
Pat Prescott
Host, My Favorite ThingsPat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.
In 2001, Pat moved to Los Angeles to co-host the morning show at 94-7 The Wave with saxophonist Dave Koz, who left after 6 years and was replaced by singer-songwriter Brian McKnight. She recently retired from The Wave.
In 2022, Pat returned to the New York airwaves as host of My Favorite Things on WBGO.
Pat was chosen as R&R's smooth jazz personality of the year for six consecutive years and in 1015, she received the prestigious Genii award from the Alliance of Women In Media. She is active in the community and has won numerous awards and citations for her contributions. She is also an in demand voiceover artist whose voice can be heard on KCRW and on promotions for the Hollywood Bowl and the LA Phil.
Pat Prescott is also an adjunct professor at Santa Monica College's Center for Media and Design.
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Saxophonist Marion Meadows is coming to Hamilton Stage on Saturday, February 8th for two shows, 5pm and 8pm.
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On this episode of The Art of the Story, bassist Marcus Miller chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott
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Maysa talks about her love of baking, her Kitchen Karaoke Sundays, and brining her A Very Maysa Christmas show to New Jersey.
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Violinist Damien Escobar: Julliard at age 9, playing in the NYC subways, and philanthropy
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On this episode of The Art of the Story, 5-time Grammy Award-winning singer Lala Hathaway talks to WBGO's Pat Prescott about how she embraces and grows from her family's musical legacy
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Legendary guitarist Lee Ritenour chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott about his new album with Dave Grusin titled Brasil
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Jay Beckenstein celebrates the 50th anniversary of his band Spyro Gyra
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Pat Prescott, host of “Favorite Things” on WBGO, talks with singer-songwriter Jose James about his new album “1978” and his defying of pigeonholing.
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Pat Prescott, host of “Favorite Things” on WBGO, talks with guitarist Norman Brown about his album “It Hits Different” on Shanachie Entertainment.
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On this episode of AOS, singer and composer Lalah Hathaway chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott