CD albums below:
There are many more in
Paul's back catalogue.
Style: Piano Blues, Folk and original song.
''His music defies categories,
spanning earthy blues, love ballads, soul, rock and jazz. He has one of
the most expressive voices you will ever hear, and he uses it to bring
out all the emotions he packs into some superb lyrics’ MUSIC WEEK
Pianist for blues stars like Alexis Korner and Eric Burdon, Paul has
been recognized in Europe as an outstanding singer, songwriter with his
twelfth solo album recently released in UK by Sanctuary Records. His
songs have been widely recorded by such singers as Bonnie
Tyler and Elkie Brooks. His new album UNDERCOVER has just
been released in Europe.
''If there was any justice in the musical world, he would be filling the
biggest halls in the land'' THE SCOTSMAN
BIOGRAPHY
Raised in Norfolk, Paul started his musical career in the late 60's and
early 70's playing piano and keyboards with blues and soul bands, music
which was to be a great influence throughout his career. He subsequently
toured the world in the bands of Alexis Korner, Eric Burdon, various
visiting American blues singers such as Louisiana Red, Bert Jansch, Jo
Ann Kelly, Peter Thorup and Dr Hook's Denis Le Corriere. Later as a solo
artist he opened concerts for John Mayall, David Crosby, Ralph McTell,
and John Martyn
Appearances on European TV shows, especially a solo show on the biggest
TV rock program of the 80's - ..Rock Palast' in Germany, have maintained
his reputation
He has performed in the US and Canada and now tours regularly throughout
Europe both solo and with the backing of top British musicians,
including critically acclaimed appearances in the main continental
festivals and in Britain at the Edinburgh Arts and Cambridge Festivals.
The soul quality of his vocal style has been compared with early hero
Ray Charles and Joe Cocker, and his piano style from Memphis Slim to
Lenny Tristano.
His songs often retain his soul and blues background, but unusually
range in subject material across social, political and personal
relationships. His songs have been translated into many languages and
have even been the source of ballet choreography.
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Summary;
High standard professional performance.
Good rapport with audience using subtle humour and stories along the way.
Sounds like: Soulful piano blues.
Song: Original articulate compositions with occasional cover song.
Apparent influences: Tim Hardin, Ray Charles, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Randy Newman !
Venue type: All - festivals to intimate club preferably a seated audience such as culture house, cabaret.