Pat Martino – Seven Come Eleven (Charlie Christian) | Live in Bologna 2011

Pat Martino performs "Seven Come Eleven," the classic jazz composition by Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian, live at Bravo Caffè in Bologna, Italy, on October 5, 2011. This historic performance features Pat Martino's legendary jazz guitar improvisation with Hammond organist Pat Bianchi and drummer Shawn Hill. One of the most influential jazz guitarists of all time, Pat Martino was celebrated for his extraordinary technique, sophisticated harmonic vocabulary, rhythmic precision, and unmistakable bebop phrasing. His interpretation of Charlie Christian's "Seven Come Eleven" demonstrates the improvisational mastery that inspired generations of jazz guitarists. 🎸 THE PAT MARTINO TRIO Pat Martino – Guitar Pat Bianchi – Hammond Organ Shawn Hill – Drums 📍 LIVE PERFORMANCE Song: Seven Come Eleven Composers: Benny Goodman & Charlie Christian Venue: Bravo Caffè Location: Bologna, Italy Date: October 5, 2011 🎵 ABOUT THE MUSIC Originally recorded by Benny Goodman and his sextet in 1939, "Seven Come Eleven" helped establish Charlie Christian as one of the pioneering voices of electric jazz guitar. In this live interpretation, Pat Martino transforms the swing-era composition into a vehicle for his distinctive modern jazz vocabulary. His flowing single-note lines, chromatic approaches, rhythmic articulation, and harmonic development demonstrate the depth of his improvisational language. With Pat Bianchi providing the Hammond organ's bass lines and harmonic foundation and Shawn Hill supplying the rhythmic momentum, the trio creates a dynamic setting for Martino's extraordinary guitar playing. 🎓 STUDY PAT MARTINO'S JAZZ GUITAR STYLE For jazz guitar students, this performance offers an opportunity to study: • Bebop phrasing and melodic development • Chromatic approaches and harmonic substitutions • Rhythmic displacement and articulation • Improvisation over traditional jazz harmony • Pat Martino's distinctive single-note vocabulary 🎸 PAT MARTINO JAZZ GUITAR STUDY GROUP Join our Facebook community of more than 7,000 jazz guitar enthusiasts dedicated to studying, preserving, and celebrating the musical legacy of Pat Martino.   / 1jaiasafux   ARCHIVAL PRESENTATION Dr. LeRoy Henry Former U.S. Navy Fleet Bands Guitarist Berklee College of Music Graduate Student and Friend of Pat Martino Author of "The Rhythm Guitar Style of Pat Martino" As a former student and friend of Pat Martino, I am dedicated to preserving and sharing his extraordinary musical legacy through historic performances, recordings, and educational discussion. If you enjoy Pat Martino, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, bebop jazz guitar, and classic Hammond organ trios, please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more historic jazz guitar performances. What stands out to you about Pat Martino's improvisation on "Seven Come Eleven"? Share your observations in the comments. #PatMartino #SevenComeEleven #CharlieChristian #JazzGuitar #PatBianchi #BebopGuitar #JazzGuitarSolo #HammondOrgan #JazzGuitarImprovisation #JazzHistory