This lady has it in her genes. Pate’s Place is proud to salute the daughter of the late Nat Cole, Ms Natalie Cole. Soon (on “Ask A Woman Who Knows”) and Don’t Explain (on “Take A Look”). Tell Me About It (on “Ask A Woman” ) and Ahmad’s Blues (on “StarDust”). I Told You So [...]

This edition of Pates Place we’re saluting some of our favorite male vocalists. It Might As Well Be Spring / L.A. Breakdown Grady Tate on his Body & Soul CD and Jack Jones singing his title track recording. Don’t You Love Me Anymore / Mandy Is Two Ray Charles on Disc 5 of Genius & [...]

This edition of Pates Place we’re going to delve into the field of different arrangements of the same song. SURREY WITH THE FRINGE ON TOP as played by   George Shearing on How Beautiful Is Night Ahmad Jamal on Okeh Jazz compilation and the Gene Harris and the Philip Morris SuperBand on Live at Town [...]

A Jazz vocalist with extraordinary “chops”.  The lady knows what to do with a song. The Best Is Yet To Come / Wild Is The Wind Let There Be Love / You Are There You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To / Never Let Me Go / I Know That You Know Luiza Something Happens To [...]

This elegant lady has been at the “top of her game” for quite a few years, and we just celebrated her birthday on February 20. Pate’s Place can’t find enough adjectives to introduce you to Miss Nancy Wilson. Day in, Day Out/An Older Man Is Like An Elegant Wine (on R.S.V.P. – Rare Songs, Very [...]

Here at Pates Place we like to introduce you to talent you might not be too familiar with. Meet Ms. Helen Merrill. People Will Say We’re in Love / Don’t Explain* You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To* / Born To Be Blue* You’re Lucky To Me / By Myself Yesterdays* / Falling In [...]

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 [...]