Guest Book Archives, September 2001

Pat's Guest Book archive, September, 2001.

Pat-It's so wonderful to see that you are doing so well and are so productive!! I just purchased "Live at Yoshi's". What can I say...you sound as great as ever. What a treat to hear you again. It's been a long time since we've seen each other or talked. God Bless you. Keep on playing. You've managed to reinspire me again, but you've always had that effect on me. I hope that you make it to the DC or Va area soon. Last time I saw you was at Blues Alley many, many years ago. Your site is great too. You and the internet were made for each other. Take care. Duane
Duane Deyo <mrg0ne (at) earthlink.net>
Stafford, Va USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 16:41:05 (EDT)

PAT, YOU HAVE BEEN A TREMENDOUS INFLUENCE & INSPIRATION TO ME ALL MY MUSICAL LIFE. TO GET TO KNOW YOU, STUDY WITH YOU, AND BECOME YOUR FRIEND IN LOS ANGELES (AS A STUDENT AT G.I.T ) IN THE EARLY 1980'S IS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY LIFE.YOU TOUCHED MY SPIRIT IN SUCH A PROFOUND WAY. I REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT INSIGHTS YOU GAVE ME IN MUSIC & THE GUITAR & LIFE. I AM ETERNALY GRATEFUL . I STILL FIND GREAT INSPIRATION IN YOUR WORDS & MUSIC . THANK-YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS & CONTINUED INSPIRATION THROUGH THE YEARS. ALL THE BEST TO YOU PAT . YOUR FRIEND, TED SHUMATE
TED SHUMATE <jazzman (at) knology.net>
PANAMA CITY , FLORIDA usa - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 15:02:12 (EDT)

Pat.......your latest album Live at Yoshi's just RIPS. Perfect jazz, just great music. Many thanks.
Dazedcat
- Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 11:46:27 (EDT)

Dear Mr. Martino, Enjoy your guitar playing greatly. You are an inspiration and a blessing to the aspiring jazz guitar players in this world. I was present when you played at the Dakota in St.Paul, your last visit, Jack McDuffs last resting place. It's sure wonderful to see a player of your caliber come to the Twin Cities. Hope you come back soon. I wanted so much to meet you and get an autogragh, you were busy talking to Jack etc. so I didn't want to bother you. Thanks again for all your hard work and intelligent.
Eugene Albrecht <eugenealbrecht (at) yahoo.com>
St.Paul, MN. U.S.A. - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 15:39:54 (EDT)

Hi Pat I'm the guy that was asking about the string guage and thank you for answering. If you have time could you let us guitar finatics know if the #18 B string is wound or plain. Thanks and continued success. Dan/Vegas Nev..........
Dan Avalos <ditone2 (at) yahoo.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 21:02:37 (EDT)

Pat, Have been listening to, and inspired by your music since picking up a copy of "The Visit" in the 1970's. I just wanted to say "Thank you" for all of the beautiful music. May God bless.
Kevin Ludwig <kludwig (at) bison.benton>
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 18:12:36 (EDT)

Hi Pat, One of my students delivered to me a little note from you written on a napkin at the Russian River Jazz Festival (september 9). I'm glad you took the opportunity to say hello as it is always wonderful to hear from you. I'm still playing my heart out on the west coast and spreading the word about our beatiful instrument. Please stay in good health and spirit . ian scherer
Ian Scherer <ischerer (at) heaviesjazz.com>
Santa Rosa, Ca U.S.A. - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 04:51:45 (EDT)

Good point Anthony John, yeah I'd love to read some of Pat's answers to some of the comments and Questions. Is there any hope of that Pat? I think one of things we all struggle with from time to time is to remain motivated. Any tips? Also I think we sometimes all forget or don't know how long it takes people of your standard to get to where you are. We don't hear enough about the hours you put in to get to where you are. I remember once reading that Joe Pass practiced 56 hours a week when he was a kid. I know most kids today learning to play rarely do more than 15 hours a week (many only practice about 4 hours a week) so one might say don't compare your standard with Joe Pass unless you first are prepared to do 56 hours a week. You know what I'm saying? Reading stuff like that can encourage by informing us of the life of our heros etc. Anyway, your playing inspires me and I'd love to know more about Pat the man. I struggle with the human side of things as much as the technical and whilest it's good to know of the theory and the scales and chord substitutions few interviews or features talk about coping with the struggles of the mind, emotions, downs and ups etc..One of the most inspiring things I ever read about you was how you dealt with your illness and BEAT IT. An other one was when Emily Remler said "Don't look at the competiton, stay focused on who you are and what you're doing" Or what Segovia said " I am amazed the ostacles that can be overcome where the WILL IS STRONG ENOUGH" Inspirational man, and believe me we all need to read stuff like that. Thanks for your time.
Tony Calabro <calabroguitar (at) vic.australis.com.au>
Morwell, Victoria Australia - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 08:47:16 (EDT)

Would love to read responses from Pat on some of the comments and questions asked. Would you consider this aaaat some point in time.
Anthony John
Melbourne, Australia - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 04:10:53 (EDT)

I'm surprised that Pat has not commented anywhere on his website about the terrible events of September 11, 2001. I hope all is well
Jack
USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 22:22:25 (EDT)

/Pat,my wife and I were delighted by your music at the TIN ANGEL this past saturday .ENCORE......
GEORGE KNYSH <KNYSHGUITARS (at) AOL.COM>
PHILADELPHIA, PA PHILADELPHIA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 23:03:25 (EDT)

Hey Mr. Martino, my name is Valerie, I am a flutist, and we met at the "Tin Angel" in Philadelphia last Friday (You surely remember my boyfriend trying to tell you the interchange story (twice)...ah ah. I was telling you about my band "Absolute Ensemble", who's been touring around the world, and recording award-winning CDs. You were going to give me your card, but not having any on you that night, you asked me to contact you through your website...I would love to get in touch with you or your manager, off-list, and send you a resume, so please, feel free to contact me through e-mail: vchermiset (at) hotmail.com. Thanks again for the wonderful world of music that you shared with us... Valerie Chermiset
Valerie Chermiset <vchermiset (at) hotmail.com>
New York, NY USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 20:28:15 (EDT)

The August 2001 guestbook has been archived. Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 13:01:00 (EDT)

Just wanted to correct my email address.
George Boje <gboje (at) aol.com>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 01:19:45 (EDT)

I have been listening to your recorings since 1974. I have been waiting 27 years for this opportunity. I am so looking forward to hearing you play live in Kansas City. Thanks in advance for coming to Kansas City. George
George Boje <gboe (at) al.com>
Overland Park, KS USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 01:18:22 (EDT)

Pat, I most appreciate the sincerity that comes across as I study your manuals; it is as a gentle leader kindly showing The Way as opposed to the more common encyclopedias of (ego trip name here) dazzling solos that scream: "Check ME out and try to copy me" I spend hours on just one page of your books; they are really gateways to creative freedom. In these dark times, I truly believe music is a compelling messenger of much needed Love and Peace. Thank you and God bless. A.
ariel beliz <apazeia (at) hotmail.com>
st. louis, mo usa - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:09:35 (EDT)

thanks for the beautiful music.im learning to play jazz and hearing you has helped very much.i have been trying the minor chord conversion concept but i alter the 7th so as not to play a major 7th over V7 when going for flat5 sub ( the note f# when playing g#m verses g7 ) do you edit the same way? thank you again. wess.
wess mcmichael
norman, ok usa - Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 03:38:50 (EDT)

Pat, I hope you and all of your loved ones are alright. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the people who are suffering at this time. Take care and God bless.
Tom <whalen17 (at) hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, - Friday, September 14, 2001 at 22:01:40 (EDT)

Hi Pat, I've been working on my lessons! I've been playing the "melodies" you showed me over the Aebersold scales. Seems to be working! Things are starting to come together. I have a question. I love your round sound and on the Live album and when I've seen you play there is no reverb, yet the sound is full. I think that the way many guitar players "fill it up" is with fuzz and reverb and the guitar becomes more like a string instrument or a sax. You seem to have this paradoxical thing happening, at least to my ears, you fill up the space with a flurry of notes in a very stacato manner; however, the overarching effect is, at least to me, one of a long legato line. It's like the dots on a TV, there are so many of them that the picture seems clear and smoothe or also with the pointalistic artists. This is to me a very satisfying energetic, ecstatic, yet smoothe motion. As I don't have that kind of technique I am trying to "find my voice" I am however finding that phrasing, choice of notes, pulse, and a "relaxed focus" have all helped. Also, while I am on a roll, your approach to using "melodies" as opposed to scales is what I think also creates that flow. I think that that concept is VERY important. Especially to people that improvise. I have been "grasshopper" and apeing and using you as a model. I think that the next step would be to "ape" the idea of finding my on "melodies" so that I can create something personal. For me the playing is the reward and I consider practice "playing." Loved catching you in LA two nites. Hope that your plane ride home was less eventful than mine! We got to circle Phila for 45 minutes. Regarding all of this bad stuff happening in the world...I'm glad that there is also some good stuff...and your good stuff! Lots of love, David Rudick aka Dr. Dave
David Rudick <sribeme (at) aol.com>
Elkins Park, PA - Friday, September 14, 2001 at 00:28:58 (EDT)

Hi Pat, one question, if you have time to answer, that would be great, if not I'll understand. Is your guitar set up with high, medium or low action? Thanks Dan/LasVegas,NV
Dan Avalos <ditone2 (at) yahoo.com>
Las Vegas , NV USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 22:02:54 (EDT)

Pat and the all coming here, I hope you and yours are alright. We are praying for everyone in USA. Love, micho
micho <michozon55 (at) yahoo.co.jp>
Japan - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 11:07:58 (EDT)

Pat, hope you and your loved ones are OK as a result of the devastation recently experienced by the USA. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and all American people. God bless America and all peace loving, freedom loving people. Tony Calabro
Tony Calabro <calabroguitar (at) vic.australis.com.au>
Morwell, Australia - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 23:31:44 (EDT)

Hi Pat, You've been a great inspiration to me since the early 70's, when I first saw your 12 point star/octave article (Downbeat or Guitar Player?) I copied it down and pondered it long and hard. I wasn't aware of your bout with health problems until recently, I was out of commision for several years with Lymphoma. I healed myself through various holistic and spiritual methods, only to get a bad case of Lyme disease a year after I had regained my health. I said to God "This isn't funny!", to which God replied "Oh yes it is!". I got the joke, and embarked on another long healing process to regain my memory and the use of my 3rd & 4th left hand fingers. I'm almost fully recovered now. I love this Universe, never a dull moment! Thanks for all that you exemplfy, Pat. Have a happy eternity, Johnny Asia, Guitarist from the Future http://www.mp3.com/johnnyasia "Johnny's music is universal in the truest sense of the term. It embraces the musics of this world and anticipates those yet to be discovered in the future. In a ... concert at Pauline Oliveros Foundation's Gallery at Deep Listening Space, Johnny's riveting performance transported the audience across time to places MTV can only dream about." - Joe McPhee
Johnny Asia <me (at) johnnyasia.com>
Middletown, CT USA - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 11:24:42 (EDT)

Hey, anyone who is reading this must be digging Pat's music and his guitar style,so if I may suggest,please check-out Dr. Jorg Heuser's site(click "transcriptions" for details). He offers transcriptions to alot of Pat's recording's and I've recieved two of his book's of transcriptions recently and they are the best that I've ever seen. It's complete head (melody) and guitar solo's with guitar run's analyzed to include scale of origin. I know we all have seen the books before but these are really on the money and I know that I now have a better understanding of what Pat is saying and the genuis of his technique. So fellow jazzers check these books out if you would like to play like pat. I know this sounds like a plug and it is, I'm so happy because I could never have figured out what Pat playing because of the speed of his technique. Now I can. Thanks Dr. J and thank you Pat. William Jesset
william jesset <jessetjazz (at) hotmail.com>
santa monica, ca usa - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 21:43:29 (EDT)

Pat,...From the bottom of my heart, you are one cosmic individual.
Mark S. Ybarra <mybarra (at) gateway.net>
Phoenix, AZ United States - Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 04:43:04 (EDT)

Hello Pat, I just picked up the CD The Philadelphia Experiment. Great trio and you all play so well together, a real nice treat. Also it's very cool that they are releasing your work when you played with Willis Jackson and Jack Mc Duff. Classic stuff. Keep on Jamming my brother, PEACE
Kelly Smith <leekel (at) wbtv.net>
Clifton, NJ USA - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 19:53:02 (EDT)

Friday I listened to the broadcast of Pat's appearance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 15, 2001 with Joey deF and Billy H. and it was wonderful!!!
Kees de Lange <k.delange (at) mailbox.kun.nl>
Nijmegen, Netherlands - Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 13:21:04 (EDT)

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