Pat Martino - Tribute to Django Reinhardt - Nuages

[@rabukan5842]

Pat was a friend of my father's, who was a classical percussionist and jazz drummer. They performed together in NYC and Atlantic City in the 60's and 70s. I got to take guitar lessons with him, but was too young to realize who I was studying with. He was a master musician, but more importantly, a master human being. RIP Pat!

[@nkhmd]

wow!....just....wow!!! Would love to hear what years that was and how he was as a teacher....only if willing, of course. I have every album of Pats and he was a big influence on me when I played (in no particular order, back in the 80's, Wes, George, and Pat)..I'd enjoy thinking of him as a teacher, with chops / incomparable feel that were just so unique

[@rabukan5842]

@@nkhmd That was back in 1970 and 1971. I started playing guitar in 1963 at 5, so when I took a few lessons with Pat, I was only 12 or 13. One time he came out to our house on Long Island to visit and taught me what a flat 5 flat 9 was and how to use it in rock, since my interest was rock at that time, not jazz. I had already studied with a few of my father's friends who tried to teach me classical, then jazz, but I really loved blues and rock. So Pat asked me what song I would like to learn, and I played Starship Trooper by Yes for him on my record player. That album had just come out and he had never heard it before, but was impressed with Steve Howe's playing and the musical invention of the piece (Rick Wakeman, etc.) He listened to it twice, then started picking it apart as if he was composing it himself, played it spot on, but improvised over Howe's improvisation in Wurm, and really enjoyed that. He went through the whole piece, taught me the chords and how to improvise to it. A lot of the full piece was too advanced for me at the time, but I was amazed at how easily he broke it down and played it, which demonstrated his amazing gifts both as a player, and teacher. And, I just remember him as being super kind and nonjudgemental. My father and Pat talked about the song and the musical innovation.which excited me as they liked the music I chose to listen to. I didn't see him much after that (I got into other things) and later heard about his condition and his triumphant return to playing. Incredible story, and person.

[@jeffs7482]

@@rabukan5842 Geezus what a fantastic story. What a treasured memory to have, and what insight into just how massively talented he was. I can't imagine a better guitar lesson ever--sitting there while Pat Martino offhandedly deconstructs Steve Howe.

[@isidormaker2482]

Wow. Was für eine schöne Erinnerung. Trage sie für immer in Deinem. Herzen. 👍

[@yakabayngu1126]

@@rabukan5842 thanks so much for sharing this

[@airkooled74]

R.I.P the light you shone on this planet will be missed

[@WalktheWalk-ki9kj]

It is interesting how certain people do leave something that is precious and noticeable when they are gone.

[@cjgreen4331]

Goodbye Pat. This is a depressing day for music, one that reflects the somber tone of your playing here. Now we need a tribute not only to Django, but to Pat as well.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Check out Rick Beato. He just released a beautiful appreciation video. He plays examples of Pat's playing and explains his influence. It quite lovely.

[@hik4217]

Thank you for your comment

[@jaedii7287]

Your pfp matches your comment so well

[@rogerhickson7256]

@@chrisandersen5635 Ha! Almost every video I've watched of Pat Martino in the past few days has somebody referencing a musician who keeps giving back to the music community...Rick Beato! So cool! I've been hooked on Rick's videos for a few years now.

[@frankbauer1019]

❤️

[@johnnymac5228]

The one and only Pat Martino. The first time I saw him play was in the Lloyd Price big band with the Dick Clark Cavalcade of Stars at the Rochester NY War Memorial. He was 16, and so was I. Fast forward to 1993, I was trying to get ahold of Abe Rivera to build me a Scepter guitar like Pat's. I called Pat in Philadelphia, we had a nice conversation, and he hooked me up with Abe. When Abe was almost finished with my Scepter, he asked me if I wanted my autograph inlaid on the pick guard. I asked him to put Pat's autograph on it. Abe said he couldn't, so I called Pat and asked him if I could. He called Abe and gave him permission to do so. I cherish this Guitar. Now Pat and Abe are both gone.So sad. They were such great people.

[@Barnekkid]

Do a video playing that guitar.

[@JimmyKSimmonsOfficial]

Coolness Johnny - please upload a piece utilizing the beauty

[@KomaTimeKev]

Yes please do!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@GodsUnrulyFriends]

Every phrase is poetry. Every note is a word of art. A master musician's master musician has been called home.

[@centrosperimentalepedagogi6256]

Nice to have met you and worked with you Pat.... We'll miss you ....

[@luizcadu]

I work really hard in order to become a good musician. Only Pat managed to become great twice in his life. RIP master!

[@davidnicoll9487]

How great it is to be able to watch a master play in close up.

[@emanuelemazzoni782]

A living legend. One of the most important jazz players of all time.

[@bigswingface5847]

Agreed. Sad to think that he may very well never play again.

[@grewalparminder2003]

That's pushing it a bit far.

[@HenritheHorse]

RIP

[@zachthomas7810]

@@grewalparminder2003 bruh

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

@@grewalparminder2003 No it's not. There are quite a few people who place Pat Martino at the very top in terms of the best Jazz guitarists of all time.

[@devondicker3516]

I knew Pat back in the late 70’s… taught me guitar. Met him at the Bottom Line club in NYC. Amazing humble extraordinary guitar player. You will be truly missed my friend

[@jansen_music]

His playing is : Beautiful, lyrical, accessible, meaningful and loose with great FEELING.

[@donnieluc6643]

Pat Martino. Pat's phrasing,... the silence between the notes WTF! Only one Pat Martino.

[@rwjazz1299]

These are the days where Pat was not able to perform at the world class level he had once occupied for decades. Yet; he is able to play beautifully. His sound is still exquisite. His technique is still perfect. His expression is - artful. I will love his music for as long as I live. Thanks Pat.

[@caryd67]

What a vocabulary. Gorgeous phrasing and tone

[@catboyzee]

Respect and RIP to Mr. Pat Martino(August 25, 1944-November 1, 2021).

[@harseybaber]

Pat, thank you for the wonderful hope and light you put into this world with your dazzling artistry and introspective gifts. I hope you know we were listening.

[@dcmxcomics9495]

R.I.P. MAESTRO :(

[@onimekyo7633]

I bought a truefire lesson with him as the teacher An amazing personality and he really loves music

[@davsowam5829]

Thats a legend playing another legends masterpiece

[@WalktheWalk-ki9kj]

Beautiful and wonderful tone on every note. Pat's economy of notes reveals how a musician can sound when selecting the most tonally appropriate sounds. His playing puts you in the mood, and catches what the song's vibe is.

[@infoscholar5221]

Damn. RIp, brother, I came here for Django, I had no idea, peace. The man was excellent. Love to his family, friends and fans.

[@alfredoramirez2435]

Lo mismo siento yo , buscaba a Django y a Pat , no sabía de su historia , me impacto mucho su partida RIP Pat Martino

[@antheablackmore5838]

I literally only just discovered him a few days back and his story…absolutely gutted to see he has only just passed away…..what an inspiration he has been

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Is it just me, or are there enough excellent renditions of this tune to make an amazing piece of vinyl? Thanks so much for posting Mr. Martino's version. RIP

[@juandanielgarciamercado]

Rest in peace Maestro!

[@timstahl1011]

Utterly fabulous work by a true master of the instrument.

[@simondavies6270]

A great guitarist and legend paying tribute to another great guitarist and legend in Django. I love you Pat. You'll never be forgotten. You were just to good. UK fan boy

[@jglenntrnr]

Rest In Peace Pat.

[@brib_brib_brib_bri]

GAH, this song hit hard. Pat was such an inspiration. I'm sure he will continue to be. Rest in peace, maestro.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

RIP Pat Martino. Thank you for the awesome inspiration from your incredible creativity and technique!

[@DjangoThunders]

Django is smiling down from Heaven! Pat Martino has a wonderful soul.

[@pondreezy]

2 of my favorite guitar players. I gave this a like before watching it. Thank you for the upload!!

[@3158030Michael]

Bravo, it's so tasteful and smooth melodic line changes...thank you Sir. Pat, always appreciate your music!

[@JA-io8nx]

His playing was perfect. God speed

[@SuperBromberg]

such an elegant ballads performer - true Pat! RIP!

[@vincentdinatale6962]

Understated elegance, melody an integral part of the whole! R.I.P. Mr. Martino 🙏🏼

[@simonlawrie9215]

Am I supposed to be floating ? . Beautiful gift to share . Thank you sir .

[@willy1986tralara]

one of the best! love him. Thanks for sharing Denis!

[@Louis-we6lh]

a true master - his genius, his love to share and teach never met him but his music tells it all. :)

[@phretbord]

Masterful playing, a short lesson on playing less to make more happen! Bravo!

[@ROOKTABULA]

And just as with Ed VH last year: All that ability + creativity - gone in an instant.

[@Dreama40]

But never forgotten!

[@pandorski35000]

it's not gone, it's been luckily recorded by ingenious other humans =)

[@CAGED1702]

Masterful..! Miss you already... 😢

[@guitarman6742]

Beautiful and moving playing from the legendary Pat Martino.

[@riclrk9947]

R.I.P Pat,beautiful version of Nuages by a master....

[@michaelvaladez6570]

One of my favorite Django Reinhardt songs how beautiful, and done by a brilliant 🎸 PAT MARTINO ❤, may his legacy live on.This video will help it introduce to a younger generation.

[@mauropala7758]

These lines are so beautiful

[@franksavage8730]

inside that solo i was taken to the beginnings of some NEW beautiful jazz landscapes..Thank_you for that~Great post great master.

[@konradinho62]

Simply outstanding!!!

[@sandrafleitas]

The difference " between the noise you hear, and the sounds you like" as One republic says , is something like this. I love Pat's music

[@grafishvideo]

Straight into the heart and soul!

[@Liddle-Voyager]

That is stunning. Beautiful.

[@Domingojazz]

Very inspiring, thanks Pat...!

[@paulsimmons5726]

And that's truly how to play music, not guitar licks but music with feeling. A beautiful interpretation by a master... RIP Pat Martino, missed!

[@joepalooka2145]

Wow, beautiful. Thanks, Pat, for a life well lived and for inspiring a whole generation of guitar players, RIP. Guess what I'm going to play right now.

[@sjenya75]

Goodbye Maestro... You will be deeply missed here on the Earth. But you will always have a very special place in our hearts. There is a whole era related to Pat Martino and his style. He had real magic in his endless lines, his melodic poetry, and of course in his approach to the view of guitar and guitar world. Truly the one and only Pat Martino... Thank you for everything you taught us! Words can't express pain from loosing you. R.I.P great teacher!

[@daciuk8]

R.I.P. the great Pat Martino 🙏🇬🇧🙏

[@cfdefranceschi]

Excellent interpretation!

[@horstlippitsch]

The Master of the jazz guitar!!! .... a legend... perfect Maestro:)

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Wonderful ...Marvelous ...that strength and deepness ,just playing the Melody with magic touch , feeling and Tone . Furthermore all the developments are pure gems .Pat Martino offers a great lesson from a top musician who plays guitar .He is a master and matches perfectly with our unforgettable DJANGO .Thanks for DC Music school .

[@jazzalmenasmusic]

The next dimension is calling for their Apunian, no more undeserved suffering for this TWICE Genius. RIP Patrick Azzara a.k.a. Pat Martino

[@famtoonen18]

R.I.P. Mr. Martino. Many thanks for inspiring many people to play guitar.

[@dave234545]

Beautiful song, great playing.

[@cascanicoff5763]

Goodness gracious... all tone and feeling. RIP Pat Martino

[@robhaskell4043]

Wow! All I can say is WOW! well done Sir!

[@krishmah586]

Es un agasajo escuchar al maestro Pat Martino, con este hermoso tema. Un abrazo desde México!

[@Larriex97]

Wonderful version

[@gwgwgwgw1854]

Beautiful touch. Great approach to phrasing and tone.

[@pablofarreras5164]

Maravilloso. No soy afecto al jazz. Recien supe de este hombre cuando falleció. Muy tarde. Pero igual me siento sarisfecho de saber y gozar de su vida musical en videos.

[@pixiedixie3187]

Such a good taste! Brabissimo!!

[@irenepironi3783]

un grande

[@jefflanaghan6327]

The dark, beautiful tone of Pat Martino on a beautiful ballad - elegantly played with tasteful embellishments...perfection! He would have been phenomenal just if he had managed to continue to grow from where he was and what he was as a musician without having to start again from scratch following the aneurism. R.I.P. Pat. Thanks for the great music.

[@russellkane9439]

Master... have a good journey in Paradise... Which guitat is that... anybody knows?

[@bryanringel481]

Benedetto

[@ronaldboykin9755]

A true master guitar player who has played with master musicians!!

[@lorenzopetrocca]

grande pat...cant wait to see you again

[@alexlopesrj1]

😔 RIP Maestro !! Thanks ♫

[@MrMjp58]

RIP Pat. Only just heard.

[@tizaniceday9249]

Just heard that he passed away.R.I.P. Pat Martino.

[@amayaaum9792]

Soo lovely, great rendition. Superb. thank you

[@johnbruno6868]

Really a sweet and melancholy rendition. Neat guitar; great player for years and years.

[@jazzerson7087]

Wonderfully melodic from the master himself, really appreciate the upload.

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

Beautiful!

[@bingochoice]

one of the all time great players..amazing

[@completelytubed]

Wow... Just... Wow! Thank You Pat!

[@raymondlaracuenta746]

Nice Very nice!!!!!!!! Big fan.Love your work.

[@teresadepizzol9076]

Dreamy sound,I close my eyes and I found myself in another dimension.

[@winstonsmith8240]

My playing would be nothing without Pat. Rip. ❤

[@gerardderlet]

Guitariste exceptionnel !

[@guitargeezer100]

So many players do this tune too fast! Bless you, my friend for not doing that to this beautiful piece. Your playing is a class act. And I am happy to run across this video. Many years of study and practice, eh? It paid off!

[@richardguyvet1075]

Quel hommage exceptionnele ! un phrasé unique, un jeu d'une grande intensité

[@charliejazz9532]

Desde Guadalajara. Hermosa interpretación !! Maestro Pat Martino !! El Mejor de todos los tiempos.

[@toyjazz]

One of the best jazz artist❤

[@NeilRaouf]

Love you Mr. Martino!

[@ukulelechriswilson]

For me it's just beautiful : Master Pat Martino.

[@zedo1973]

bellissima,con i Pad di synth e senza sezione ritmica direi che e' la versione piu' bella che io abbia mai ascoltato,insieme ovviamente a quella di Django,grandissimo Pat.

[@anoshya]

Could listen to this many times a day....the Bill Evans of the jazz guitar

[@rocioramireza5850]

Bella Melodía... Gran Maestro

[@yurifilipe5157]

Maravilhoso! vou apresentar você ao Brasil.

[@danieldacosta8403]

It is very, very, very good... Pat Martino is our big master ...

[@gusmartins1660]

RIP to the master. We will miss you!

[@yoelhooper-antunez1016]

Rest in peace

[@ricksmusicworld711]

Beautiful 🌸