Album Notes

"One of the best instrumentalists I have ever worked with" - Bobby Caldwell

"Patrick Lamb's playing and singing are simply fabulous! He's sensitive when appropriate, and also very strong at the same time. I love his musicality!" - Diane Schuur

Patrick is one of those extraordinary talents who combine's raw talent, and energy with a singular ability to captivate an audience with his youthful charm, sincerity and pure magnetism. His focus as a songwriter and performing artist is Modern Pop/R&B. He combines the influences of Funk, R&B, Modern Pop, & a flavor of Jazz to create the unique sound of Patrick Lamb.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Patrick was playing roadhouse music as a teenager in rural Mississippi when he heard the evocative sounds of James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Wilton Felder, of the Crusaders. He immersed himself in the music of these great artists and began to discover his own sound that would take him far. In the eighties his father, a high school science teacher, took the family to Portland, Oregon. Once there, Patrick's playing and singing were developing into a formidable one-two punch. He accepted the opportunity to perform and tour with Concord Recording Artist & Grammy-winner Diane Schuur, Gino Vannelli, and most recently tours worldwide with the legendary Bobby Caldwell.

Patrick was recently given the Spirit of Portland award by the city of Portland for his participation and instigation of projects that involve and help the community.

Patrick's good looks and charisma make him well suited to speak and entertain on stage, radio and TV. This was demonstrated during the holiday season of 2001 when Patrick was asked to be the headline performer for FOX 49's Sounds of the Season. Not only did he perform, but also he coordinated the musical arrangements and production for the holiday special.

In 1996 and 1997 he was invited to perform at the White House during the holiday Congressional VIP Tours and was in attendance at "The Peace on Earth Celebration," leading to a meeting with President Clinton.

Over the past year Patrick has been focusing on his own recording career as both a songwriter and performer. He recently completed work with producer Steve Dubin, and will begin work with producer Michael "Smidi" Smith for his new album. Patrick's new music will bridge together his love of Funk, R&B, and Modern Pop. Patrick recently described his vision, "I want the sound to be, funky, smooth and make people want to groove. My live shows should uplift people, and leave them wanting more. "

Patrick has appeared on other recording projects including albums with Gino Vanelli, Jeff Lorber, Tom Grant and other well-known artists. Along with, recording with other artists he has begun to build a catalog of his own recordings. He currently has recorded five albums entitled: "For the Love," his debut solo release; "The Closer I Get," "Sunshine Alley," and two holiday albums "Home for the Holidays," and "With a Christmas Heart." Patrick's growing popularity as an accomplished songwriter and performing artist is making him in hot demand all over the nation.

Patrick also demonstrates a deep sense of community awareness and civic responsibility. He has performed for numerous fund-raisers to raise consciousness about the loss of funding for the arts in public schools. In addition, he has been involved with major civic efforts to raise money for the America Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, The Christie School and the Richard Burdell ALS Foundation. One can't help but be moved by the huge heart of this young man as it comes though in his civic awareness...and in his exuberant energy to entertain and uplift people.