Patrick Lamb

Recently Grammy Nominated Patrick Lamb was just given the Independent Spirit award by the city of Portland. The award is given to Portland neighbors and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the community.

Patrick personal roots are steeped in southern blues and jazz from his birth in Jackson, Mississippi. Awarded three Muddy awards in different years by voting members of the Northwest music community and the Cascade Blues Association, Patrick has been solidly and consistently recognized by his peers and community as a world class talent. He began paying his dues in the clubs in Mississipi, studying under former Fats Waller bandmember Andy Hardwick, performing with groups that opened up for BB King, and playing dates with G.C. Cameron, formerly with the Temptations. When Patrick moved to the Pacific Northwest, he rapidly began to make a name for himself for an artist with soul and versatility.

Patrick has performed with Lionel Hampton and, by request, performed twice at the White House in Washington, DC. Most recently Patrick has toured with Diane Schuur, and currently tours internationally with legendary R & B artist Bobby Caldwell. Patrick has won Muddy Awards for the NW Tribute to Ray Charles — both for the concert production by his own production company, and for his own extraordinary performances on the saxophone. The subsequent CD was picked up by the Oregon Symphony Pops to open their season in 2007.

Patrick’s work has included recordings with many artists including Gino Vannelli, Jeff Lorber, Eddie Martinez, Dave Weckel, Nathan East, Ricky Lawson, ‘Little John’ Roberts, Alex Al, Bill Cunliffe, Tony Maiden, Curt Bisquera, Herman Jackson, Mel Brown, Marlon McClain, Nate Philips, The Crazy 8s, George Mitchell, Dan Balmer, Paul Delay, Norman Sylvester, John Raymond, Paul Jackson Jr., Tony Gable, Tom Grant, and many others.

Learn more at www.patricklamb.com