UArts Masterclass Series: Conversation with John Patitucci

John Patitucci participates in an open forum at University of the Arts in Philadelphia. John discusses his early experiences growing up in Brooklyn, his distinguished career and his ideas about jazz education. He also coaches a UArts ensemble in a rehearsal setting. The event was hosted by Don Glanden, Director of Graduate Jazz Studies.

[@KeithCopeland778]

I should have known that John played the drums because of his mastery of rhythm!!! Incredible!!! He's a true musicologist! What a blessing John is!

[@KeithCopeland778]

John is a brilliant musician and a master of his craft!!! There aren't a lot of bassists who are a virtuoso on both acoustic and electric. John is definitely one who is!!! There is no doubt in my mind that John is doing what God directed him to do.

[@geribass]

What an intelligent and kind man besides being a huge master! John is a true artist.

[@nlikly3]

This is as organic and as spiritual as it gets. A contemporary jazz maestro, because of his faith, sees everything and everyone put in his path as factors in the equation of his eventual virtuosity. I think he has it right. He was meant to be the master that has thrilled and enthralled us to this day.

[@businessofrhythm2315]

Do you even understand what your typing? Or do you type like that because it makes you feel good to J.O all over the comments section.

[@martinbijl-schwab3308]

Nice 6/8 exercise starting at 1:04:40. Also a shoutout to the band. Sounds already very good.

[@sergearese8331]

thanks so much ! Such a wonderful human being and musician

[@ArturoVillarrealJAZZ]

Great Interview, great stories... John is such an inspiration. It really makes sense to go into music, specially jazz and world music. Bless his soul.

[@Mikhaahkim]

This is GOLD!

[@AroldoLuvisottoNeto]

This was great!

[@DavidBennettThomas]

Amazing!!!

[@gustamyo]

Awesome!

[@jamescammack6720]

Fantastic bassist and person..