February 21. 2007 P o r t la nò ffibsm u-r z page C3 |s||| Jazz’s Patrick Lamb Returns to Delta Sound Portland saxophonist Patrick Lamb brings his roots of Missis­ sippi Blues full circle when he cel­ ebrates the release of his solo al­ bum "Soul of a Free Man,” Satur­ day, March 3 at 8 p.m. at the Aladdin Theater, 3116 S.E. 11th Ave. Lamb will join two up-and-com­ ing musical talen ts- Scott Fisher & I a.m. Approach and soul song­ stress Li v Warfield - for one night of jazz, blues soul and funk infu­ sion. Having spent many years in the Jazz world. Lamb is revisiting his Southern roots. “Soul of a Free Man" infuses the funk of James Brown, the horn section of Tower of Power, the soul of Sly & The Family Stone and Lamb’s own mu­ sical voice to form a unique new sound. As an early developing musi­ cian. Lamb found himself touring all over the Delta Belt and opening for the likesofBB KingandTheTemp- tations. He also played the old juke joints and early morning jam ses­ sions at the Subway Lounge with traveling musicians who wanted to jam with the locals after a big gig. Two years ago, Lamb began co­ writing with fellow musician Lee Garrett, a co-writer and friend of Jazz saxophonist Patrick Lam b celebrates the release o f his solo album “Soul o f a Free Man" at the Aladdin Theater, Saturday, March 3. Stevie W onder who co-penned “Isn’t She Lovely” and “I Just Called To Say I Love You.” In January 2006, he brought together a di verse group of jazz-oriented musicians and singers to Portland's Kung Fu Bakery studio to record "Soul of a Free Man.” Lam b felt strongly about m od­ eling the recording sessions like those o f an old Motown record, capturing the vibe and the energy o f having all the m usicians in the room and playing at the same Soul singer Liv Warfield will accom pany fellow m usician Patrick Lam b at his upcom ing CD release party. time. The outcom e was good old southern back porch song, old school R&B and the solid horn s e c tio n o f an o ld M otow n recording. Tickets for the show are $13 ad­ vance and $ 15 at the door, avai lable at al I Tickmasteroutlets. the Aladdin Theater Box Office or by phone at 503-2244400. where LL Cool J to Host Image Awards LL Cool J will host the 38th NA ACP Image Awards, which will air live on Friday. March 2 at 8 p.m. on FOX (KPTVChannel 12). LL Cool J isatw o-tim e Grammy Award winner and past NAACP Image Award winner. He released his first hit “I Can't Live Without My Radio" in 1985 at the age of 17 and quickly developed his own unique style. His first two albums, “Radio” and “Bigger and Deffer," made him a celebrity, but “Mama Said Knock You Out" established him 'as one of hip-hop's genuine superstars. CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien, legendary comedian, actor, author and past Image Award winner Bill Cosby and renowned musician and activist Bono will be honored with special awards during the telecast. L in (ila s 31 ani S e m œ Breakfast Lunch Pottie training Snacks State certified Story time Toys Games Fun Arts and crafts And much more! Residential-Offices “Cleanliness is next to Godliness" Spring Cleaning Special call 503-839-6790 Linda J. Scott, Owner Insured — Bonded LLC oolJ CoUDOIl 10% o ff Oil fil'S t c l e a n in g Regina’s ChildHaven Learning Center Ages 2 mos-12 years Educational learning For more information please call Mrs. Regina Dennis (503) 282-3154 3725 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland OR 97227