Guest Book

Pat's Guest Book archive, March, 1998.

Thank you Pat for all the music. Your playing and writing continues to inspire
J. Barron <aa0214 (at) wayne.edu>
Detroit, MI USA - Wednesday, April 01, 1998 at 13:42:48 (EST)

I am still wondering if one of my favorite albums of all time, "Joyous Lake", will be re-released. Any info on this?
David Barrow <dbarrow (at) davidbarrow.com>
Austin, TX USA - Wednesday, April 01, 1998 at 11:28:04 (EST)

Hi Pat, You Were Only 18 When I First Met You At Birdies In Pgh. Im Living In Conneaut Lake Now Cant Wait To SeeYou Again. Ill Be Seeing Mark At The Seminar In Pgh. In July. Still Love You Like A Son. GOD BLESS YOU. LV. JOE
Joe Carola <bebop (at) toolcity.net>
Conneaut Lake, Pa. 16316 USA - Monday, March 30, 1998 at 13:32:17 (EST)

Hi Pat, I have never had the chance to thank you for your five star effort on my first Coblestone album. I am glad for the return of your good health and admire you. heres wishing you the best Bobby Pierce
BOBBY PIERCE <NOFU (at) Worldnet,.Att.net>
LOS ANGELES, CA USA - Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 21:59:31 (EST)

Hi Pat, I have never had the chance to thank you for your five star effort on my first Cobblestone album. i am glad for your good health again admire you and wish the best Bobby Pierce
BOBBY PIERCE <NOFU (at) Worldnet,.Att.net>
LOS ANGELES, CA USA - Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 21:43:10 (EST)

Hi Pat, I met you along time ago at the old GIT. You then said you saw my name on some Fith Dimension records. I was a studio player in LA until 1980, then moved here. I'm playing jazz and have a couple of CDs I sell locally. I'm so glad you are in good health again. You sound great. Hope to hear from you when yoiu have time. Continued success to you. Sincerely, Michael Anthony player in LA
Michael Anthony <guitar1 (at) albq.usweat.net>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 18:28:13 (EST)

Dear Mr. Martino, I would like to congratulate you on your 1997 "SONGS FROM THE HEART" award. Having been a fan long before my wife started working on her MME in Music therapy here at KU, I am glad to know that music therapy will be associated with someone as credible and influential as you. Music therapy is such an intangible field, yet one that plays such a vital role in all of our lives (whether we know it or not), and I believe that an association with you will only lend proof for those that need it. I love the ne w 32 Jazz releases, so keep up the good work, and we will keep an ear out for you in the future!! Chester Lawrence, Ks USA 3-39-98
Chester
Lawrence , Ks USA - Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 04:30:42 (EST)

Hello, hope you're enjoying the weekend. About the parcel that is on its way: if you don't have a use for the contents please pass them on to someone who does. Best wishes to you and Ayako until we meet again.
Melanie Trumbull <none>
King of Prussia, PA USA - Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 10:57:56 (EST)

Pat - Let me just say you have always been an inspiration to me. I saw you many years ago in Harford, CT (Bushnell park concert) and I'll never forget it. It's hard to properly describe what kind of an impact your music had on my life at the time - suffice it to say I'm thankful just to be able to express my gratitude in this short note. I hope your future pursuits bring you success, happiness and peace.
Scott Hiestand <Sthies (at) ix.netcom.com>
Ellington, CT USA - Friday, March 27, 1998 at 21:39:25 (EST)

You have got to come out to Seattle and play. There are many venues that would allow you to reach many fans here in Seattle. You are an inspiration to my search for true improvisation on the guitar, thank you. Has music been the path to higher spirituality for you?
Anthony Warner <jomelonatcmc.net>
Seattle, Wa USA - Friday, March 27, 1998 at 18:17:37 (EST)

Hello, Pat Martino! I finally found your homepage! I have been a great fan for many years, I even wrote an essay about you at the university a couple of years ago. I am a professional player and teacer, and you have been my greatest influence and inspiration on this instrument, and I hope you will make a trip to Oslo, so I can take some lessons!
Frode Kjekstad
Oslo, Norway - Friday, March 27, 1998 at 17:16:53 (EST)

Dear Pat--I just checked out your website and it's great--very well put together. I'm just dropping this line to say hi and send my best to you--hope all is well and I hope to see you play in NYC again soon. If i can ever get it together to make it dow n to philly I will. It's always great seeing you. The last performance I caught was Birdland in NY and you sounded better than ever--truly incredible. I got to speak to Joe Satriani about the session you did together and he was very excited about it. Hope all is well and give my best to your wife AND hope to see you playing real soon. All the best--Andy Aledort.
Andy Aledort <aaledort (at) ix.netcom.com>
USA - Friday, March 27, 1998 at 09:48:42 (EST)

Pat, I'm a long time fan. You, Joe Pass (the late), Jim Hall and Jerry Hahn are among my favorite guitarists. Pat are you familiar with Jerry Hahn, recoreded years ago with John Handy? I just got your cd, cant remember the name offhand, but features you with other guitarists on each track. Especially liked the one's with Kevin Eubanks, Joe Satriani and Tuck Andres. From that cd do you have a favorite track? Do you have a teaching video out or an instruction book? I would love to purchase a copy. Finally WHEN will you be in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas area........ please tell your Texas fan's it will be soon. Wishing you and your family the best of health....... Thanks for being such a great inspiration to all........ Regards, Michael
Michael M. <ruextreme2 (at) aol.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 21:30:11 (EST)

When I first came accross this site I left a message for Pat, less than a week later I went to see him at the Blue Note and on that occasion he told me he had gotten my message so sorry pal he does read, respond etc to this guestbook which is maintaine d as are the websites of other great musicians by people who can constantly update when a musician has a hectic recording and touring schedule, finally to "You Fools" - funny you should refer to whether or not it was Pat who signed it when you hadn't the cojones (I think that's it should be spelled) to leave your name & email address, this guestbook is a chance for musicians from all over the world to express their appreciation and make contact with Pat, if you can't add - don't subtract David O'Rourke
David O'Rourke <dorourke (at) tuna.net>
USA - Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 03:01:41 (EST)

I just recently found a copy(on vinyl) of "we'll be together again". Your work on this recording with Gil is incredible! I'm looking forward to it being released on CD. I hope tom see you in the St. Louis area soon.
Travis Mattison <tmattis (at) siue.edu>
Belleville, IL USA - Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 01:42:12 (EST)

Anyone can fake a "Pat Martino" response. Just sign your name as "Pat Martino" in the name box. If it really is Pat Martino, let's hear some Jazz theory. Otherwise, I think it's just the president of his fan club answer the letters and signing Pat's name!
-You Fools cocowheat-6.slip.andrew.cmu.edu (128.2.120.62)
USA - Monday, March 23, 1998 at 18:38:48 (EST)

Pat, love to see you in our area.maybe someday
gonzo <A07317 (at) academic.csubak.edu>
bakersfield, ca USA - Saturday, March 21, 1998 at 18:44:32 (EST)

Dear Pat, I'm waiting for your coming to Japan!!
Tsutomu Tsukada <tsukada (at) sx.miracle.ne.jp>
Yasugi, Shimane Japan - Friday, March 20, 1998 at 17:32:09 (EST)

Dear Pat,I met you at Birdland last Nov. and was very fortunate to have a brief chat with you. I have been listening to you for over 30 yrs. and you are , along with wes Montgomery, my favorite guitar player. I especially liked the organ genre and wo uld like to find a copy of the one you did with Don Patterson and Huston Person, I believe it is called Dimensions four, I lent it to somebody and it was never returned to me. Are you going to do any more recordings in that bag, I also liked your record ings with Trudy Pitts. I am so happy that so many great things are happening in your life for you deserve only the best that life has to offer. I understand you are now married, congradulations, for everything always happens for the best and your marria ge might just be the result, or the gift that so very much deserve. I hope to see you soon, God Bless you & your wife, & Love, Peace, Health, & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Brother Mike
Michael A. Erdos Sr. <Gretsch42 (at) aol.com>
Stratford, CT USA - Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 11:12:34 (EST)

Is the Joyous Lake album going to be reissued? I saw you perform in Minneapolis and at the Guitar Institute of Technology, it was pure enjoyment each time. I have two copies of the Joyous Lake but a CD would be best. Thanks.
Mike Kittelson <vanguard1 (at) prodigy.net>
Clearwater, FL USA - Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 20:37:33 (EST)

Dear Pat, I know there's a good chance that you don't remember me but I took a lesson from you in September of '97 . It was certainly an experience that has occupied my thoughts quite frequently. I know I would like to study with you again but i want to wait until I have a more thorough understanding of the 12 point star. Every time I look at it I see something knew or see how it relates to something else such as the four seasons each lasting approximately three months. 4x3 just like the guitar. Any way I will try to write you again when I can use somebody elses computer. But again, Thanks for the good feelings that you've drawn out of me both in your music and in person. Sincerely, Ed Harris
Ed Harris <pjbusse (at) ibm.net>
Baltimore, Maryland USA - Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 03:19:35 (EST)

Hi Pat you are the best....love the re-release of Live/consciousness...and loved listening to you in L.A at Catalina's...by the way if anyone deserves "groupies", you do. Best wishes- Sanjiv
Sanjiv Sant Singh <jazzdog (at) syv.com>
solvang, ca USA - Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 02:10:04 (EST)

Pat, I'm thouroughly blown away by Joyous Lake. I can't wait for you and Mark Leonard(The BADDEST of BAD) to work again.
Brother T. <oneillt (at) sonoma.edu>
CA USA - Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 14:23:26 (EST)

In response; let me apologize to everyone for not having enough time to answer every addition to my "guestbook"; I'm sure that all of you understand; furthermore, ... Jack, thanks for stepping in and offering your comment. As to my feelings about the message addressed "You Fools", let me say this ....... : I DO READ THIS guestbook ON A DAILY BASIS; (when I'm at home) AND AS ALWAYS, WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT... I ANSWER AS MUCH AS I POSSIBLY CAN; ALWAYS IN THE FORM OF IMPROVISATION. TH AT'S REAL JAZZ! I also think that it's very natural to be disappointed at times; due to the lack of patience; or an out & out expectation; ....... that is'nt JAZZ; but it does lead us to it every time. More than anything I always appreciate your letters; ....... THANKS!............... (P.S. : There are no groupies as far as I know)
Pat Martino
USA - Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 11:26:11 (EST)

Just a comment. This webpage IS the Official Pat Martino Website endorsed by, contributed to, co-designed by Pat himself. If you were to check the archived months, you would see that Pat does answer many of the questions posted and interjects comments when he has the time. Currently Pat is finishing up his newest recording and hasn't had time to respond as much as he would like. Please don't let this guestbook become a "playground". We/you should feel fortunate, as does Pat, to be able to communicate using the web. Thanks
Jack <jackj (at) cyboard.com>
USA - Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 21:57:49 (EST)

Pat Martino doesn't read this guestbook. Get a clue. Quit asking questions for Pat. This webpage was set up by some groupies.
-You Fools cocowheat-6.slip.andrew.cmu.edu (128.2.120.62)
USA - Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 20:28:09 (EST)

Hello! It's years later and I meet you again in cyberespace. I'm preparing for an 8 city tour of South America. Let's keep in touch. Hope to hear from you soon.
CARL GRUBBS <c2bgrubbs (at) att.net>
balto., md USA - Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 07:06:13 (EST)

MY MAN CANT WAIT TO GET YOUR CD IF YOU GET GET ME A COPY SOON I WOULD LOVE IT!!!!!
YOUR BEST FAN MARKY MARK <tO THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD>
PHILA, PA USA - Friday, March 13, 1998 at 20:12:28 (EST)

Pat- i just received "firedance". this recording puts you in a wonderful context and the whole thing is beautiful. - e. shawn
e. shawn qaissaunee <eshawn (at) hotmail.com>
dover, de USA - Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 21:20:20 (EST)

Pat... You're the best. Can't wait to study with you again. Do you still remember me?
Mike Eller <MEller (at) McDonogh.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 17:48:17 (EST)

Pat I am looking forward to getting the CD version of "We'll be together again" I have looked all across the Web to find it. Now I will be able to enjoy that incredible profound album. When are you coming to Long Island?...
Ulrick Millien <jmillien (at) unix.asb.com>
Nassau, NY USA - Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 21:22:15 (EST)

Pat, I noticed that you are going to be doing a tribute to the blues at Columbia U. next month. I commented to a friend the other day that it seems to me that blues and jazz were increasingly being grouped together, which seems odd to me because I picture the two styles to be fundamentally different even though there is some overlap. I try to picture John Lee Hooker doing "Impressions" or Pat Martino with "Five long years I worked for one woman!" Seriously, I know labels are difficult to apply and it doesn't matter so long as the result is good. Perhaps at some point you can explain your philosophy of the blues in jazz. Also, I found a mint copy of "Joyous Lake" and after I got over the shock of hearing you solo in the BRIDGE (?) pickup I really dug it and fusioned it up over the weekend! I'm looking forward to the reunion record! Thanks!
mike archbold <jazzbox (at) w-link.net>
seattle, wa USA - Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at 17:51:11 (EST)

Pat, You are a great inspiration to me.
Mike Houlihan <aguado (at) aol.com>
Painesville, oh USA - Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at 00:19:03 (EST)

I've been waiting a long time for "We'll Be Together Again" to come out on CD for a long time. I bought to Vinyl copies when I lived in Ireland (I had to go to London to get them!) They were pressed on very thin vinyl and I ended up taping the second c opy which played perfectly. It is a great example of an artist revealing his personal side through the music and what a beautiful full sound from the guitar. Gil Goldsteins beautiful accompaniment on the Rhodes lays a beautiful carpet for your improvisati on. All the Ballads knock me out as do the originals capped off by your beautiful poetry on the liner notes. This record had a deep effect on the way that I play. I count the days until it's CD release. David.
David O'Rourke <dorourke (at) tuna.net>
New York, NY USA - Monday, March 09, 1998 at 20:20:46 (EST)

Pat, I went to your concert in early April 1977 in an old run down theatre in Edwardsville Ill. It was what must have been the Joyous Lake tour (same guys as on the album). You also went way back and played some older stuff. You were using the solidb ody Gibson and began the evening with the most beautiful version of Wayne Shorter's "Fall." I will never forget that night. Sounded even cleaner than your recordings!! Please come to St. Louis. Best, Bruce
Bruce Bryant
St. Louis, MO USA - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 23:32:16 (EST)

I first heard your recordings around the time of Starbright and Conciousness. Over the years I haven't kept abreast of a lot of jazz artists I used to like, but recently started playing guitar again and listening to my old recordings. Having only the 2 releases by you I did some digging on the Internet and found your site, and realized how much I'd missed. Today I was pleased to find rereleases of your early works and picked up a bunch of them including Footprints, El Hombre, Desperado, Strings! and Live!. I've been sitting here mesmerized as I play them. Now that I've caught up a bit, I'll definitely be checking out your more current releases. Cheers, Jim
Jim Napier <jnapier (at) ucsd.edu>
San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 19:08:07 (EST)

I met Pat last year at Musicians Institute and after one year watching very good guitar players , the most excited oportunity of then was when the illuminated Pat came to the school ; I borned in Brazil and I never had any chance to see this live ge nius of the guitar before ; thanx god for this and I hope keep shinning Pat's life for many centurys
Demetrius Koumendouros <dkdema (at) earthlink.com>
hollywood, ca USA - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 04:40:11 (EST)

Pat in my opinion u r a true virtuoso. my son anthony would love to hear u play old pop classics like "embraceable you" or beatles with a jazz twist.
cousin mike from richmond
richmond, va USA - Saturday, March 07, 1998 at 14:03:32 (EST)

dear Pat,i was a student of the late jerry fields of richmond,va.he was a great teacher,played with you when you were 16 and visiting Azzara's there. he said you were the best then and i believe you still are. being one of those that have always studie d your style, as well as Wes, Django, jim hall, tal farlow, grant green, jimmy rainey and charlie christian, i am sure that you have had the greatest influence on my sound. lightning linnear strands of single note solos while maintaining an incredible gra sp of melodic bebop chord structures that the conventional wisdom of the jazz idealist demands. thank you Mr. Martino - I'll remain a loving desciple...:>
john a. earl <jazzmaster (at) juno.com>
st.louis, mo USA - Friday, March 06, 1998 at 20:29:32 (EST)

dear Pat, I was a student of mr.jerry fields of richmond,va. he told me that some Azzara's worked in the P.O. there and that you played with him when you were 16.your still the best!love,J.
john earl <jazzmaster (at) juno.com>
st.louis, mo. USA - Friday, March 06, 1998 at 20:05:46 (EST)

Dear Pat: I just received your "All Sides Now" CD. Superb!!!
Hans LaNier <poo (at) hailee.com>
Melrose, FL USA - Friday, March 06, 1998 at 17:36:51 (EST)

Pat, I'm a late convert to CDs, so I was thrilled to just pick up Footprints and one CD with Consciousness and Live together. I've been listening to you since 1974, when I a friend fortunately put on the Muse Footprints LP. Forever after Footprints, Consciousness, Live, and WBTA are happily imprinted in my brain. I'm thrilled to see your website and am touched to be able to communicate with you. I'd like to sincerely thank you for the joy your music has brought to my life. I look forward to initiating my 8 and 5 year old children to the wonders of your recordings. Believe me, they will be dancing joyously to the strains of 'Sunny', 'Roadsong' just to mention two of my favs. Back when I was able to pick my own Login ID on my company's computer, I was known as 'Roadsong' with password 'Willow'. I've always hoped to be able to see you perform, so I'm thrilled to see you'll be in Delaware, which is close to the Washington DC area, where I live. Hope to see you there! I'm also looking forward to checking out some of your more recent work. you at the festival in Delaware
Gary Chait <gary_chait (at) mail.amsinc.com>
Fairfax, VA USA - Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 14:56:25 (EST)

Dear Pat, Jack asked us to comment re "We'll Be Together Again." As I've mentioned before I was a student of yours back in 1979 or 1980, and it is safe for me to say you are one of my main inspirations for playing guitar and specifically jazz. I got every album that I could get my hands on with you on it, including my personal obscure favorite, "Introducing Bobby Pierce," which a friend of mine found in a K-Mart in Lubbock, TX for 50 cents. I think I brought it out to show you when you gave a seminar in Butler, PA back in 1977. Anyway, I *love* "We'll Be Together Again." You are most often lauded for your chops of steel, but I've always appreciated your tender approach to ballads as well. This record sustains such a mood of beauty and passion, and I have often lamented that I only have my scratchy vinyl copy to listen to. Nonetheless, I sometimes pull out this album and some others I have and put 'em on the turntable. The album covers, the analog sound, and even the smell bring back a flood of wonderful memories of my early infatuation with improvised music. I've been waiting for the re-release of WBTA on cd for a long time. Continued success, Clay Moore
Clay Moore <cmmoore (at) ibm.net>
Austin, TX USA - Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 22:50:47 (EST)

I love your videos and the insight helps to unlock the labrynth of the instrument we love. I have noticed that you use notes on strong beats that can confuse the quality of the chord of the moment . For example: G7 with a C. I don't expect a reply. Thi s is just an observation.
Don Erhardt <derhardt (at) intergate.bc.ca>
USA - Tuesday, March 03, 1998 at 19:18:55 (EST)

Dear Pat, You are truly a great improviser and you are also an inspiration to my playing. Thanks!
Jon Freed <notfdaway (at) aol.com>
Northport, NY USA - Saturday, February 28, 1998 at 22:22:18 (EST)

The February guestbook has been archived. 32Jazz and Pat would like to receive comments here regarding Pat's disc "We'll Be Together Again". This will be reissued possibly as early as May 1998 and 32Jazz would like to use your comments as liner notes. If this recording affected you (playing, listening, etc...) we would like to hear about it. Thanks in advance.
Jack <jackj (at) cyboard.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA -

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