Pat Patrick (musician)
Pat Patrick | |
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Patrick in 1981 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Laurdine Kenneth Patrick Jr. |
| Born | November 23, 1929 East Moline, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 1991 (aged 62) Moline, Illinois |
| 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. His son, Deval Patrick, was formerly governor of Massachusetts.