Biography:

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Pat Wictor makes his home in many worlds. An American citizen born in Venezuela, an expatriate through his teens, he is used to melding unusual combinations of ideas and experiences into a seamless whole. Grounded in rural blues and gospel traditions, Wictor’s lean, poetic songs and expressive guitar playing are seasoned with jazz, pop, improvisational surprise, philosophy and social commentary.

Wictor first gained attention as an innovative lap slide guitarist, making him a sought-after collaborator and session musician. For seven years he toured internationally as one third of Brother Sun, the powerful harmonizing trio with Joe Jencks and Greg Greenway. Wictor’s newest release is a duo CD titled "Counterpoise," a duo collaboration with jazz vocalist Deborah Latz. The two first sang together at a vocal improvisation workshop led by Bobby McFerrin. His latest solo CD, "This is Absolutely Real: Visions and Versions of Phil Ochs," reached #2 on the Folk-DJ charts and was nominated for Best Tribute Album by the Independent Music Awards. His appearances, in-person and streaming, include solo concerts, lessons and workshops on guitar, songwriting, and instrumental and vocal improvisation.