Pat Patrick | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Laurdine Kenneth Patrick Jr. |
Born | East Moline, Illinois, U.S. | November 23, 1929
Died | December 31, 1991 Moline, Illinois | (aged 62)
Genres | Avant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental, swing |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, bass guitar |
Laurdine Kenneth "Pat" Patrick Jr. (November 23, 1929 – December 31, 1991) was an American jazz musician and composer. He played baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, and Fender bass and was known for his 40-year association with Sun Ra.[1][2][3] His son, Deval Patrick, was formerly governor of Massachusetts.