Guest Book

Pat's Guest Book archive, October, 1998.

Pat, I Remember you from the Koontz days in his shop in Linden NJ, It was a blast working on your guitar from the Starbright album. Be well.......Rich Levitch
Richard Levitch <levitch (at) home.com>
Scotch Plains, NJ USA - Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 16:38:09 (EST)

I have you 70's records, conciousness is really hard to improvise on my synth guitar with the album. It's so speedy, did you improvise on that cut "Along came betty". If it was pre-arranged, is the music written down somewhere. I hear a few year ago that you had a stroke, and lost your abilities, but looking at your recent news ... seems everything is ok. I'm a student of the mystic paths. I find some of your improvs, enlightening. My wife gets a headache from them, though. God bless you, glorify god. -vic
victor pierobon <pierobon (at) netcom.ca>
toronto, ont canada - Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 15:46:00 (EST)

Hello Pat,here your musical friend from Belgium.I didn't see you the last years .I am suprised with your new cd 's it's a real joyous lake ,so keep going on Pat . Greetings, see you, Vincent and Stella.
VINCE VINCENT AND STELLA <d.claesen (at) skynet.be>
HASSELT, B BELGIUM - Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 14:28:22 (EST)

Hello Pat,here your musical friend from Belgium.I didn't see you the last years .I am suprised whit you new cd 's it's a real joyous lake ,so keep going on Pat . Greetings, see you, Vincent and Stella.
VINCE VINCENT AND STELLA <d.claesen (at) skynet.be>
HASSELT, B BELGIUM - Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 14:27:21 (EST)

Hey Pat! I'm just kind of getting back to listening to you after a long absence.(YEARS)It inspires me to hear you again, I've transcribed plenty (Along Came Betty notably) and you always been a great resource for a totally new approach, it never wears thin with me, I've been playing as professional for 24 years and your playing brings back ideas i'de forgotten making me feel fresh. I saw you at the Longhorn in MPLS what seems like centuries ago, I'm sure you remember my vocalized appreciation in which I proclaimed you were "TOPS".Your newer or newest CD is getting some good airplay in mpls, it prompted me to go out and pick up an old fav "We'll be together Again". Great to have you back on the "scene". peace jc
Jeff Crooks <jmcrooks (at) isd.net>
MPLS, MN USA - Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 20:26:53 (EST)

Hey Pat, I'm 16 years old. I've been playing jazz guitar for just about eleven years now (you are the main reason I own my parker). I also own a nice chunk of your albums and I just wanted to tell you they're all amazing. I absolutely love your duet w/ tuck andress on all sides now. I was just wondering if I can receive a scedual of your performances... thanx, Hanan
Hanan Rubinstein <hananrubinstein (at) hotmail.com>
tenafly, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 22:40:31 (EST)

Glad your back Pat. I have been enjoing your music since Joyous Lake came out. I still have a copy of that great fusion album. Very rare im told.
Jeff Goldwater <jgoldwater (at) yahoo.com>
Oakland, ca USA - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 19:12:16 (EST)

in all my years [46]of listening to guitarists...there have only been two that completely turned my head around..jeff beck and Pat Martino.when i was lucky enough to meet and talk to him at the naam show ,3 years ago, it only confirmed what i had already figured out,that not only was he a trail- blazer but a genuinely gentle and friendly man who was honestly interested in the observations of a player and fan and left me feeling that he had real relationship with his fans. here's to the hope that he roams the planet for several more years creating music that should be heard.
mark aguirre <mkatka (at) inficad.com>
phoenix, az USA - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 01:14:43 (EST)

Just bought Stone Blue. One of the best electric jazz records I ever heard. Great songs, great playing from each of the musicians, especially Pat. Please, inform me if Pat is coming to Montreal sometime. Have a nice life !!!
Francis <phrancysse (at) hotmail.com>
Montreal, Qc. Canada - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 15:38:42 (EST)

Caught you and Joyous Lake at the Iridium in NYC last week. Great show! I was with my friend Ken Carbone who features you in his soon-to-be-released book on virtuoso's. Ken introduced me to your music in 1975 where I first saw you at a club in South Philly. In 23 years you've only gotten better! Love Stone Blue.
Joe Santoro <joesant (at) mindspring.com>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 12:31:45 (EST)

Dear Pat, I have been a fan for almost 30-years. Man you are brilliant, the creativity you achieve all those years 'till now on your guitar is unbelievable. Special to me is your JAZZRock-style in JOYOUS LAKE LP-WARNER BROS-1976. (CD-RE-release?) Since I've bought "LIVE" and all the other Jazz/JazzRock LP's released in the 70's, waw this is it!! I began to listen and study your playing. I'm looking forward to see you live (again) in The Netherlands at the NORTHSEA JAZZFESTIVAL in The Hague. Also your videos I and II are very good I really enjoy your playing and instuctional advice. Your homepage is impressing, I'm glad to find you at Internet. Thank you. Pat, God bless you and be well. Selamat sampai jumpa!(Indonesian for Bye bye) Anthony H. Rettob
Anthony H. RETTOB <info (at) obd-nob.nl>
Oss, NB The Netherlands - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 11:54:52 (EST)

Pat,Just got Stone Blue.Great tunes!Great guitar playing!!!Great band!!! Bad mix!!!
Bill Miller <billmiller4 (at) hotmail.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 03:51:29 (EST)

Man you are great!!! I had the pleasure to see a workshop of yours at MI (GIT) when i was studing there i will never forget the things that you said!! God bless you!!!
Mauricio Barca <mbarca (at) portoweb.com.br>
Porto Alegre, RS Brasil - Monday, October 26, 1998 at 00:42:16 (EST)

You have been a tremendous inspiration to me. I just got the Head and Heart set, and I freaked out. Really great stuff. So I wonder if you have any plans on coming to Norway to play. HAve you ever been here? But anyway, thanks for giving us all the great music through the years, may we hope it would last through the next century as well.
Kim Myhr <petter.myhr (at) eunet.no>
Flatåsen, Norway - Sunday, October 25, 1998 at 03:28:27 (EST)

Dear Pat Thank you for your great music!!!!!! When‚h first heard your guitar sound,‚h was very fascinated. I just begin to playing the guitar,I want to play your songs someday. (I was in sick,so,I could'nt play the guitar.) I hope to hear your guitar forever. From bottom my heart.... Seiko.N
seiko nonaka <fwih1258 (at) mb.infoweb.ne.jp>
shiida, japan - Saturday, October 24, 1998 at 05:52:42 (EDT)

Viva Pat Martino, y que Viva muchos años con salud para que pueda seguir haciendonos disfrutar de su música, y asi quizas seamos todos un poco más honestos.
David Fernández Mtez de Ubago <Gudamendi (at) interplanet.es>
San sebastian, spain - Friday, October 23, 1998 at 15:49:29 (EDT)

Dear Pat, Just purchased your video part II and have really enjoyed your playing and instrunctional advice. I just ordered a live performance video from Phil Fallo. Phil tells me you are playing at Iridium this week and I plan to come see you at some point this weekend. I own a music school in Westchester County NY and I am a studying guitar player. If you teach, I would be interested in takling a lesson. Thank you for your insight.....looking forward tos eeing you play live.
Mike Risko <Riskomusic.aol.com>
Ossining, NY USA - Friday, October 23, 1998 at 01:40:24 (EDT)

dear mr Martino,have seen your videos and bought books and same. your diminished concept has been inspiring.my guitar and i are now much better friends.will you be in washington dc anytime soon? thank you for your loving nature and brilliant playing. be well, john t.
john t. kowalskey <vankowal (at) early.com>
falls church, va USA - Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 15:22:12 (EDT)

Pat, I was wondering if you or one of your fans has a transcription of the solo acoustic piece on Starbright. I've been inspired by your music for years. The level of creativity that you achieve on the guitar is truly unbelievable!
Bud Shryock <bkshryock (at) aol.com>
San Diego, Ca USA - Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at 22:38:02 (EDT)

Dear Pat, Have been a fan for many, many, years and you are by far my greatest musical influence. Just picked up "We'll Be Together Again." It is my new favorite....I love the introspection and your tone, (I believe it's the Koontz), is magnificent. Still like the punch, resonance, and "snap" of you on those hollowbodies! Glad to hear about the new signature Gibson. To the finest improvisor I know of...thanks!! Steve
Steve Hirst <scholomance (at) webtv.net>
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 22:44:52 (EDT)

I met Kyung Chung Wha the classical violinist. I thought it would be nice if you and her could get together and play some. She said, "Oh, I don't play jazz." But since you are now touching on some classical motifs with your new stuff (and you always have been a flexmeister in terms of style) maybe you could talk her into it. She's living in New York City with her husband and two kids. Look her up if it strikes you. She loves to talk about her kids by the way. Take care. And when are you coming to Yonago. I was really disappointed you didn't make it last time.
Tim Wiltshire <timw (at) grape.med.tottori-u.ac.jp>
Yonago, Tottori, JAPAN - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 03:41:15 (EDT)

WOW!Saw Pat last nite[10-18-98-sunday] at Trumps in a room called the Shell,man what an awesome show,Joyous Lake was just fantastic.I have waited 20 years for Pat to do this type of show live,he really seemed to be enjoying himself.If you have not seen him with the Joyous Lake band,don't hesitate.Thanks Pat
Gregory Henry <GHenry1480 (at) aol.com>
Wall, N.J. USA - Monday, October 19, 1998 at 17:40:44 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I heard your music for the first time last Saturday when I heard a demo at a Borders Music Store. I was completely blown away. Your music (from "stone blue") moved me more than any music I've heard for a LONG, LONG time. Thanks so much!!! When are you traveling out west (Utah) to perform?
Norman Emerson <norman_emerson (at) hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, October 19, 1998 at 14:43:25 (EDT)

Dear Pat, Eric Nemeyer and I want to thank you for the time we spent together last Friday. We're looking forward to getting the next issue of Jazz Improv off the press in the next couple of weeks featuring you on the cover, your music and especially the very insightful interview. What a special treat to be able to play your new Gibson guitars! My first impression was a Gibson L5S (Albeit with Florentine cutaway), but upon closer inspection the hollow body and neck through design is more reminiscent of a 335. The custom was georgous with the higly flamed AAA maple top, but my emotional favorite was the cherry burst. You'll make quite a splash at the NAMM show in January. I also can't wait to see you in the "live" mode at the Keswick in November. Thanks again.
Ernie Pugliese <epugliese (at) saimarketing.com>
USA - Monday, October 19, 1998 at 11:28:55 (EDT)

YO Pat!!! Just got home from your show with Joyous Lake at Trumps Marina(The Shell). AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait for the Keswick gig next month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil Dombrowski <1guitar (at) voicenet.com>
Williamstown, NJ USA - Sunday, October 18, 1998 at 23:01:45 (EDT)

I purchased "We'll Be Together Again" a few days ago. I really like your introspective interpretations of these standards. Great music! Thanks. Dave
Dave <dcstep (at) ibm.net>
Dallas, TX USA - Sunday, October 18, 1998 at 20:57:33 (EDT)

Dear Pat thank you for your music . I did listen it in Italy some years ago , and i did love it . Now I quit playng guitar since 10 years but I cannot forget your Stile Aldo
Aldo Stanzani <baldol-18 (at) msn.com>
Clearwater, FL USA - Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 21:04:53 (EDT)

Dear Pat,I´m 60 years old jazz guitar freak from Sweden and I was attracted by archtop for 50 years.All my life I was listening to people like Barney Kessel,Kenny Burrel,Howard Roberts,Wes Montgomery,Herb Ellis and than frien of mine brought me a record of yours,I think it was Footprints and Joyous lake.This was I believe in seventies.I enjoyed your records,but I must confess,it was to modern and to fast for me at that time.Nowdays I have your videos and I like them very much.I remember that at your begining you did play an archtop guitar.Is it right that you switched to Benedetto archtop? I wish you many happy years ahead,with best regards Josip Seidl
Josip Seidl <josip.seidl (at) swipnet.se>
Oxie(Malmo), Sweden - Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 09:41:55 (EDT)

dear mr. Martino, i'm a big fan. i have only one question: when will you play in germany again. please let us (your fans) know if there are plans to play in germany. my best wishes . .....adrian.
adrian oczkos <adrianrobertocz (at) hotmail.com>
friedrichshafen, germany - Friday, October 16, 1998 at 12:47:38 (EDT)

simply put...Thanks.
Joel <laylamay (at) prodigy.net>
Missoula, MT USA - Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 02:26:04 (EDT)

dear mr.Martino, i just received an unopened vinyl copy of "consciousness"!!! by the way, all of your solos on willis jackson's "bar wars" are in my" all time personal hall of fame". stay well, mitch eisenberg
mitch eisenberg <bnme (at) bellatlantic.net>
basking ridge, nj USA - Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at 18:30:39 (EDT)

Through the ages there have been icons in the arts that have been able to positively affect many people. You are truly one of those. I know I am not alone in telling you how I feel your spiritual being expressed in your music. I am a 47 year-old jazz musician and have appreciated your playing for over 25 years. Certainly your early recordings "raised the bar" and remain as deliciously inventive, precise and bluesy as the day they were created. Today, your music also communicates that you are on the path of enlightenment. When I play your music, especially "The Maker," I get re-centered and just plain ol' feel okay. This perception was confirmed when I had the pleasure in meeting you not long ago. Thanks. Also, I just noticed that you will be at the NAMM show in Anaheim, January, 1999. Yoohoo! What company will you be representing, and do you know your itinerary? Sincerely, Jim Fisk
Jim Fisk <jafisk (at) ci.long-beach.ca.us>
Long Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at 16:35:57 (EDT)

Having arrived as a jazz fan after many years of playing rock and funk , i would just like to express my appreciation for your own contribution , of which i am now benefiting.Iam studying jazz at the Leeds college of music in England , and the work i put in on your books `Creative Force` plus the transcriptions i`ve done of some of your solo`s have really put alot of things into perspective.I`m now looking forward to filling some of the gaps in my collection of your recordings thanks to the `32 Jazz` rereleases. ps.. There`s a lot of people who would love to see you play in England if your ever on this side of the pond .
Martin Cartwright
USA - Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at 07:59:21 (EDT)

Hello Mr Martino, your 64 Hexagrammms of the strings remembers me to the I-Ging. Very interesting. Thanks and good luck
Ernst Jochmus <e.jstxxx (at) okay.net>
Bonn, Germany - Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 18:26:51 (EDT)

send info. about new releases
JALA
Colombia - Monday, October 12, 1998 at 17:38:12 (EDT)

I’m listening to the LP "we’ll be together again". It helps me much to overcome depression. Thank you for this beautiful music.
Marek Thielemann <h0444kyf (at) student.hu-berlin.de>
Berlin, Germany - Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 17:48:05 (EDT)

Dear Oat, I'm sutting here listening to Stone Blue - preparing to review it for The Evening Herald here in Dublin, Ireland. I have the only dedicated weekly Jazz Colum in Ireland and was tipped off to the CD by David O'Rourke, an Irish jazz guitarist whom you met in NY in recent weeks. Hopefully you will get to know David better - and come play for us in the near future! Meanwhile, Stome Blue is going to get a VERY VERY positive review - because it is a great album. Best Wishes Matthew Nugent
Matthew Nugent <nugentm (at) iol.ie>
Dublin, Ireland - Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 16:11:24 (EDT)

Very nice! Please visit my homepage!
BEN'S PLACE <BE (at) IX.COM>
KC, MO USA - Friday, October 09, 1998 at 16:11:46 (EDT)

Thank you Pat for giving us wonderful music.I hope you will be coming soon in France.We are waiting..
viv <GRoland (at) wanadoo.fr>
Paris, France - Thursday, October 08, 1998 at 10:22:15 (EDT)

im good friends with geno white. we grew up listening to jazz in cape may NJ. we played in lots of groups together Pat my favorite of yous is joyous lake.
george hart (drummer) <GHartjr623 (at) aol.com>
mission hills, CA USA - Monday, October 05, 1998 at 14:19:43 (EDT)

I remember the last time you were in Ann Arbor w/Bobby Rose (I introduced you) at Hill Auditorium over 20 years ago. I have also played your records on the radio for almost 30 years (20 of them on WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, MI.) I really wish you would come back to this area and play the Bird Of Paradise jazz club. If there is anything I can do to make this happen, please let me know. A true fan...mgn
Michael G. Nastos <Michael.Nastos (at) emich.edu>
Ann Arbor, MI USA - Sunday, October 04, 1998 at 16:15:39 (EDT)

dear Pat, i'm really impressed with your page. I have never looked at the relationship between the tones on the guitar the way you describe them, totally eye opening! i'm 19 and i've been playing guitar for 5 years, and jazz for the last 3. i've been studying for the last year with someone you may remember: Pete Gouzouasis, from philly! He used to be a dj on the jazz station in philly, now he teaches at the university of british columbia. he has really gotten me interested in your playing and now your philosophy towards the guitar. i just picked up the new stone blue record, way to go! classic Martino, with a modern take on music you perfected in the 70's (before i was born, ha ha) i've got the all sides now record and have practically worn out the cut with tuck andress, that lick that ends the tune is a gem, talk about simplicity taking presidence over flash. holy cow, i get shivers. i just got a japanese import of the live record, from '72. that baby is going to keep me busy for the next 6 months! your take of Sunny pays wonderful tribute to Wes and adds your personality to make it cook, by the way the rest of the guys aren't too shabby either. I guess i'd better get going, but i urge you to make a trip up here to canada, and soon, look me or pete up, and we can get together, or contact me over the web. don't forget to bring an axe, pete and i would love some pointers. thanks for all your wonderful music, you've made a huge fan out of me, thanks Jesse Tucker
jesse tucker <bedford (at) interchange.ubc.ca>
north vancouver, bc canada - Sunday, October 04, 1998 at 02:37:47 (EDT)

rock on dude!!!!!!
russell edwards <dunicycle (at) aol.com>
memphis, tn USA - Saturday, October 03, 1998 at 19:22:17 (EDT)

I was about to ask about re-releases of Joyous Lake and Starbright... but found all that info on the website! I'm glad to have We'll be together again and anxiously await 32Jazz getting to the Warner Bros. material. I hope Pat gets back out to L.A.! Saw a set at Catalina's last fall; I loved it, of course (that's a given) but even more so, my girlfriend, who is decidedly in a different bag, was completely swept away by the music. We hope to see Pat again. Great job getting info out there to all the fans. Andrew
Andrew Lewis <lewisand (at) student.law.ucla.edu>
West Hollywood, CA USA - Friday, October 02, 1998 at 18:51:38 (EDT)

The September guestbook has been archived. Thanks again
Jack <jackj (at) patmartino.com>
USA - Friday, October 02, 1998 at 09:21:19 (EDT)

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