Due to a brain aneurysm almost twenty years ago, Martino was given the prognosis that he might live for two days and only then a 50% chance if he got an emergency operation.
Pat not only learned to play on this level once, but twice. He seemingly thrives on what would be their resistance to anyone else. One would think he simply sets unrealistic parameters for himself, but nothing keeps Martino sharper than these challenges themselves. from his long and remarkable self recovery from amnesia brought on by a near fatal aneurysm to the ridiculously heavy string gauges and action he favors, yet nimbly maneuvers. The name resonates a bridge between the true Jazz swing era throughout the organ trio groove and into the modern era and its (digital and electronic) resources of today.Ī musical prodigy, Pat has always challenged himself. A name that strikes anything from fear to sheer awe and reverence in musicians who know who this is. This article was first published at All About Jazz in June 2000.
