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Vocalist Patty Peterson celebrates her 50th birthday by Anthony J.W. Benson Vocalist Patty Peterson, who returns as Master of Ceremonies of Edge Life Expo 2004 this month, celebrates her 50th birthday, and the re-release of her of her acclaimed and award-winning debut CD The More I See You, at the Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, for two nights only from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13. Musing on the impending milestone and her first CD, Patty says, "Gratefully the recording's quality has stood the test of time. Hopefully mine has, too!" From humble beginnings at various nightclubs to sold-out concert halls across the country, Patty has always been dedicated to growing as an artist. She says, "It has always been my mission to touch people's hearts. My intention has been to expand the way I communicate as an artist, whether it be singing jazz, inspirational, R&B or standards." As testament to her vocal talent, Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald stated after hearing Patty perform live, "She sure went to the right school!" And, Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God, claims she is the "Musical Miracle." With accolades a constant throughout her career, Patty is perhaps most proud of being awarded the coveted Minnesota Music Award seven times for Best Jazz Female Vocalist and Best Jazz Group. She also received the award for Best Jazz Recording for her recording The More I See You. The forthcoming shows at The Dakota are sure to be memorable. Performing with Patty will be one of the hottest jazz trios in the Twin Cities. Additionally, special musical guests are rumored to be appearing each night "I love the Dakota." enthuses Patty. "It's a natural place to celebrate this birthday. I've been doing releases and celebrations here for all my 19 years singing professionally. Plus, this new trio inspires me to excel to new levels musically, and explore the intricacies of the art. These will be two very fun and exciting shows." Tickets are $12 and each ticket includes a free copy of The More I see You. For more information, visit www.dakotacooks.com or www.PattyPeterson.com A review: Patty Peterson -- The More I See You In 1989, vocalist Patty Peterson released her enthralling debut solo CD, The More I See You, to much critical and public acclaim. Long out of print, and continually in demand, The More I See You is being re-released, remastered and re-visited 15 years later, aptly coinciding with her 50th birthday. Brilliantly produced and arranged by her brother, bassist Billy Peterson, Peterson surrounds herself with world-class musicians, all of whom bring energized life to classic jazz standards such as "Gypsy in My Soul," "This Can't Be Love" and a rousing version of "Nature Boy." Showcasing her wide-ranging vocal skills, Peterson really gets deep inside these well-chosen songs, bringing a warm and thoughtful interpretation to them all. Each song is delivered with impeccable style, which highlights her impressively powerful voice, particularly on the Stevie Wonder classic "You and I." Proving herself to be a true song-stylist, Peterson artfully seizes the moment of a first solo recording, and its eventual lasting impression, by delivering a stellar performance. The More I See You represents only the beginning of a wonderful, and still continuing, recording and performing career... but, oh what a beginning. Highly recommended. Copyright © 2004 Anthony J.W. Benson. All Rights Reserved. _________________ Rennie Davis: Envision a New Humanity MINNEAPOLIS -- Anti-war coalition leader in the 1960s and one of the Chicago 7, Rennie Davis will be in Minneapolis Dec. 3-4, inviting us to consider a new world view, replacing blame and attack with respect and curiosity. "From the worst of times, the best of times can appear," he says. "From the despair of the middle ages, the Renaissance was born. From the fear of the Cold War, a generation broke free. From the war on terrorism, this generation can birth a new humanity on earth." Davis will speak from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at the Minneapolis Women's Club, 410 Oak Grove St., and present a workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec 4. Friday night's talk is $20 and the workshop is $100, which includes breakfast and lunch. Author of The Great Turning, which offers a course of freedom from the global turmoil we find ourselves, Davis is suggesting an inspiring new strategy by offering new information about the mechanism of human thought and how it shapes the world. He offers effective tools for the person wanting the perspective of victim to depart, blame to end and an infusion of curiosity to inspire discovery. "When curiosity has replaced the need to make others wrong," he says, "the mind becomes natural. Where the mind is natural, separate aims fall away and people can accomplish the task that is great." In the 1960s, Davis coordinated the largest anti-war and civil rights coalition in the United States and was one of the Chicago 7. He remains one of the recognized spokesmen for his generation. His leadership in the socially responsible investment industry was remarkable in the 1980s. In the 1990s, has had taken sabbatical for four years in the desert and returned to offer people understanding and tools to empower the human body to experience its birthright -- the divine human birthright. He is founder of Ventures for Humanity and is president of the Foundation for Humanity [www.ffh.org]. Call Joy at MAGNT for necessary pre-registration or for more information at (952) 226-3144. |
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