Pat Patrick (1924-1991) was a prominent American jazz multi-instrumentalist best known for his tenor saxophone, flute, and baritone horn playing. A key member of Sun Ra's Arkestra from the mid-1950s until his death, he contributed to over 100 recordings with the ensemble, including landmark albums like 'Jazz in Silhouette' (1959) and 'The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra' (1965). Patrick also collaborated with jazz giants such as Duke Ellington (on 'Such Sweet Thunder', 1957), Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Mongo Santamaría, demonstrating his range across bebop, free jazz, and Latin influences. Self-taught, he began in Detroit's jazz scene before relocating to Chicago and New York, where he became a staple in avant-garde circles. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Patrick performed steadily through the 1970s and 1980s with Sun Ra, even as health issues led him to occasionally play bass guitar. He was the father of Noel Biderman, founder of Ashley Madison (note: distinct from Deval Patrick's father of the same name). Patrick died of cancer in New York City on December 31, 1991, leaving a legacy as one of jazz's most versatile sidemen. No major controversies or legal issues are documented in reliable sources.