Patrick Bradley is no musical novice. Only eight years old when he first began playing keyboards, his background spans virtually every musical genre imaginable: Smooth Jazz, jazz, fusion, gospel, inspirational, funk, progressive rock, classical… they are all in his repertoire. Dedicated to his wife, the recording's opening track, "Come Rain Or Shine" celebrates the ups and downs of the relationship Patrick calls "the most valuable thing to me on the earth." His love and devotion come through with every joyful note. Eric Marienthal's soaring sax is like icing on an already delicious cake. With its improvisational groove, "Streetwise" has a freshness and sparkle to it that is hard to resist. Offering a touch of melancholy. "Mending Fences" has a delicate melody line that is both elegant and heartrending. One can only hope that COME RAIN OR SHINE is only the first of many musical outings Patrick Bradley has up his sleeve."
~BETH LEWIS
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Patrick Bradley was born in Torrance, California. He grew up in L.A.'s South Bay and now lives in Chicago. He began playing keyboards at the age of eight. Patrick has a diverse background of smooth jazz, jazz, fusion, gospel, Christian inspirational, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, and classical music. He played in progressive rock bands Gemini, Anxiety Society, and later toured Europe with the rock band Joshua. After touring Europe, Patrick and his wife Lisa settled down to raise their two children Heather and Matthew. 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 Midwest Regional President of Whole Foods Market. Patrick continues to write music in a prolific manner. Come Rain or Shine is his debut solo CD. 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.