Patti Remembers Whitney Houston
In the days following the devastating loss of Whitney Houston, Patti Austin opened up about the moment she first heard Whitney sing. Patti, a longtime family friend, was there when Whitney performed for producer Clive Davis for the very first time. In the article entitiled “Whitney Houston’s life a saga of highs, lows” by George Pennacchio Patti… [more]
Going from 300 to 180 lbs is no easy work out. Within the first year of having her gastric bypass surgery, Patti Austin dropped 120 lbs! Before her surgery she was suffering from type 2 diabetes, asthma, and at risk for stroke. As soon as she felt she had accomplished what she wanted, she was happy to discuss the… [more]
A star is reborn: World wide performance
Patti Austin is that rare vocalist who transcends styles and eras with a big voice and personality to match. Whether singing the R&B numbers that marked her early successes, chart-topping pop love songs like “Baby, Come to Me” or exhibiting her jazz chops that took home a Grammy Award in 2008 for Best Jazz Album,… [more]
