Pat's Guest Book archive, February, 2004.

Pat's Guest Book archive, February, 2004.

Pat: I've dug your playing since day one. Dynamics man, dynamics! especially on the the way you phrase your ballades. If you're ever in the Cleveland, OH area I'd love to take a lesson and pick your brain, not that I'd actually get a grip on it, but man, I'd love to try. I've been playing for 30 some odd years, although i love jazz, unfortunately, I've been doin' the bill paying music, which I guess ain't too bad, but I'd love to sent in a direction that opens new things to the ole' thinking pattern. What the hell! if you never ask, you never receive. Al
Al Koporc <Akoporc (at) aol.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 19:49:30 (EST)

Thank you for the diagrams and tables on the website. I have Pat Martino Creative Force Part 1 with CD. The new Guitar Player article sent me back to your teaching materials. I plan to get the new Nature of the Guitar. We met back around 1981 or so at a seminar you gave in Hartford CT at Creative Strings just after you were coming back from your medical problems. I teach guitar at Gerry's Music in South Hadley MA. I'll be using your materials with my students. Stay well.
Mark Pappas <pappas (at) admin.umass.edu>
South Hadley, MA USA - Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 08:48:57 (EST)

Hello Pat, I had the pleasure of hearing you live a few years ago at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood you were great. I have one of your instructional videos that I woodshed. I hope to see you again at the Jazz Bakery out here on the left coast. Kindest Regards, Dave
Dave Smith <daverealty (at) hotmail.com>
Malibu, Ca USA - Friday, February 27, 2004 at 17:22:17 (EST)

I HAD A GREAT TIME IN JAPAN (ESPECIALLY THE CRAB HOUSE IN FUKUOKA :)) I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR OF TOURING AND SAY HI TO AYA! PEACE AND LOVE, FRANK LOCRASTO
FRANK LOCRASTO
Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, February 27, 2004 at 04:20:05 (EST)

There is a Fantastic layout of Pat's fingerboard simplification in the April issue of Guitar Player Mag. Should be on the street any day. Don't miss this beautiful display.
Geno White <ClearEar (at) webtv.net>
cape may, nj USA - Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 17:50:26 (EST)

I have been a fan of Pat Martino since I first spun LIVE ! back in the early 70's. Were there any additional tracks recorded for that album and is there the possiblility for a CD upgrade possibly with additional tracks of this mind blowing record?
Scott Kirkland <scottjogs (at) comcast.net>
USA - Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 12:19:28 (EST)

Hi,Mr.Martino.It was a great pleasure that I saw you again on Feb 13 in Nagoya after several years absence.You and the band played so nice that I quickly send e-mail to good friend of yours Mr.Bean Nakajima telling him how stunning. Really,raelly hope you see you soon. Thanks. Ken Sasaki
Ken Sasaki <take335304 (at) h4.dion.ne.jp>
Tomakomai, HKD Japan - Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 03:15:32 (EST)

I last wrote to you in 1997. I love your recordings with Indian instruments. You are truly a meditative soul and your music inspires us all. Thank you. Namaste
gary bendett <bendett1 (at) cox.net>
spring valley, ca USA - Friday, February 20, 2004 at 21:14:02 (EST)

how abour a concert in dallas?
david marcus <doodah422swbell.net>
dallas, tx USA - Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 16:16:29 (EST)

I had a once-in-a-lifetime experience seeing Pat and Jim Ridl perform in Buffalo on June 21, 2003. I would like information on taking lessons or participating in an clinics which Pat conducts. Thanks.
Rick McKeever <richard.mckeever (at) kodak.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Monday, February 16, 2004 at 17:46:25 (EST)

Hell Yeah Pat Martino. I love your music. I'm a good friend of your pianist Frank Locrasto. Could you tell him I said hi, please? Mike Maher says hi too.
Bob Lanzetti <babaganusch (at) yahoo.com>
Denton, TX USA - Monday, February 16, 2004 at 00:51:49 (EST)

Hi Mr. Martino, I'm so looking forward to seeing you at the First World Guitar Congress in Baltimore MD. Two of my greatest influences in jazz have been John Coltrane and yourself, I found it to be a great delight (and no suprise!) to have learned of the connection between the two of you. Thank you for your inspiriation and the blessing that is your music. Steve
Steve Robinett <binett (at) verizon.net>
Cumberland, MD USA - Sunday, February 15, 2004 at 23:10:34 (EST)

Hi, Mr. Martino. I found an old vynil today, We'll be together again, and am amazed at the music that you created way back in the 1976. I will try to find more of your work. Peace & blessings.
Karim Yengsep <yengsep (at) hotmail.com>
Portland, OR USA - Sunday, February 15, 2004 at 23:04:35 (EST)

Hi Mr Martino I'm a french jazz pianist, i'm 50 years old, and for the first time from a long long time i decided to go away from my bear cavern. I've seen (ear) you at "Le new Morning" in Paris last month with my wife. I told her : you know honey, This Is Pat Martino ! It's impossible to me i cannot run to listen this genius". I heard you for the first time in the seventies' and i always appreciate your drive. I know now you play better as never. Life is strange, and difficulties sometimes make us better and higher inside. I respect you for all your way of life. The fact i play piano will be a little strange to you, a guitar player, because i don't know if it's the same in USA, but in France there is a kind of war between piano and/against guitar. But exactly as you say, for me the piano is not so important. After your very strong and marvellous set in paris, i think the war is too expansive for our energy. You demonstrate what intelligence and love can be real and rich. Thank you again. Me and my wife (her name is Sylvie) we kiss you sincerly with great human fraternity. I hope to see you again, to listen to you again and again and again. Life must swing ! Yves
Yves Rodde-Migdal <yves.rodde-migdal (at) wanadoo.fr>
Meudon, France - Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 18:15:07 (EST)

I love your music and am going to see you at the Kimmel center in March. I'm trying to find that documentary "Open Road". Do you know where I might get it at?
Michael Mengini <ramike (at) comcast.net>
East Lansdowne, PA USA - Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 17:55:10 (EST)

Pat-I saw you play back in the 70's at a club called The Pier in Raleigh NC doing mostly material from the "Joyous Lake" record and enjoyed your performance so much. The music was amazing- I especially remembered that you inroduced the song "Pyramidal Vision" and you and the band played with that terrifc fire-Romping with each other and Kenwood was dancing behind his kit almost. Thanks for a great memory!
Dave Adams
USA - Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 13:48:44 (EST)

HI there I just want you to know I really love the music you play since the first record I get, really really admire you as a musician, as much as a complete human been, I thing you are one of the most influential persons in my life thank you, I just will wish you came(to México) some day I hope as soon as you can, because I don´t want to die with out see you play alive,at least once that´s one of my greates´t desires please don´t pass this overlooked Thanks a lot, bye.
Alex Rivera <ledes022 (at) starmedia.com>
Aguascalientes, Ags. México - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 18:32:36 (EST)

Hello Pat! I see you have a return engagement booked at the Dakota here in the Twin Cities. Wait 'till you see their new club. They have moved to downtown Minneapolis and the new place is a jazz-lovers dream. The sight lines and acoustics are great. I caught Larry Coryell there last week and we could hear the acoustic sound of his guitar strings from the middle of the house. (the food is still good, too) the club already has your photo posted on their Nicolett Mall billboard. Just the way it should be! God bless and see you soon. Brian
Brian T.
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 18:34:50 (EST)

I am a beginning jazz guitar student and I love your music. My question is, what are the chord changes that your using on "Opus De Don" with Don Patterson? They're going by so fast it's beautiful.
Michael Scoggins <mascoggs (at) msn.com>
Seattle, Wa USA - Monday, February 09, 2004 at 20:14:19 (EST)

Hey Pat... It was good to see you and hear you play in person for the first time at the Iridium. Everyone was swanging! Lovano always blows me away. Hope you guys are enjoying Japan. I will try to catch you next time you play up in the city.
Xavier Perez <perezxavier (at) hotmail.com>
astoria, ny USA - Monday, February 09, 2004 at 19:23:46 (EST)

Hi Pat, for what it's worth, I am not a musician (I don't count the atrocious way I play piano), just a humble music lover. I make my living as a copywriter, and I work in a noisy, creative atmosphere. Most of the time I don't mind the distractions of my co-workers chattering, but there are times when I need to filter out the noise. Recently I've taken to using a discman and a set of earphones. I usually just grab a handful of CDs from my husband's and my collection. A few weeks ago one of your CDs got into the mix ("Cream," it belongs to my husband). What a joy! So naturally I had to check out your website to see what's up with you. Well, you have an amazing story. I didn't know. Ok, that's it. I'm a fan. If you're ever playing in the NYC area, I'll definately check you out. For now, you're a wonderful distraction from a chaotic workplace. Thanks!
Cindy <sukamoga (at) yahoo.com>
Randolph, NJ USA - Monday, February 09, 2004 at 11:22:01 (EST)

The January 2004 Guestbook entries have been archived.
Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA -Monday, February 9, 2003 at 09:10:45 (EDT)

Dear Mr.Martino. Wellcome to Blue Note OSAKA,JAPAN! I'll go to your concert on February 12 of 1st stage. I'd like to take pictures with you after the stage. Please check Amazon.co.jp : pat martino fan club. "caramelcakejp" is my nickname.
Hiroshi Hagihara <caramelcakejp (at) yahoo.co.jp>
Amagasaki city, Hyogo prf JAPAN - Monday, February 09, 2004 at 08:19:00 (EST)

HEY PAT, I'M IN JAPAN WITH MIKE BRECKER SINCE 27TH OF JAN. I'M SORRY I MISSED TO SEE AND HEAR YOU IN NEW YORK, IT WAS A CRAZY PERIOD FOR ME. WE'RE IN OSAKA TONIGHT AND THEN TO TOKYO UNTIL THE 15TH (BLUE NOTE) I GUESS WE'RE GOING TO MISS EACH OTHER HERE ALSO. LET'S TRY TO CHAT ON THE INTERNET. WHERE ARE YOU NOW? HOPE ALL IS GOING GREAT AND HOPE TO TALK SOON. LOVE, GIL
GIL GOLDSTEIN <ggoldstein631 (at) aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 06, 2004 at 18:56:03 (EST)

Hi Pat, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck at the Grammys. Angela
Angela Ponte Gallagher <citygirl1107 (at) hotmail.com>
Drexel Hill, PA USA - Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 15:18:13 (EST)

Hi Michael, ....... regarding your description on chord symmetry, I find it useful to construct (V7th, and altered V7th) mi7th substitutions on forms of this nature. On the pure G7th form; (without the flatted 5th) one of the most consonant substitutions is Dmi7th; (a perfect 5th higher than the root G). Therefore it can be seen to some degree that the perfect 5th represents consonance itself. By the same token, the Db7th form; (without the flatted 5th) also has a consonant mi7th substitution, a perfect 5th higher, that form is Abmi7th; (a mi2nd higher than the root G). From here it can be seen that the tritone substitution contains "both sides of the coin"; consonance and dissonance.
A great example would be seen in two forms in the same key:
(1). The G9th chord (with no root, and no 5th); = Dmi.
(2). The G7 (#5b9) chord; (with no root, and no 7th); = Abmi.
In the key of G, (1) = consonance (perfect 5th), while (2) = dissonance (mi 2nd); both are seen as One. The Dmi7th substitution for the G7th, G9th, G13th, etc., or an altered version. Example: Abmi7 for G7b5, G7#5, G7b9, G7#9, etc., etc..... Finally, as substitutions those two also multiply in Mi3rds. ...... for me that was a beginning.
Pat Martino
- Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 22:04:11 (EST)

Hi Pat, regarding chord symmetry. You've pointed out that dim.7 repeat every minor 3rd, aug. triads repeat every Maj. 3rd. What about dom. 7 b5 chords which repeat every 6 frets. G7 b5 = its tritone sub. Db7 b5
Michael <bamwo (at) ody.ca>
London ON, Canada - Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 17:03:31 (EST)

Hi Pat, I really enjoy your two books. One omission though regarding chord symmetry. You mentioned that dim. chords repeat every minor 3rd, aug. repeat every Maj. 3rd. What dom. 7 b5 chords which repeat every 6 frets? I can see a G7b5 as a Db7b5.
Michael <bamwo (at) ody.ca>
London, canada - Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 16:05:22 (EST)

hey again, im not sure if you remember me from your recent show with think tank at the iridium, me and my friend ethan spoke with you before and after the show (which absolutely blew me away) you ended up taking us into the coat room and signing our brochures. it was such an imense honor to speak with one of my idols. i am 15 years old and a student of the guitar. i am aspiring to make jazz a career. I look up to you quite a bit. I know you are a very busy man, and i this might be very presumptuous of me to even attempt to ask this of you but . . . i would truly cherish a lesson from you i live in manhattan on the upper west side if you want to get in touch with my number is (212) 496-8380 or just email me back at Josh.Hahn (at) verizon.net. thanx a lot sincerely, Josh Hahn
Josh hahn <josh.hahn (at) verizon.net>
ny, ny USA - Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 01:01:00 (EST)

pat!, i you were truly spectacular when i was you at the iridium recently. it was great to speak with you, and ill catch you at birdland
Josh hahn <josh.hahn (at) verizon.net>
ny, NY USA - Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 00:44:26 (EST)

hey pat, Really enjoyed yor playing on The Joey DeFrancesco recording with Joe Doggs( Joe Pesci).Great!!!
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 01, 2004 at 17:02:42 (EST)

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