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Patti Parks - Blues/Soul Performer & VizzTone Record Recording Artist

“Patti Parks goes up to #12 with the single “I’m Trouble” from her newly released album WHOLE NOTHER WORLD!” — Siriusxm BB King’s Bluesville

Patti Parks wins here brilliantly as a performer of temperament, at the head of a band both eruptive and devoted <translated from French>” 4 stars — Paris Move Reviews by Patrick Dallongeville

Multi-Award winning vocalist and performer Patti Parks , Music Hall of Fame inductee is releasing her new Album “Come Sing with Me,” which was produced by Multi-Blues Music Award winner Johnny Rawls. The album will be released on Vizztone Music label and distributed Redeye (Sony Records) – Rawls also performs vocal duets with Patti with guitar. Patti’s stunning, sensual and warm voice soars over tracks where blues, Memphis Soul, Gospel and Carolina Swag ( Beach Music) which simmer together creating an explosive recording with Rawls. “Come Sing with me ” has a target release date of January 2024. The Album features artist , Anthony Geraci performing an epic Boogie Woogie ( barrelhouse blues) which Ms Parks performs as a show stopping feel-good dance tune. Ms Parks is an extremely versatile artist who will engage your audience with story telling light-hearted songs with syncopated rhythms, and a touch of double entendre. Hamburger Man in- particiular is such a song , with featured artist Richard Rosenblatt on harmonica. The songs on this album, “Come Sing with Me” were carefully selected by Patti to create a combination of music with clever lyrics, memorable rythms, with uplifting vocals . Patti’s title tack “ Sing Around the World” has an impactful message of how music and song together will free you from “heartache and pain” This song is full of love , life and spirit captured by gospel recording artists, accompany vocalist Kamira Lattimore, and organist Aaron Blackmon .

“Whole Nother World” Ms. Parks previous album was produced in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by Grammy-nominated American Bluesman Kenny Neal for his Booga Music label – Neal also performs on all the tracks. Patti’s stunning, sensual and warm voice soars over tracks where blues, Memphis Soul, and Funky Blues prevail. “Whole Nother World” has climbed Blues Radio Charts worldwide, including SiriusXM Radio, and received glowing reviews in major publications. In addition to being a touring musician, Patti is also a working nurse and the creator of the “Nurs’n Blues” music therapy program, designed for both children and adults with chemical dependency disorders, and programs young adults with autism. Patti as a performer and nurse well understands the healing power of the blues.

Patti shares her life experiences through the lyrics and profoundly connects with everyone who hears her. As a creative person, Patti is willing to explore the full range of the blues genre and beyond. Songs on her album include blues tinged with R&B, soulful ballads evoking sadness and joy, and danceable, upbeat jump blues. Recently appearing on SiriusXM Bluesville, her collaboration with Kenny Neal and the musicians on the recording has opened other worlds for her and her audience. Patti's riveting performances pay homage to the blues women of the past and take the music to a soulful place. Every show is a good time, where fans enjoy dancing and feeling something profound.

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Rock On! This Week’s Sound Bites 7/22/21

“Patti Parks is the very definition of performer. A nurse by day and a woman of the blues all of the time; Parks is the epitome of stage presence, class and gives new meaning to the term "Giving back" as she continues to make her presence felt both on stages and off.” —Danny Coleman New Jersey Stage

Making a Scene Magazine

“Patti Parks has found a way to match her love for blues with her life’s most meaningful work – one of the best examples of the well-worn cliché that music is a healing force. She is the embodiment of it." — Making a Scene Album Review by Jim Hynes

“American Bluesman Kenny Neal signed Ms. Parks to his own label and produced, arranged and performed on this eclectic gem.” Cover Story in Making a Scene by Richard L'Hommedieu

Kenny Neal Brings Patti Parks into A Whole Nother World

“Patti delves deep on this album, finding a voice that begs comparisons with legendary blues singers like Billie Holiday on “Stickin’ to My Guns” and “Don’t Play Me Cheap,” and Bessie Smith on “I’m Trouble” and “No Means No.” She shares vocals with Kenny on “Baby Bee” originally written by Kenny and Bob Greenlee of King Snake Records for another artist Erica Guerin who died way too young. The song extends the story line of Slim Harpo’s “I’m A King Bee” with Patti playing a seductive Queen Bee to Kenny’s King Bee.” — American Blues Scene by Don Wilcock

“That she dialogues with a Kenny Neal alone on guitar and harmonica on the moving and stripped-down “Baby Bee,” that she expresses her love on “More Than You'll Ever Know” and “Don't Play Me Cheap,” or even that she screams her vindictiveness of a jostled woman on“ I'm Trouble,” “ Sticking To My Guns,” “ I Can't Think ”or“ No Means No,” Patti Parks wins here brilliantly as a performer of temperament, at the head of a band both eruptive and devoted (where Kenny Neal also assumes all the guitar parts).<translated from French>” 4 stars — Paris Move Reviews by Patrick Dallongeville

’Patti Parks has a reputation as being a riveting live performer who has earned her acclaim as the Best Female Blues Vocalist, awarded by Night Life Magazine Blues Music Awards. “Parks’s soulful and sensual voice cranks out an uplifting, ebullient blend of Chicago Blues, Memphis Soul, Blues Funk” — Jeff Miers, Buffalo News

“Hot Stuff” — Midwest Record

“Patti Parks goes up notches to #12 with the single “I’m Trouble” from her newly released album WHOLE NOTHER WORLD!” — Siriusxm BB King’s Bluesville

“Whole Nother World is a record you won’t soon forget, as she brings Chicago Blues, Memphis Soul and bluesy funk to a highly memorable sophomore album.” — Take Effect

“Patti's stunning, sensual and warm voice feels really comfortable along a repertoire where blues, Memphis soul and funky blues prevail. GREAT.” — La Hora Del Blues

Patti takes her seat on The Couch to discuss her career, the difficult year she has had and the release of her Kenny Neal produced album, Whole Nother World. — Parks FEATURED GUEST on Music On The Couch