I just started listening to your stuff. It is awesome.
justin
USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 23:57:07 (EDT)Theirs also another tune that captures my soul entitled "Black Glass". Hope to some day hear you perform it. Thanks again.
KROB <kroberts (at) hst.nasa.gov>
WDC, USA - Monday, July 26, 2004 at 09:09:52 (EDT)Pascal, .. the order of songs was: 1. Turnpike; 2. Impressions; 3. Oleo; 4. Africa; 5. Blue In Green; 6. Dead Center; 7. Midnight Voyage and 8. El Hombre.
Pat Martino
USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 18:47:11 (EDT)Dear Pascal, ... thanks for the comments. As to your question. Both pieces were written by John Coltrane. The second piece performed was "Impressions", and the piece before the ballad was "Africa". Once again thanks for your appreciation.
Pat Martino
USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 18:41:27 (EDT)Dear Mr. Martino, I have been _very_ impressed with your preformance at the Blue Note festival in Ghent last week. I've been a long time fan and was looking forward to this concert. I was wondering if I could get a set list of the Ghent concert. I'm extremely interested to find out further details about the second piece as well as the piece that came before the quiet song (4th ???) Thanks a lot for blessing Belgium with an extremely good show. Cheers from Belgium, Pascal.
Pascal Garain <pgarain (at) hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 14:58:50 (EDT)Pat's music is timeless. I listen to Pat for decades and still get the same excitment as if I heard it for the first time. I was sorry and worried about Pat's Brain surgery and I am so glad to see he is well and as inspired and accomplished as ever. I suffered myself from a brain tumor 4 years back and Pat's meditative music have been part of my own therapy to recover (I am now back to a healthy life with no trace of the tumor). As a musician (guitar)myself, I found that music helped me recover. Thank you Mr. Martino, keep on playing! One of my favorite Pat track is Sunny (live on Muse records)and the joyous Lake album....and everything else!
Chris Quattrocchi <chrisquattro (at) msn.com>
Lake Oswego, OR USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 19:33:20 (EDT)Another general message to "rabid Martino Fans" ,Ed K. I would suggest you go to both shows in Philly on the Aug. 6/7 dates.No two Martino shows are ever exactly the same,but are always Masterful,if your travling that far do both shows. I've seen over 100 Martino concerts.All were completly amazing ! Mr. Martino is one of the greatest improvisers of all time,don't miss a single show.
GW <clearear (at) webtv.net>
c.m., nj USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 10:56:51 (EDT)As a young jazz guitar student I can honestly say that your music has inspired me more than words can say. I will note that I first became familiar with your music when I saw you on an episode of "Studio Jams" that played on BET JAZZ about 6 months ago. Thank you so much for your dedication to something that cannot be faked, I greatly appreciate the inspiration you have given me.
Thanks again Mike v.
Mike Vent <funkalicous (at) woh.rr.com>
Dayton, OH USA - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 10:57:00 (EDT)just wanted to stop by and say the jazz band im in had a minor set back with our drummer and we had to get a sub for some up coming gigs and was referred to Mr. Frazinski whose actually played on 3 Martino albums. after hearing this i lost it cause Martino is my hero and anyone affiliated with him
Kevin <citizen2040 (at) hotmail.com>
Sheffield, AL USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 15:28:57 (EDT)General message to fellow rabid Martino fans. I've been following Pat's music since the '70's and had the distinct pleasure of seeing him perform in San Francisco a few years ago. I'm currently living in North Carolina and am planning to travel to Philly to see Pat perform the weekend of August 6th. Particularly you Philly residents, any recommendations on which show to attend?
Ed Kincade <ed.kincade (at) valueoptions.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 10:25:40 (EDT)Hello Mr. Martino, My name is Alex Potts. I am a 17 year old jazz guitar player who attends Orange County Highschool of the Arts. I study with one of your former students Stu Goodis, he recently gave me your "El Hombre" and "First Light" recordings. I am very taken with your playing. Thank you for your artistry! I hope to see you some time when you play a concert down here. Mabey you could do a clinic at OCHSA... I know your very busy though so I understand that would be tough to do. Anyway, thank you so much for your time!
Alex
Alex Potts <guitarkid111 (at) earthlink.net>
santa ana, ca USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 14:55:46 (EDT)dear mr. pat martino, thank you for your concert in graz, austria. like you know, it was a great concert, really nice songs - only the sound-mix was bad and the "marshall-cabinet" wasn`t very good, too. Of course I tried to meet you (for an autograph), but there was no chance ;-)) Thank you for coming - hope I can hear you live again - (a live-cd or dvd about an concert would be great, like "The Open Road - Video") - again, THANK YOU - felix
felix hartl <felixhartl (at) web.de>
Munich, D Germany - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 17:40:04 (EDT)What a great concert at Blue Note Ghent !!
Me and my jazzfriends enjoyed from beginning to the end.
And Eric Alexander is one of the greatest sax players on this planet.
The best performance I have seen this year.
Pat, you are nr. 1 jazzguitar for me.
Keep Swinging
André
André Coemelck <andre.coemelck (at) pi.be>
Lier, Belgium - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 09:11:25 (EDT)Dear mr. Martino, I came to your concert in Graz and I'm still so impressed by your playing (as a young guitarist) as when I first heard you. Actually, even more! I can't belive that I met you, it ment a lot to me and thank you for that. "Our paths will, hopefully, cross again..", as You said and they will, I'll try to make it happen. Hope to hear and see You soon and keep on inspiring people! Best regards! Pavle
Pavle Miljenovic <zarko.miljenovic (at) zg.htnet.hr>
Zagreb, Croatia - Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 19:29:02 (EDT)Dear Mr. Martino,
Ever since i heard your playing two years ago, I've been infactuated with your sound and style of playing, but i cant seem to capture a sound similar to that when i play, could you give me a push in the right direction in how to set my amp to get that Martino bebop sound, right now im stumped. Thank you for any advice.
Chris <chrispinto17 (at) yahoo.com>
Cheshire, CT USA - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:36:09 (EDT)Dear Pat (or whoever reads these entries): I've been searching for 2 years to find the companion book and cd to Creatve Force Part 2 (video). I've tried every possible internet resource, and have no success thus far. I would be eternally greatful if you could give me some direction in terms of obtaining this book. I've worked through the tape and book for Part 1, but need the book for part 2 to truly get the material. Any help would be humbly accepted. I've been following yor career for 30 years and have great respect and admiration for your musical and personal achievments. I look forward to an upcoming workshop with you in the near future. Best wishes, Mark Daniels
Mark Daniels <madan1957 (at) hotmail.com>
Waterford, CT USA - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 20:44:56 (EDT)Hello Pat, Hope life has been wonderful for you and your wife! I noticed that you touring Europe and are soon to be in Belgium, a place I would love to visit some day. I am an amatuer beer brewer and love the creativity that the Belgian brewers put into their beers. If you are into beers, have a Lambic from the source! I am wondering if you ever imagined lyrics to some of your tunes? I am playing through a few of them and find that it has been very satisfying to sing the heads while playing the lines on the guitar (for instance, The Visit). I am thinking about trying to fit lyrics, as well. So far, I have not seen anyone else that has tried to do this, so I hope that I might add something interesting. I wish you the best in your travels and am proud to have such an ambassador as yourself represent the art and beauty that exists in our country. Jeff
Jeff Newell <jefenew (at) yahoo.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 13:26:06 (EDT)Dear Pat,
we were among the lucky people last night at the Blue Note in Milan...what can I say? Huge class, huge style, huge technique, huge humanity...I just would like to thank You for those great emotions You gave us...hope to see You again soon...Ciao! Claudio & Enrica
Claudio & Enrica <c_oltre (at) hotmail.com>
Italy - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 03:44:41 (EDT)The May and June 2004 Guestbook entries have been archived.
Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA -Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 20:43:45 (EDT)
Pat,
How can I get my hands on a copy of your "Nature of the Guitar" Book? I can't seem to find it anywhere. I see excerpts on your web site, but is that all you can get from the book? Please fill me in.
Zack Cassell <zcassell (at) hotmail.com>
Lakewood, CO USA - Monday, July 12, 2004 at 19:02:42 (EDT)Hello Pat,
I've always enjoyed your music a lot through the years.But I wonder. What happened to Bassplayer Mark Leonard who played so great on Joyous Lake in 1976?I cannot find one single thing about him on the web. Not even another recording were he is on...
Luc <luc.vandael1 (at) pandora.be>
Hasselt, Belgium - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 12:07:18 (EDT)Your performance at Northsea (The Hague, Holland)was great,loved every minute of it.
The song LAMENT dedicated to Eddie Green was the ultimate highlight, this was so intense.
Thanks a thousand times
karel vijschaft <k.vijfschaft (at) planet.nl>
lisse, Netherlands - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 10:20:41 (EDT)Dear Pat,
I loved your playing, who you are, from the first note I heard you play...perhaps even before! I studied with Dennis in the early 70's, a lovely and penetrating experience. In 1980 I had an experience of Revelation which changed EVERYTHING from the inside out. I then began working with A Course In Miracles which provided major support and encouragement for the transformation that was occurring as a result of the profound awakening I experienced. I stayed somewhat abreast of what was occurring in your life through Craig Snyder who I occasionally played for. It's wonderful to be thinking of you and will look forward to your next appearance in NYC. Jeffrey Mironov
Jeffrey Mironov <jmironov (at) nyc.rr.com>
NY, NY USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 21:26:26 (EDT)