Based in NYC and CT, Pat has performed and recorded globally with several legendary musicians in jazz, funk, soul and DooWop.
His career begin at age 15 with the Aristocrats, a CT-based soul band that performed on the northeast chitlin’ circuit including the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem.
After studying with Juilliard professor John Mehegan and jazz guitarist Linc Chamberlain, Pat began a jazz career, sharing the stage and studio with many notable artists - Dave Weckl, Mike Stern, Frank Foster, Charli Persip, Alvin Queen, Adam Nussbaum, Danny Draher and others.
Pat did several European tours and recordings with the jazz-fusion original music trio led by bassist Steve Clarke. He was also the musical director for Fred Parris and the Five Satins for 15 years, performing on major stages through the NYC area and the east coast.
Educated at WCSU and the Juilliard School, Pat is comfortable playing and recording in all genres of music. He also operates a recording studio in Litchfield County CT and is a certified mixing and mastering engineer.