Vocalist Patti Austin’s Sound Advice

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Patti Austin

Grammy-winning chanteuse Patti Austin was born to sing and not just sing but to connect with millions worldwide through her undeniable gift of storytelling. Throughout her illustrious career, Austin has used her voice as a beacon of light in the music industry and beyond, creating timeless anthems and lending her voice to causes like her own Blue Movement (Austin’s inspiring campaign to end domestic violence), cancer awareness, children’s rights, mentoring and other issues important to her.

Patti Austin’s uniquely identifiable, crisp honey toned alto, along with her impeccable phrasing, sultry song styling and ability to take on any musical genre, has made her a treasure in American music. Topping charts as diverse as R&B, dance and jazz, Austin has collaborated with everyone from her godfather Quincy Jones (most recently on We Are the World 25 for Haiti), Michael Jackson (Off The Wall), James Ingram (Baby Come to Me) to Luther Vandross, Diana Ross, George Benson and Bette Middler, to name a few. On August 31, 2010 the awe-inspiring vocalist will release her Shanachie Entertainment debut, Sound Advice, a collection of powerful songs with potent messages that have personal meaning to the singer. Sound Advice follows Austin’s Grammy winning tribute to George Gerswhin, Avant Gershwin.

Patti Austin Shares Her Singing Success Secrets

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Today, we’re delighted to share with you the lovely, impeccable, and virtuous lady of song Patti Austin. It’s one thing to be gifted, but it takes artist like the mesmerizing songstress Patti Austin to soulfully evoke her craft with soul, grace, and undeniable style in the art of blending voice, lyric and song. ~ The Urban Flux

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In a ground breaking promotion, Patti Austin, 2008 Grammy award winning jazz vocalist, shares her secrets to singing success at HowToSing.org. Ms. Austin has built a career that has spanned over four decades. Some of her best remembered performances include “Baby Come to Me“, “Getting Away with Murder“, and “How Do You Keep the Music Playing.”

While most celebrities would sit on their laurels, Ms. Austin continues to re-invent not only her career, but her music, as well as the industry itself. When asked what would be one of her greatest desires, she remarked, “To mentor and give the young, new generation of artists the chance to succeed in a very tough market.” To this end, Patti Austin mentors many new and upcoming performers. She has also decided to share the secrets that she has learned over her long-lasting career HowToSing.org.

Patti Austin, in association with ADPublishing.org, is releasing a limited number of free CDs, wherein she discusses the secrets to longevity in the music industry. She reveals tips on “finding your voice“, “working with a mentor, ” “learning special techniques, ” and much more. This is a behind the scenes look at a music icon who has worked with some of the best in the industry, including Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and Luther Vandross, to name a few.

Patti Austin’s free CD is her way of giving back to the industry that has been so good to her over the years. In some small way, it is her hope that generations of new singers will begin the careers with her virtual mentorship.

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Grammy Favorite Patti Austin Celebrates A Heartfelt Christmas

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Grammy winning vocalist, Patti Austin ushers in the holiday season with the sumptuous, spiritually moving three-song digital only EP, An Inspirational Holiday, to be released December 16th on Concord Records. This special digital only EP will be available at all digital retail outlets. Unlike most Christmas albums that feature rearranged carols, classic songs associated with the season and winter-themed fare, Austin takes a decidedly different tack by celebrating the true essence of Christmas. “I wanted to put together three powerful songs that burr into people’s hearts and minds,” says Austin. “I wanted to get down to the basics of Christmas-the spiritual side that talks about the ideals of Christ, who was a selfless person who taught that united we stand and divided we fall. And I wanted to keep the production simple so that nothing would distract from the power of the lyrics and music.”