Album Notes

With a combination of sweet soul and raw fire, singer/songwriter Patti Zlaket is proving to be a consistent force to be reckoned with in contemporary music. Patti is no stranger to the music world. She began playing the piano at age 7, wrote her first song at age 14, and began writing, performing and doing studio demo work in the Los Angeles area in the early 1990's. In 1994, she co-produced her first collection of music entitled the The Promise, engineered by John Arrias (Barbra Streisand, Bob Seger) and co-produced with Pat Caddick (Danny Ganz, Toto). Hailed as a sophisticated and passionate first offering, The Promise combines solid songwriting with sleek contemporary ballads and a hint of the blues. Reminiscent of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Laura Nyro, Patti's songwriting takes an honest approach to life and matters of the heart. Her soulful voice and melodic style make a mark on the listener that lingers long after the song has ended, with range and sensitivity that evokes her true connection to the lyric and her determination to draw in the audience. In a live setting Patti's energetic humor immediately captivates the crowd. Her spontaneous storytelling has become a signature part of her performances, and whether it's in a coffeehouse or club, one thing is for sure: Patti will leave an audience much differently than she found it. In 1998, Zlaket put on the producer's hat for the first time with a four song CD entitled Patti Zlaket, a scaled down project that illustrates Patti's talents as both singer and songwriter and displays a warm, acoustic feel that takes in the listener and doesn't let go. Patti's second and most current full-length album, Bliss, features a variety of eclectic material that covers everything from blues to pop, folk to funk, and is clearly her most interesting work to date. In addition to performing, Zlaket's current projects include session work, writing and producing. She has become a regular on the songwriter showcase circuit, playing locally and nationally. Zlaket's music has garnered interest from other writers/performers and she is currently working with award-winning composers from Los Angeles to Nashville. Patti Zlaket's focus is to continue to grow as an artist and share her music.