Guest Book Archive, October 2001

Pat's Guest Book archive, October, 2001.

Mr. Martino, Live at Yoshi's is great. Look forward to hearing and seeing you in Nov. You have a clean and classy sound that is much apprieciated.
Tim Guerrero <tim.guerrero (at) kenda.com>
Sacramento, Ca USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 17:20:31 (EST)

Greetings, I had lost track of Pat's site for awhile, but glad to see it's around... and nicely updated. When I first visited this site, I was very surprised to find a photo of myself with Lenny Breau and Pat in Nashville around 1976 or so. Lenny was a dear friend (and mentor) and I often went with him to his gigs, etc. He was opening for Pat at the Exit/In and we went back to see Pat between sets. Someone took a photo and all these years later I see it here on Pat's site. Man, it brings back such deep memories. The photo shows Pat & Lenny sitting side by side & myself in the mirror between them (a mere... uh... reflection). I remember that night very well indeed. Pat was so gracious and the mutual respect between himself and Lenny was a fine thing. In fact I recall this meeting in a book I wrote on my years with Lenny (mainly technical, musical content but also some memories of my experiences, etc.) titled "Visions, a personal tribute to jazz guitarist Lenny Breau". Pat has long been an inspiration for musicians everywhere, and it's very encouraging to see new generations of players discovering and digging his music. S. D. Anderson
Stephen D. Anderson <teleri22 (at) home.com>
Nashville, TN USA - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 15:11:04 (EST)

Hello Pat. My comments will be short, but I just wanted to say that you have been guiding me on my musical quest and I thank you for that. Your soloing style, in my opinion, is in every aspect of the word perfect. I'd love nothing more than to sit in at a session with you just to have the inspiration in my presence that I feel on your albums. Thank you, Pat.
Brian Brozzoski <funkymonk11 (at) excite.com>
Exeter, Pa United States - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 14:44:53 (EST)

Hi Pat! I am a 19 year old student of jazz guitar and i have to say you really changed my perspective on improvising, allthough i have only one of your albums (All Sides Now). (my menthor said that i'm a will-be star :) I do look forward in seeing you play in Orvieto, Italy. (hope you won't cancel it)
Domen Gnezda <domenjazz (at) yahoo.com>
Slovenia - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 13:11:13 (EST)

Hi Pat, We're all still talking about your performance here in London. It was the event of the year. Thanks, again, for coming here. See you soon. Hope you got the copy of Jazz At Ronnie Scott's magazine, which I sent to Joe :-) You'r da best, Pat. Come back ... soon, please. Much love and respect.
chrissiemurray <chrissiemurray (at) hotmail.com>
London, UK - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 19:06:59 (EDT)

Pat Martino's music has been a great influence for me and my music. The first piece I heard was "You don't know what love is" and I've been hooked ever since. Just recently I took "We'll be together again" to my workplace and played it all day. People kept coming by my office all day asking, "Hey - What's that music?" and "Where can I get a copy?" I guess that speaks for itself. Pat - thanks for the many years of harmony, your dedication is an inspiration too us all, keep the spirit. Ps. If you're in europe, please consider stopping by and playing at "Ricks" in Randers, Denmark. Ricks is a fine club with a great atmosphere. We just had Jimmy Smith stop by - He enjoyed it so much he promised to come back.
Phil Norris <mr.phil (at) get2net.dk>
Århus, Denmark - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 16:22:03 (EDT)

Pat, you make me love jazz, your choruses on Consciousness are the best, your 'along came betty' version makes me feel so good, you're the best, I saw you in Athis-Mons France, please come back soon !
Donald <donald.inglebert (at) wanadoo.fr>
Paris, France - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 15:41:43 (EDT)

Hello Pat. Thanks for bringing such good jazz music to this world. I was wondering what kind of equipment Pat uses on the El Hombre album, and what he uses now?. If anyone know, please send me a mail.
Kim Johannesen <kim.jo (at) sol.no>
Norway - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 10:34:03 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I recorded live at BLUES ALLEY, Georgetown DC on July 30, 2001 with our good friend Joey DeFrancesco as my special guest and Bertell Knox on drums. What an incredible night of jazz and blues.!! I also was blessed with our mutual good friend Mantis Evar on one selection "Lenny" who played spectacular bass. In addition, you have been such an incredible guitar inspiration to me, I respectfully in your honor ended the concert with "Mac Tough". What a great honor it is for me to be playing with Joey and to be able to dedicate a song to you. Ofcoarse I will obtain the proper legal permission prior to doing anything with the project. I just can't thank you enough for your love for the music and music for the love. God Bless you. I would be honored to meet you someday. Sincerly, Rick Wurzbacher
Rick Wurzbacher <rbwurz (at) yahoo.com>
Mitchellville, MD USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 14:46:41 (EDT)

Dear Pat, I have just learned that you will play in the Free Jazz Festival in São Paulo (and in Rio) this week. If tickets are still available, I'll be there for sure! (Look for a grey-haired old man drooling in the audience...)
Geraldo Cintra <gcintra (at) bn.com.br>
Osasco, SP Brazil - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 07:30:44 (EDT)

thank you for your music and inspiration
Jonathan Oshei
Buffalo , NY U.S. - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 10:06:04 (EDT)

we heard you on a public radio jazz hours, jazz by the whorf in fort bragg ca, and i loved it. thanks for inspiring a young crowd.
shay
redding, ca usa - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 16:03:12 (EDT)

I work two blocks away from the World Trade Center - what a trip! I wrote a little guitar instrumental called "A Prayer For The Survivors." Has Pat written anything? (I ask all my musician friends this!)
Eric Iverson <eiverson (at) bppr.com>
New York, NY 11372 - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 17:04:36 (EDT)

Hello Pat, There's a number of great players out there. Including me!! But, you have something that sets you apart from them all. That's why I've particularly respected, learned from and enjoyed "your" playing and talent over the years. Thank You!! John Bristow
John Bristow <jbristow (at) us.ibm.com>
Durham, NC USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 15:17:35 (EDT)

Hi Pat, since years I am a great fan of your music! Today I bought your »Live at yoshi's«-album. This is really one of the best records I have ever heared!!! Congratulations!!! Best wishes from Oldenburg/Germany *FLORIAN POSER (vibes-player)
Florian Poser <mail (at) florian-poser.de>
Oldenburg, D Germany - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 19:58:42 (EDT)

Hello Pat and fans of Pat. I just wanted to compliment you on your song Country Road. I Think it is one of the most lyrical melodies I've ever heard. It brings peace and joy to my heart. I was wondering if you wrote just the melody first then harmonized it or what. I hope, with God's blessing to write a tune so beautiful. Thankyou for what you have done to my ears Mr. Martino.
Kevin Goldbach <kgodbach (at) msn.com>
PGH, PA U.S. - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 00:08:17 (EDT)

I just had the good fortune to see Mr. Martino on the Bob Miles show and what a treat it was. Pat you are one of the most interesting guitar players of have seen in a long time -you really have a great outlook on Life and I respect that. Bob Miles is a great interviewer and he has a true respect for great musicians like yourself and he's students too! I know-- I use to be one! God Bless you Pat! sincerly --Ken Frederick
Ken Frederick <pjfred (at) home.com>
Hartsville , Pa. USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 22:51:29 (EDT)

Pat, Can't wait to see you back at Yoshi's with Joe!!! Last year's shows were fantastic! I'll be there with friends for the Thursday and Friday shows. I have had the CD ( live at yoshi's) for a couple of months now. Of course it's great!!!! Jean-Claude
Jean-Claude Ansquer <jcansquer (at) aol.com>
Berkeley, CA 94702 - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 16:16:51 (EDT)

Pat, I have been playing guitar for about 5 years but only in the past year have I been playing Jazz. I am majoring in Jazz Guitar and Music Ed. At Western Connecticut State University. My first jazz teacher told me to listen to you and I did. I have to say i was amazed. I am just a freshman and it's only my first semester so everything is still very overwhelming, but one day i hope to play like you. P.S I have learned your version of Oleo on the "live at yoshi's" record- Thanks, Shane.
Shane Peters <Trunkz262 (at) hotmail.com>
Manchester, CT USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 13:06:14 (EDT)

Hi, I have been playing guitar for thirty years, two weeks ago a friend let me see his Pat Martino video, I though I could play , this set me back about ten years , to date I have bought every Pat Martino video, book, cd I could find , this really makes a new drive for me to learn all I can about the guitar , thanks Pat ,
Jimmy Chastain <Feb3128 (at) 0l.com>
Jefferson, Ga. USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 22:12:25 (EDT)

I gotta say....I've been playing for 37 years and most recently have been applying Pat's minor conversion method to my playing and the results are PHENOMEINAL. I knew all about theory,sustitution whatever, but what a TOTALLY organic approach to the instrument! I'm finding that this leads to truly new chromatic/intervalic pathways too like integrating minor third intervallic motifs. and ORGANIZING my chromatic playing. Thanks, Pat
david marcus
- Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 14:55:43 (EDT)

The September 2001 guestbook has been archived. Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 13:05:01 (EDT)

I was in Holland on holidays in 1974 and in a jazz club listening to a band with a fantastic jazz guitarist, whose name escapes me. I just HAD to chat to him after the show and I asked him who was his major influence on the jazz guitar. "That's easy" he said, "Pat Martino!" I told him I'd never heard of him but I would check out his music because of his recommendation. Well, the rest is history. I've been listening to Pat's "magic" ever since and have been totally mesmerized. Those long breaks in between were painful but I'm so glad, like many others, that Pat is again in full swing!! How about coming to Oz mate? We'd love to have you. All the best Pat and may God continue to provide you with that wonderful gift that we all enjoy!!
John Barselaar <loujohn (at) tpg.com.au>
Sandy Beach, NSW Australia - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 09:24:42 (EDT)

Help! Found Pat's four pages on Nature of the Guitar, truly inspirational. Where can I get further info? David Hamilton, Troon, Scotland.
David Hamilton <monhamuk (at) yahoo.co.uk>
Scotland UK - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 16:19:05 (EDT)

hi Pat. do you know that here in mexico you got a lot of fans? are you comming soon? congratulations! you're a guitar god
oscar <o_ramos_p (at) hotmail.com>
zapopan, jal mexico - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 15:00:11 (EDT)

Pat rules! I'm not what you would call a jazz amateur, and I don't understand most of it (all I can say on any piece is whether I like it or not), but I was just blown off by Mr Martino's playing!He definitely is one of the finest musicians I ever heard in my life
Jean Gael Basset <jbasset (at) yahoo.com>
Curepipe, Mauritius - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 17:19:08 (EDT)

I just got a gig playing chord melody guitar in a restaurant on Ventura Blvd in Los Angeles. Pat Martino has been an influence since I started playing jazz. Right now I'm listening to "We'll be together again", it's soooooo nice
Derek Soros <sjusrelax (at) aol.com>
hollywood, ca u.s.a. - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 05:09:45 (EDT)

dear pat, you are a hero, especially the recent release live at yoshi plus conversation with mike sagmeister, who can top that ? what great jazzguitar. my question: since i play as well jazzguitar i wonder those fluent lines you play with those heavy gauge 16 string set. what particular pick do you use. ? tks your advise
Bernie <b.roehrich (at) yml-germany.de>
hamburg, germany - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 09:04:35 (EDT)

Hi Pat, a friend of mine who plays in a really cool band here in Australia by the name of THE GRAND SILENT SYSTEM has introduced me to your great playing and since I've been checking their web site www.thegrandsilentsystem.com I've noticed you get a mention quite often, so I thought you'd like to know this.
Stefano Turando
Melbourne, Victoria Australia - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 08:19:10 (EDT)

HELLO PAT, SAW YOU AT THE BLUE NOTE IN N.Y.C. A WHILE AGO. YOU AUTOGRAPHED MANY ITEMS FOR ME. I HAVE ALL 4 OF YOUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AS WELL AS THE OPEN ROAD & LIVE AT ETHELS PLACE. PAT, I'M LISTENING TO JOYOUS LAKE (SONGBIRD) MAN I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT AN AMAZING ALBUM THAT IS 25 YEARS LATER! SMOKIN!! PAT, CAN YOU RECOMMEND THE BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR GIBSON SIGNATURE MODEL? GOOD LUCK & GOOD HEALTH....... TOM FEELY
TOM FEELY <TOMFEELY (at) HOTMAIL.COM>
BAY SHORE, NY USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 22:26:39 (EDT)

Pat.... there are some awesome jazz guitar paintings here for you... even the Centra Deluxe headstock.... doing one for Bob Benedetto in the near future... check it out www.graphicguitars.com thanks Paul
Paul Chase <pbchase (at) juno.com>
Apple River, IL - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 12:57:31 (EDT)

Pat, I was fortunate to catch your show at Catalina's back in August in Los Angeles. I'd never even heard your music prior to the show. I snagged a set in the back and just got lost for a few hours in the spirit of your music. I've since gotten 3 of your albums and you really inspired me to take my guitar playing seriously -- I'm still having fun w/ it, but I'm giving it my all. I've already got a ticket for your show at Yoshi's -- that should be quite a road trip!! Looking forward to seeing you in November. Take care, Mark
Mark C. <lespaul68 (at) hotmail.com>
Claremont, CA USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 02:31:14 (EDT)

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