Guest Book

Pat's Guest Book archive, February, 1999.

Dearest Pat, My prayers go out to you and your family for your speediest of recoveries. May God bless you and keep you in his heart of hearts for ever.
Herbie Maitlandt <7string (at) usa.net>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 07:51:11 (EST)

Dear Pat, although we have never met before, you have been the single most important influence for my development as a player since I started to listen to your music in the mid-seventies. So I am very thankful for the opportunity to be able to finally meet you in person when you´ll be coming to Cologne, Germany on March 8th to play w/ the WDR Big Band. As their new staff guitarist I feel it is incredible Karma for me to start my contract w/ the Big Band just two days after your concert here in Cologne. I wish you all the best and send you my love ! yours, Paul Shigihara
Paul Shigihara <hara (at) pironet.de>
Cologne, Germany - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 09:01:24 (EST)

I want to express my deep love for the music of Pat Martino. I find it hard to put my feelings into words. It is hard to talk about music anyway,and then I'm not even a native speaker. My feelings when listening to Pat's music and playing are very strong ones, they come from somewhere very deep down in myself. It is as if Pat manages to reach into my subconsciousness, gaining some- thing like a resonance-effect. When I listen to his music, I feel at home. (Home here is to be understood rather in a transcendental way.) Thank you for all this, Pat, my deepest affection and admiration for you and your music! Markus.
Markus Babler <a9292268 (at) univie.ac.at>
Vienna, Austria/Europe - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 06:17:03 (EST)

Pat, I was sorry to hear that you were taken ill. I spoke today with our mutual friend Abe Rivera, who tells me that you are home and improving. My very best wishes to you for a continued speedy recovery and a rebound to make your recording date in Germany. Your friend, Scott Gordon P.S. We'd love to have you back out here on the West Coast!
Scott Gordon <swgordo (at) ibm.net>
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 22:41:35 (EST)

Pat, Years ago, my guitar-playing brother brought home Consciousness, and it was like a revelation. then LIVE. Then EXIT. JOYOUS LAKE. I love playing STONE BLUE in my car all these years later, you're still an amazing influence. Your mastery of the guitar reminds me of Bill Evans' mastery of the piano, you both KNOW your chosen instruments backwards and forwards, and can play anything in any key. Did you ever meet Bill Evans, and do you consider him an influence at all? Bright moments, Greg
Greg Lee <radiofreepkd (at) mindspring.com>
Aliso Viejo, CA USA - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 17:15:53 (EST)

I just want to ask you about the message you wrote on the guestbook back in Feb.'98.(Feb.25'98) Actually I received a same kind of a mail from one of my best friends, but I just ignored it. You wrote in your comment that it was something you felt was worthy to share with everyone. Is this still what you feel about so-called "Good Luck Chain Mail"? You know you've been a God-being to me,so please guide me and let me know how I should treat and regard these stuffs. Love and Respects
Sugi <sugi (at) angel.ne.jp>
Yokohama, Japan - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 11:31:14 (EST)

Dear Pat, Continued best wishes for a speedy recovery. Sincerely, Bill Neale
Bill Neale <acrossmile (at) aol.com>
Marlton, NJ USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 20:59:43 (EST)

Dear Pat, I'm an italian fan of yours. Once I share with you a great love for he guitar, now I share also another thing: last summer I was assaulted by a rare and severe illness in my brain. After some months of fear and pain in the hospital now I'm almost pretty well; recovery is slow but constant, and no damages seem to remain. Love and faith have been the only forces; and when you have such an experience... well you see the world from a different perspective. I hope I will be fortunate to see you in concert in Italy, we have a bunch of good summer jazz festivals, one of them is here in Genoa. It would be great! I'm really happy that there is a growing interest in your music (many of your sessions both as a leader and sideman are seeing the light on CD at last!), and I buy everything you have done. Ciao Pat, you are truly one of the greatest. Your friend Enzo.
Enzo <sandrson (at) tin.it>
Genoa, Italy - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 09:42:43 (EST)

P.S. ............ Art, of these particular virtues; as well as all of the others the most valuable of them all is LOVE itself.
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 07:00:05 (EST)

Dear Art,....... I'd be happy to share some ideas regarding recovery with you. In my personal experience recovery itself has'nt remained limited to health related events alone; although they have taken place more than once. One of the most demanding forms of "addiction" suffered from a very early age in my life was with the Guitar itself; complicated enormously by the nature of the music business. Fortunately, after a few decades of a survival of my own extensive confrontations with it; (which I refuse to refer to as mistakes) as optimistically as possible it began to become clearer to me that just like the guitar, many other qualities of life could be perceived as instruments also. And because of these particular concerns the guitar itself became neutral to me; no more than a blessing to be substantially beneficial in countless ways; as well as the music industry; ...... all as instruments of greater purpose. In the light of these concerns recovery itself also became a formidable instrument; resulting in such things as temperance; endurance; patience; humility; etc. The neutrality of the experience itself remains essential under any conditions and will always be the result of decisions that remain encased within Faith; Hope and Charity.
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 06:37:32 (EST)

Hi Pat: I hope that you are making a full recovery from your illness your miraculous recovery from the effects of losing your memory perhaps you can give some insight on how the early years of your your career impacted your relationships...I still remember the interview that you gave on Creative Force about how your perspective about life has changed because of your near death experience. So many of us men are so pre-occupied by our goals ambitions and dreams that they have a negative impact on our significant others. can you elaborate on this and the lessons that you have learned. God Bless You Art
Art Silbar <Arts1226 (at) aol.com>
Hayward , Ca USA - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 02:37:23 (EST)

Dear Pat, I know your home state is Pennsylvania but as a guitarist you are the respected and admired contemporary of every states guitar players. I have assembled what I hope to be a wonderful musical gathering and ask if there might be time on Saturday night May 22, 1999 for you to attend our festivities. Please let me know what could make that a reality. Please e-mail, call (201) 796-9582, or send (above address) me your fax # and I will send you all the information. Sincerely, Shelly
Shelly Productions, Inc. <ShelMusic (at) aol.com>
Elmwood Park, NJ USA - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 14:20:34 (EST)

Dear Pat, Greetings to my friend in Christ. I hope and pray that your health is geting close to 100%. Do you think that "Four Dimensions," recorded with Don Patterson will ever be released again. Years ago I lent that album to a friend of mine and all I got back was the cover. It was one of my favorite albums. I see that there are others that you did with Don Patterson, that I don't have, that are now re-released. Trusting in the Lord that I will see you soon. God Bless you & Love, Peace, Health, & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Mike
Mike Erdos <MikeErdos (at) aol.com>
Stratford, CT USA - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 16:12:30 (EST)

Hi Pat. It was great to see you again at Yoshi's last year. Will you be there in 1999?
Ian Scherer <dduudde (at) aol.com>
Santa Rosa, Ca USA - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 01:31:14 (EST)

Dear Pat I did not you are ill. I am wishing you recover soon. And I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan with the people who really loves your art. Anyway Best Wishes. YAB
YABUMOTO, NAOTOSHI <fwjd2562 (at) mb.infoweb.ne.jp>
AMAGASAKI, HYOGO JAPAN - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 10:49:08 (EST)

Dear Pat, I was sorry to miss your gig in Tokyo Japan last year. I hope you could come to Japan again!!
Tsutomu Tsukada <tsukada (at) sx.miracle.ne.jp>
Yasugi, Japan - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 10:47:49 (EST)

Any word on El Hombre's recovery?
Jim <JJosse3154 (at) aol.com>
Rumson, nj USA - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 00:09:59 (EST)

Any word on El Hombre's recovery?
Jim <JJosse3154 (at) aol.com>
Rumson, nj USA - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 00:09:58 (EST)

Hi Pat!!You can't imagine my happiness and excitement in discovering this website. You've been an inspiration to me since i was first blown away by "Clear Evidence" at age 14. I'm 41 now and finding all those albums again on CD.Sorry to hear you've been ill,,wishing you a speedy recovery. Your mastery of the instrument that we all "try" to play and the clarity and eloquence with which you speak the language of music is a joy and inspiration to us all.Wishing you the best,,God bless.., Warren Buehler
Warren Buehler <Mooch333 (at) aol.com>
Bellmore, NY USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 21:22:25 (EST)

i really enjoy your music on our local jazz station kuvo fm 89.3
joseph n. burnett <joeburnett (at) dfas.mil>
denver, co USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 11:58:59 (EST)

Dear Pat, Greetings to my friend in Christ! What an honor it was to receive a note from you. I am so very happy to hear that things are getting better for you, even though at a slow pace. I can't wait to see you perform again, but please don't rush into it, your full recovery is what is most important to all of us. In the mean time I will continue to pray for you, listen to your CD's, and patiently await your returning to live performaces. God Bless You & Love, Peace, Health, & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Mike
Mike Erdos <MikeErdos (at) aol.com>
Stratford, CT USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 08:27:06 (EST)

Dear Pat - I thank you for all of your music. It and you guitar playing have been a continued source of inspiration.
Andy Delgado <akdelgado (at) uswest.net>
gilbert, az USA - Monday, February 15, 1999 at 22:07:43 (EST)

I listened to your album 'Stone Blue' with Joyous Lake ( your first album I ever heard) You are one of the most exciting guitarists on this planet. I now want to check out all your other albums. You've probably heard this a million times, but thank you for all the wonderful music you've given us!
Madhav Nayak <mnayak (at) vsnl.com>
India - Monday, February 15, 1999 at 19:55:04 (EST)

Hey Pat. I can't wait to see you when you come to OK. We are all VERY excited. Best wishes in regards to health.
Travis Linville <T-linville (at) webtv.net>
Chickasha , OK USA - Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 16:34:46 (EST)

Dear Mike, I really appreciate the deepest nature of your concerns. As to an update on what you've asked, all is moving slowly but surely in extremely positive ways. As it always has; the Grace of Christ has remained abundant in my life. Thanks for all of the love and care you've given; these things remain mutually consistant for all of us. I send you my best wishes.
Pat Martino
USA - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 05:18:38 (EST)

Dear Pat, You have inspired me (as a guitarist, and otherwise) to strive for clarity whether that requires simplicity or complexity. Your lines fall with a sense of inevitability that I admire. Thank you, I hope you're feeling better.
Don Deering
New York, NY USA - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 01:46:44 (EST)

Dear Pat, I hope that you are starting to feel your old self again. Could you or Jack please post an update so that all of us that love you and care for you, might know. Thank you, God Bless you, & Love, Peace, Health & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Mike
Mike Erdos <MikeErdos (at) aol.com>
Stratford, CT USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 16:16:26 (EST)

Hi Pat, my name is Eric. I also like to be know as the Groovy Raccoon to musician friends of mine. I play the guitar and love to record stuffs that I do. I used to be a rock/heavy metal kind of musicain. But I got mellower as time goes by. Couple of years back I was into fusion stuffs and I was heavily into a band called UZEB which sadly had broken up long before I discovered them..... Last July, my friend/mentor, Clinton Carnegie loan me "We'll be together again" and I was really ..... like...er..WOW! It's like you were speaking to me! You know what I mean?! Especially on "You don't know what love is"! Pat, You are there, man! After listening to you, I just have to get myself an arch top hollow body jazz axe! I'm crazy about the Epiphone Joe Pass model. It's a blonde one not sunburst. Have you ever seen before? What do you think? It's got a nice comfy hollow body that is slightly scaled down. Comfy for me because it fit me as I have a small body myself... the other thing I like about it is that it's affordable, know what I mean?! Nowadays, the price range of a nice decent hollowed body jazz axes price starts at expensive and it goes up from there onwards to a person's whole live savings.... Oh well, enough said. I don't wanna be taking up much of your time reading this stuff from me for you maybe in the mist of something or what... Best regards to you, Pat! - Groovy Raccoon. 12th Feb 1999.
Eric Chng a.k.a. the Groovy Raccoon <pusco (at) phuket.ksc.co.th>
Phuket, Thailand - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 04:59:33 (EST)

Dearest Pat I am learning the Jazz Guitar. That is quite difficult for me yet. but very interesting. I listened lots of the play of Jazz. And I could find lots of great musicians but I think you greatest player and greatest guitarist.I can not so good play yet but Someday I want to play with you.I am thinking you my great teacher. I am sorry my poor English. When you will come to Japan. Would you mind if can you contact me please? I am living in near Osaka. YAB
Yabumoto, Naotoshi <fwjd2562 (at) mb.infoweb.ne.jp>
JAPAN - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 03:08:03 (EST)

My regards to Pat Martino. The greatest guitar player ever.
Sam Martinez <samusician (at) aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 00:46:42 (EST)

Hej Pat! I'm looking for Paul Bagin. I'm in need is his services a.s.a.p.! Please give him my email address. I.O.U. Thanks! ~Mari~
Mari J Perez Söderberg <marijp (at) aol.com>
Stockholm, Sweden - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 15:57:33 (EST)

Dear Pat, I was so happy to see, when I was checking your site, that you are now home and getting better. I do know that many, many people were praying for you. Please be 100% soon so that we may all come to hear you play again. God Bless you & Love, Peace, Health & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Mike
Mike Erdos <MikeErdos (at) aol.com>
Stratford, CT USA - Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 12:21:10 (EST)

Dear Pat, I just heard you were ill as a result of looking at your website.I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery. Warmest regards, Bill Neale
Bill Neale <acrossmile (at) aol.com>
Marlton, N.J. USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 19:47:37 (EST)

Dear John, Thanks for your concern. I've been home since Friday: Febuary 6th and I'm recovering quite well under the conditions that have come up.
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 16:48:04 (EST)

Greetings, Is there an update on Pat's health?? Lots of people know he is ill, but I have not heard any update and we are all worried.... Thanks. John
John Rembetski <jrembet (at) ix.netcom.com>
Austin, TX USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 21:33:04 (EST)

Dear Mr. Martino, I would like to thank you for the inspiration you have given me through your music and philosophies. I finally had the opportunity to see you perform this past November at The Keswick Theater, and I was amazed. Being based in southern New Jersey,I am only 15 minutes from Philadelphia as I was wondering, knowing that you are a busy man, if it will be possible to arrange for a guitar lesson? I have/am studied with JOE FEDERICO who was also a student of DENNIS SANDOLE, and I have also studied with DENIS DIBLASIO while I was in college. Until then, God bless
Mark Forchic <mkleva (at) discmakers.com>
Pennsauken, NJ USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 16:46:47 (EST)

Febuary 1st, 1999 To everyone who's concerned about the recent illness I've experienced following the events in Paris........... Your deepest and warmest feelings have conveyed more than you'll ever know. From the bottom of my heart I send each of you my love; as well as my appreciation for all of the wonderful wishes and prayers you've projected throughout this particular ordeal. All my Love and Thanks, Pat Martino Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA - U.S.A.
Pat Martino
USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 05:08:46 (EST)

Dear Pat, I want to thank you for the "creative Force" books.I cannot begin to tell you how much they mean to me.Your insights into harmony(diminished chord concepts,minor conversion theory,ect.)have revolutionized my guitar playing and musicality. I am overwhelmed.
Reeve Martin <reeve (at) mindspring.com>
gainseville, ga USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 00:57:53 (EST)

1999/2/5 Dear Pat I've been a hidden admirer of you for many years so I'm glad to get your recent quantity of CD works and also twice live tours in JAPAN;(I remember your polite shake-hands after stage and giving me your signature down to my "FOOTPRINTS" jacket in the greenroom of ON AIR EAST,Shibuya) I am a TV worker,however, my ancestors have been SHINTO priests (Japanese old religion)from the 11th century for about 25 generations. My family and I have been studying many articles between JAPANESE and old CHINA/INDIA religious problems like the IN-YO-GOGYO method and the map of 64-KE; It's similar to your octagonal CHART. Sorry I don't know what this academical terms transrate in ENGRISH, but I'm sure you can imagine this concept sounds good to me. I AM interested in your cosmic philosophy as well as playing the music and want more data from your musical performances. Thank GOD: 1)your existence and continuance of music 2)myself as the realtime "PM"listener 3)the accumulating Japanese blood of me sincerely, Akira Yamazaki
AKIRA YAMAZAKI <ryuzoin (at) mtb.biglobe.ne.jp>
TOKYO, JAPAN - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 09:55:29 (EST)

I've neveer been known you. My friemd listen me your album, "The Consciousness", that made my sleepy soul changes volcano. I want get albums around 1970's. Please tell me the level & your favourite album and schedule in Japan.
hide Yanagisawa <hide_y (at) hicorp.co.jp>
Japan - Friday, February 05, 1999 at 02:42:05 (EST)

I am looking for the picture that has the 12 point star created by Pat. Can anyone email me the picture. I have come up with my own and I would to compare. Rat
Ray Urena <dmedrano1 (at) aol.com>
Tempe, Az USA - Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 02:02:14 (EST)

JUST GOT MY COMPUTER (AFTER TURNING 80 YEARS OLD) - BROWSING THE WEB...FOUND YOUR WEBSITE AND VERY IMPRESSED YOU ARE PROBABLY WONDERING WHO THIS IS...I'LL GIVE YOU A HINT...KENMORE MUSIC, BUFFALO, NY - WAYBACK WHEN YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THE FALL YOU HAD DOWN THE ICY STAIRS AT KENMORE MUSIC...WE INVITED YOU TO OUR HOME FOR SPAGHETTI I HAPPEN TO BE ONE OF THE SALESMEN THERE, I WAS A GUITAR PLAYER AND MET YOU AS YOU PLAYED A GIG AT UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO...WISH YOU THE BEST AND WOULD APPRECIATE A NOTE FROM YOU ...GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL THAT YOU DO AS WE TOO HAVE BEEN ABUNDANTLY BLESSED...LOU AND RITA CARFA
L0U CARFA <LCRCCARFA (at) AOL.COM>
FORT WORTH, TX USA - Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 19:37:39 (EST)

Hi Pat Like Mike Erdos I am praying for your rapid recovery by Jesus Stripes you are Healed!!! God Bless you ! Art
Art Silbar <asilbar2 (at) yahoo.com>
Hayward, CA USA - Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 00:00:27 (EST)

Dear Pat, I hope and pray as this letter reaches you that you are in much better health. There is always something good that comes out of something bad. Since I have been adding to your guestbook, after your illness, I have met other Christians who are also praying for you and some have also e-mailed me, thus I have found some new friends to share my Christianity and music with. I am so happy that you are married to Aya, your souls being one, and that she will take good care of you as I know you would of her. Please be 100% soon so we all can go hear you play and have your music touch our souls and vibrate the strings of our hearts. May God Bless you & Aya, & Love, Peace,Health & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Mike
Mike Erdos <MikeErdos (at) aol.com>
Stratford, CT USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 12:27:16 (EST)

Dear Pat, Went to Birdland last week and was very sorry to hear you were ill I will have you in my prayers and will be keeping trackof your web page hoping of news of a speedy recovery. At birdland i had a great time listing to your great band play your great music!Eric Alexander has to be one of the best new sax players I've heard,andKenwood is truly the most melodic drummers out there today! the first set was so good I had to stay for the second set. too bad some drunk had to spoil the set by getting in front of the stage as a self appointed conductor!! Thank God the police came in and arrested the bum. I felt very bad for your band members had to go through that shit!! Once again you are in my prayers and hope to see you playing in NYC soon .Bill Miller
Bill Miller <billmiller4 (at) hotmail.com>
tampa, fl USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 00:04:53 (EST)

I am at a loss for words. I had your "HEAD" problem, 4 aneurysms, massive hemorrhage, am an artist/television producer, am 50, I was blinded but I got my sight back in one eye. And you reached my "HEART" with your outrageous guitar. For lack of a fitting word ... WHOA! Glad you came back!
J.E. Chávez Paisley <Paisleyje (at) aol.com>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 16:52:54 (EST)

I was fortunate enough to study with Pat at the NGSW in '95. This has further inspired me to make the transition from bass to guitar. Pat, get well soon, we need you. You may remember me as the guy who spoke to you about my good friend Grant Green and asked you if I could have his daughter in law contact you, as well as further lessons.My thoughts are with you daily, Peter Gazes
peter gazes <myrians (at) awod.com.>
mt.pleasant, sc USA - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 10:58:04 (EST)

I hope Pat recovers quickly.I was fortunate enough to study with Pat at the NGSW in 95,this inspired me further to make the transition from bass to guitar.Pat, please get well soon.My thoghts are with you. You may remember me.I spoke to you of my good friend Grant Green and asked you permission to have his daughter in law contact you. Peter Gazes
peter gazes <myriams (at) awod.com.>
mt. pleasant, sc USA - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 10:42:09 (EST)

Pat's guestbook has been archived. I will be posting a report on Pat's condition in the next day or so. I'm meeting with Pat today and believe he will be going home in a few days. Your concerns, prayers, etc... are most welcome. Thanks for all of the support.
Jack <jackj (at) patmartino.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 09:45:11 (EST)

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