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Rory Partin

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About Me

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His premier album, The Very Thought Of You, unleashes the talented young singer and performer Rory Partin on the wider world. But don’t be fooled into thinking this debut artist is some new kid on the block. Partin has been leading the Rory Partin Big Band since 2000, and their highly entertaining live show, professional approach and superb repertoire have made them a popular choice for society parties, governors’ balls, corporate events and sell out concerts. Partin has been performing from San Francisco to New York and Toronto to Baton Rouge – always leaving audiences wanting more.
Partin’s debut album only shows off one small part of his vast talents. Drawing on musical influences as varied as Ray Charles, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and The Doobie Brothers, his blue-eyed soul voice is convincing whether he is pulling every ounce of emotion from a classic soul set or swinging with his big band on The Very Thought Of You. Rory explains, “I enjoy singing songs that I feel. I love to connect with an audience, to see the way they’re moved by the pure emotion of a song.”
From the album’s opening cut, “Walkin’ My Baby Back Home,” this pure emotion is immediately evident. Critics have already been wowed by the way in which Partin tackles the material. “If you enjoy the recordings of Harry Connick, Jr. and Michael Buble.., this CD is up to that standard…one of the best,” writes British music critic Ian Hayter of Cross Rhythms Magazine.
The Very Thought Of You is destined to introduce Partin to a wider audience than just those who have seen his excellent big band’s live performance. Bringing his own unique personality to these familiar songs, a new generation is discovering these fresh interpretations of timeless classics. Partin delivers them in a voice that is both knowing and passionate, and with a romantic flair that melts hearts.
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BOOKING: Rory Partin will be touring throughout the 2007-2008 season, along with his show, “Swingin’ 66!” Rory has previously performed alongside The Temptations, Kathy Mattea, The Dixie Chicks, Kirk Franklin and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra as well as headlined shows throughout the country. For information on booking Rory for your concert event, visit: www.rorypartin.com OR sonicbids.com/rorypartin
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Member Since: 4/28/2006
Band Website: sonicbids.com/rorypartin
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Influences: A few of my influences are Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, The Doobie Brothers...
Sounds Like: Take a listen and see...

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Description: Rory Partin & His All-Star Big Band - 5 Minute Promotional Video

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Description: Valentine’s Day Cruise
Record Label: None
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Marion, AL

Friday night, I sang with Jeni Varnadeau at Judson college in Marion, AL, a girls college. It was great. They were really cool. And we got to stay in the "President's house" which was built in 1900 fo...
Posted by Rory Partin on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:15:00 PST

Hollywood Here We Come!

Just returned from Los Angeles, CA. We were there for a week, having meetings with labels, lawyers, agents, P.R.O.s,... and playing gigs. It was a great trip. One of the first meetings we had was with...
Posted by Rory Partin on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:37:00 PST

Musician Jokes

A young child says to his mother, "Mom, when I grow up I'd like to be amusician." She replies, "Well honey, you know you can't do both."Q: What do you call a beautiful woman on a trombonist's arm?A: A...
Posted by Rory Partin on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:18:00 PST

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded t o fill it with gol...
Posted by Rory Partin on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:03:00 PST

You Know You're From Southwest Louisiana If

I'm from Moss Bluff, Louisiana. For those of you not familiar with Moss Bluff or its location, it is just down the road from Ragley, Gillis, and Birdsnest, sits along the Calcasieu River, and is about...
Posted by Rory Partin on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:49:00 PST

Snapshot of the last 8 or 9 days

Snapshot of the last 8 or 9 days... So last week I get awakened by a call at 5:30am. Now, no one calls me at 5:30am. I..m a musician. They know I..m in bed. So when my phone rings before 8am I know i...
Posted by Rory Partin on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 02:01:00 PST

Rory's Music Making a Difference in Belgium

This is an email I received from a friend in Belgium. It's so cool how God works in this life. Keep in mind while reading this that I'm from Lake Charles, Louisiana.RorySubject: Waterloo and Big Band ...
Posted by Rory Partin on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:53:00 PST

NEW Review of Rory's Album Showing up all over the internet

CD Reviews: The Southern Charm of Rory PartinBy Joe MontagueIt isn't often that you think of Big Band music emanating for Tennessee the center of everything Country and most gospel vibes. Rory Partin ...
Posted by Rory Partin on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:12:00 PST

British Album Review of THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU-excerpts

STYLE: JazzRATING 7 out of 10OUR PRODUCT CODE: 18301-11375DISTRIBUTION: Independent RPE0604FORMAT: CD AlbumDISCS: 1Reviewed by Ian HayterThe Rory Partin Band... considered to be one of the best contem...
Posted by Rory Partin on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:22:00 PST

My Brand Spankin' New Weedeater

So the other day I come home from six weeks in Europe to find a new weedeater in my garage, still in the box. Now, I've been in Europe for six weeks, and apparently nobody has been keeping my yard. ...
Posted by Rory Partin on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:05:00 PST