Pat Martino is an iconic figure in modern jazz and has influenced countless guitarists in all genres of music. From his early days of professional performance beginning in 1961, Pat has shared the stage with every major jazz figure of our time and has recorded on every major record label including: Blue Note, Vanguard, Warner Brothers and Columbia. His life is a study in discipline and passion, and has been the subject of books, articles, documentaries, and films. His love of music is equalled by his devotion to furthering the understanding of guitar. He is a longtime faculty member at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and travels the world as a clinician and private teacher.

Pat plays a “Pat Martino signature” Benedetto model. Pat’s wife ‘Aya frequently accompanies Pat, originally with her Bambino Deluxe model, but currently with a “Pat Martino signature” Benedetto, too.

“Martino’s cool tone spins off vicious lines of head-spinning dexterity.” - JAZZIZ

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NEW! Sept 2013 interview with Pat in Japan’s beautiful publication JAZZ GUITAR BOOK Vol. 35

July 21, 2011 interview with Pat at the Jazz Standard, NYC.

Pat video at the Cotton Club Japan 2014