SOUL/R&B VOCALIST RAHSAAN PATTERSON RELEASES FIRST-EVER HOLIDAY CD
Singer Provides Fans With ‘The Ultimate Gift’ of Gratitude & Grace
This Yuletide Season
September 2008 – Following the success of his recent, critically acclaimed CD ‘Wines & Spirit,’ Soul/R&B vocalist Rahsaan Patterson has announced the release of his first-ever Holiday CD – ‘The Ultimate Gift.’ This eclectic take on Holiday music is sure to delight fans as Rahsaan uses his divinely crafted voice to sing traditional as well as original holiday songs, giving them his own personal flare.
Putting aside notions of snowfalls and sleigh bells, Santa Claus and solemn carols, Patterson offers a modern version of Christmas spirit that focuses on the twin virtues of gratitude and grace on this Artistry Music release. This celebration of the yuletide season is unique and surprising and at times reverent, jubilant, humorous, thoughtful, and above all - completely original. ‘The Ultimate Gift’ is destined to become a holiday classic in its own right. Topped off with original art work by artist/painter Paul Moschell, the cover of the CD features a caricature of a childhood Rahsaan Patterson, visually reflecting his childhood Christmases in New York City filled with youth, innocence, optimism and joy.
As the Holiday’s are about giving back, Rahsaan is utilizing the launch of The Ultimate Gift as a means to give back to the less fortunate via the “The Ultimate Gift Toy Drive.” The Toy Drive will partner with select radio stations as well as organizations that cater to children who have lost a parent or children whose parents are currently serving in the armed services. Partnering radio stations will be announced shortly.
“For me, Christmas was always about family, eating, laughing and listening to music and just being with your loved ones,” states Patterson. “So I wanted that to be what was captured on ‘The Ultimate Gift’ - the true spirit of Christmas.”
‘The Ultimate Gift’ debutssix original songs plus the instant Holiday hit “Christmas At My House,” co-written by Van Hunt. Also showcased is the perennial favorite“Little Drummer Boy,” reworked and styled as only Rahsaan can. Produced by Rahsaan Patterson, Jamey Jaz and Keith Crouch, ‘The Ultimate Gift’’ is a heartfelt and soulful celebration of the Holiday Spirit.
Songs include:
1. Holiday
2. What Christmas Means To Me
3. This Is the Season
4. Peace and Joy
5. That First Christmas
6. Angels (sing)
7. Little Drummer Boy
8. Christmas At My House
9. Wonderful Christmastime
10. The Ultimate Gift
11. Angels (reprise)
Rahsaan Patterson – ‘The Ultimate Gift’ – Page 2
The songs of ‘The Ultimate Gift’ tell Patterson's personal story of Christmases past, present and future—all with the mix of soul, jazz, dance, and pop that has become the singer’s trademarks. The album kicks off with the hand-clapping fun of “Holiday,” where the Southern California-based singer reminds us: “Snow don't fall down in L.A./ so there ain't no place for Santa Claus to land his sleigh/ though in the sun the children play/ it's not a New York winter's day.”
The Ultimate Gift follows closely on the heels of Patterson’s September 2007 release ‘Wines & Spirits,’ which features the hit singles "Feels Good" and "Stop Breaking My Heart."
Named after the legendary jazz sax player Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Patterson was raised in New York City. After his family relocated to California, where he appeared on the children's show Kids Incorporated, Patterson soon began to expand his gifts as a singer, songwriter and performer. After penning songs for the likes of Tevin Campbell, Chico DeBarge, Christopher Williams, Jody Watley, as well as co-writing Brandy’s triple-platinum selling "Baby," in 1994, Patterson was signed to MCA Records. He released his self-titled debut in 1997. The singer followed up with 1999's Love In Stereo, then moved to Artistry Music for 2004’s After Hours and his current album, Wines & Spirits.
Rahsaan Patterson • The Ultimate Gift • Street Date: August 26, 2008
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