Pat Malone performs with professionalism, versatility and pure energy that captivates and inspires his audiences. Pat has a devoted following in Chicago, Austin and Santa Fe from his live performances, and is a favorite in the studio. Throughout his career, Malone has played with many outstanding musicians, including Pete Christlieb (Steely Dan, Doc Severenson), Bobby Doyle (Blood, Sweat & Tears - CBS), Bill Ginn (Famous Blue Raincoat Leonard Cohen, Jennifer Warren), Eric Johnson, Lonnie Mack, Kim Stone (Spyra Gyra), Mitch Watkins, Spencer Starnes, Peter Rowan, John Mills, Junior Brown, Mike Turk, Jimmy Carl Black (Frank Zappa Mothers of Invention) and Kirk Waylum. Pat Malone has worked as a guitarist and vocalist on hundreds of projects. As an arranger and musical producer, he has helped many artists get their music on tape. This talented musician has an extraordinary flair for finding just the right lick to make a tune come alive and shine. A disciplined student of music since the age of 9, Pat Malone has studied under an impressive list of great teachers. He completed master classes with Jack Cecchini in Chicago, through whom he conducted workshops with many guitarists including Joe Pass and Joe Diorio. Pat Malone recently completed Spiraling Ecstasy, a subtle sorcery of intelligence and sensuality that leaves you hitting replay over and over. Additionally, Pat has produced CDs for other artists, exhibiting a talent for finding what each artist wants to say and expressing it with utmost respect for the music. Pat Malone always puts the music first.