|  Something
to Sing About:
Vocalist Patty Peterson Celebrated Her 50th
Birthday
by Anthony J.W. Benson
Vocalist Patty Peterson, who returns as
Master of Ceremonies of Edge Life Expo 2004
this month, celebrated her 50th birthday,
and the re-release of her acclaimed and
award-winning debut CD The
More I See You, Nov. 12-13 at the Dakota
Jazz Club & Restaurant.
"Gratefully the recording's quality
has stood the test of time. Hopefully mine
has, too!" Patty said.
From humble beginnings at various nightclubs
to sold-out concert halls across the country,
Patty Peterson has always been dedicated
to growing as an artist. She says, "It
has always been my mission to touch people's
hearts. My intention has been to expand
the way I communicate as an artist, whether
it be singing jazz, inspirational, R&B
or standards."
As testament to her vocal talent, Jazz
legend Ella Fitzgerald stated after hearing
Patty Peterson perform live, "She sure
went to the right school!" And, Neale
Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with
God, claims she is the "Musical Miracle."
With accolades a constant throughout her
career, Patty is perhaps most proud of being
awarded the coveted Minnesota Music Award
seven times for Best Jazz Female Vocalist
and Best Jazz Group. She also received the
award for Best Jazz Recording for her recording
The More I See You.
A Review:
Patty Peterson - The
More I See You
In 1989, vocalist Patty Peterson released
her enthralling debut solo CD, The
More I See You, to much critical and
public acclaim. Long out of print, and continually
in demand, The More
I See You is being re-released, remastered
and re-visited 15 years later, aptly coinciding
with her 50th birthday. Brilliantly produced
and arranged by her brother, bassist Billy
Peterson, Patty Peterson surrounds herself
with world-class musicians, all of whom
bring energized life to classic jazz standards
such as "Gypsy in My Soul," "This
Can't Be Love" and a rousing version
of "Nature Boy." Showcasing her
wide-ranging vocal skills, Peterson really
gets deep inside these well-chosen songs,
bringing a warm and thoughtful interpretation
to them all. Each song is delivered with
impeccable style, which highlights her impressively
powerful voice, particularly on the Stevie
Wonder classic "You and I." Proving
herself to be a true song-stylist, Patty
Peterson artfully seizes the moment of a
first solo recording, and its eventual lasting
impression, by delivering a stellar performance.
The More I See You
represents only the beginning of a wonderful,
and still continuing, recording and performing
career... but, oh what a beginning. Highly
recommended.
Copyright © 2004 Anthony J.W. Benson.
All Rights Reserved.
Tim Miejan - Editor of The Edge
"Twin Cities Vocalist Patty Peterson
is releasing her first new solo recording
in a decade. Songs for Patty's new recording,
entitled Inspired,
were chosen carefully, reflecting on all
that inspires her: God, family, friends
and love."
- An interview by Tim Miejan - Full
Article
Bob Berglund - Radio
Digest.com "Full Circle"
"...talk about one family's relationship
with a radio station: Patty's parents, Jeanne
and the late Willie, were studio musicians
at 'CCO back in the days of live performances."
- Full Review
Jon Bream of the Minneapolis
Star and Tribune calls Patty "A Musical
Chameleon" adding "She can cover
anything from Chaka Kahn to Cole Porter
with equal authority, exhibiting star quality
and drive!"
Jazz Times Magazine quotes,
"She stretches her voice to accommodate
wrenching emotions and brings it all off
with class."
Downbeat Magazine claims
"I like her forthright sexiness and
spunk."
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