USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra with Patti Austin - JAZZ@USC April 18, 2007

She crosses all musical genres, has 16 solo albums to her credit, and has performed her award nominated hit-songs on the Grammys and Oscars. As a performer, songwriter, and vocalist, her star-studded career began at the age of four, making her one of the most beloved artists the world over. She is Patti Austin.

Recently, Patti debuted as one-woman show, which she wrote and created, was nominated for yet another Grammy Award for her spectacular recording in Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald For Ella, recorded live with the WDR Big Band in Colon, Germany; and co-created the musical extravaganza Beboperella, a modern day music driven ritual, reuniting and fueling the return for the spirits of Bebop, along with the music of Ella Fitzgerald.

Directed by Shelton Berg, the USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra concentrates on the hard swinging style of the classic bands. As the flagship of the Jazz Studies Department, the ensemble performs worldwide at jazz festivals, as well as for marquee television and live performing arts events.

Official Website: http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/spectrum/events.html?event=41807