Pat Martino's Guest Book archive, June, 2001.

Pat's Guest Book archive, June, 2001.

Pat: Thanks again - for "Live at Yoshi's." I will "virtually" wear this CD out (like I've worn all of your vinyl out over the years). Please release more live stuff from this trio! ( I finally bought all of the reissues on CD and have retired my Pat Martino vinyl.) sincerely mark
mark <mark (at) tribalgroup.com>
pensacola, fl us - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 10:58:22 (EDT)

Aloha; It is fitting that such an outstanding guitar player has such a cool web-site! I've been a fan for many years but still haven't had the opportunity to see you play live :-( Any chance you'll be coming out to Hawaii anytime soon?
Steve Stoddard <slstoddard (at) hawaii.rr.com>
Honolulu,, Hi. USofA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 00:18:20 (EDT)

I was in LA 19 years ago at MI,because of you I want to study guitar (Jazz style). But I miss the chance . I'm glad that you are back and still burning , just wanna tell you I still copying your licks , still want to sound like you , hoping to see you in Hong Kong . All the best!
Tommy Ho <tomyjazz (at) netvigator.com>
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 22:18:52 (EDT)

Hello Pat, good site but... Italy is still waiting for you!! Bye bye
enrico <rececco (at) netscape.net>
milano, Italy - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 15:22:43 (EDT)

Live at Yoshis is just blowing me away. The music is running through my head even when the CD player is off and I'm just tapping my foot away! Can somebody please tell me how Joey handled the walking bass lines on these sessions? At first I thought they HAD to be sequenced and perhaps pedal activated. But the more I listen to "Catch" I'm not sure... It's as if there is a bass player right there, listening to the others and reacting musically... How DOES he do that? What an amazing session. Thanks for more great music!
Mark Taylor <Major7b5 (at) hotmail.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 10:27:57 (EDT)

Dear Pat, picked up on your site. It's great! Have been keeping up with your latest - both audio & visual. Love 'em!
Bruce Clarke <guitarworkshop (at) unite.com.au>
Melbourne, Victoria Australia - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 23:08:08 (EDT)

Hi Pat, your video quantum guitar is very in depth. Is it safe to say that all of the multiple substitutions work because they share the chord tones of a 3rd and a flat 7th and the other notes are what make up the extensions? Then by using my ear i could construct my own lines using the notes that tie all the subtitutions together. Is this on the right track? Thank you for your music.
Marco Villarreal <Marco2273 (at) cs.com>
Hobart, In USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 18:48:38 (EDT)

Just picked up Live at Yoshi's! Here's my review posted on the Bands/Artists board at Guitar.com: Just picked up Pat's latest release yesterday. Pat's ensemble for this gig was a trio, Pat on Guitar, Billy Hart on Drums and Joey DeFranceso on Hammand B3. Pat, like sushi, isn't for everyone... But people who eat sushi know what everyone else is missing and generally can't get enough of the stuff! The performance on Live at Yoshi's is like eating a spicy tuna roll and getting a little too much wasabi. The session is HOT HOT HOT and it takes your breath away! You like jazz and listening to virtuoso performances? Pick up Live at Yoshi's! It's delicious and nutritious. ... an order of salmon rolls, tempura rolls, and an order of cucumber rolls please! Mark
Mark Taylor <major7b5 (at) hotmail.com>
Tucson, AZ 85750 - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 10:07:47 (EDT)

Hey Pat, Remember me? I played bass with you with Ron Thomas, Sherman Ferguson on drums and opposite Eric Kloss. I'm still playing. RSVP if you have the time to. -Seth
Seth Kimball <skimball (at) lvcm.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 17:39:57 (EDT)

Our web site is http://www.ecis.com/~smith
Michele Smith <smith (at) ecis.com>
Oakley, ca USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 17:27:37 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, I was doing some research on Music Therapy for my 9 1/2 year old son and I saw that you had a brain aneurysm. I am sorry you had to go through that. My son has brain damage from a virus I had when I was pregnat with him. He also has seizures, fed only through a feeding tube, non-verbal, developmentally delayed, in a wheelchair, on monitors because he stops breathing while sleeping. My husband and I want what is best for Cameron and we are hoping that music therapy might help him. We need to find the resource to help us pay for it but we will try to do what we can. Everything is a battle and nothing is handed to you. We had to buy a new van that we cannot even afford but how are we suppose to transport our son in his wheelchair? We have been battling our local School District because they don't want my son in their schools. Why? Because he has special needs. He only goes for 6 hours a week and I go with him. He loves the other children and he is passing all his goals. Discrimination is powerful and so sad. I would love to hear your music sometime. Sorry to ramble you just seem like you would be a very sensitive person. I wish you much success. You can see my living Angel on our web site. Best Wishes to you, Michele and family
Michele Smith <smith (at) ecis.com>
Oakley, ca USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 17:25:41 (EDT)

Pat, great look for your new website. As a student of Tai Chi and the guitar, I find your Nature of Guitar pages fascinating. Last year, I picked up two volumes by Joseph Schillinger on mathematics and music. They contain mathematical formulas for everything from rhythm, to scale formations, harmony and orchestration. I hope to develop an application to jazz improvization using some of Schillinger's ideas. Steve
Steve Adams <notme (at) ptd.net>
Elysburg, PA USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 12:33:55 (EDT)

Dear Pat, congratualtions on"Live at Yoshi's." You sound better than ever! For quite some time I've been looking at your diagrams in a confused manner,searching for an answer.I think now I see that guitar and it's form have many mathematical,historical and even biological paralells. These numbers that seem crop up in many cultural,religious,and physical contexts, come from within us. ten fingers=ten digits, twelve notes,months,apostles,etc. I can find a biological paralell for nearly all significant numbers(3,7,10,12,13). With our great capacitiy for association,we can get at the roots of symbolism,or to me,meanings.I hope I'm close to the mark. These meanings help me to attach emotion and concrete ideas to music. Thanks for helping me to find these concepts of expression, directly influenced by you. Now...if I could only learn how to play!!!!!!Lee Stuart
Lee Stuart <lee (at) halfwaytogone.com>
Red Bank, NJ USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 19:03:08 (EDT)

Dear Pat Martino: You might remember me from February 26th, 2000. I just purchased the cd release of yourself on the Late Brother Jack Mcduff,s "Brotherly Love"---fantastic! Brother Jack is from my hometown of Champaign/Urbana, Illinois, and when he was visiting family he used to play some gigs there. I managed to always catch them. A wonderful player. I'm still working ( and probably always will be ) on the BluePrint lessons...mindboggling...I've had to change my way of thinking improvisation...but what a reward when I finally get it right! Also, I'm a proud owner of the Pat Martino Custom guitar, and it's the best guitar I've ever had. Plays great, like no other ...just like it's namesake!! I'll try to catch you at Jacksonville, Florida, when you are the Artist in residence there. Until then, God Bless you and yours. I eagerly await the release of "Yoshi's". A Devoted Fan........Don Plue
Don Plue <Lazybird (at) worldnet.att.net>
New Port Richey, FL USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 22:48:28 (EDT)

Pat Got the new CD at the Virgin record store Times Square last night-it ROCKS your friend in Brooklyn
Kirk Yano <KobeNagoya (at) aol.com>
NYC, NY USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 09:33:11 (EDT)

I am very please you are coming to England in July and will try and get to the Pizza Express! I am a great fan of Wes of course and the great triumvirate of Wes, George and yourself. The key for me is not just technique, which scale ect. etc. but time! No one rides the beat the way you all do. Playing at 300 bpm is one thing, but 'it don't mean an thing.......'?
Ian Murray <ianmichaelmurray (at) aol.com>
Slough, England - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 16:05:24 (EDT)

Dear Pat: Patiently waiting your new release. Advance ordered it from internet retailer. Have avoided promo copies that have been available on eBay and other places. Purchasing legit means you get credit and get paid. Buying promos seems like stealing from both seller and purchaser perspectives. Respecting your artistic expression and position helps me keep mine. Thank you for your great artistry over many years. Best regards to you and yours. Fritz
F. Adams Crisler <crisler (at) mich.com>
Ann Arbor, MI USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 21:32:16 (EDT)

Wonderful site!
Keith Kramer <kkramer (at) keithkramer.org>
Beltsville, MD USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 11:17:58 (EDT)

Mr. Martino's music is a form of prayer, of dance, of spiritual lovemaking, of powerful realized emotion captured in the archetecture of sound and notes. To marvel at his technical ability is a joy...but it is a wee, small, part of the poetry. His music is but a glimpse into the soul of what is possible in all of us. This glimpse allows each of us to know beyond doubt that we can aspire and grow to what in our hearts we know is possible. We can not deny after listening to Mr. Martino that much more is possible on our journey...and the journey is worthwhile if we have the heart, courage, tenacity, conviction, and love. Music is a glimpse into the possible. Mr. Martino's music is a glimpse into ourselves. That is why we love him. We see in him what we aspire to do, be, become. Thank you Mr. Martino Dr. Dave
David Rudick <sribeme (at) aol.co>
elkins park, pa USA - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 02:09:49 (EDT)

Pat, I am a huge fan and jazz/blues guitartist in the Washington DC area. I am a good friend of Mantis and he got me a pre-release of LIVE at Yoshi's. WOW. I have used this CD for a study tool and my playing has significantly improved. Joey D is doing a gig with me at Blues Alley in Georgetown DC on July 30, 2001 and he says nothing but excellent things about you and your playing. Keep up the good work and you are truly an inspiration to a guy like me who is moving up the ladder quickly. Sincerly, Rick Wurzbacher
Rick Wurzbacher <RBWURZ (at) yahoo.com>
Mitchellville, MD USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 14:20:03 (EDT)

My friends were getting sick of hearing me talk about this remarkable LP, "Joyous Lake" that I used to own but wore out a number of years ago. With the release of "First Light," they no longer have to listen to me talk about this extraordinary album! They at last understand the fuss I made all these years. In a broader sense, the diversity of your recordings continues for me to be a source of a pleasure that I cannot communicate with words. Thanks for ALL of the great music! Continued success and happiness.
Mark Kaufman <Mark-Ira-Kaufman (at) att.net>
Silver Lake, OH USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 13:24:51 (EDT)

Hi Pat I'm a 17 years old guitar student and I just got your videos, creative force. Those are the best instructional videos i've seen. There's only 1 question i asked myself: which minor scale do you use over diminished chords. Thank you
Sébastien Rousseau <sebastienrousseau55 (at) hotmail.com>
Sherbrooke, Qc Canada - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 15:53:57 (EDT)

I would like a fuller explanation of what (Nature of the Guitar) is trying to convey. Love your music. Best wishes Keith
Keith Shields <ckeiths (at) mindspring.com>
Boaz, Al USA - Saturday, June 09, 2001 at 22:06:01 (EDT)

Met you as few years ago in Dc at BET. Nice to hear about your new records when will you in the area? Would love to study with you If you have the time!PEACE Tony hArrod
Tony Harrod <Flymusicthp (at) aol.com>
Washington, Dc USA - Saturday, June 09, 2001 at 18:24:28 (EDT)

Pat, Nice talking to you recently. Expect a gift soon. Look forward to "Live at Yoshis" release. reynold
Reynold <reynold (at) reynold.com>
Mpls, MN USA - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 13:02:35 (EDT)

i saw video clip"stone blue".fanky!!great!! but,i can't understand what he is talking,,,, i am a japanese. please teach me what he is talking.
tsutomu <tsukada (at) sx.miracle.ne.jp>
Japan - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 10:03:24 (EDT)

The Quebec is still waiting for you.
Please
Come, in Quebec - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 09:22:56 (EDT)

Dear Josh, I'm sorry that you've failed to supply your e-mail address along with the message you've left in the Guestbook. I'd be happy to take the time out to share with you; as I have with so many others the details of these "blueprints"; (the results of 40 years of experience with the instrument). I agree that they are a bit different when compared with the norm; in wonderful ways. I hope that we cross paths at some point. I send you my best wishes!
Pat Martino
USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 16:14:56 (EDT)

The "nature of the guitar" doesn't appear useful or relevant. I wish there was some elaboration on exactly what these diagrams reveal about guitar/music.
josh marks
larchmont, ny USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 14:07:47 (EDT)

Mr. Martino, I would like to thank you for hours of inspiration. Your success in the face of tribulation has been a great motivational force in my life. Thanks again. If I may, might I ask what type of pick you use? Yours, Ryan
Ryan <rkpriest (at) midway.uchicago.edu>
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 20:32:46 (EDT)

Would it be possible to list the places where Pat is doing clinics or master classes? I have travelled many miles from Canada to attend in the past and would like to know when they are happening.
Steve Smith <clfcor (at) cyg.net>
USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 15:23:21 (EDT)

Thanks for the video clip! Very cool. O.K. Phil, is this part of something that may be made available at a later date? Pat, looking forward to Live at Yoshi's. All the best, Chris
Chris Gill <cgill (at) fenderusa.com>
Scottsdale , AZ USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 10:42:41 (EDT)

The May 2001 guestbook has been archived. Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) patmartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 11:14:17 (EDT)

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