Pat Martino Trio

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Born Pat Azzara in Philadelphia in 1944, Pat Martino was first exposed to jazz through his father, Carmen "Mickey" Azzara, who sang in local clubs and briefly studied guitar with Eddie Lang. Pat Martino began playing professionally in 1961 and since 1967 has been touring as a leader. One of the greatest guitarists in jazz, Martino had suffered a severe brain aneurysm and underwent surgery after being told that his condition could be terminal. After his operations he could remember almost nothing. He barely recognized his parents. and had no memory of his guitar or his career. He remembers feeling as if he had been "dropped cold, empty, neutral, cleansed, ... naked." In the following months, Martino made a remarkable recovery. Through intensive study of his own historic recordings, and with the help of computer technology, Pat managed to reverse his memory loss and return to form on his instrument. His past recordings eventually became "an old friend, a spiritual experience which remained beautiful and honest." This recovery fits in perfectly with Pat's illustrious personal history. Since playing his first notes while still in his pre-teenage years, Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting and virtuosic guitarists in jazz. With a distinctive, fat sound and gut-wrenching performances, he represents the best not just in jazz, but in music. He embodies thoughtful energy and soul.

Performance by the Pat Martino Trio featuring Pat Martino (guitar), Pat Bianchi (B3 organ), and Carmen Intorre, Jr. (drums). Two sets at 8:30pm-9:30pm and 10:00pm-11:00pm. For phone sales, please call 410-235-3435 (M-F, 9am-4pm). A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.