Pat Fleming has embraced many types of music, making him well versed in Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk and Balkan styles. He made his first professional performance at age 12, and spent his formative years studying with David Bloom, Jack Cecchini and John Abercrombie. His skill and versatility have made for a career of diversity and range.

In the 1980s, Pat was a member of two of Chicago's most innovative and avant garde bandsÑ'D-section' and 'Balkan Rhythm Band'. In 1990, Pat toured the nation playing concerts and on television with the Fareed Haque Quartet. This same ensemble opened for Sting at the prestigious Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in 1991.

As a member of Chicago's high Ðprofile Bradley Young Orchestra, Pat has appeared with celebrities such as Jim Belushi, Rosemary Clooney, Ben E. King, Melissa Manchester, Rita Moreno and Roberta Flack.

As lead guitarist with the band 'Mother Root', Pat has performed at such venues as the Park West, Tweeter Center and House of Blues, opening up for such legendary rock acts as Blue Oyster Cult, Deep Purple, Grand Funk, The Allman Brothers, Joe Walsh and Kansas.

In 2005, Pat was asked to participate in the New York City workshop of a new musical being written by mystery writer Stephen King and rock musician John Mellencamp. Pat was one of four musicians on this project, entitled "The Ghost Brothers of Darkland County".

Currently, Pat is busy performing and recording with Howard Levy's Acoustic Express Quartet, who would occasionally appear with legendary jazz violinist, the late Johnny Frigo. Held in high regard by his peers, Pat has produced, arranged for and performed on countless projects and albums.

A sought after educator, Pat has taught guitar at many learning institutions over the years, among them Columbia College and the Bloom School of Jazz. Pat also works with Howard Levy at the Outer Banks Music Seminars.