Patty Peterson

Patty Peterson and Friends

Patty Peterson – Vocals
Peter Schimke – Keyboards
Bobby Vandell – Drums and Vocals – Founding Member of the TC Jammers
Billy Franze – Bass and Vocals – Member of Legendary Dr. Mambos Combo
Jason Peterson – Sax – Toured with Prince and Member of “The HornHeads”

Patty returns to the Dakota with her style of Jazz/R&B. Every time Patty performs at the Dakota it is a show the audience goes away talking about. Patty will be performing songs from her new and soon to be released CD. Yes – after 3 years in the making her new CD is almost finished. Don’t miss this very special night with Patty and her Friends.

Patty Peterson is a dynamic vocalist, radio personality as well as an inspirational and motivational speaker. She is a world class Jazz/ R&B singer, a radio jazz show host on KBEM Jazz 88 in Minneapolis, is a mainstay in the radio jingle and voice over industry and now is forging a career on the national motivational speaker circuit. She has performed to sold out audiences all over the country, including the nationally renowned jazz venues: The Dakota Bar and Grill in Minneapolis, Minnesota and The Jazz Bakery in Hollywood, California. Patty has seven Minnesota Music awards to her credit, has three solo recordings and will be soon releasing a 4th solo smooth jazz CD featuring David Hazeltine, Bobby Lyle, Sheila E. as well as Billy, Ricky and Paul Peterson. To learn more about Patty and her soon to be released CD, please take a tour of her web site – www.Pattypeterson.com

Bobby Vandell—drums, percussion, vocals
Vandell is a founding member and leader of the band considered to be a Minnesota musical institution, The TC Jammers. Bobby has worked with Lamont Cranston, The Steeles, The legendary Doug Maynard Band, The Hoopsnakes, Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers Bobby was also the original drummer in Dr. Mambos Combo. On the national and international level, Bobby has worked with The Time, Jesse Johnson’s Revue, Bonnie Raitt, Roy Buchanan, Roseanne Barr, Tom Arnold, The Shirelles, The Marvellettes, Al Wilson, Sam Moore, Bruce Conte, Lipps Inc. and Soupy Sales. Recording highlights include Jesse Johnson’s Revue on A & M Records and four albums for Lipps Inc. on Polygram Records. Bobby has been awarded a Minnesota Music Award for best drummer and his TC Jammers have been awarded multiple Minnesota Music Awards for best band.

Billy Franze- guitar and vocals
Franze is one of the most talented and beloved musicians in the Twin Cities. Billy moved to the Twin Cities in 1969 and immediately got work in the top bands of the time including The Legendary Mystics and with the great pianist, Bobby Lyle. Billy went on to work with The Doug Maynard Band, The TC Jammers and Mick Sterling in the 80′s and is probably best known for playing in the legendary Dr. Mambos Combo of which he is a founding member. Billy and “The Combo” have been performing for 19 years and can still be found every Monday night at Bunkers Music Bar and Grill in Minneapolis. On the National scene, Billy was the guitarist and musical director for Pebbles in 1988 and was handpicked by Prince to tour Europe with Mavis Staples. Billy began working with Jonny Lang as his bassist in 2000 and toured in support of Aerosmith, The Doobie Brothers, BB King. Billy’s Jazz group, “The Trio”, was honored with a Minnesota Music Award for best jazz album of the year. Billy also has been honored with five Minnesota Music Awards for Guitarist of the year.

Peter Schimke – Keyboards
Peter is a talented pianist who can be heard playing in many jazz clubs around town in many different groups. Peter is a player who isn’t afraid to push the music in new directions. When he is comping behind a soloist he is engaged in a subtle dialogue, listening and responding with harmonies and rhythms that sometimes represent a suggestion or even a challenge to the soloist. He is a player who is never on ‘autopilot’ but is engaged and committed to the music he is participating in creating. No two takes will be the same. Either on piano or Fender Rhodes, Schimke is well worth seeking out. Peter has been touring and recording with the Estaire Godinez Band, James Curry and Mark Murphy.

Jason Peterson – Sax and Vocals
Jason is a member of the well-known musical “Peterson Family” of Minneapolis, MN. He is proficient on keyboards and saxophone, as well as being a talented singer, songwriter and producer. Jason toured nationally and internationally with Michael Bolton, Oleta Adams, Prince, Alexander O’Neal, Richard Marx, Solo and Donny Osmond. Jason just returned from Australia touring with Ricky Peterson and Peterson Brothers featuring Shelia E on Drums and Percussion. Jason has also done studio work with Michael Bolton, Alexander O’Neal, Prince, Donny Osmond, as well as Bobby Brown, Ben Sidran and Flyte Time Productions. He is also working on his acting career and has appeared in several things including a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial. Jason attended Berklee School of Music in Boston, studying film score and musical harmony. He is a well-rounded and versatile performer of classic jazz and R &B and has earned a reputation as a solid touring accompanist and ‘front’ solo performer.

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