BIOGRAPHY
Patrick began playing drums at the age of nine. Early influences include John Bonham, Phil Collins, Neil Peart, Nicko McBrain, and Keith Moon. Later, Patrick began being heavily influenced by Jazz greats such as Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams.
Patrick is a multifaceted percussionist with many styles in his expertise. Education includes studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City as well as local colleges in Phoenix. Patrick has studied the art of drumming with well-known teachers such as Peter Erskine in Los Angeles and John Riley in New York City.
Performance has included a wide assortment of musical groups including rock bands, salsa bands, country bands, big bands, jazz combos, musical show bands, and a variety of other musical configurations.
Patrick has played with such artists as the Arizona Big Band, Carvin Jones, The Terry Mcfee Orchestra, Sound Company, Armand Boatman Trio, Dave Cook Trio, Disney Musical Productions, and others. During the summer of 2003, Patrick toured Europe with the Carvin Jones Band and shared the stage with the attractions of Vanilla Fudge, Ten Years After, Eric Burdon and the animals, and the Blues Brothers.
Patrick is currently working with Starfire, Sound Company, The Terry Mcfee Orchestra, The Arizona Big Band, and the Carvin Jones Band. In addition to working with these bands Patrick teaches drumming full-time at his private studio.
EDUCATION
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