About Patrick
Who is Patrick Lamb?
Patrick Lamb is a smooth jazz saxophonist and lead vocalist with three Top 5 Billboard Smooth Jazz chart hits. He is an Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Muddy Award winner, and his latest single is Horizon Line. He is one of the very few artists on the Billboard smooth jazz chart who plays lead saxophone and sings lead vocals on the same records, and in the same live set.
Does Patrick Lamb play saxophone?
Yes. Patrick has been a professional saxophonist for more than three decades. He plays alto, tenor, and soprano saxophones, with alto as his primary instrument, and he has toured and recorded as a saxophonist with Diane Schuur, Gino Vannelli, Bobby Caldwell, Smokey Robinson, and others. NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkan has called him "one of the most uplifting and deeply expressive saxophonists in the world today."
Is Patrick Lamb a singer?
Yes. In addition to being a saxophonist, Patrick sings lead vocals on his own records and in his live shows. This dual-role format — playing lead saxophone and singing lead vocals on the same material — is unusual in the smooth jazz genre and is a defining feature of his sound.
Where is Patrick Lamb from / where does Patrick Lamb live?
Patrick currently lives on the ocean in Palm Beach, Florida. He built a significant portion of his career in the Pacific Northwest and is an inductee of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, but he is no longer based there. He has toured and recorded from Palm Beach for multiple years.
What genre is Patrick Lamb?
Smooth jazz, with strong crossover elements from soul, R&B, and contemporary jazz. His catalog lives on smooth jazz radio and streaming charts, but his vocal work gives the material a more song-oriented feel than the genre's instrumental norm.
Music and chart history
How many hit songs does Patrick Lamb have?
Patrick has three Top 5 Billboard Smooth Jazz chart singles: Maceo! (peaked at #2), Sweet Tea (#5), and Savoir Faire (#5). Two additional singles, Get Wid It and Homebrew, each peaked at #15 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart, giving him five Billboard-charting singles total. His latest single is Horizon Line; his single Mint Condition reached SiriusXM Watercolors rotation after Dave Koz introduced it on-air, and Tailgate is another recent single.
What is Patrick Lamb's most recent single?
Horizon Line is Patrick's current single. His recent single Mint Condition reached SiriusXM Watercolors rotation after Dave Koz introduced it on-air, debuting at #24 on Billboard Smooth Jazz; Tailgate is another recent single.
Where can I listen to Patrick Lamb's music?
On all major streaming platforms. Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/patrick-lamb/30772273. Spotify: search "Patrick Lamb" and verify the sax + vocals artist page. YouTube: @patricklambmusic. Bandcamp, Tidal, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer, and iHeart all carry his catalog as well.
Has Patrick Lamb won any awards?
Yes. Patrick is an Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee, a three-time Muddy Award winner (Cascade Blues Association), a recipient of the Spirit of Portland Award, and a recipient of the Yolanda King Drum Major Award. His singles have reached the Top 5 of the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart.
Live and touring
Where is Patrick Lamb playing next?
Upcoming tour dates are posted on patricklamb.com/tour and on Bandsintown at bandsintown.com/a/756746. Follow him on Bandsintown to get a notification whenever he adds a date near you.
What kind of band does Patrick tour with?
Patrick tours in 4-piece, 5-piece, and 7-piece configurations depending on the room and the booking. He also performs solo saxophone with backing tracks for corporate and private events, and leads a full big-band format for theater shows.
Has Patrick Lamb performed at the White House?
Yes. For two consecutive holiday seasons during the Clinton Administration. Patrick performed at the White House during the holiday Congressional VIP Tours in both 1996 and 1997. The invitation came through ornament designer Christopher Radko, who introduced Patrick's music to the White House social secretary. Patrick was accompanied on piano by Ed Bisquera in 1996 and by Thomas Lauderdale, founder of Pink Martini, in 1997. Read the full story.
What notable artists has Patrick Lamb shared the stage with?
Diane Schuur, Gino Vannelli, Bobby Caldwell, Smokey Robinson, Esperanza Spalding, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Tommy Thayer (Kiss), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Danny Seraphine (Chicago), and Alice Cooper, among others.
What festivals has Patrick Lamb played?
Java Jazz Festival (Jakarta), Berks Jazz Fest, Vanport Jazz Festival, and a wide range of U.S. and international festival dates. He has also headlined at Blues Alley (D.C.), The Funky Biscuit, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, and Goldcoast.
Booking and press
How do I book Patrick Lamb for a show or event?
Email Patrick directly at patrick@patricklamb.com. He books his own shows and handles bookings personally for corporate events, festivals, theater shows, and private events.
Is Patrick Lamb available for corporate and private events?
Yes. Patrick regularly performs corporate events and private functions, from solo saxophone with backing tracks to 7-piece full-band performances. Contact patrick@patricklamb.com for rates and availability.
Where can press and bloggers find photos and bio material?
The press page has high-resolution photos, the short and long bios, and the current press one-sheet. For additional assets or interview requests, email patrick@patricklamb.com.
Does Patrick Lamb do interviews and podcasts?
Yes. Patrick takes interview requests from blogs, magazines, and podcasts, and responds personally. Reach out to patrick@patricklamb.com with the outlet, planned publication date, and topic.
Career background
Who did Patrick Lamb tour with before his solo career?
Patrick's earliest major touring work was with Grammy-winning vocalist Diane Schuur. He subsequently had long tenures in the bands of Gino Vannelli and Bobby Caldwell, and has toured and recorded with Smokey Robinson.
When did Patrick Lamb start his solo career?
Patrick has released a sequence of solo albums over the past two decades, transitioning from sideman work into fronting his own band. His Billboard chart hits as a leader began in the 2010s and have continued through his current SiriusXM rotation.
Does Patrick Lamb teach or mentor?
Patrick does limited clinics and master classes. Inquiries to patrick@patricklamb.com.