Today we salute a person who does a lot of work but doesn’t get a lot of recognition. Personal managers play a vital role in building artists’ careers and John Levy is one of the most respected managers in the business. Let’s listen to some tracks by just a few of the many clients he’s [...]

This gentleman (and I do mean “gentleman”) left us much too soon. Joe Williams was one of the most versatile singers to approach a microphone. Listen up and you’ll see where we’re coming from on this edition of Pate’s Place. (By the way, today is his birthday. Here’s to you, Joe.) Jump For Joy (on [...]

Happy Birthday! Clare Fischer cele- brates his 80th birthday on October 22, 2008. We wish him a very happy day and thank him for all his musical gifts that he has given us. This is a gentleman who can be called a musical genius. He has been way ahead of his time for many years. [...]

Once you’ve heard Marlena Shaw, you’ll never forget her. This lady has a definite style that will stay with you. (P.S. Today happens to be her birthday.) Dangerous (the title track on Dangerous) You’ve Changed/ Oo Wee, Baby (You’ve Changed is on Jimmy Smith’s Sum Serious Blues; Oo Wee is on Dangerous) Love Is In [...]

We salute B B King, the undisputed King Of the Blues, and help him celebrate his 83rd birthday. Every Day I Have The Blues (on Live at the Regal and on The Complete Collection) I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water/ Having My Say (Drink Muddy Water is on Confessin’ the Blues and Having My Say is [...]

This program features a young lady who has picked up where Billie, Carmen, Ella, Sarah, and Shirley left off. We don’t think she realizes how good she is. You’ll be singing her praises once you hear Dianne Reeves sing. Lullaby Of Birdland (On The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan) Embraceable You (On The Calling: Celebrating Sarah [...]

The six gentlemen you’re about to hear will leave you speechless. Pates Place is proud to present the brilliant offerings of the vocal group Take 6. So Much To Say (This is the title track on the So Much To Say CD) David & Goliath (On Take 6) I’m Always Chasing Rainbows (This song is [...]