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Born: August 25, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography
One of the most original of the jazz-based guitarists to emerge in the 1960s, Pat Martino made a remarkable comeback after brain surgery in 1980 to correct an aneurysm caused him to lose his memory and completely forget how to play. It took years, but he regained his ability, partly by listening to his older records. Martino began playing professio... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2006 Remember: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
2003 Think Tank
2001 Live at Yoshi's
1998 Stone Blue
1998 Fire Dance
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Filmography:
2007 Jazz Masters, Vol. 1
1996 Pat Martino: Quantum Guitar - Advanced Concepts
1995 Legends of Jazz Guitar, Vol. 3
1993 Pat Martino: Creative Force, Part 2
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Influenced By: Wes Montgomery Billy Bean Johnny Smith Dennis Sandole Charlie Christian More >> Followers: John Abercrombie Erkan Ogur Paul Abler John Scofield Adam Rogers More >>

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