Patrick Adams was a Harlem native who became one of the most influential dance music producers, arrangers, and composers of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. His hands touched some of the most abiding dance classics from Black Ivory, Inner Life, Phreek, Cloud One, Christine Wiltshire, Fonda Rae, Donna McGhee,Continue Reading
Dance music pioneer Patrick Adams has died at age 72 of unknown causes. His daughter Joi Sanchez announced his passing on Facebook. The musician started out as a member of The Sparks which was an R&B group that performed cover songs. By the ’70s Adams was producing classic songs forContinue Reading
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings are known for their vintage soul sound that’s rooted in the ’60s but they were not afraid to explore other eras. Today, their acknowledgment of disco comes with their cover of Musique’s “In The Bush.” They match Patrick Adam’s studio band’s original upbeat energy andContinue Reading