Pat's Guest Book archive, June, 2000.

Pat's Guest Book archive, June, 2000.

Dear Pat, I will be in New York in July and I will try to get your phone with Joe Diorio to talk about the possibility of a workshop nad concert in Brazil.Peace Genil
Genil Castro <genilcastro (at) yahoo.com>
Brasília, DF Brazil - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 22:27:58 (EDT)

I dig pat's stuff and am so glad I found this. Keep on doing your stuff. How do you get your sound, what do you do to create your music?
ben marcy <samwise22 (at) yahoo.com>
lakewood, oh USA - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 01:20:30 (EDT)

MIKE ERDOS: Hi Mike; it's been a while since your last contact. As to your question about itinerary, I've been out of touch with the server of this website so let me bring to your attention that I've recently recorded two new projects; one with Cyrus Chestnut as a featured artist along with Cyrus; Wallace Roney; Kenny Garrett; Christian McBride and Steve Gadd; for Verve Records and another one; again as a featured artist on a tribute to Charles Earland; including Eric Alexander; Joey DeFrancesco and others. Which by the way brings attention to a brief but interesting west coast tour from December 11th to the 17th. I'll be performing with an interesting trio; myself; Joey DeFrancesco & Dennis Chambers. We begin in Santa Cruz at The Kuumbwa Theatre; we then will be recording live at Yoshi's in Oakland and finally up to Seattle at Jazz Alley. I'll also be in Germany this September. I hope this helps to fill you in on the itinerary to some degree. There will be a number of additions shortly. Until then thanks for keeping in touch!
Pat Martino
USA - Monday, June 26, 2000 at 10:19:52 (EDT)

Pat, Keep on making music ¡ You´re a great musician and artist.
Alberto Martínez,Carlos Martínez.
Las Palmas, Spain - Friday, June 23, 2000 at 08:07:52 (EDT)

Dear Pat, We've met but I'm sure you don't remember. Is there any reason why your Itenery in not updated? Perhaps you are spending some time with your beautiful wife. It appears that you have finally found what you've worked so hard for. Is there any chance that "Four Dimensions" will be released again. It is one of my most favorite albums that you recorded, as I use to play in the organ trio bag. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Peace, Health, & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Mike
Mike Erdos <MikeErdos>
Stratford, CT USA - Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 10:52:27 (EDT)

I forgot to add that you, Larry Coryell and John McLaughlin are in the same league of outstanding performers. In fact, I would buy an album where two or all of you were featured. Thank God that you lived through the brain aneurism and are playing better than ever before!
Gary Bendett <bendett (at) tns.net>
Santee, CA USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 17:06:13 (EDT)

Pat, I am a keyboardist in San Diego, but I have followed your career since the 1970's. I love your linear technical expertise which is truly unique to nobody else. I was touched to hear of your recovery from brain surgery. My mother-in-law had this surgery in early 1972-1973 and recovered most of her faculties [she died tragically just two months ago of cancer]. I had wondered where you were after the 1970s ended until I heard of your aneurism. May I say that, after buying "All Sides Now", your fiery and tasty qualities were never so revealed throughout the CD. I appreciate all the great performances. I have always enjoyed Mike Stern, Robben Ford in his fusion days, Kevin Eubanks and your interpretations of the jazz classics ["Exit" is especially my all time favorite album]. I have heard you taught a local favorite here in San Diego, Peter Sprague. Is there a future album to perform more interpretations of jazz bebop classics as only you can? I love Gil Goldstein as a sideman!
Gary Bendett <bendett (at) tns.net>
Santee, CA USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 17:01:14 (EDT)

Pat, I am a keyboardist in San Diego, but I have followed your career since the 1970's. I love your linear technical expertise which is truly unique to nobody else. I was touched to hear of your recovery from brain surgery. My mother-in-law had this surgery in early 1972-1973 and recovered most of her faculties [she died tragically just two months ago of cancer]. I had wondered where you were after your 1970s until I heard of your aneurism. May I say that, after buying "All Sides Now", your fiery and tasty qualities were never so revealed throughout the CD. I appreciate all the great performances. I have always enjoyed Mike Stern, Robben Ford in his fusion days, Kevin Eubanks and your interpretations of the jazz classics ["Exit" is especially my all time favorite album]. I have heard you taught a local favorite here in San Diego, Peter Sprague. Is there a future album to perform more interpretations of jazz bebop classics as only you can? I love Gil Goldstein as a sideman!
Gary Bendett <bendett (at) tns.net>
Santee, CA USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 17:00:27 (EDT)

I'm a 17 yr old aspiring musician and guitarist. Few other artists have managed to touch me as deeply as you have. For this I am grateful. I had no idea playing such as yours was possible. By-the-way, are you available to do workshops for highschool students?
Cooper Formant <Crawdadcooper (at) aol.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 22:37:00 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, Twenty years ago my first music teacher suggested i listen to your albums to get a sense of "linear cohesion." i've never stopped. You should play in philadelphia more often!!! Your wide musical horizons are an inspiration to many. regards, don zebrauskas
don zebrauskas <bassman_18964 (at) yahoo.com>
souderton, pa USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 14:49:12 (EDT)

Dear Mr Martino: Her, in Brazil, you are just a legend. I'm a 30 years old and your music has a special meaning for me. Thanks. Obrigado. Roberto
Roberto Garcia <roberto (at) carnelosegarcia.com.br>
São Paulo, SP Brazil - Monday, June 12, 2000 at 16:19:55 (EDT)

Hi Pat!!!!!I'm an early fan .I've met your wonderful technique by studying ''Creative Force'' part 2. I've joined very much the website and I won't hesitate to visit it again. Lots of love Massimo
Massimo <cisterninom (at) mavica.ru>
Moscow, Russia - Monday, June 12, 2000 at 07:20:57 (EDT)

Hi Pat: I hope things have been going well for you. I have been sharing your miraculous story of how you retrained yourself how to play guitar, with many people..It is indeed a remarkable true story and it shows us that God is still in the miracle business...Mike Erdos from CT also sends his regards to you. We both have some considerable experience on the Guitar. I have been playing for over 30 years. Mike has been playing longer than I have... We both enjoy your music...I play a Joe Pass Emperor Model Epiphone Guitar. Chao for now...God bless....
Art Silbar <Arts1226 (at) aol.com>
Castro Valley, CA USA - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 09:58:58 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino: my English is not good, but I´ll try! I listeng your music since the LP that included "Alone came Betty" and recently i´ve heard "Stone Blue" and it´s great! It´s hard to get your works in my country, but now with the on line "shopping" may be a little bit more easy. Hasta la vista! Pablo Morales
pablo morales <pablomorales2000 (at) hotmail.com>
argentina - Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 21:50:18 (EDT)

Dear Pat - It was great to see you at Iridium last Sunday, June 4th, 2000! You were great, as always, and the band was dynamite too. I'm just one of the many whose life you've touched so very deeply, and the chance to talk with you for a few minutes and reconnect momentarily was outta sight. I rode that positive energy all the way home down the NJ "Turnpike". All My Love Jim Josselyn
Jim Josselyn <JJosse3154 (at) aol.com>
Rumson, NJ USA - Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 18:55:51 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino- I'm 19 and have been playing the guitar for about eight years now- I just got into jazz approx. 3 years ago- I heard you for the first time last year when I bought We'll be together again- I needed to write this message to display my thanks to you- your playing has opened my playing into a direction I did not know was possible a year ago. I will forever be a fan and hope to see you perform in the states sometime soon. I would also be greatly interested in lessons if you are still teaching- Thank you- Respect.
Bob Wagner <BGreen0333 (at) aol.com>
Johnson, Rumson, VVT,NJ USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 13:36:06 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Pat Martino, I just wrote to tell you that it was your playing that pushed my musical boundaries. I am a twenty-year-old struggling guitar player, in a country short of jazz material. I have been trying my hands on jazz for sometime now, and I was not prepared when I hear you play in All Sides Now. It made me look at the instrument at a new angle. Thank you. By the way, I just got a copy of We’ll Be Together Again, my ears just fell off! Sincerely yours, Dindo A. Santiago basantiago (at) yahoo.com P.S. I did a portrait of you; one in black and white, and in color. I want to give them to you as a token of my appreciation. I have scanned them to .jpg files. How can I send them to you?
Dindo Santiago <basantiago (at) yahoo.com>
Manila, Philippines - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 22:21:18 (EDT)

Pat it was great seeing you playing with Larry Goldings and Idris Muhammad.I hope in the future you will play out with different ORGAN players.It was a real treat! I missed out on the good old days when Organ combo's were happening. I know thats how you started out, I hope you come out once in a while and blow us away like that again! PEACE
Kelly Smith <leekel (at) webtv.net>
Clifton, NJ USA - Monday, June 05, 2000 at 22:45:15 (EDT)

Pat it was great seeing you playing with Larry Goldings and Idris Muhammad.I hope the in the future you will play out with different ORGAN players.It was a real treat! I missed out on the good old days when Organ combo's were happening. I know thats how you started out, I hope you come out once in a while and blow us away like that again! PEACE
Kelly Smith <leekel (at) webtv.net>
Clifton, NJ USA - Monday, June 05, 2000 at 22:43:39 (EDT)

Hello Pat! from the crossroads of the west, I'm 45 years old I play guitar and I'm originaly from Kingston N.Y. I got into you in 76 with Starbright and I just bought the firstlight cd, it is Great! nice job oc the cd and case! Thanks and God Bless
peter b vel <peterbvel (at) yahoo.com>
provo, ut USA - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 18:34:13 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I've truly enjoyed your "Both Sides Now" release--good songs and very interesting pairings with the other players. If you come to the Altoona or State College area to speak and/or play, Ill be there! Best to you!
A N Dierks <andierks (at) pa.free.net>
Altoona, Pa USA - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 13:59:37 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino : I finally recieved my copy of the "Seven Sketches" cd--- it is amazing! A truly fantastic work. God bless you and yours. Don Plue
Don Plue <Lazybird (at) worldnet.att.net>
USA - Sunday, June 04, 2000 at 07:32:10 (EDT)

The guestbook has finally been archived/updated
Jack
USA - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 15:08:11 (EDT)

Oh my god! I cant belive i found this! All i was doing was searching peoples homepages and i found yours! Wow! Freaking! Well nice talking to ya! ~Aly
Alyson <Akseit (at) aol.com>
NK, USA - Friday, June 02, 2000 at 13:44:16 (EDT)

Do you have any idea why the music produced in the late 70's invokes people the way it does?
Bob Rice <bobbinalong (at) msn.om>
Everett, WA USA - Friday, June 02, 2000 at 06:02:46 (EDT)

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