Pat Martino: These Are Soulful Days

[anarh87]

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[ClariDiez]

the pat martino trademark: playing 16th notes over swinged eights. try it with zour bandmates. ts more difficult then it seems...

...and the all three swingin like hell...what a band. what a guitar player that pat martino...

[ithegyspsi]

I wonder if Pat is aware of his bridge pickup.

[michaeljamesca]

Bad Ass!!!

[techman6]

"I enjoy Pat's virtuousity but agree with some of the posts that he sometimes tends to roll his lines without pauses. .." John Coltrane did the same thing in his late 50's hard bebop years . It is not a sign of weakness- it's about having more to say than the medium or song can offer you, and wanting to fit more into it than can possibly be fit without cramming.

[AmundLauritzen]

@techman6 Exactly! People always say quality vs quantity. But Martino has both of those. When every note means something, it does not matter if one plays two notes per chorus or a million. All those comments come from people who tried to play an open D chord and failed. Then they come across Martino and its like adding insult to injury because he is so damned good it is out of this world!

[mqblues]

I enjoy Pat's virtuousity but agree with some of the posts that he sometimes tends to roll his lines without pauses. On the other hand, that's part of his magic and not many jazz players can do it with as much soul. For a taste of contrasting solo styles check out his great 1972 CD Footprints (reissued in 1997) wherein he moves from intricate to sublime. He is an inspiration to all musicians.

[limaktba]

@mqblues Long, sometimes very looooonnng lines, but he always finishes them :). He phrases beautifully.

[kasponya]

Always enjoy the masters at work - Mainstream Jazz at its finest!

[KABRIS1]

This is one of the best things I have ever heard !

[techman6]

Nice live version of this standby song. The studio version on Joey's Ballads and Blues record is also very nice.

[adelhssn]

quando ascolto ascolto pat martino mi viene sempre in mente il cartone di lupin e gran turismo

[trazio1]

foxybrown2, there are Jazz guitarists that run lines with no contour or phrasing that becomes redundant with no space or melody but, Pat Martino is NOT one of them. But, it takes an educated ear to hear the difference. I'm not saying you are not an educated listener but, with experience, listening to his compositions reveals that he has memorable and hummable melodic devices and can swing hard in a very bluesy way. A virtuoso with an incomparable tone.

[Joeh1154]

Beautiful playing as only Pat can do. Touch, taste and technique combine with an amazing sensitivity to the melodic and harmonic aspects of the music. Truly a one of a kind player.

By the way, I love George Benson's comment on the first time he heard Pat play.

[foxybrown2]

I love Pat But listening to his cds not all of them sound the same just a bunch of chromatic lines no blues licks to break up the outside line sound just keeps running on with the same sound

there are no acsents or line to be remebered it like nohting to hum to no melody like in charlie parker you could hum a melody and then hear him play some outside lines.

[pretorious700]

two italians who can really play

[Karmu2]

no equal - grace, heart, skill, soul, beauty, wow!

[ifightaliens]

Not really jiving with that particular organ tone, (Napoleon Dynamite much?) but what a great performance all around.

[FenderStratoccaster]

What types of scales do he use.?

[oiciruam7]

just one... the chromatic ;)

[SayYesToPhish003]

lmao...that man is all over the place

[romaneberle]

@oiciruam7:

lol

[s8thMPkar98]

every scale. and he uses them very well.

[SonicArchives]

Mainly Dorian with maj7, but complex substitution rules. Get Linear Expressions Book by him.

[f15r18]

If you want to compare Martino with some other musician, it got a be JSBach. He experiment succesfully with notes, he dares without being afraid, he does not make music for big crowds,etc

[asherasator]

He's no Bach

[pretorious700]

bach's no him either

[Bendoengbanaang]

2:53 all the way to 3:20

sick

[32251]

Why in the h_ll do you dildo brains have to compare Martino to this guy or this guy or " I like Scofield" or what ever. How lame is that crap!

Get a life.

Take your crappy rock and roll guitars out of the case and when you can play what Martino plays on this video note for note then you can have my permission to bad mouth him. I will check back in a hundred years to see how you are doing.

[Nietzsche09]

I preffer to pat metheny

[heartless932ook]

So much soul!

[jazz1bro]

heart..He hung out with the "brothers' musically since age 15. Folks like Charlie Eraland, and Stanley Turrentine, Willis Jackson, Slide Hampton, Wes , Don Patterson, and others. That is why he plays the way he does. Also , I told him at his house that you are really a soul bother especially with family connections that are tied not that far from North Africa..Saudi Arabia and Italy. He laughed and didn't refute it. These elements are lacking in most today.

[gingervytis]

Glad Scofield's not in this one, with his fuzz-tone and watery-sounding chorus effect.

[keeef66]

Sco is one of my favorite musicians, but I know what you're saying. He and Pat aren't that complementary.

[1hipgig]

the little run, that's been described as "16th notes, is a close discription (roughly)...watch it again. Martino breaks the time into strait eights (the eighths don't swing), his subdivisions (then) are a combination of douples with triplet fills...watch the drummer who mirrors this rhythm and it's easier to see. Nice tempo that allows for alot of time doubling and poly-rhythms.

[30percentplusreturns]

Is this even music? Sounds nothing like robert conti or kenny burrell. This is just a bunch of nonsense notes and sounds nothing like coltrane. I think pat martino was great in his album giving away the store but everything else is cheesy. I cant dance to this stuff. If i can dance to it then its great.

[feelit4]

i 100% diagree with you man. pat martino is good its not just a bunch of notes. the man never runs out of lines!!

[YounesKadri]

I wanna see you dance on giant steps then haha.

grt

[Michaud06]

hahaha

[WesMetheny]

El HOMBRE!!!!

[00RisetovotesiR00]

Nice! ! !

[DAYTONACOUPE65]

So Soulful

[53160]

I think Pat Martino plays some very hip lines and he's got good technique, but much like with George Benson's playing the last many years, I can't stand his time, mostly when he's soloing. I prefer Martino before the illness. All my respect to him though, for re-emerging like he did after his illness. I really like DeFrancesco's playing, but he sounds a little uninspired here. I think this is good group overall, though. Just my two cents on this take.

[guitarralaraja]

agree 100%

he sounds different

[ThankGodImFunky]

very different:P

[pixaninny]

Eric Kloss been very ill with a strange kind of chemical infestation. The GivenGain project is asking for donations.

[646879]

What ever happened to Eric Kloss...a tenor player that played with Martino? He seems to have disappeared....they had a nice little group back in the late 60's

[padleynj]

That's a good question! I haven't seen him or heard about him since early 80's! I thought he was playing alto then...A very talented player.

[sitarnut]

Same thing- I don't know what happened to Eric but,he was so talented and a fresh voice!.. his "Grits & Gravy" LP is staggering- Also, DOORS LP & "Consciousness" LP with "Sunshine Superman" in 7/4 with Martino and Chick Corea- too much!! Eric was also on Mr. Rogers TV Show. I miss him a lot.

[cANDIDATfORmASSTA]

if anyone has music sheets for this song please send me on me e mail!

this song is great!

[DrFred8519]

I have to agree with aharambol- for a guy to play at the level he played at in the 60's, suddenly get robbed of the ability to do so by illness, and relearn his art to play at this level is nothing short of phenomenal. Simply fabulous jazz at any tempo-

[funkenstein83]

pat has the 8th notes in jazz..

[gitterk]

those are 16th notes by the way.

[SHNJE]

i dont understand these jazz traditionalists i meam jazz is jazz because of individual styles from charlie christian to django to pat matheny to joe pass to wes i mean they all havbe different stylesagree with u totally guitarttiman

[guitarttimman]

Pat Martino is a "REAL" guitar genius. He developed his own style which is impeccable. You just don't find guitarist like this guy anymore! The people who criticize him do so because they can't play at his level now nor will they ever be able to! Mr. Martino is my "favorite" "modern" be-bop style player.

[Duck8107]

Gotta tell you, I saw Pat Martino performing at Blues Alley in DC last Friday night and he was amazing. He most certainly does have his own unique style, a "fat" sound born of his use of thick strings and his own creativity and skill. He's also an engaging personaility that makes you feel welcome. It was one of the best live shows I've seen in some time.

[notbendable]

I was there also! ...and I agree and felt the same way.

[DAYTONACOUPE65]

I spent an hour with Pat after his gig at Yoshis He is a soulful cool dude He comes right after Wes > even Wes said so and Jim Hall George Benson Kenny Burrell Are Right There

[ItalianTali]

yeah sure DAYTONACOUPE65, and I spent an hour with uncle Martin when he was gigging on Mars. Yep, sure did! why he even showed me how to make objects float around LOL

[timeisanenemy]

you're a douche

[AmundLauritzen]

Are you french or something?

[zachNewYork]

I don't care what anyone here says although some of it's amusing. I love the way he plays and I really don't give a shit if this person or the other one is better or stole this or that from whomever. Who the fuck really cares? Just listen to it and enjoy it or shut the fuck up move on already.

[aharambol]

Do those smart asses, who critisize Pat Martino know, what happened to him in 1980? After the first part of his career in the 60s and 70s he had to learn the guitar from the very beginning after he had survived a severe brain aneurysm. I wonder if these ignorants could achieve the same... well, of course it's a lot easier to critisize.

[samjohannes]

@aharambol indeed. although as a side note, it should be understood that while he lost his harmonic knowledge, his motor coordinations remained intact, so he still had the technique. but either way, he is without a doubt one of the most remarkable men to play the guitar.

[orlandoCF1]

I dont see how these guys can criticize Pat like this. Pat's style is a lot like George Benson's when it come to bop and swing even though George swings a bit more. Do you dis George like this. Please enjoy the music.

[telecrazy]

I want to love this, Pat is a phenomenal guitarist...but I don't get anything from it at all, and I feel it's..boring? That open string lick in the solo is far too long and doesn't sound nice.

[unibomber111]

man...i kinda know what you mean, it just wasn't really happening, it almost sounds like forced jazz, you know? Joey Defrancesco kinda brings it back tho lol, i think the problem is, is the lack of dynamics maybe?

[telecrazy]

aye its just a bit too mundayne or something? i would take joe satriani etc. before this anyday like! =]

[unibomber111]

lol i dont know if i would go that far

[fretbuzz59]

Aside from that open-string lick going on too long, and not being especially clean, to my ears, the main thing is that Martino doesn't swing AT ALL! That near-staccato picking style just doesn't flow. Sounds like I'm listening to a machine. Joey and Wookie swing nicely, though.

[PatrickjazzguitarBro]

I think he mainly plays those 16th notes which don't swing like 8ths do. Although DeFrancesco plays 16ths, he plays the 8ths too. I think the B-3 has sustain and attack that feels very legato. But I don't think Martino can be minimized here!

[fretbuzz59]

Nothing I can say will minimize Pat in the minds of his devotees. And there's no question he's a monster. I've just never cared for his style or sound.

[PatrickjazzguitarBro]

Fair 'nuff

[fretbuzz59]

Cool. I should add, I generally like WHAT he plays here, but I just don't like HOW he plays it.

[IRACEMABABU]

@fretbuzz59 oh ! can you show us on YouTube how he had to play ?

[ICreamsodAI]

Ha yeah that open string lick was kinda ill concieved...

Almost surprising to me actually. He has my favorite picking technique out of any jazz player ive heard, and does it so clean usually. But that open sting lick was really, really sloppy. Martino is still the best though :D

[shetalkscrazytalk84]

Pat was pullin off shit at the age of 17 that will mystify guitarists of all ages for years to come. All these guys sayin Pat ain't the shit is like those drummers sayin Buddy Rich was flashy and insensitive. Denial!!!!

[B00718]

Byron Wookie Landham!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The perfect organ trio player.

[moi623]

Pat is one the best jazz guitar player. I loved your line. Only closed your eyes and enjoy and learn. He is my bigger inspiration in the jazz music.

[wynnedixie]

Pat Martino's solo isnt pointless, have you transcribed any of those lines. Maybe u cant hear anything cause you arent on his level, u said u werent a virtuoso, and he is. and his playin wasnt even that fast, the piano player is playin lines double the speed of Pat's and you arent criticizen him.

[Halixman]

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[HammondB200]

Your head: **fart**

[NoirMusic]

God I want to love his playing. His understanding of the fretboard and harmony are genius and insightful but the way he uses it just doesn't spark anything for me....

[thor718]

Damn this guy is boring! How the hell can anyone enjoy this. This brings back bad childhood memories of having to wait around in clothing and furiture stores for hours while this shit is playing through the speakers. Its the soundof bourdom.

[drummistic]

and you must be a no talent bum.....

go listen to some hip hop, putz.

[Halixman]

I agree with Mr. thor718.

Anyway, I'm not a guitar virtuoso, but I can hear very well and I'm hearin' that guitar solo is pointless... just run so fast you can over the whole fretboard in the scale. No feeling, no sense.

Did you hear Joe Satriani?

[Lahed92801]

hey thor718! How's it going! How's listening to fall out boy, MCR and all these other sellouts going? Enjoying yourself? That's great man! Don't try to pretend you know anything about music or jazz! Thanks! Reagards, Lahed92801

[Injato]

This was disappointing from Martino.. Listen to his solo on "Sunny" (from Umbria same year) He uses so many phrases over again.. and I just feel I'v heard it all before, but MAN! Joey is kicking buts as usual!

[athar077]

worst camera work I have ever seen , must be a non musician...what a tragedy

[brlovesdee]

Pat is to guitar what Buddy was to drums and Kurt is to singers! He is simply the king!

[masseychambers]

Thank you Pat Martino for paying tribute to my father, Cal Massey. Growing up this was my favorite song..."These Are Soulful Days". You have a soulful sound, playing my favorite song.

I.Massey-Chambers

[mwljazzguitar]

Pat has absolutely flawless time...he always has. Wow.

[PunkChick350]

yes i agree pat is so awesome! i really love his playing! =D GO PAT MARTINOOOOOOOoooooo

ps: dude what does ur nickname stand for??? lemme guess...MyWifeLuvsJazzGuitar? 0.o lol

[mwljazzguitar]

Ahahaha no, I'm too young for a wife yet. MWL is my initials.

[rbgtr]

Comment about the missing fretboard dots. They're on the side (binding).

[marcoferraz]

I LOVE IT !!!!!

[najishow]

So SMOOTH! WOW!

[StubbyPecker]

About as good as it gets.

[najishow]

Really Wonderful!

[prasiddha]

Sweet alternate picking chops by Martino!

[chatelet55]

Anybody notice the dots are missing from Martino's fretboard?

[Mick175d]

It seems to be a trend in jazz guitars, particularly custom builds, that inlays are going by the wayside. I personally prefer inlays, not only as a reference, but for their aesthetic appeal.

[marcelothecleaner]

great byron ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[pierrejazzlover]

q tal GROOVE buena la onda como se llama el dvd???????

[johnstangg]

The drummers name is byron, i love that. bc its such a black name

[stretch54]

Martino and Defrancesco are ridiculous players.

[martino0335]

Martino for President

[matthewpurpura]

I second that, ...Martino for President!

Such an inspiration!

[marcoferraz]

MY MASTER

[pixaninny]

What's your problem with the drumming? Sounds great to me.

[jasoncasper16]

I agree. Byron Landham is an amazing drummer! I used to go to Ortlieb's in Philly for the amature night jazz jams and Byron was the house drummer (maybe still is) and he is AMAZING!!! He is always on and in the pocket. For anyone to complain about his drumming is quite silly.

[dhimes3]

He is communicating!!!!...this isn't 4\4 rock and roll

[yohenson]

why the fuck isn't the drummer communicating ??? only when pat saws the guitar?

anyhow GREAT, GREAT playing!

[jasoncasper16]

GREAT TUNE!!! This is the opening track from Joel Dorn's Don Patterson's compilation, "Steady Comin' At Ya" album! I love this song and Pat sounds great playing it again!!! Joey is amazing of course, but I sure would love to see Don on organ. He was one of my favorites!

[masseychambers]

If you want the real interpretation of "These Are Soulful Days" by the composer Cal Massey, check out the recording of the CD..."LeeWay" by Lee Morgan. This is the original version of my father, Cal Massey's composition.

IMChambers

[jasoncasper16]

Will do!! Thanks and it is a pleasure hearing from you!! You're dad sure wrote some great music!!!!