Patrick Lamb with Urban Jazz Coalition – Early Show

After touring with stars like Bobby Caldwell, Gino Vannelli, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Smokey Robinson and two time Grammy Winning Diane Schuur, Patrick Lamb is one of the most exciting breakout artists on the scene with three top five Billboard Hits.

 “This was the first time I saw Patrick – I was amazed – he’s definitely one of the brightest new breakout artists on the scene – he had a whole place up dancing. The next Boney James.” ~Larry Farber agent/owner of Middle C Jazz North Carolina

“One of the best instrumentalists I’ve ever worked with..” ~R&B legend Bobby Caldwell

“Gene­rous, talen­ted and smart­: Patri­ck Lamb is Portl­and’s ‘rena­issan­ce man” ~Sam Adams Mayor, Portland OR

“Awesome set of songs here—by an saxophone artist who’s time has indeed come! Congrats, Patrick on a wonderful album!” ~Dave Koz

Urban Jazz Coalition (UJC) has been one of the hottest live performance ensembles on the contemporary jazz scene for some time now and 2025 marks the celebration of this ground breaking band’s 30th Anniversary as a performing group! UJC has electrified audiences performing their unique and energetic blend of R&B/Jazz/Fusion at a multitude of prominent jazz festivals around the country, including The Capital Jazz Festival, The Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Fest Supercruise, The Boscov/Berks Jazz Festival, The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Jazz Fest West, The Russian River Jazz Festival, River Raisin Jazz Festival, and many more.

UJC’s music has also been featured in network television programming, international film soundtracks, regional advertising campaigns, and as part of an eclectic group of artists on a Gospel/Jazz compilation project released by Capitol/EMI Records.

In addition to the notoriety “UJC” has earned as a self contained group, they have also become one of the most in-demand back up groups in the smooth jazz genre, having performed as sidemen for a number of top smooth jazz artists.

Food & Bar: Our full food and drink menu will be available before and during the show.