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EXHALE

Contemporary Jazz Keyboardist/Composer Patrick Bradleys fifth studio recording, titled Exhale. The album is a contemporary jazz amalgam constructed of jazz fusion, rock, R&B, blues, funk and pop. The melodies are lush and indelible, fragrantly blossoming amidst soulful grooves. The fusion excursions stretch beyond and across borders. The production deftly melds the warm organics of live instrumentation and the modernity of synthesized sonics. For the first time Bradley collaborated with the amazing producer/saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist Darren Rahn along with Jeff Lorber returning to produce 2 of the 11 songs. The musicianship throughout is top shelf. With Bradley playing piano, organ, keyboards and synths, he was accompanied by Rahn (saxophone, keyboards, synths & programming), Lorber (keyboards, synth bass & guitar), guitarist Michael Thompson, horn player and arranger David Mann, bassist Mel Brown, percussionist Christian Teele, and drummers Tarell Martin, Gary Novak and Dave Weckl. Rahn, chart-topping trumpeter Rick Braun and guitarist Allen Hinds are featured as soloists.

INTANGIBLE

Showcasing contemporary keyboard artistry through various energetic styles of contemporary jazz rooted in fusion, R&B, funk, rock, and progressive packed with grooves and excitement. The spiritually-minded jazz fusion keyboardist Patrick Bradley doesn t need a special occasion like marking his tenth anniversary as a recording artist to acknowledge his inspirations both tangible and divine. However, Dear Friend, the first single from his fourth album, Intangible, does just that, arriving ten years after the release of his first solo set. Written with the album s producer, Jeff Lorber, Dear Friend pays respectful homage to the seminal keyboardists, guitarist and bassists who influence and inform Bradley's contemporary jazz, rock, fusion and R&B mashups released on the Patrick s Song Factory label. My intent was to honor the influence and significant impact that late musicians had on me musically such as keyboardist giants Keith Emerson, Richard Wright, George Duke, Joe Sample and Jon Lord. Guitarist Alan Holdsworth and bass players Chris Squire and Jaco Pastorius have a major influence on my approach to arrangement and melodies. All of their influences are woven throughout my musical experience, abilities and style, said Bradley, who wrote and arranged the ten songs that comprise Intangible with Lorber. The tune also celebrates friendship of all kinds - whether it is the intimate friendship between a spouse a trusted best friend, a mentor, your family pet or the friendship expressed through songs of faith. Intangible is the third outing for Bradley and Lorber, the latter of whom is a keyboardist widely recognized as one of the forefathers of jazz fusion, thus an element of mentorship is evident in their ongoing creative friendship. Jeff and I work very well together. Coming into the studio, I had about 18 songs to work with for this project and we selected ten for Intangible. Collaborating with Jeff always draws out new dimensions and makes me dig deeper. One of the dimensions that Bradley developed under the tutelage of Lorber was to cultivate the ability and the confidence to communicate as a trilingual keyboardist. Bradley s nimble finger work dispenses harmonies in equal measures of power and grace, poignant and propulsive, riveting and rousing, cerebral and accessible - whether emoted on a piano, organ or synthesizer. His multi-prong keyboard approach makes an individual track seem as if it is helmed by more than one protagonist, each unique instrumental voice offering a different perspective on the melodies. Bradley s distinctive brand also consists of deep-pocketed grooves constructed by live instrumentation from a core unit of prominent musicians guitarists Adam Hawley and Michael Thompson, bassist Jimmy Haslip, drummer Gary Novak and Lorber on synth bass, guitar and additional keyboards. A handful of cuts are bolstered by the brawn and bravura of David Mann s horns. Paul Jackson Jr. cranks out a gale force of electric guitar riffs on Tail Wind while Andrew Carney s trumpet thrives animatedly while exploring Newport Coast. There is another essential element to Bradley s recordings that have been present ever since he issued his debut album, Come Rain or Shine, a decade ago. Music and creativity and whatever talents we each have are a gift from God. Love, faith, hope and even music are all intangible, hence the new album title. Much of our universe is intangible yet we spend the majority of our time seeking the physical and temporal things. I always want to encourage people to look beyond the physical universe and turn our hearts towards God, said the Southern California native who balances his creative output with a corporate profile by serving as president of the Southern Pacific Region at Whole Foods Market.

CAN YOU HEAR ME

Can You Hear Me is Patrick Bradley s third solo release. Bringing Bradley s music to life are top flight musicians such as saxophonists Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea Elektric Band) and Dave Koz, trumpeter Rick Braun, guitarists Michael Thompson and Dwight Sills, bassist Jimmy Haslip (formerly of the Yellowjackets) and drummer Gary Novak. At the helm of it all is prolific producer/composer/keyboardist Lorber who Bradley swears fits his musicality like a glove. Collaborating on their second album together, Bradley and Lorber composed and arranged all ten songs on Can You Hear Me. Bradley nimbly emotes graceful harmonies on piano, adds depth and texture via Moog synthesizer embellishments and uncorks feverish organ blasts with reckless abandon when the mood to pontificate strikes. A variety of jazz visages fusion, contemporary and smooth - emerge from tracks rooted in R&B that reflect prisms of funk, soul and blues with the deep-pocketed grooves stitched by bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Gary Novak. David Mann s fiery horns and crisp horn arrangements fatten the sound on Blue Skies, Daylight, For Her and Voyage with hitman Rick Braun captured blowing away on trumpet on a pair of cuts ( Blue Skies and Voyage ) and Eric Marienthal chiming in some swinging sax on a few numbers ( Blue Skies, Shoreline and Catalan ). Lorber s keyboard and Dwight Sills guitar riff rhythmically throughout the session with Sills and guitarist Michael Thompson dousing kerosene before slash and burn solos. Both Bradley and Lorber solo on the blistering progressive rock thrill ride North Of Evermore. The first radio single Can You Hear Me featuring Dave Koz on soprano sax is a beautiful melody written for Bradley s mother who passed away in 2008. I ve been playing my whole life and I m trying to be heard in this noisy world as a musician. My mom passed before hearing my last album ( Under The Sun ) including the song I wrote for my (late) father ( Tears From The Sky ). I wonder if she can hear me and my music. I wrote Can You Hear Me with her in mind, but it is also a question I ask God as well, said Bradley, a man of faith who hails from Southern California. The original album title was All In (the first song on the record) because I wanted to dig deeper than ever before. The whole purpose of the album was to make sure that I got all of my musical chops into it and I think we did it.

UNDER THE SUN

Jazz fusion keyboardist Patrick Bradley taps a luminous cast for the spiritually-inspired Under the Sun. The album released April 26, 2011 offers hope and a boundary pushing musical adventure. Four years after the release of his debut CD Come Rain or Shine. The long awaited release will surely prove a worthy wait. Legendary keyboardist, writer and producer Jeff Lorber produced the CD and plays additional Keyboards as well. The All star cast includes Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Eric Marienthal, Dwight Sills, Michael Thompson, Dave Weckl, Tony Moore, Alex Al, Nate Phillips, David Mann and IreneB. Patrick Bradley and Jeff Lorber collaborated on much of this project. The two-powerhouse keyboardist coupled with an all-star cast truly created a fresh unique sound and writing style. The project strikes a remarkable balance between highlighting the talent and songwriting of Bradley while sharing the space freely with the enormously gifted cast of musicians. When everything is said and done the songwriting is tremendous, and adventurous. Patrick is playing piano as his main instrument on the project. But Under the Sun beckons back to Bradley's roots. The Hammond B-3 was the instrument of Bradley's early upbringing. So, there is no surprise hearing the soaring organ solos throughout the project. Some of Bradley's early influences of Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman and Chick Corea peer through the hidden veil creating a dynamic style yet with a warm and welcoming approachability for all listeners. Patrick was quoted saying; "Under The Sun is a project born during times of difficulty and triumph yet all with a sense of celebrating all that life has to offer. Musically I want to help encourage hopefulness and to help remind us all to keep the important priorities of life in view, having an eternal perspective, loving and caring for our families, loved ones, friends and all the relationships we all value. Time flies by all too fast so let's celebrate our brief time under the sun." Patrick Bradley is a self-taught musician who began playing at the age of eight. He has a diverse background of jazz-fusion, smooth jazz, gospel, rock, progressive rock and classical music. As an independent artist Patrick's 2007 debut record sold internationally in 14 countries along with the single Come Rain or Shine reaching #26 on the charts. Outside of music, Bradley serves as the regional president of Whole Foods Market Southern Pacific region.

COME RAIN OR SHINE

Patrick Bradley was born in Torrance, California. He grew up in L.A.'s South Bay. He began playing keyboards at the age of eight. Patrick has a diverse background of smooth jazz, jazz fusion, gospel, inspirational, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, and classical music. He played in rock bands Gemini, Anxiety Society, and toured Europe with the rock band Joshua. After touring Europe, Patrick and his wife settled down to raise their two children. Patrick left the touring life and successfully entered the business world working for Whole Foods Market. Patrick has held various positions with WFM and is currently the Southern Pacific Regional President. Patrick continues to write music in a prolific manner. Come Rain or Shine is his debut solo CD. As an independent artist Patrick has sold internationally in 12 countries. The CD is all original instrumental music. Come Rain or Shine is a blend of melodic hooks, progressive rhythms, and hints of fusion set in a progressive smooth jazz sound. Musicians Patrick Bradley - Piano and Keyboards Eric Marienthal - Saxophones Tim Weisberg - Flute Allen Kaufman - Electric Guitar Mike Maffe - Trumpet Tom Fabre- Sax Darlene Koldenhoven - Vocals on Gabby's Groove Victor Orlando - Percussion Aaron Sterling - Drums.