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Pat's Guest Book archive, May, 1998.

Hi Pat Haven`t seen nor heard from you in a while, check out my Guitar page as I have you linked Regards...... Sonny Troy
Sonny Troy <sonnyt (at) hotmail.com>
Maple Shade, NJ USA - Monday, June 01, 1998 at 11:04:18 (EDT)

The integrity of your playing has only been exceed by it's honesty, which is why it is somewhat difficult to make comment regarding your musical endeavors. All that you are is in the body of your work, and is much appreciated by those of us who have followed your career since the early Muse years. I'm very enthused that "We'll Be Together Again" is available once more as it's been one of my personal favorites over the years! My friend, Doug Yankus, was a "voice" like yourself, and always loved your music, almost in a somewhat sacred way! We use to see you at Bunky's in Madison, WI when it still existed, and you always left us inspired to a point that couldn't be put into words. . . . Anyways, Pat, best wishes and may the Muse's continue to blow your way for many years to come!!! . . . . . Many Thanks!!! . . . .
Marbouro Mann <marbouro (at) hotmail.com>
San Rafael, CA USA - Monday, June 01, 1998 at 04:01:41 (EDT)

When are you coming to Sacramento, CA???
Tim Bascom <lgolgo (at) aol.com>
Lockeford, CA USA - Sunday, May 31, 1998 at 23:04:35 (EDT)

I saw you at Joyous Lake circa 1977, and loved the album of the same name. Looking forward to hearing Stone Blue. Listening to Footprints as I write this. Hope you can make it to SoCal one of these times. It would be great to hear you play live again. Take care.
Pat Molloy <pemolloy (at) aol.com>
Lake Forest, CA USA - Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 23:31:15 (EDT)

For those of you who may be wondering, Pat has been busy recording, traveling, etc. and has not been able to respond to your messages. In addition, his modem has died and he is in the process of replacing it. He sends his apologies and is looking forward to reading and responding to your messages. Thanks
Jack <jackj (at) patmartino.com>
USA - Friday, May 29, 1998 at 15:55:27 (EDT)

Hi Pat! I don't expect you to remember but I met you in the late 70's thru Ace Tescone and Buddy Delco. You were great then and continue to be. I'm hoping to catch you this year at the Mellon Jazz Festiva. Wishing you continued success and sound.
Janice Hare <HareJ (at) wpo.auhs.edu>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, May 29, 1998 at 09:53:21 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I come from Japan. I'm your fan. I listened to "The Maker". This was the most beautiful music I ever listened. Good taste and hard-boiled! I hope to recording by this album member again. ...See you...
Kouhei Iizuka <nardis (at) olive.ocn.ne.jp>
Chigasaki, Japan - Friday, May 29, 1998 at 07:20:27 (EDT)

Pat, Your playing is a source of great interest to me and my friends. The spirituality and intellectualism that you combine in your improvisation is the pure spirit of jazz.
andrew webster <andrewwebster (at) onaustralia.com.au>
sydney, Australia - Friday, May 29, 1998 at 05:50:35 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I don't know if this is the right place to ask you any questions but since everybody does it.. Here are nine: 1) What were you thinking while playing your solo on "Just Friends" on El Hombre apart from which note should be next.. 2) How big influence was Montgomery's playing to yours? 3) Dont you love Jim Hall?? Bye..
Maarten <harmelen (at) gironet.nl>
Groningen, Netherlands - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 18:44:12 (EDT)

Dear Pat Martino, if it is possible could I be informed by e-mail when and where you will be playing in the Netherlands? Because I really want to see and hear you play (a)live! Thanks for great music Dirk Barends
Dirk Barends <dbarends (at) knoware.nl>
Enkhuizen, NH Netherlands - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 09:12:34 (EDT)

Pat, I was wondering what kind of guitar and amp you played on when you recorded "Strings" and "El Hombre." I really love your sound on those albums.
Greg Goad <ggoad (at) nwlink.com>
seattle, wa USA - Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 02:11:16 (EDT)

I've been looking you for so long, And i'am glad see your page. Your music give me inspiration. Thank's from Indonesia Jazz Club
Phiphiet <phiphiet (at) bimamail.com>
Surabaya, East Java Indonesia - Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 23:41:17 (EDT)

I`ve been listening your music for long time and your music was my inspiration since then. Have a good journey to music ALWAYS.....
HYEON SEOG SONG <DEE60 (at) netsgo.com>
SOUTH KOREA - Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 18:10:57 (EDT)

Saw you Sunday at the Blue Note; last set. I was very moved and inspired. Hope you have a long and happy life. Your music has made mine a little better
Oscar Mack <mack (at) sbsi.com>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 16:19:36 (EDT)

I am a jazz guitar player. I have been living in Montana my whole life I am beginning to see that I need to get to a different area if I want to become a successful musician. Any ideas? Where would you recommend that I travel to to learn all about jazz? I was thinking Denver, they have a good jazz school down there I hear. Anyway, any suggestions or advice that someone more experienced in this field could lend me would be taken to heart. Thanks--
Benjamin Bermes <smurfadelic (at) yahoo.com>
Billings, MT USA - Monday, May 25, 1998 at 22:30:12 (EDT)

By the way, when I bought my Hagstrom Swede back in 1970-something I remember one of my friends telling me you played the same axe. Is this true, and are you still playing it. (I still have mine and still love it!) VG
Vernon Gibson <vgibson (at) erols.com>
Wheatley Heights, NY USA - Monday, May 25, 1998 at 21:59:29 (EDT)

Hi Pat, Recently picked up "Head & Heart", heard a version of "Sunny" that I haven't heard since WRVR went off the air. Sorry to have missed your show, looked up the listing today 5/25 to find out the last show was 5/24. Looking foward to Iridium in october. Have you ever considered comming to Long Island and playing IMAC? It's a nice stage, you'll surely have a full house. Best regards, VG
Vernon Gibson <vgibson (at) erols.com>
Wheatley Heights, NY USA - Monday, May 25, 1998 at 21:50:55 (EDT)

Hello Pat: I brought some friends to come see you play at the Blue Note the other night and we all loved it. I try to catch your gigs often (esp. if I can bring friends along who want to learn about jazz) because your work is so absolutely MUSICAL. I am often reminded of Clifford Brown's or Sonny Stitt's ultraclean lines when you play. Anyway you left us all deeply impressed and more educated and enthusiastic about jazz - not just guitar per se. P.S. I was living in Lancaster on a business project and got to check out the Philly jazz scene. Philly rules!!!
John McCormick < johnmcc1 (at) earthlink.net>
New York, NY USA - Saturday, May 23, 1998 at 14:11:15 (EDT)

Pat, COME TO ITALY!!!! WE WANT TO SEE YOU IN MILAN THIS YEAR
Mario Pelagatti <mpelagatti>
Milan, Italy - Friday, May 22, 1998 at 13:54:00 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I hope you have been well,I met you quite awhile ago via a lesson you gave my brother.Will you will soon be playing in Pittsburgh soon?You truely are an inspiration to all. Sincerely Victor
Victor Janflone <victorjan (at) theglobe.com>
Pittsburgh, Pa USA - Friday, May 22, 1998 at 13:19:30 (EDT)

I met you after the 1st show b/n 5/21.(I mentioned 5 towns college gtr show.)Great set, I really enjoyed it. It was marvelous to experience such calm intensity. Thank you again for your inspiration and graciousness.Rgds,Dave
Dave Hirschman <dhirschman (at) geminielec.com>
USA - Friday, May 22, 1998 at 10:44:50 (EDT)

Pat, I'm a 26 year old guitarist who is planning on enlightening my girlfriend to the world of jazz through your playing. I have reservations for Saturday nights first set and am really looking forward to hearing you. I am currently studying at Hofst ra U. with guitarist Rick Stone. Both him and myself are heavily influenced by your playing. Thanks for the inspirational phrases. Keep the lines comin'!!! See you Sat.
Rob Roscigno <Roscigno (at) AT&T worldnet.att.net>
Brentwood, New York USA - Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 23:15:38 (EDT)

I don't know if you read these but I just wanted to drop a line telling you how great it was to meet you and your wife at the Blue Note. I was introduced to you after your show by Ed Russell. You were amazing.
Neil Holstein <nholstein (at) earthlink.net>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 16:13:41 (EDT)

Wonderful to touch base with you again at Blue Note tonight. I wish you the uttermost best. I look forward to saying hello and spending some more moments with you. May I call upon you in Philly when I return?
Harry Eisenberg <harrye (at) mazewerks.com>
ny, ny USA - Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 23:29:30 (EDT)

are you Mr Pat Martino?? or just a fan of him??
Wilson Lam <gtwilson (at) netvigator.com>
Hong Kong, China - Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 18:16:31 (EDT)

Just got my advance of "We'll Be Together Again". Must have played it 20 times in 3 days! Took me back to that "magical" time in the 70's when I was fortunate enough to hear you in Philly, D.C., and even Dayton, Ohio. I hope the people on this board w ill also check out 32Jazz release of Willis and Pat (already in the stores). Maybe Joel Dorn might someday put "These Are Soulful Days" with you and Don Patterson on CD. And, hey, these pictures from the 70's of you with the Koontz are awesome! How 'bou t a pix page on the website? Of you with all the great artists you have worked with? My best....Dave
Dave Workman <groove (at) webtv.net>
USA - Friday, May 15, 1998 at 18:18:58 (EDT)

Hello Pat. I'm an 29 y.o. jazz guitarist from argentina, I was greatly influenced by all your music, but I learned too much specially of the theme "Sunny" (of a live concert, I can't remember which) that which I heard and study your stilistic concept. If you come sometime to Argentina, please contact me by this way. Sorry, my english is worst. A big hug for you.
Edgardo Balduccio <baker (at) interar.com.ar>
Capital Federal, BA Argentina - Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 20:17:09 (EDT)

Hey Pat, I just bought all sides now. It's fabulous! I like it because of its differences in every song. It's something I wanted to hear. Oh yeah, do you have any tips on going to music school? I'm going to Berklee in the fall. Oh yeah, Joe Sgro and Donnie are still alive, if fact a buddy of mine from Philly was just talking about them the other day! c-ya, and thanx. charlie
charlie wanyo <cwanyo (at) intergrafix.net>
haddock, pa USA - Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 00:28:28 (EDT)

The Philadelphia Inquirer printed an article about this year's Jazz Festival in June (PSFS Mellon?). The article says that "Guitarist Pat Martino will perform at Temple University's Rock Hall on June 16 in support of his latest album 'Stone Blue'." A nybody else see that article in the paper? Can that engagement be listed in the Itinerary section? Where to get tickets?
Melanie Trumbull <none>
King of Prussia, PA USA - Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 14:04:16 (EDT)

HELLO Pat,IS JOE SGRO AND DENNIS SANDOLE STILL ALIVE?
LEE WONDO <EELODNOW (at) HOTMAIL.COM>
PORTLAND, OR USA - Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 18:04:54 (EDT)

Greetings from India. Your 32Jazz Releases have been brilliant. but I am yet unable to get a copy of "Firedance". Please help !!!!!
H Sridhar <hsridhar (at) md2.vsnl.net>
Madras Chennai, TN India - Monday, May 11, 1998 at 17:15:34 (EDT)

Hi!Pat!!i was graduated from G.I.T. in 96'....now i'm back to Hong Kong.I like your album "Exit" very much!! I appreciate if u add some more informations to the "Nature of Guitar" section.And if u add some transcriptions of your lines,that will be great!! um.....what r u thinking when u play over those changes?? How do u practise??
Lam Chi Chau,Wilson <gtwilson (at) netvigator.com>
Hong Kong, China - Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 16:38:25 (EDT)

Pat!!!! I FOUND YOU MAN!!! IT'S CHUCK FROM 'THE INSTITUTE'...HOW ARE YOU Pat??? I KNOW YOUR MUSIC IS KICKING. THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS ON 'THE SOUTHSIDE' PHILLIE THAT IS!!! I MISS YOU Pat..I'M LIVING WEST PALM BEACH FLA. AND DOING FINE. DO YOU EVER HEAR FROM'MILLIE'. WRITE IF YOU CAN RESPECT AND LOVE, CHUCK
CHUCK MALLON < CJM82048 (at) WEBTV.NET>
WEST PALM BEACH, FL USA - Friday, May 08, 1998 at 13:27:43 (EDT)

Ou acheter ý New York les Songbooks vol 1 & 2, les vidÈos Quantum Guitar Analysis & Advanced, et le CD "Fire Dance"? Merci d'avance.
riguel pascal <riguel (at) lemonde.fr>
paris, FRANCE - Friday, May 08, 1998 at 05:31:49 (EDT)

Mr. Martino, I'm sorry for unloading dissapointements about UNT onto your web site, I must have thought that this was the Pat Martino Psychological online clinic or something. Well, I just want to thank you for being who you are, (your personality/vibe, I mean) I didn't know people like you existed. You, G.Benson and Wes are my favorite gtr players. I really enjoyed your clinic here at UNT. Thanks!
Ivo Bove <isb0001 (at) unt.edu>
Denton, TX USA - Thursday, May 07, 1998 at 19:05:49 (EDT)

Fall (I think) of 1968. Thursday night I'm laying on the floor of my parent's living room doing homework and listening to Yvonne Daniels' jazz show from Chicago on the old floor console stereo. I am half hearing a bass drone under eastern sounding pian o arpeggios. Then I hear that distinctive sound. I listen to the entire 12 minutes (they don't play tunes that long anymore). "Who the hell is that? Please, don't play the next song without telling me!" Pat Martino. East. 30 years goes by fast and I don' t necessarily listen to much guitar-based jazz anymore. But, I've never passed up an opportunity to listen to Pat whether he's playing with Jack McDuff, Trudi Pitts or Mike Stern. I still have my original East album and all the good memories that came fro m a zillion listenings
Jim Pierce
Carol Stream, IL USA - Wednesday, May 06, 1998 at 21:34:31 (EDT)

Dear Pat, Very happy for you. STONE BLUE is the best album you've ever made, and it's nice that your young acolytes from Joyous Lake are now your peers and have a lot more to bring to the table creatively both in terms of music and lives lived over twenty years. Everyone sounds great and bassist James Genus really gives the music great depth and range on his six-string bass. You've been out there on the front lines for so long. Glad things are moving ahead so that you can share your musical insghts with more and more people. Best of luck, and look forward to hearing your band real soon. Love, Chip Stern/STEREOPHILE
Chip Stern <cstern (at) nyct.net>
NYC, NY USA - Wednesday, May 06, 1998 at 15:41:37 (EDT)

Hello Pat! My first experience with your music was at the Regata in Boston, in I think November '97. Since then I have worn the divits off of "The Maker", which is an album I appreciate very much--Thank You. As I listen to you I feel you are giving m e a way to understand and realize on guitar the techniques and powers of John Coltrane. I hope our paths may cross again soon. Charlie Apicella
Charlie Apicella
Greenfield, MA USA - Wednesday, May 06, 1998 at 11:07:09 (EDT)

Hi Pat, we met in Nyc about a year ago. you were extremly kind and gracious and i had too much to drink. Thanks for your continued inspiration. As I told you that evening, you and maybe only two other players are the reason why i never quit playing and still continue to learn after 30yrs tx,mikeA
mike amato <mamato7404 (at) aol.com>
bergenfield, nj USA - Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 19:33:34 (EDT)

Dear Pat, In 1980-81 when I was a guitar student at G.I.T. in L.A., I had the priviledge of your inspiration as Artistic Counselor in residence, and more importantly friendship... Regarding the latter, we often communicated about spiritual matters, as I was already then a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism (I gave you a Krishnamurti book amongst other things). You may not recall some of that but I would love to email you privately on this matter, since it may not be of concern to all the readers of this great but nevertheless public guestbook. Please inform me how to email you privately somehow. With fond memories and regards, Elad Ophir Tel Aviv Israel.
Elad Ophir <achshav (at) yahoo.com>
Tel Aviv, Israel - Monday, May 04, 1998 at 12:24:22 (EDT)

Dear Pat, Thanks for making such surperb albums and great tutorial videos. Its a pleasure to recommend your work to friends just getting into guitar. Its even more pleasure to listen to your work. Here in the UK. its sometimes difficult to get hold of your recent releases - but thats the thrill of the hunt!
John Pease <easyp (at) dircon.co.uk>
London, Great Britain - Monday, May 04, 1998 at 09:34:24 (EDT)

Dear Pat,Please explain the Nature of Guitar further. What does it all mean? If I figure this out will I Be able to play like you?
Tom Hade
Milwaukee, WI USA - Friday, May 01, 1998 at 18:31:18 (EDT)

April guestbook has been archived. Thanks
Jack
USA - Friday, May 01, 1998 at 17:19:49 (EDT)

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