Pat Martino: Here and Now

[@Pedro83214]

"In my opinion there's nothing more serious than enjoyment itself." What a wonderful and inspiring statement!!! Thank you, dear Pat Martino and Rest In Peace, enjoy heaven!

[@phoneuser7896]

Such a unique perspective on everything; he was like a guru who glimpsed enlightenment for a moment and tried to help others see the way up the mountain. No one else will ever really come close to what we had in Pat, both as a musician and an abstract thinker.

[@jwpepper1876]

He was truly remarkable.

[@nakim55]

Lenny Breau

[@rhythmfield]

He’s brilliant - clear, articulate, and clearly a Seeker. He survived a horrific challenge with flying colors-humanity should be listening intently to people like this, instead of bloviating, ego-deranged conspiracy nuts and others with utterly selfish intentions. Thank you PAT MARTINO for great music, great thoughts, and open honesty-this is a GREAT interview.

[@robcale8165]

Well said Greg Burrows. Rest In Improvising Peace Pat.

[@nakim55]

He would of been a great president, second choice, sonny Rollins. But no, this culture worships celebrity media hypes.

[@jayumble8390]

Well said. Namaste...

[@willp8126]

I talked about this the other day. How there is people under the radar like him. How people like Pat have such depth and knowledge, but aren't know. And how people who like you said have selfish intentions; no influence to people in the world, have the spotlight.

[@dgl1012]

I appreciate Pat for really solidly trying to hand down his knowledge to the next generation. He is a ideal human being.

[@detodounpoco37]

Life is not about being perfect, but a path of exploring , playing and enjoyment. Good journey Pat 🔥

[@ericjohnson3329]

Pat Martino….A true Jazz hero!!..I’ve been fortunate enough to see him perform since the late sixties with Gene Ludwig at the Hurricane in Pgh to his last trio with Pat Bianchi!…I spent a lot of beautiful moments with The Great Pat Martino!!

[@DaniloMarrone]

Every musician and educator would do well to embody the teachings of Master Pat Martino. Brilliant.

[@always-stay-positive5187]

+Danilo Marrone Pl`ease give me` some advice: I only discovered music this year at age 47, so I started learning the guitar and music in general after work. I take it so seriously. I am singing a bit better since I started. I wish to entertain people before retirement age, even if it is just family members. Since I am starting late I need my own style, maybe I should learn some comedy later and blend the two into some kind of modern folk music.

[@frontdesk9662]

RIP Pat, you've been an inspiration for so long

[@RyanMcQuen]

And still is!

[@kellyjohnson5360]

This was shot beautifully. I love the simple background, the close-ups with the blur, the lighting...etc...should be a standard for such interviews!

[@jwpepper1876]

Kelly Johnson Thank you for your kind comment, Kelly! We hope people are enjoying watching the video as much as we enjoyed making it.

[@SonicArchives]

+jwpepper1876 well done.

[@ricksmithguitar]

Yes, and it's particularly appropriate for Pat's aesthetic.

[@flexabustbergson6141]

Yeah, maybe more highs in the voice htough :p

[@NickGranville]

Agree. Image and sound is very nice.

[@TheJostler]

One of my biggest inspirations as a jazz guitarist.

[@thomasvilela7624]

I love his voice; so soothing and articulate.

[@bobdeeguitar]

Pat looks like his dad! I remember meeting him for the first time at his home in philly and taking lessons with him--I was a dumbstruck kid. His voice was much lower, then. So many years have passed--Pat was such a huge influence on me. When i first heard Joyous Lake I nearly fell off my chair--creative, tight, interesting, real! I wish I saw you before you left, Pat. Love you, man. RIP

[@NelsonRiverosMusic]

What wonderful parents Pat had. All the nurturing was there that made him what he became.

[@edwardsingleton2248]

The best interview ever of Pat Martino!

[@jwpepper1876]

Edward Singleton Thanks, Edward! We're so grateful we had the opportunity.

[@Gilyslas]

I remember listening to Mr. Martino in high school and being awe struck. That was 45 years ago. What a guitar legend.

[@philipbrown2225]

such a lovely guy. I wish I had taken the opportunity to meet and get to know him

[@Humanity2102]

I first heard Pat in the late 60's on Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City. He was a skinny kid who played unbelievable guitar. I've had the pleasure of hearing Pat live at least 20 times from Montreal down to Florida. There are six guitarists that have made major contributions to the advancement of the guitar and can be identified by playing one note. Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery (the "Daddy" of modern jazz guitar), Grant Green, Pat Martino and George Benson. I had the good fortune to hear Wes live five times. Wes was totally unbelievable in person. He produced sounds and music that I've never heard any other guitarist do. He actually did "impossible" stuff on the guitar. I have all of his records; but, nothing compares to hearing him live. He would sit on his stool, look around and smile at the audience and very seldom look at the fret board. Of course there are many more great guitarists such as Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, etc.

[@travelingman9763]

+Jazzbuff12 Please share what Wes said to you! Also I have to agree the academic types no matter how much memorized mean nothing compared to your list!

[@Humanity2102]

Wes told me to never play a song the same way twice. He didn't practice and only worked on tunes and arrangements. The reason he didn't practice was to keep his music "fresh." Wes also said it didn't make sense to use drugs since the creative process of the mind is better when it is clear.

[@mathman43]

I'm jealous. I've heard Pat, Joe Pass, and Kenny Burrell, but Wes is my favorite and I'm too young to have heard him live. I've heard some stories about his live shows with the Coltrane group in the bay area. That would have been something to have witnessed that.

[@davecaster95]

My greatest inspiration in life and music alongside with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Thelonious. My biggest inspiration as guitar player and Neuropsychology MSc student. Thank you Pat for teaching me the fullness, the emptiness and present state of music, life and human nature.

[@cliveburgess4128]

Priceless, thank you for posting!

[@williamlenihan7536]

Thanks for this! Pat was the master! Fascinating all of what he says about the 60’s-70’s, contemporary composers (Babbitt, Carter, Crumb, ecc.), fusion, and the Warner Bros. years. Pat had a rich life.

[@cassionmoura]

What a brilliant MAN, what a brilliant human being, what a huge musician, what a brilliant way of presenting an interview with a man with such a giant degree of intelligence. Great work, every time I see that, it makes me fell like I have to be a better human being, I have to strive to get that... Thank you Pat Martino, I will never ever forget you, and I'll keep on listening to your music until I die...

[@jwpepper1876]

He was truly one of a kind. We're glad you enjoyed the interview.

[@kennatco7916]

Not only is Pat Martino a superb guitarist, but a deep thinker with a very evolved spirit. His observation of the patterns of the guitar in the I Ching is just brilliant. I have been trying to get a handle on the essence of improvisation and Pat has given me much to think about. This is really mind blowing! It will take more than one viewing to absorb what he says here.

[@matijakrunic7498]

If you Google the guitar in each and you will find an in-depth PDF that outlines another approach for mapping out notation and the guitar in the eating in case this is of any interest

[@christopherhanna5754]

The musicians I think of as geniuses and admire always seem so humble, modest and enlightened in their interviews, Pat is a true jazz giant ... Fantastic interview beautifully filmed and recorded. Thank you.

[@professorhamamoto]

Maestro Pat Martino: An incredible human being and generous in sharing his knowledge and wisdom.

[@BernieHolland-w4l]

Good company - a good influence - a healing force - there is depth in his art - and he never ever leaves you out of the picture - a zenchishiki !

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

I discovered this guy through an interview with Dylan Carlson from the band Earth. He recommended the album 'Baiyina'.I've now discovered the man himself. I love how he puts an emphasis on enjoyment and freedom and imagination over technique and formality. His story is pretty inspiring. I'd like to read his book some day. Great interview with a truly great musician, who I could listen to all day, such an interesting life. Thank you.

[@Guitarramistica]

So beautifully Said: it’s not about the rules and techniques etc but about the joy and or enjoyment of playing and or exploring the instrument by keeping that enjoyment alive ❤❤❤

[@Jazzcodes]

I have always loved Pat Martino's playing. He is one of my all time favourite jazz musicians. It is also always a great pleasure listening to him speak. Finally, what a story! His recovery from a near fatal aneurysm, learning again everything, including music, totally from scratch. Truly incredible and bloody marvellous!

[@gregorylightcatcher1058]

What an incredibly creative, sensitive and articultate man. Music has had a lifelong influence in my own life although I am not a musician but an artist. What I find also meaningful to this is I also had a massive brain operation for the same reason in that area of my brain. His comments are exactly so right on and uplifting to continue living richly!

[@TaiChiBeMe]

RIP Pat Martino. I first heard of him and his music in the 1970s. I was a teenager; now I am 72. He echos something I just recently realized. When young he was interested in competition, making a name for himself, claiming his own "turf." Then "poof" is was all gone. Then depression set in. That's kind of where I am at. Will have to consider playing with my toy again.

[@SonicArchives]

Thanks Pat, your videos, books and the way you talk about life and music are truly wonderful. I got to see U perform 2 times at jazz showcase in Chicago. It was awesome. Oddly listening to U talk is so inspiring, It just as fantastic as your music.

[@super63strat]

Amazing stories , South Philly, Les Paul , NYC , many incredible influences !

[@cliveburgess4128]

Wow!! I had no idea his surgery took place at that time, he was sitting in our classroom at GIT doing a seminar that same year, thanks again for posting this!!

[@theempyrean1227]

A friend introduced me to this man's music in 1977. I am blessed, but should never have given up learning/practicing the guitar, such a wonderful experience it is.

[@always-stay-positive5187]

+the empyrean I am 47 years old and today is the first day I heard or listened to this man, because I have started learning the guitar. Just started three months ago.

[@theempyrean1227]

thanks

[@charliebrown8674]

What a lovely man. And still probably my favourite guitar player.

[@DejanTesic]

I've first heard of him only recently, and he's already on top of my playlists. Amazing playing and musicality.

[@HowardH2008]

I first heard of Pat Martino in 1978. When I asked my guitar teacher who was the best guitar player in the world he gave me 3 names. Pat was one of those names.....

[@fabiocopponi9586]

It is a pleasure to see Pat, a great musician, talking about these things....very human, very deep, and humble too...an example for many young musicians indeed. In 45 minutes you get the essence of what it means to be in a good relationship with music.

[@kennsakurai9582]

During the hey day of the Fusion Music, Pat released the Joyous Lake album which was his answer to that. It blew me out and I went on and bought his previous recordings. I went to see his show at the jazz club in New York and in the audience, there were Bill Bruford and Steve Howe of the Yes.

[@NoyzyBoyZ3]

One of the musical treasures of my lifetime.I'm sitting here amazed and confused at the same time,trying to understand what he's telling me.How he's become so enlightened about life and how it involves his guitar,I wish I knew.

[@bluwng]

I am not a jazz fan, but this interview was so intriguing. Had a great feel, I will check out some of his music.

[@Jplent1]

+bluwng Maybe you should become a jazz fan.

[@bloominous4690]

This guy is the man check him out

[@reggaefan2700]

What do you think about rules and regulations?

[@alejandrovilla2615blues]

Pat Martino, really awesome. Check his material.

[@MecchaKakkoi]

Such a privilege to hear these stories.

[@jaytea42]

So very articulate & descriptive Pat, Thanks for all the Great Music!!!

[@jazzerson7087]

Always makes me want to "study" jazz theory and better myself as a player, a true scientist of the instrument. Just the way he talks about it, it's like a DeLorean or something haha! One of the most intelligent men I can think of.

[@evalonious]

Much love to you Pat! You are truly an inspiration. Evan Turnau

[@markolson7538]

Historic, informative, charming, and an essential document.

[@jwpepper1876]

Thank you, Mark. It was our privilege to make it.

[@NeilRaouf]

this is by far the best pat martino-interview, i have ever seen. very cool!

[@nv1493]

Ever notice how the finest musicians are almost always articulate, non-egocentric, calm and just generally someone that you enjoy talking with?

[@edgarbach2002]

How excited I am with his story, rising from the ashes and returning to the pinnacle of music. man with a great content of jazz history

[@rcjinAZ]

A very interesting interview- and quite profound. I'm glad Pat Martino shared this with the rest of us.

[@tomkozic8505]

Heavy dude. Amazing human being

[@chrismcdermott7766]

his amazing brain and nervous system and what the universe has thrown him has shown us angles of understanding what we do as musicians which we rarely get to see . He has so beautifully organized these thoughts and experiences. Thank you!

[@davidwinter2819]

I love this interview. Pat's warmth, depth of insight and brutal honesty regarding, tragedy, recovery, change and their impact on his life and art truly inspire me.

[@rogergaither3421]

Truly and clearly one of the jazz guitarist legends who still commands the love and awe of his listeners. Love ya Pat!!!

[@docwill184]

Living with Les Paul, hanging with Wes, George Benson and a bunch of legends and playing Harlem at age15(?!)

[@DieDeej]

...and Joe Pesci.... incredible

[@alexandereisen3486]

I walked my dog today

[@cjgreen4331]

@@alexandereisen3486 I dropped my pop tart and considered still eating it today

[@daveduffy2823]

Gotta be born at the right time in the right place. I’m 20 years too young myself.

[@docwill184]

@@daveduffy2823 ...and have a monster talent.

[@stevenkarras3490]

Just magnificent from start to finish. Grateful for it all

[@jwpepper1876]

We're glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@yitwailu2]

Fascinating talk as both Jazz fan, and someone interested in philosophy. The I Ching discussion at 30:15 is really amazing.

[@jwpepper1876]

We're glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@always-stay-positive5187]

This is easily the best all-round guitarist in the world, because he KNOWS music, and he UNDERSTANDS the guitar. I am 47 but if he was in the UK I would have lessons from him. I never had these opportunities in childhood.

[@GtrMan863]

Remember the 4 seasons of the guitar, that was my first lesson with you I’ll never forget it. Thank You and God bless you Pat

[@shadowcutssilhouette1621]

I am so glad I stumbled upon this wonderful interview. Probably one of this best produced videos I’ve seen- thank you.

[@jwpepper1876]

Thank you for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@toneshop]

EVERY musician should watch this video. What a brilliant man!

[@jwpepper1876]

We agree! Thanks for watching!

[@mariomele1990]

I really would like to watch and listen to the full songs he plays in this video!

[@marlon1171]

Pat martino is such a legend of a man and his soul is kind....They don’t make them like that anymore.. Long life Pat!

[@DjangoThunders]

A long time ago I did a show on internet radio and was able to interview one Mr. Martinos long time student. I had things all set up to do an interview with Mr. Martino himself, but then 911 came along and things got all messed up for him and many others. I quit the station shortly after because of money disputes. But this answers almost all the questions I could have asked. Can't wait to read the book, and I will recommend this video to all of my friends. Wow! Blown away, great job, many thanks!

[@jjemsnd7]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm a big Pat Martino fan. Love the interview.

[@RobTardik]

A truly inspiring individual and a true blessing to all us musicians. Thanks for sharing this amazing video, one of the best I have seen! We are all Limitless, thanks Mr. Martino and JW Pepper.

[@theodorehuxtable6908]

Legendary. Wonderful interview. Thx for the continued INSPIRATION. Need more documents of this quality. Best always to Mr Martino. Thx too for the share, Pepper San. pcHux

[@ManuelGonzalez-ze1el]

Master musician /guitarist, & great human being.

[@berosmusic]

I love this man so much

[@GlennMichaelThompson]

Brilliant mind, brilliant guitarist/musician.

[@cwilsonrn]

I like your music. Have quite a few of your albums. I'm a South Philadelphian also. Lived near South Philadelphia High and Edward Bok Vocational. The guitar is one of my favorite instruments. Used to try to play, but gave it up because of the size of my hands. Thought they were too small. Wast Coast Blues is one of my favorites that you've recorded.

[@uropeanson]

As others have said-- this is, without question, the most eloquent, thoughtful, profound interview I've ever seen from Martino. I say this in total respect to his staggering talent and brilliance as a thinker-- but in many other interviews I've seen, he isn't always able to bridge the gap between what must be a river of thoughts and ideas in his head and communicating them across in a digestable form to us mortals. In this interview he is absolutely tuned into his ideas, memories, thoughts and feelings. Thank you for making this treasure available for us!

[@jwpepper1876]

Our pleasure! It was an incredible experience for us to host Pat for this interview. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

RIP PAT MARTINO. He was a quite the genius player a very unique way of looking at his music theory, a really abstract way of hearing and visualize the written language to his own way.He may be gone but not forgotten. HE left us a very large volume of music...a real treasure trove. May God bless him.

[@keithhelton3178]

Thank you so much sir...you are indeed an inspiration for life...RIP sir

[@jaytea42]

great stories Pat, thank you!

[@pasthomas]

a living legend, bravo Pat!

[@4stanar]

Thank you !!!

[@JasonFerguson1283]

This is Pat doing a counterpoint. When I first heard it I thought funky soul, urban sophisticated but you listen to how deep he takes it...

[@dublakhan6121]

A great soul, and Master musician. For me, a HEE~YUGE influence in my life since 1975; he altered my consciousness forever. For that I am forever grateful. RIP, maestro... until we meet again ... and we will, I am sure

[@City2x]

A very very wise and gifted man.

[@jwpepper1876]

Indeed he is.

[@tylerg3393]

What an incredible interview, thanks for posting

[@jwpepper1876]

We're glad you enjoyed it, Tyler!

[@Codename-B]

Best guitar lesson I've ever heard.

[@jocknarn3225]

The guy’s a legend : musically, artistically, medically. How rare is it 4 the Universe 2 perk up a Pat Martino, a Wes Montgomery, a Miles, a Trane? Was lucky 2 meet briefly with him during a break in his gig in Aoyama. Back in the 70s his licks were in an omnibus of gtr licks .. what absorbed me was a description of his playing .. it sparked a lifelong jazz gtr affair. Pat, Wes & George r my “main men”. One heck of a band it must be Up There … RIP Pat!

[@DomMinasi]

Great

[@DomMinasi]

wonderful

[@Graeme-q5s]

New idea. Ingenious awakening

[@badscrew4023]

His story is incredible!

[@winstonsmith7652]

So he learnt to play the guitar twice, the second time with half of his brain missing and he's still better than me! Better than most. What a man. The only guitar player that can play constant eighth notes and never sound boring. Legend.

[@BradAllenTheWayFinders]

so much brilliance here, Pat's a living Legend 🌠🎸🌠🎸

[@pduncan742]

what a wonderful story about an extremely talented boy and a great realationship with his dad

[@alansylvia4276]

Thank you for posting this! Pat is one of my favorite git players. He is spot on on many facets.

[@tiodeleve]

Music and life inspiration. I was in need of hear something like that...

[@Happy-Me.]

Deep stuff!! Brilliant!

[@NicuPlaschevici]

The beautiful stories from a great jazz wizard .

[@GuitarBySamMartinez]

Nice interview...

[@william7108]

Yes I hung around all those places and you know I always have my guitar listening learning listening learning listening learning all the vernacular vernacular musical compositions from A to Z and espousing on them because of their reaching into the soul if it didn't reach you in the soul then I'd probably would just kind of roll on past that because it didn't have that much depth but now I'm play anything and everything I can pick out of my mind an envelope into some wonderful melodic melodies with boundaries that have no limits

[@Carizmojones]

Rest In Peace, Pat Martino

[@Graeme-q5s]

Change is lovely. People have to catch up❤

[@lamprosfatsis5447]

Wow. What a mind. What a heart. Beautiful.

[@chrisbatson3402]

32:18 - 33:00 listen that is everything to mastering the guitar.

[@kostascharitou3553]

Really great interview.Pat is the Master.

[@cvdevol]

What a nice man.

[@jwpepper1876]

He really was.