Pat Martino to provide master therapy with a Gibson L-4CES

PressRelease

Thursday October 23rd, 1997

Pat Martino to provide master therapy with a Gibson L-4CES

Jazz guitar master Pat Martino, with the support of a Gibson L-4CES, will conduct a master class at the annual convention of the National Association of Music Therapists, set for Nov. 19-23 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

Gibson Musical Instruments is a strong advocate for Music Therapy and will once again support the convention's songwriting contest with a Gibson J-45 acoustic, an Epiphone acoustic and an Epiphone guitar amplifier for first, second and third prizes. Last year's contest, held at the Gibson Cafe and Guitar Gallery (formerly Henry's Great Coffeehouse), showcased a wide range of musical talent.

Gibson will also donate a Nighthawk and an Epiphone Les Paul for the fundraising silent auction and will provide backline for two "Jam Rooms" for the attending music therapists to let off some steam after a full day of convention-attending.

Pat Martino's class may represent the beginning of an official association with Gibson -- a possible Martino signature model is in the planning stages.

For more information on the NAMT, call 301-589-3300.