Native Chicagoan Irving Louis Lattin has been playing since he was 13 years old. He grew up on the music of Blues & Gospel like, Mahalia Jackson, the Staple Singers, Muddy Waters, BB King, Motown, Memphis/Stax and the British Invasion. The list of infuences are endless... He began writing songs when he was 17 and also playing piano when he turned 25. Now at the ripe old age of ??? he is still making the music he loves which is a blend of Rhythm & Blues, Pop & Funk...

Generally considered to be the "real thing" by his peers and such, it's best to form your own conclusions after hearing him. "I just do what I do," he says...