Public Relations Director/Mid-Day Host
Patricia James
Smooth Jazz Lunchbreak: 10am - 2pm

Hometown: Montclair, New Jersey
Favorite Smooth Jazz Artist: Kim Waters, Norman Brown, The Rippingtons, Kirk Whalum, Pat Metheny ... it goes a lot further, my passion runs pretty deep for the format.
Favorite Song: It depends on my mood
Favorite Food: Sushi, Barbecued chicken
Favorite Books: Tuesdays With Morrie
A quote that you live by: "God bless the child who's got his own.", and "What goes around comes around."
Years in the Industry/Background: Started radio at WNNJ (A/C) in Newton, New Jersey. Moved to California and worked at KBLX (Urban A/C), the Smooth Jazz 103.7 KKSF in San Fransisco part-time on-air and Assistant Business Manager. Came to Smooth Jazz 103.1 WLOQ, Orlando, in 1995.
Hobbies/Interests: Exercising, traveling, donating time to charitable organizations, and watching good movies.

Christmas at SeaWorld - December 9, 2005

On-air personality Patricia James operates the control boards during her live broadcast as SeaWorld celebrated Christmas.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - September 17, 2005
Peter White & Richard Elliot played the benefit concert!

Katlin Bubb and 103.1 WLOQ's Patricia James (left) brought guitarist Peter White onstage. His set was followed by one from sax-man Richard Elliot. Bubb, who was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at the age of four, opened the first JDRF show at the age of eight. Back then she stood only waist high to James. Now, at 15, she's got years of experience introducing this spectacular annual event to Orlando jazz fans.

Epcot Food & Wine Festival featuring the Rippingtons - November 5, 2005

There were live interviews with Smooth Jazz Lunch Break host Patricia James during the day and smooth jazz the same night.

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival - March 18 - 20, 2005

Michael Lington played the headliner spot on the Southwest Stage at the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival on Friday night ... but, on Friday afternoon, he stopped by the 103.1 WLOQ studio to chat with Patricia James during the Smooth Jazz Lunch Break.

Lifestyle Expo - May 22, 2005

103.1 WLOQ Smooth Jazz Lunch host Patricia James brought the acts on-stage for the first annual Lifestyle Expo at Lake Eola Amphitheater.

Sunday Brunch at the Westin Grand Bohemian - December 4, 2005

Pianist Sunnie Paxson and Westin Grand Bohemian owner Richard Kessler stop for a photo before brunch. Later, Paxson enjoyed brunch with her on-air pals, Patricia James and Yvonne Coleman from 103.1 WLOQ. Sax-man Jeff Rupert joined Paxson as she played smooth jazz for the brunch crowd.

Live After Five - January 26, 2006

Each Thursday, 103.1 WLOQ on-air personality Patricia James brings you Live After Five at the Exchange Lounge. This week featured Jamie Williams as listeners enjoyed live music, dancing, friends and fun ... as well as delicious food and drink specials.