hi pat, i met you in holland, i was the fan of the picture and the autograph in cd Comin' & Goin' CD, i just want to tell you that the concert was fenomenal, but i felt so sad when you didn't went out to sign me the cd, i felt frustrated, but i got a pic woth you and i can say "i went from spain to holland just for a pat martino concert".
i saved a lot of money for going to see you, thank you for the espectacular concert, and next time, go out to sign me another cd, cause i wanted to talk with you a little bit more
Alejandro <jazzman_bcn (at) hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 15:57:35 (EDT)As beeing jazzguitarist myself and student at the conservatory in Rotterdam (Netherlamds) i've been a fan since years of You... Your concert in Amsterdam sept.15th 2003 with Jesse van Ruller inspired me soooo much! I hope You and Jesse will record in the future as duo. I will surely by the CD if so. Pat, thank you for your wisdom!
Many regards,
Hans van Ginneken
Hans van Ginneken <hansjazz (at) wanadoo.nl>
Roosendaal, Netherlands - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 14:31:26 (EDT)what can isay that has not already been said.joyus lake was my introduction to pats music, just brilliant.its beyond the scope of human understanding how after his operation that he again is playing and giving himself to the world again.its the music born to the soul of the man and he just kept opening the door until one day it just walked back in and said ready for another round. well i am. and ihope every one goes out and gets something pat has recorded, sit back and feel this mans spirit in his music. god bless you pat martino
chico rey <chicoreybass (at) aol.com>
van nuys, ca USA - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 02:21:32 (EDT)
Dear Mr. Martino,
Listening to your music inspires me tremendously to play the guitar. Listening to your chops makes me believe that music like yours comes straight from the soul and that your soul has a pipeline to the Godhead, thanks for sharing it with the us.
Please play Montreal.
Regards,
Nick
Nick <electron_volts (at) yahoo.com>
Montreal, Canada - Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 23:26:59 (EDT)Dear mr.Pat...it was for me a great joy to see you perform at the Concert Hall in Amsterdam on Tuesday night the 16th of September...You are a great inspiration and a encouragement for us ...and for mankind...dear mr.Pat you are really a living legend and a hero !!!!!!!!
God bless you !!!!
Renfis Otto <rf.otto (at) wanadoo.nl>
Amsterdam, Holland - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 11:44:01 (EDT)Hi Pat, yesterday (september 16th 2003 )we've enjoyed your live act with the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw. In the seventies I overheard your records at the home of my drumteacher (Eric Ineke) and this is the first time I saw you play. We admire also your perseverance! Have a long and inspiring life!
Victor Alting van Geusau <vvangeus (at) hetnet.nl>
Eemnes, Netherlands - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 11:28:13 (EDT)Greetings to you for being such a great jazz guitarist, Pat! I'm a 21-year-old bassplayer from Sweden - I haven't heard all of your stuff, but last year we played Mac Tough on a few concerts with my band at the music academy I am currently attending - and I have to say; that tune is simply amazing! May life treat you as good as you treat music... /Linus
Linus Abrahamson <the_eyes_of_medusa (at) yahoo.se>
Tibro, Sweden - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 08:06:34 (EDT)Dear Pat......I wanted to thank you for all the years of enjoyment you have given me. I heard your amazing guitar playing for the fist time in 1972 when I was in my teens.I have become a good player and excelent luthier as a result of you inspiration ! I hope someday we meet.
Seth Hedu <hedu (at) optonline.net>
Watertown, CT USA - Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 10:54:08 (EDT)There is so much love and desire (and a great touch of despair) in "Ayako" from your album "All Sides Now"
Thank you.
Rob
Rob van der Kroef <compost (at) wanadoo.nl>
Utrecht, Holland - Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 13:30:16 (EDT)Pat , I'm so looking forward to the release of think tank. It was such an honor to have a sneak preview listen back in march of 2003 in Chicago. I so much love what you do on the guitar. It's great to know that everything is possible in music. Can not wait until you return to play in Chicago. Marco
marco villarreal <marco2273 (at) cs.com>
Hobart, In USA - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 05:07:13 (EDT)Hi Pat,
I was thinking about the concept of "sacred Geometry"...not so different that DNA, repeating themes in literature, struture of the atom, snow flakes. It seems to me that as a "rock" guitarist in my early days there were several patterns, basically four and from them you could make all the music that was necessary. Since I didn't have a clue about music theory I just played what sounded good from my basic patterns and slowly but surely I "stepped out" of the pattern a bit just using my ear. For "Jazz" I got "intellectual" and tried to understand which of many "scales" I needed to play over changes. As such, I lost the spotaneity and really pure fun of just playing as I was so busy thinking. Now I have gone back to using one scale (or cluster of tones as Jimmy would call them) and add some notes "outside" the cluster as my ear dictates. I am also experimenting playing with a percusionist (as opposed to a drummer) after hearing your CD with Tablas (Greta Stuff!) bass player and horn. Without a "chordal instrument" it leaves me free to play without worrying about being "harmonically correct". I no longer want to play "Jazz Standards" using a "jazz" format rather I want to play using a "Jazz Sensibility" that is to create, listen and converse with the other instruments. I am also playing much "slower" because I can't play that fast and leave space for the other players and I also have to listen. There are certain "patterns" that I love and have recreated all over the guitar and now I would say that in the past I was looking for "my sound" I would now say that I am looking for sounds that I love...and these sounds are part of a group effort. I really love to listen to Miles and Coltrane playing together. Over the years Miles notes became sparser and of longer duration...trane just went to someplace else...a whole other level...and as such they were so complementary...and Tony Williams, woah!
Oh yeah, love is certainly the key...with all of its sharps and flats!!!!!
Love,
David
David Rudick
USA - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 23:43:00 (EDT)Thank you, Pat, for all the inspiration; and for sharing your insights about the nature of the guitar, that 'non-linear beast', as someone one a guitar newsgroup once called it. I am aware that we now regard as an 'avatar' what once was called a well-trained musician, and will therefore refrain from useless praise. But you being out there still sends hope to the serious struggler, and your music continues to be inspirational, and mindful of beauty. Safe travels, Nick. Nick Naffin <nick (at) nicknaffin.com>
Canington, ON Canada - Monday, September 08, 2003 at 22:18:53 (EDT)Pat, I cannot wait to hear Think Tank. Thanks so much for making all this music for years. I absolutely love your interview with abstractlogix.com. I just preordered my copy of Think Tank there. 30 days to go. Countdown begins
kate <kate_sci (at) hotmail.com>
Concord, NH USA - Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 08:20:44 (EDT)Hi Pat,
I live in London but am originally from Philly.I used to see you many times at Grendl's Lair which I think was on South Street.I also had a very good friend who studied with you when you lived in Pallidin Village and I sat in on the lessons.Great Music,Great Memories.All the Best, Don Freeman
Don Freeman <dfreeman120 (at) hotmail.com>
London, U.K - Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 04:08:51 (EDT)I love your solos. I had a lot of hard work to play "How Insensitive". You are GREAT! Catfinger <catfinger (at) europe.com>
USA - Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 22:50:31 (EDT)Hello Pat. I saw you in person with Jack McDuff at Buffalo , New York's Pine Grilln - 1966. Talked briefly with you. We were the same age. I had just got out of the Air Force , to me you seemed to be this skinny little kid whom I was sure could not play at the needed level. Then - you took the stand. I've been trying to play at your level every since.
Peace and Blessings
Raheem Ajamu Shabaka <raheemshabaka (at) yahoo.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 19:33:41 (EDT)Hello Pat. i'm from colombia but now i'm studying modern music (jazz) in barcelona.
i'll go to the concert you will give in Amsterdam, i had to do a lot of things to get the money but i'm a big fan of you.
Now i just want to know everything you can tell me about master classes, i study in one of the best jazz schools of jazz in europe and i would like to propose them to hie you for the master class....what do you say? i would really like to learn everything i can from you.
thanx
Alejandro <jazzman_bcn (at) hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 16:43:44 (EDT)Dear Ohshima,
I enjoyed your entry. To answer your question, the guitar is a Pat Martino model with a single pickup. Currently it's not available on the market. I'm not sure, but it might be available as a special order. Most likely you would have to contact Gibson thru your nearest dealer.
Pat Martino
USA - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 18:28:07 (EDT)Hello.I looked at the Promo photograph for Pat's "Think Tank"
recording on Blue Note Records.
You are smart,and You have a nice guitar.
Is this guitar,a single pickup Pat Martino Signature Guitar put on the market?
Atsushi Ohshima <o-sima (at) ngs1.cncm.ne.jp>
USA - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 06:48:19 (EDT)The August 2003 Guestbook entries have been archived.
Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA -Monday, September 1, 2003 at 11:30:45 (EDT)