blessings Pat,
I grew up as a huge fan of your music from my teenage years(during the Joyous Lake album) to your latest release, Think Tank. I am speechless in trying to describe the joy I experienced listening to Think Tank. Your playing on Think Tank surpassed pre-existing great expectations I had regarding your level of musicianship, spirituality, and the sound of the ensemble as a whole. I wish you continued peace and endless blessings.
Your fellow Virgo,
Kwame Coston
Kwame Coston <nyame (at) email.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, December 12, 2003 at 17:35:08 (EST)dear mr martino i am a longtime fan and guitarmaker, and as such i have become very interested in the abe rivera guitars you play, but cannot find a way to contact abe. If you have his phone number or email address, i'd love to be able to talk to him about how he builds, and maybe, if finances allow even place an order, so if you have any way of getting in touch with him please let me know. thanks a lot, and keep up the good work with your music and i hope to see you play in MA sometime soon.
jake <jakestraussguitarking (at) hotmail.com>
boston, MA USA - Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 20:28:36 (EST)Mr. Martino,
I saw you at the Pitt Jazz Festival and you were amazing. It was my first time hearing your music as my boyfriend is obssessed with Jazz and it's rubbing off on me now. If you have the time I would really appreciate if you could email me as I have an important question for you. Thank you!
Jennifer <tisj915 (at) yahoo.com>
Pgh, PA USA - Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 05:24:02 (EST)hi pat. you probably don't remember me. my name is ernie weiss. you knew my dad MARTY WEISS. i realize it's been some time please feel free to call me at 267-625-9250 . i play bass. perhaps we can meet again . thanx
ernie weiss <esw0914 (at) aol.com>
willow grove , pa USA - Saturday, December 06, 2003 at 00:18:13 (EST) your well good !
dave honer
USA - Thursday, December 04, 2003 at 17:19:27 (EST)The November 2003 Guestbook entries have been archived.
Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA -Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 17:15:45 (EDT)
I enjoyed your Think Tank album.Bela Freck is your student?Once I often to play bluegrass fiddle.Now I try to study Carnatic music and philosophy.I hope to make
deep clear and real spritual music someday.
Yasutaka Adachi <yasutaka_ajp (at) yahoo.co.jp>
suita, osaka Japan - Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 11:36:52 (EST)Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful guitarist and speaker Pat Martino is. He truly captivated the audience with the "Think Tank Session" on Monday November 17th. On behalf of Guitar Showcase I thank you. Hope we can do it again sometime.
Thanks again,
Lori Hollingsworth
SMI Administrator/Manager
Events Coordinator
Lori Hollingsworth, Guitar Showcase <Lori (at) guitarshowcase.com>
San Jose, CA USA - Monday, December 01, 2003 at 17:50:56 (EST)