patrick is a very versatile and highly skilled guitarist. he has performed many classical works such as rodrigo's concerto de aranjuez, vivaldi's concerto in D major and piazzolla's tango suites, yet maintained a strong commitment to jazz. he has played with many artists, theatrical productions and ensembles including the connecticut valley chamber orchestra, miles ahead septet, the tyvek evacuation principle, UK pop sensation 'amaree', laurent jauquemin nonet, 'go van gogh', the sprocket ensemble, brazlian pagode band fejueda brazuka and others. he writes, performs and experiments with original jazz in the continually morphing trio, 'the ramp'. patrick has also performed on many soundtracks, both for his own scores and those of other composers. he teaches guitar throughout the bay area and his lessons are motivating and fun.

from a performance of rodrigo's legendary concerto with the connecticut valley chamber orchestra. the piece features some of the most memorable melodies in the guitar repertoire, brilliant orchestration and a passionate and dazzling cadenza.

a clip from the cafe arts show presented at SOMARTS which features a solo rendition of my original tune 'the sun and the moon'. the performances and artwork sold helped raise money for bay area art schools and collectives.

concert footage from a performance of vivaldi's guitar concerto in D major. filmed at the boston conservatory in feb 2000.

to hear patrick's trio please click here: myspace.com/rampjazz