Guest Book

Pat's Guest Book archive, March, 1999.

Dear Pat: Your music is a constant source of inspiration and delight. When will you perform at Yoshi's again? Are you a point 5 on the enneagram? Best wishes and good health to you. John Graham
John Graham <jhngrhm (at) aol.com>
Oakland, CA USA - Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 18:58:33 (EST)

The CD "70's Jazz Pioneers", featuring Pat, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Al Foster and others, on 1201 Records is scheduled to be released on April 6. If you go to cdnow.com and do a search for Jazz Pioneers you can get more information as well as sound samples. Enjoy.
Jack
USA - Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at 17:34:36 (EST)

Do you remember Walt Barr? He was a former Muse recoring artist and former student of yours. I'm sorry to say that he passed away a few years back. He was a great friend and great inspiration to me as a musician.Ive also been greatly inspired by your music as well.It is a great joy to see new recorings and reissues of yours available. Thank you for giving us such beautiful music. I hope everything is well and may God bless you.
Todd Parsnow <SNOWPAR (at) AOL>
Dallas, TX USA - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 20:55:54 (EST)

Dear Pat....Thank you for doing what you do so well. You're musical inspiration!!!
Troy <tbrenni (at) siue.edu>
edwardsville, IL USA - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 15:50:25 (EST)

Pat, I saw you in Hollywood about four years ago and was very impressed. I bought the Interchange album immediately and have since lost it to a forgetful friend. I want to buy another copy and from looking at your web site, would like others also.l How do I get out of print material? 912-960-1345 fax 912-994-9995
Michael A. Near <nearfunk (at) mindspring.com>
Macon, GA USA - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 10:32:15 (EST)

Dear Pat, Just dropping in again to say that, having just checked your discography, I am amazed that New View with John Handy was recorded as long ago as 1967. I can't believe I have had this album that long and it still sounds streets ahead of much of what passes for music in 1999. By the way, I also have your We'll Be Together Again album. This, too, is one of my great favourites. Thank you for the music you have made for us. Looking forward to much more from you. And how about that visit to us here? lotsluv, Chrissie
chrissie <chrissiemurray (at) hotmail.com>
London, UK - Friday, March 26, 1999 at 13:51:07 (EST)

Dear Pat, Like everyone else, I truly wish you the speediest recovery, as well as a long and prosperous future. You most certainly positively affect many, many lives. I heard a recording this morning of you in a quartet setting with Randy Brecker. It was announced as "70's Jazz Pioneers, Live At Town Hall, NYC." The tune was "Sugar" and it was recorded March, 1998; it was smokin'! I can't seem to find the company (1201 Music?), or any info on the internet. Do you have any information of how this recording could be purchased? Anyone reading this who is a Pat Martino fan...whew! You gotta hear this one! Best wishes and love, Jim Fisk
Jim Fisk <fiskchal (at) gte.net>
Long Beach, CA USA - Friday, March 26, 1999 at 12:42:58 (EST)

Mr. Martino, I attended your guitar seminar in Oklahoma City on March 21, 1999. I am a student of Joe Settlemires. The things I learned in that seminar have tremendously improved my line playing. It has opened my eyes to so many wonderful things on the guitar. THANK YOU Sincerely, Benjamin Freeman
Benjamin Freeman <N/A>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 20:29:13 (EST)

Dear Pat, I fell in love with your brilliant playing on the album you made with John Handy called New View! I used to play that album again and again ... I just love it. I have Stone Blue and East! albums and play East! all the time. Yes, we need you here in the UK. If you decide to come here, I will be in the front row. I don't play guitar but I love the instrument and you are my favourite ever guitar player. Please come to UK very soon. I know there will be a great welcome here for you. Hope you are well. Kind regards. Chrissie
chrissie murray <chrissiemurray (at) hotmail.com>
London, UK - Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 13:23:27 (EST)

Hi Pat, You are the best! When are you coming to the UK, we would like you to come. Get your agent to pass on his contact details, I am a jazz promoter with my own club and can set up a whole uk tour - you would pack out the biggest and best venues here - - -please consider coming soon. Would like to be able to correspond with you, please pass on your details. Regards Russell Occomore.
Russell Occomore <jazzlive'freenet.co.uk>
London, UK - Monday, March 22, 1999 at 13:54:12 (EST)

Hello Pat I'm very happy because I just got the reissued C.D. "starbright" & "joyous lake" I was waiting for them since a long time. Thank you for your music and for your way to play jazz guitar. A friend from France Yves KÈroas
KÈroas Yves <keroas (at) club-internet.fr>
Brou/Chantereine, FRANCE - Monday, March 22, 1999 at 05:16:50 (EST)

I just returned home from your guitar seminar in Oklahoma City,and had to let you know how impressed, inspired and invigorated it made me. I couldn't wait to take the materials and information home and dive into it. Although I'm not entirely ready for every concept you presented, your materials and presentation increased my understanding of jazz guitar dramatically. I had never even considered using augmented and diminished chords as starting points or "parent" chords. That alone was worth the price of admission. I hope to be able to hear you in concert sometime and hope I have the privilge of attending one of your seminars again.
Marc S. Pate <mspate (at) ionet.net>
Edmond, Ok USA - Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 18:47:59 (EST)

Hello, Pat. I'm forwarding greetings for a good friend of mine and fine guitarist from the UK who had the pleasure to spend a late summer afternoon with you in 1988. Mick Hanson. He's doing well and celebrated his 50th birthday a few months back with a big party at the Mulberry Tree Pub, in Ipswich, England, his favorite and longtime jazz haunt since I've known him. It was attended by players and fans alike, he tells me. You are his No. 1 fan in England, Pat - I can vouch for that. I was stationed just outside of Ipswich at an RAF base with the USAF when I saw Mick playing at the Pub back in 1978 and we've been friends since. I set up Mick and his girlfriend in a B&B in Society Hill back in '88 so he could get together with you while Linda and I hung out on South street. When we saw Mick later that afternoon, he looked like Moses (Charlton Heston) after he came off the mountain! Now get this. We all headed back out onto South Street later that evening enjoying the summer night when we heard music coming out of a bar called GERTRUDE'S. It was Hammond organ, trumpet and drums. A wirey, elderly black man just finished his set and sat down with some folks when the music kicked up again. We looked and, to our surprise, a young white kid with dark hair was wailing away on the hammond. We all know him today as Joey DeFrancesco. It was one heck of a Saturday night for us all back then and I have Mick to thank for that as well as jazz in general - jazz guitar, especially. I surf through your website keeping Mick posted of what's happening with your music. Mick has a couple of CDs under his belt and his first bears the title of one of your songs, "Do You Have a Name?" - Spotlight Jazz / SPJ-CD 555. With the help of Ronnie Scott and some of Britain's hardworking players, Mick's CD received critical acclaim in Grammaphone Magazine as well the British newspapers. His second CD is a Hammond B-3 trio - SPY CATCHER, Lizard Records / LZDCD 111. It's very good and gutsy. I just shipped him your latest 32 Jazz release, First Light. I know he'll be surprised to get it so soon after its release. Thank you for your guestbook. I hope you have the opportunity to read this note. We just want let you know how much we appreciate your music... on both sides of the 'pond'. Man, you keep on recording and we'll keep on buying your music, Pat. Thanks for brightening our lives with your playing. God bless and take good care. Erwin Colon P.S. When are you going to play the BERKS JAZZ FEST, here in Reading? We're only 60 miles west of Philly and it's "The Bomb", as Grover put it last year. It's a 7 day festival and a HUGE SUCCESS since it started 9 years ago. I've gotten to see Steve Giordano, Jon blake, Monette Sudler, to name a few of Philly's finest. Jimmy McGriff and Hank Crawford are coming, Monette and Jon are back again as well as many, many other terrific shows... We'd loved to see you here in Outlet Shopping Heaven! Email me if your booking agent needs any contact info - I know the executive director of the Berks Arts Council. Or try www.berksjazzfest.com Ciao!
Ewrin Colon <Ewrinsee (at) aol.com>
Reading, PA USA - Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 00:22:04 (EST)

Hello Mr. Martino. I'm sixteen and play guitar. I have your Crative Force lesson videoes. I like them very much, but I'm still shakey on the augmented and diminished concepts. Anyway, I heard tou have a book which you give to all your students. Maybe you could send one my way? My address is 2115 cazadero Ca. 95421. I doubt you have the time though. Love your playing! Will you be having any shows in the San Francisco bay area anytime soon?
Justin Favell <MandM (at) wclynx.com>
Cazadero, Ca USA - Friday, March 19, 1999 at 12:08:59 (EST)

Mr. Martino, I must say your music has intrigued me ever since I saw your clinic at Berklee a couple of years ago. You are truly an inspiration to explore my creativity beyond the normal limits of my imagination. Thanks.
Rick Oliva <rick (at) roliva.com>
Bloomington, MN USA - Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 22:23:42 (EST)

Dear Pat, I heard about your Web site from a fan of yours, J.E. Chavez Paisley, who is also a stroke survivor and lives in Pittsburgh. I am contacting you because I would love to publish your story in Stroke Connection Magazine, an American Heart Association publication for stroke survivors and families of survivors. Your story would be inspiring to our readers. I could interview you by phone for less than an hour. I am at 1-800-553-6321(ask for Emily). My deadline is quick - I wanted to talk to you before the end of March 1999.Thank you very much.
Emily Springer <emilys (at) heart.org>
Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 17:36:22 (EST)

Dear Pat, I/m a great fan of your fantastic guitar-style.But there/s a one big problem here in Germany: your CD "Yoyous Lake" which is supposed to be a milestone in fusion guitar is not availab le. But I"ll continue searching for it Bye Michael
Michael Gerle <got noone>
augsburg, germany - Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 09:01:58 (EST)

Hello Pat! I'm sorry to hear that you've been sick. Hope you get better soon. love, Tim Reyes mitseyer (at) yahoo.com
Tim Reyes <mitseyer (at) yahoo.com>
Schenectady, ny USA - Monday, March 15, 1999 at 15:24:23 (EST)

Pat you have been one of my biggest influences since '73. Saw you way back in the Joyous Lake days. Would sure be nice to see you back in San Diego one of these days.
J. Gregg Ferreira <JGreggF (at) pacbell.net>
San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, March 13, 1999 at 15:39:16 (EST)

Hey Pat I just wanted to thank for the lesson back in October again and say that someone stole my bag with the book you gave me and your number inside. Drop me a line if you get the chance. Hopefully I'll see you in Baltimore someday soon. Brian
Brian Swain <stpabrsa24 (at) aol.com>
Bel Air , MD USA - Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 17:29:41 (EST)

Hello Pat. Like so many others, I am a huge fan of your playing. I recently heard that you were ill. I hope your recovery is going well. This spring, possibly in late April, I am planning a trip to the states. I was wondering about the possibility of actually connecting with you for a couple of lessons, if I was to visit your city. Take Care.
Ross Bliss <rbliss (at) interchange.ubc.ca>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 04:22:44 (EST)

Wow, Pat Martino. I stumbled across your site while searching for an L-5S I am interested in studying the hexagrams. My own approach to guitar is to subdivide the neck into evenly spaced groups of intervals, then derive scales or arpeggios using different numbers of notes (2, 3, or )4 per string. What literature of yours would you reccomend? I've been a fan since I first heard Desperado, then Joyous Lake. You are truly a great and creative player. Happy birthday in August Pat! Humbly yours, Rolf Johnson
Rolf Johnson <rolf (at) mackie.com>
Woodinville, WA USA - Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 15:29:09 (EST)

Pat, I had the extreme pleasure of taking private lessons from you in 1981 at GIT. I still cherish those memories. I've always wanted to thank you for those lessons. Here it is, "THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU". Your music still thrills me.
Ken Mathis <kgtrplyr (at) aol.com>
Council Bluffs, IA USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 19:02:02 (EST)

Pat-I have been trying to call you but have misplaced your phone number. I want to talk to you about a couple of tunes. Give me a call or e-mail at (303) 485-0812 or at ka23 (at) Juno.com. Later. John Arcotta
John Arcotta <ka23 (at) Juno.com>
Longmont, Colorado USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 16:15:02 (EST)

Adrian and Wanzi,wrong month,Mr. Martinos birthday is in August !
GW
USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 06:58:42 (EST)

Adrian and Wanzi,wrong month,Mr. Martinos bithday is in August!
GW
USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 06:51:24 (EST)

Hello Pat, happy birthday from your two fans Adrian and Wanzi, keep healthy and take care! We hope to see you soon in Germany on a concert! My gypsy friend Wanzi is a very big fan of you and he would be very happy if you could send him a plecktrum of you. Adress: Christopher K–hler 88045 Friedrichshafen Oberhofstr. 17 Germany Also best wishes from a good friend of Wanzi, Bireli Lagrene.
adrian & wanzi <adrianrobertocz (at) hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, March 06, 1999 at 12:17:01 (EST)

Pat: You have always been an inspiration not only musically but spiritually as well. The times we spent in study long ago and recent times at gigs and Namm shows will forever be some of my most cherished memories. You have always been someone I will always look to for singular example of all that's good in this world. I just want you to know that you are in Anna's and my thougths and prayers. All the very best to you and Aya for your speedy recovery. Your former student, friend and professional colleague, Brad Strickland
Brad Strickland <Branna1 (at) aol.com>
Ventura, CA USA - Friday, March 05, 1999 at 15:44:16 (EST)

what do you call the point at which the person meets the music?Assuming one believes the music playes the musician
bill canosa
branford, ct USA - Thursday, March 04, 1999 at 10:39:55 (EST)

Dear Pat,At Last Joyous Lake/Starbright available on CD Great music from a great artist.Offcourse I have most of the other CD's as Well
Peter Kemper <Peter.Kemper (at) icu.nl>
Netherlands - Wednesday, March 03, 1999 at 13:29:35 (EST)

Dear Pat, I am 33 years old, and have been playing Guitar since 1982. I have known of you for many years, yet it was only yesterday that I heard you play for the first time. I bought the "Head and Heart" compilation, and played "Consciousness". Beautiful work, Pat. I also remember a quote from you that went something like "I see the guitar not as an instrument to be mastered, but as a discipline to see life through". That statement means alot to me. Finally I have found your music. I just wish it hadn't taken so long. Thank You Pat, for sharing your gift.
Mark Minard <roswell (at) a-znet.com>
Liverpool, NY USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 20:50:14 (EST)

Dear Pat, Just to let you know that my prayers and thoughts are still with you each and every day. I trust that you are much closer to a full recovery so we all may come to see you perform, once again. God Bless you & Aya & Love, Peace, Health, & Happiness! Yours in Christ, Mike
Mike Erdos <MikeErdos (at) aol.com>
Stratford, CT USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 07:49:42 (EST)

Dear Pat, I listened to "Sunny" today at one of the headphone stations in Barnes and Noble near Union Square in NY. Wow! It had been a while since I heard that cut, but as always I was refreshed and inspired. How wonderful it is to read in your guestbook of your faith in Christ. Thanks for all the incredible music over the years. God bless.... Dave
Dave Corsello <d.corsello (at) worldnet.att.net>
Hawthorne, NJ USA - Tuesday, March 02, 1999 at 02:52:22 (EST)

The guestbook has been archived. Thanks
Jack
USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 10:00:53 (EST)

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