Music Review ~ Patti Austin does Jagger, MJ, Withers, Sinatra and...Depeche Mode?

"If you are going to be an artist, you cannot expect to be understood...so, be who you are and let the chips fall where they may." - Patti Austin, 2011

Patti Austin "Sound Advice"Were you anticipating vocalist Patti Austin delving deeper into the classical jazz world for her latest musical project? Well, I believe that you are going to be surprised by what she is offering this time around.

Are you a jazz snob? You're probably not going to appreciate this new song set because there isn't any "classical jazz" (the Ella, Duke Ellington, Count Basie vibe) in it.

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The Evolution of Patti Austin

When I first became aware of Patti Austin's music, it was synonymous (to me) with the R&B sound of the 80s.  The now classic duet "Baby Come to Me" was performed by her and James Ingram.  She also did some great work with Quincy Jones on his best selling "Sounds...And Stuff Like That!!", "The Dude" and "From Q with Love".

It wasn't until I got into listening to jazz a few years ago that I realized that Patti Austin has done a whole lot more than just R&B.

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