With Dance Again, Patti Zlaket returns after two decades with a record that feels both hard-earned and freshly inspired. Produced by Tariqh Akoni and supported by a stellar lineup including legendary bassist Lee Sklar, the album blends adult contemporary polish with singer-songwriter intimacy. Backed by renewed visibility through Apple Music playlists, Zlaket’s comeback arrives not as nostalgia but as a confident artistic statement that reintroduces her voice to a wider, modern audience.
Building on that momentum, Dance Again has already produced three standout singles, including Love Is For You, which earned placement on Apple Music’s New In Rock global playlist alongside major artists. The album’s rollout has been matched by sold-out tour dates and strong critical attention, signaling a genuine resurgence rather than a one-off return. Zlaket’s songwriting shines with clarity and emotional restraint, balancing lived experience with melodic sophistication that rewards repeat listening.
Patti Zlaket’s reconnection with music legend Lee Sklar became the catalyst for the project, sparked after she viewed the documentary Immediate Family. Encouraged by that inspiration, she reached out to Sklar, who agreed to hear new material and ultimately joined the sessions. Working closely with Akoni and a rotating cast of elite studio musicians, Zlaket built the album over a year-long process defined by collaboration, trust, and renewed creative urgency.
Patti Zlaket’s journey from pianist and USC-trained theatre graduate to Nashville and Los Angeles sessions underscores a career built on resilience and reinvention. Dance Again reflects her belief that artistic purpose has no expiration date, a theme echoed throughout the record’s uplifting tone. As both a personal statement and musical achievement, the album stands as a compelling reminder that it is never too late to return to one’s creative calling effortlessly. Warm, reflective, and confidently crafted, it leaves a lasting emotional resonance through every track here.
SONGS ON ALBUM
1. Clock Keeps Tickin’
2. I’ve Got You
3. Dance Again
4. Let’s Move On
5. Second Chance at Love
6. Someone to Lay Down Beside Me
7. Love is for You
8. This is Me
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