Pat Martino

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On eve of Pat Martino's Celebration of Life event, Russell Malone reflects on the guitarist’s legacy

Lee Mergner

Russell Malone reflects on the legacy of fellow guitarist Pat Martino whose life and music will be celebrated in an event on Nov. 3 -7 in New Jersey

Pat Martino posing with his guitar in 1994. The celebrated jazz guitarist died Nov. 1 at age 77.

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Jazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77

Shaun Brady

The lauded guitarist's career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with an auspicious education in Pennsylvania from a teacher of John Coltrane.

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Jazz Philadelphia's Hometown Heroes: Spotlight on Guitarist Pat Martino

Sad news to share: we're remembering Pat Martino after news arrived that he passed away today, November 1, 2021, after living with COPD for several years.

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This Virtual Guitar Summit Will Honor and Aid Jazz Guitarist Pat Martino

Matt Silver

A dozen of the world’s best jazz guitarists will convene on Saturday, March 20th at 8 PM for the 2021 edition of the Alternative Guitar Summit (AGS).…

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Chris' Jazz Café, Legendary Philly Music Venue, Pivots with Launch of High-Tech Livestream Events

Bobbi I. Booker

When Center City Philadelphia's Chris' Jazz Café closed its doors in March because of the Coronavirus, the world-famous venue was already a couple of…