Pat Patrick (musician)

Pat Patrick
Patrick in 1981
Background information
Born
Laurdine Kenneth Patrick Jr.

(1929-11-23)November 23, 1929
East Moline, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 1991(1991-12-31) (aged 62)
GenresAvant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental, swing
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentsBaritone 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.