Pat Martino News

Gibson Custom artist Johnny A. performed at the Gibson Summer Jam held at Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee as part of Summer NAMM this weekend.

Resonance Records Releases 1st U.S. CD from Swedish Guitar Phenom Andreas Oberg - "A Tribute to His Favorite Guitarists" Swedish jazz guitarist Andreas Oberg has been seizing increasing attention for his ...

“The Jazz Talk Tent will be very lively with those guys taking part”

A strong current of jazz and soul runs through the music of both Detroit and Philadelphia, and the 2008 Detroit International Jazz Festival is saluting that jazz-soul bond with the theme "A Love Supreme: The ... via The Detroit News

Best known for his work with guitarist John Scofield, drummer Bill Stewart has avoided the straight and narrow in favor of a more exploratory path. via All About Jazz

Jazz artists who maintain the highest standards of the classic tradition should remind the listener of the best of the past, while presenting their own musical visions in an original and compelling fashion. via All About Jazz

If you didn't know better, the slightly built, unassuming guy in the gray sweater and jeans might have been your neighbor ready for his Saturday chores. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

By Jude Gold March, 2008 "This is a technique I discovered from an interview with Pat Martino," writes Hudson, New York guitarist Chris Tenerowicz. via Guitar Player

Consolidated Artists Productions Composer/songwriter Cole Porter's "From This Moment On" fires up talented guitarist James Silberstein's second album, Express Lane . via All About Jazz

Tony Day Quartet performs at Noyes An evening of jazz, gospel, soul and blues is planned from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Noyes Museum of Art when the Tony Day Quartet takes the stage. via Press of Atlantic City

“Bennink can commune with his own innate childlike nature, so he ended up sitting on the floor in front of the stage”

Kenny Garrett was in funky fettle. The saxophonist's latest band seem incredibly youthful, but are also armed with impressive technique and a clear understanding of several jazz satellite forms. via All About Jazz

“Pat's sessions truly connect with audiences on both the technical and emotional levels. He is an exceptional artist who is equally effective in articulating his viewpoints about the music, guitar technique, and where jazz should reside emotionally.”

One of the most original of the jazz-based guitarists to emerge in the '60s, Philadelphia's own Pat Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting virtuosos in jazz. via All About Jazz

The year 2007 was a fruitful one for jazz enthusiasts of all persuasions. In addition to such world-renowned performers as James Moody, Pat Martino and Tierney Sutton, the breadth and depth of the musical ... via The Gazette

Alfred Publishing instructional DVDs by Dave LaRue and Pat Martino Alfred adds two new titles to its Artist series featuring legendary bass and guitar gurus Dave LaRue and Pat Martino. via Modern Guitars Magazine