This edition of Pate’s Place we honor the man who was the father of the jazz organ – Jimmy Smith. He has a birthday coming up soon: born on December 8, 1925 (or maybe 1928) and died on February 8, 2005. Click here to read more about him. Midnight Special on Fourmost and My Romance [...]

Born November 23, 1925, Johnny Mandel is one of the greatest melodic film composers of our time. Here at Pate’s place we’re wish him a very happy 85th birthday and hope that you will join us and enjoy the wonderful works of Johnny Mandel. The Shadow of Your Smile by Tony Bennett on his Movie [...]