Pat Martino

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pat Martino
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1944(1944-08-25)
Age	80
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Leo

Pat Martino Biography

Pat Martino is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on August 25, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. American Jazz guitarist from the United States whose work has stretched over forty years and included recordings such as Stone Blue.

He is a descendant with He is a contemporary of John Scofield..

His name in the family is Azzara.

Pat Martino Net Worth

Pat Martino is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pat Martino 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a fixture in various clubs before earning fame.

In the event of an aneurysm, in the year 1980, he was left with no recall of how to play guitar. He was forced to learn the guitar.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Pat Martino Dating?

According to our records, Pat Martino married to Ayako Asahi. As of December 1, 2023, Pat Martino’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Pat Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pat Martino celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Pat Martino

1. Pat Martino was an American jazz guitarist and composer.
2. He was born on August 25, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. Martino began playing guitar at the age of 12.
4. He played with many notable musicians including Chick Corea and John Scofield.
5. In the late 1970s, he underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor which affected his memory and playing ability.
6. Martino made a comeback in the early 1980s after relearning how to play guitar from scratch.
7. He recorded over 50 albums as a leader or sideman throughout his career.
8. Martino received numerous awards for his contributions to jazz music including a Grammy nomination in 2001 for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo.
9. He passed away on November 1, 2021 at the age of 77 due to complications from heart surgery.
10. His innovative approach to improvisation and use of chromaticism influenced many jazz guitarists.

What happened Pat Martino?

Mr. Martino, who was born Patrick Azzara, died Monday after a long illness in the same South Philly rowhouse where he grew up, his longtime manager Joseph Donofrio said. The guitarist had been suffering from chronic respiratory disorder since 2018, Donofrio said.

When did Pat Martino lose his memory?

Pat Martino, whose trailblazing career as a jazz guitarist seemed to end prematurely in 1980 when brain surgery left him with no memory, but who then painstakingly relearned the instrument, and his own past, and went on to three more decades of innovative musicianship, died on Monday at his home in South Philadelphia.

Is Pat Martino self taught?

Since I was self-taught , I spent just four months with Dennis before leaving for Harlem at the age of 15. What I do is totally different than what Dennis taught.” Teenager Pat moved to Harlem in New York City in order to learn the music of jazz from some of its creators.

Why did Pat Martino change his name?

His playing progressed at a phenomenal rate, and he had formed most of his technique by the time he was a teenager. At the age of 15, Martino dropped out of high school, changed his name for his father’s stage name, Mickey Martino , and headed out on tour with Lloyd Price.

How old is John Scofield?

70 years (December 26, 1951)