Artist description This album features my original compositions and some really great friends who happen to be first call NY studio musicians!Many members of my Contemporary Jazz band-"The Pat O'Donnell Group" helped out with Songs from the Heart. Thanks guys!This recording represents quite a few special sessions with some of my favorite players,singers and musicians.I hope you find Songs from the Heart to be a blessing to you. To find more info and check out some of my other CD's including "For My Friends" featuring Bob Mintzer visit us on the web at:www.patodonnellmusic.com

Music Style This is the place for my composotions of many musical styles

Musical Influences All good music including Jazz,Pop,Gospel and Classical

Artist History The musicians vary from session to session- basically features a group of my friends on various instruments and vocals.Most of my friends also happen to be first call NY studio musicians!The enclosed collection of music that I have written represents somethingthat is very dear to my heart.Songs from heart is my way of expressing the joy and sorrow that I haveexperienced in my walk with the Lord.It is my sincere hope that you find this music uplifting and encouraging asyou seek the peace that only comes fromour Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ.Pat O'Donnell

Group Members Special thanks to the musicians who gave their talents to this project:The Vocalists:Helene Emory,Jeannie Brooks,Bob Ferry,Judy Fossa and Stephanie BennettThe Musicians:Dave Malyszko,Takashi Otsuka,Dave Wilson,and John BenthalMusic produced by Pat O'Donnell for POD ProductionsAll music published by:Pat O'Donnell Music ASCAPAll lyrics by Pat O'Donnell except where noted lyrics by Stephanie Bennett

Instruments Piano,Bass,Drums,Saxophone,Guitar,Organ,Great Solo and Group vocalists!

Albums Songs from the Heart,For My Friends,The Pat O'Donnell Group

Press Reviews Drummer/percussionist/composer/producer Pat O'Donnell has performed and orrecorded with suchdiverse artists as Bob Mintzer, Danny Troob, Ian Finkel, Claudio Roditi,Morris Nanton, Ray Alexander,Lee Musiker, Rio Clemente, Enrico Granafei, Blvd. East, and the Ed PalermoBig Band as well as withhis own groups at major venues and festivals throughout the United States.Pat has been featured in articlesin Modern Drummer, Billboard, and Musician magazines. Mr. O'Donnell alsoleads the Contemporary Jazz Quintet the "Pat O'Donnell Group"For information on other Pat O'Donnell Group Productions please stop by ourweb site at:www.patodonnellmusic.com

Additional Info It is my sincere hope that this album will be a blessing to you

Location Kearny, NJ - USA

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