Pat Martino: Here and Now

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  • Опубліковано 26 кві 2015
  • Pat Martino is one of the greatest jazz guitarists ever to grace the stage. This interview is an in-depth look at some of his achievements, history, perseverance and philosophy.
    www.patmartino.com
    Pat's book Here and Now: www.jwpepper.com/Here-and-Now%...
    Created by J.W. Pepper
    Filmed & Edited by Rocco Richardson
    Asst. Filming by Frank Guardino & Mark Patterson
    Interviewer: Al Moretti
    Produced by Al Moretti, Denise Collins & Rocco Richardson

КОМЕНТАРІ • 271

  • @rhythmfield
    @rhythmfield 2 роки тому +37

    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
      @robcale8165 2 роки тому +1

      Well said Greg Burrows. Rest In Improvising Peace Pat.

    • @nakim55
      @nakim55 8 місяців тому

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

    • @jayumble8390
      @jayumble8390 4 місяці тому

      Well said. Namaste...

    • @willp8126
      @willp8126 13 днів тому

      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.

  • @Pedro83214
    @Pedro83214 2 роки тому +14

    "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
    @phoneuser7896 2 роки тому +35

    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
      @jwpepper1876  2 роки тому +2

      He was truly remarkable.

    • @nakim55
      @nakim55 8 місяців тому +1

      Lenny Breau

  • @dgl1012
    @dgl1012 5 років тому +10

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

  • @kellyjohnson5360
    @kellyjohnson5360 8 років тому +65

    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
      @jwpepper1876  8 років тому +5

      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
      @SonicArchives 8 років тому

      +jwpepper1876 well done.

    • @ricksmithguitar
      @ricksmithguitar 8 років тому +2

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

    • @flexabustbergson6141
      @flexabustbergson6141 6 років тому

      Yeah, maybe more highs in the voice htough :p

    • @NickGranville
      @NickGranville 6 років тому

      Agree. Image and sound is very nice.

  • @DaniloMarrone
    @DaniloMarrone 9 років тому +15

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

    • @always-stay-positive5187
      @always-stay-positive5187 8 років тому

      +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.

  • @detodounpoco37
    @detodounpoco37 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @ericjohnson3329
    @ericjohnson3329 6 місяців тому +2

    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!!

  • @TheJostler
    @TheJostler 9 років тому +15

    One of my biggest inspirations as a jazz guitarist.

  • @NelsonRiverosMusic
    @NelsonRiverosMusic 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @frontdesk9662
    @frontdesk9662 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @bobdeeguitar
    @bobdeeguitar 2 роки тому +2

    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

  • @thomasvilela7624
    @thomasvilela7624 7 років тому +5

    I love his voice; so soothing and articulate.

  • @edwardsingleton2248
    @edwardsingleton2248 9 років тому +11

    The best interview ever of Pat Martino!

    • @jwpepper1876
      @jwpepper1876  9 років тому +3

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

  • @Gilyslas
    @Gilyslas 8 років тому +2

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

  • @docwill184
    @docwill184 9 років тому +30

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

    • @DieDeej
      @DieDeej 5 років тому +1

      ...and Joe Pesci.... incredible

    • @alexandereisen3486
      @alexandereisen3486 5 років тому +2

      I walked my dog today

    • @cjgreen4331
      @cjgreen4331 3 роки тому

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

    • @daveduffy2823
      @daveduffy2823 3 роки тому

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

    • @docwill184
      @docwill184 3 роки тому

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

  • @Carizmojones
    @Carizmojones 2 роки тому +2

    Rest In Peace, Pat Martino

  • @christopherhanna5754
    @christopherhanna5754 8 років тому +11

    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.

  • @Humanity2102
    @Humanity2102 8 років тому +11

    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
      @travelingman9763 8 років тому

      +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
      @Humanity2102 8 років тому +5

      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
      @mathman43 5 років тому

      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.

  • @gregorylightcatcher1058
    @gregorylightcatcher1058 8 років тому +7

    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!

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan 4 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @nv1493
    @nv1493 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Jazzcodes
    @Jazzcodes 8 років тому +2

    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!

  • @jazzerson7087
    @jazzerson7087 8 років тому +7

    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.

  • @SonicArchives
    @SonicArchives 8 років тому +4

    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.

  • @cliveburgess4128
    @cliveburgess4128 8 місяців тому +1

    Priceless, thank you for posting!

  • @professorhamamoto
    @professorhamamoto 7 років тому +2

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

  • @deeznutz7365
    @deeznutz7365 6 місяців тому

    The way his tone just cuts through you… I’ll never forget hearing impressions on the jazz station.. I’d call up and record that on tape just to practice and listen.. Pat was in another fkin Level…

  • @kennatco7916
    @kennatco7916 8 років тому +9

    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
      @matijakrunic7498 Рік тому

      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

  • @HowardH2008
    @HowardH2008 8 років тому +2

    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.....

  • @charliebrown8674
    @charliebrown8674 9 років тому +7

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

    • @DejanTesic
      @DejanTesic 7 років тому

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

  • @super63strat
    @super63strat 7 років тому +1

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

  • @bluwng
    @bluwng 8 років тому +20

    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
      @Jplent1 8 років тому +16

      +bluwng Maybe you should become a jazz fan.

    • @bloominous4690
      @bloominous4690 8 років тому +6

      This guy is the man check him out

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 3 роки тому

      What do you think about rules and regulations?

    • @alejandrovilla2615blues
      @alejandrovilla2615blues 2 роки тому

      Pat Martino, really awesome. Check his material.

  • @Alanoffer
    @Alanoffer 9 років тому +11

    I hope I can be that hip at 70 ,,,,only 6 years to go

    • @Zoemin
      @Zoemin 4 роки тому

      2 years to go

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 3 роки тому

      He from Philly what you expect. You can tell he's from the neighborhood.

  • @williamlenihan7536
    @williamlenihan7536 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @JasonFerguson1283
    @JasonFerguson1283 3 роки тому +1

    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...

  • @diegovasta8755
    @diegovasta8755 8 років тому +8

    damn, his vocabulary is amazing as is his guitar playing

  • @ili626
    @ili626 3 роки тому +3

    Pretty weird, I read the I Ching years ago and saw the hexagrams as potential symbols for triad pairs creating hexatonic scales. You can set up countless way to organize a musical system

  • @theempyrean1227
    @theempyrean1227 8 років тому +3

    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
      @always-stay-positive5187 8 років тому

      +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
      @theempyrean1227 8 років тому

      thanks

  • @cassionmoura
    @cassionmoura Рік тому +2

    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
      @jwpepper1876  Рік тому +1

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

  • @fabiocopponi9586
    @fabiocopponi9586 8 років тому +1

    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.

  • @ManuelGonzalez-ze1el
    @ManuelGonzalez-ze1el 9 років тому +3

    Master musician /guitarist, & great human being.

  • @pensatorseven1898
    @pensatorseven1898 2 роки тому

    Love this. Thanks!

  • @CarlitosMayo
    @CarlitosMayo 7 років тому

    Beautiful !
    Thank you.

  • @kota0321
    @kota0321 9 років тому

    Awesome!

  • @dong4176
    @dong4176 5 років тому +1

    Met Wes ,Les Paul, Grant Greene🤔🕺🏿can 1 person be so lucky...this man is brilliant

  • @davidwinter2819
    @davidwinter2819 8 років тому +3

    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.

  • @tomkozic8505
    @tomkozic8505 9 років тому +2

    Heavy dude. Amazing human being

  • @rcjinAZ
    @rcjinAZ 8 років тому +2

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

  • @NeilRaouf
    @NeilRaouf 8 років тому +2

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

  • @bigswingface5847
    @bigswingface5847 3 роки тому +1

    If I could be born as anyone who ever lived on Earth, I'd want to be Pat Martino. An absolutely incredible talent and a very deep, intellectual mind.

  • @kostascharitou3553
    @kostascharitou3553 8 років тому

    Really great interview.Pat is the Master.

  • @dahVEEDBBone
    @dahVEEDBBone 6 років тому

    Incredible memories!

  • @Happy-Me.
    @Happy-Me. 9 років тому +1

    Deep stuff!! Brilliant!

  • @MecchaKakkoi
    @MecchaKakkoi 2 роки тому +1

    Such a privilege to hear these stories.

  • @mraggrovator
    @mraggrovator 9 років тому

    Great stuff.

  • @saldivar198066
    @saldivar198066 8 років тому

    Fantastic video!

  • @jaytea42
    @jaytea42 4 роки тому

    great stories Pat, thank you!

  • @dimitriskaraganis
    @dimitriskaraganis 9 років тому +1

    unique! thanks for sharing!

  • @cvdevol
    @cvdevol 2 роки тому +1

    What a nice man.

  • @jondcosta7512
    @jondcosta7512 8 років тому

    fantastic

  • @jaytea42
    @jaytea42 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @riffs66
    @riffs66 8 років тому

    Fantastic

  • @timreyes58
    @timreyes58 7 років тому +3

    Eloquence personified

  • @tiodeleve
    @tiodeleve 9 років тому

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

  • @berosmusic
    @berosmusic 7 років тому +2

    I love this man so much

  • @lorenzopetrocca
    @lorenzopetrocca 26 днів тому

    miss you pat.....

  • @pasthomas
    @pasthomas 7 років тому +1

    a living legend, bravo Pat!

  • @edgarbach2002
    @edgarbach2002 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @mariomele1990
    @mariomele1990 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @estudiomonteverdi
    @estudiomonteverdi 2 роки тому

    wonderful

  • @alansylvia4276
    @alansylvia4276 8 років тому

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

  • @SteadyFready
    @SteadyFready 8 років тому

    great !!

  • @theodorehuxtable6908
    @theodorehuxtable6908 9 років тому +1

    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

  • @marcberner4717
    @marcberner4717 2 роки тому

    Godspeed, dear Pat.

  • @RobTardik
    @RobTardik 8 років тому +2

    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.

  • @evalonious
    @evalonious 7 років тому +2

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

  • @jjemsnd7
    @jjemsnd7 8 років тому +1

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

  • @juaco42
    @juaco42 Рік тому

    one of a kind

  • @GuitarBySamMartinez
    @GuitarBySamMartinez 2 місяці тому

    Nice interview...

  • @lamprosfatsis5447
    @lamprosfatsis5447 8 років тому

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

  • @markolson7538
    @markolson7538 2 роки тому +1

    Historic, informative, charming, and an essential document.

    • @jwpepper1876
      @jwpepper1876  2 роки тому

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

  • @BradAllenTheWayFinders
    @BradAllenTheWayFinders 8 років тому

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

  • @GlennMichaelThompson
    @GlennMichaelThompson 9 років тому +1

    Brilliant mind, brilliant guitarist/musician.

  • @sudhirchoudhary4823
    @sudhirchoudhary4823 2 роки тому

    one word legend pat sir

  • @keefewn9
    @keefewn9 2 роки тому

    Thank You.

  • @NicuPlaschevici
    @NicuPlaschevici 8 років тому

    The beautiful stories from a great jazz wizard .

  • @williamjeffbuckleyjr.2648
    @williamjeffbuckleyjr.2648 8 років тому

    Dank you a Mr. Pepper

  • @Codename-B
    @Codename-B 7 років тому

    Best guitar lesson I've ever heard.

  • @badscrew4023
    @badscrew4023 6 місяців тому

    His story is incredible!

  • @tangobayus
    @tangobayus 7 років тому

    Great life story.

  • @rogergaither3421
    @rogergaither3421 6 років тому

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

  • @timcurtis5887
    @timcurtis5887 6 місяців тому

    What a musician and a person … ❤

  • @aztlangrooverecordz
    @aztlangrooverecordz 2 роки тому

    Thank you ... :)

  • @dextershumba7262
    @dextershumba7262 8 років тому

    This man is incredible! His mind his heart his soul!

  • @GtrMan863
    @GtrMan863 7 років тому

    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

  • @keithhelton3178
    @keithhelton3178 2 роки тому

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

  • @MK-md3jb
    @MK-md3jb 2 роки тому

    Will check him out, RIP Pat

  • @pduncan742
    @pduncan742 9 років тому

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

  • @1610austin
    @1610austin 9 років тому +1

    new pat martino fan