Pat Braxton
“As far as I can remember, I have always loved to entertain people and put a smile on their faces. I started singing and performing before I could read. It was a lot of fun and still is!” That’s how Pat Braxton describes the beginning of her interest in music. She was born in New Jersey and was raised in Boston, Ma. She has showcased her talent throughout the United States, Italy, and Asia. Some of her performances were held at Blues Alley. Scullers Jazz Club, Acton Jazz Café, M.I.T., Bunker Hill Community College,and a host of other venues. She captivates her audiences everywhere with her personality and charm.
Pat has often been compared to Billie Holiday and her voice and facial features are strikingly similar. Pat was one of the vocalists chosen to perform at the Urban League’s 90th Anniversary Gala Event which was held at the Boston Seaport Hotel. At that event, Pat was one of the opening acts for the The Whispers and the following year, one of the openers for The Temptations Revue. Pat Braxton’s presence and emotional appeal continues to thrill audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures. So, if you like Billie Holiday, you will love Pat. She brings you back in time like no other Jazz artist of this day and age.
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