Doug Legacy, the zydeco man with the zydeco plan, will be releasing his new album on June 18th, 2017. The Gumbo Brotherhood is the latest offering from Doug and the Zydeco Party Band, featuring a number of Legacy’s originals as well as the guitar playing of Grant Geissman of Chuck Mangione fame. Paul plays tenor and baritone saxophones and also sings backgrounds. Get your copy today at CDBaby!
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0 PAUL ON THE NEW ZYDECO PARTY BAND ALBUM
PAUL JOINS THE UEBEL CLARINET FAMILY
We are proud to announce that Paul is joining the artist roster at Uebel Clarinets!
I’m very happy to announce that I’m joining the Uebel Clarinet family! When I showed up to NAMM this year, I thought that I was pretty much set when it came to my clarinet equipment, but Victoria Moe, Andreas Moe, Annabelle Moe, and Joshua Jönsson helped me to find an incredible instrument which is a perfect match for my playing. I will be playing their Preference-L model and have never been so excited about a clarinet! Thank you all so much for pairing me with such a fantastic clarinet and for thinking enough of me to bring me on board your artist roster!
Sean Perrin interviews Victoria and Andreas Moe of Uebel on the Clarineat Podcast
0 REMEMBERING AL JARREAU (1940 – 2017)
Many singers come and go, but there aren’t many that can lay claim to the amount of influence Al Jarreau had in multiple genres of music. But with as much of a musical giant that Jarreau was, he remained one of the most humble and down-to-earth people around, and a had a very gracious soul.
In high school, many of my friends got their first taste of Al Jarreau singing the theme to Moonlighting each week on ABC. At the time, I had just abandoned pop music and had devoted all my listening to jazz, and in particular KKGO-FM 105.1. Al released his album Heart’s Horizon in 1988, and the song “So Good” featuring David Sanborn was getting all the airplay on the radio. As a big Sanborn fan, I had to buy what became the first Jarreau album in my collection. To this day it remains one of my favorite Jarreau tracks.
Al was instrumental in helping me to bridge the gap between contemporary and mainstream jazz. In addition to his own signature performances of jazz standards, I fondly remember his performance as Miles Davis on Freddie Freeloader from Jon Hendricks and Friends.
One of the greatest nights of my life was 12 years ago when The Slaw Dawgz got to perform with Al Jarreau. Al was such a gracious man and of course, he sang his ass off. But what amazed me was how much his presence on stage raised the quality of our game. Al went so far as to put into motion the development of a 3-city mini tour where we would be backing up both he and Kathleen Battle, but alas, that was derailed when he got involved with another tour with George Benson
Today, I’m very saddened to learn of his passing. Thank you, Al, for teaching me that I can be what I want to and all I need is to get my boogie down. Thank you to Nick Scarmack for arranging the opportunity for us to play with Al, and to Gail Enriquez for being there 12 years ago to witness it and capture it all on film. RIP Al Jarreau.
0 CATCH PAUL AT WINTER NAMM 2017
For those of you attending the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, Paul will be performing at the Sax Dakota (PJLM Music Sales & Marketing) Booth in Hall D, 3414. Drop by, catch a set, and say, “Hi!”
- Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Tom Liston (guitar), John Noreyko (tuba), and Nick Scarmack (drums)
- Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 12:30 PM with Scott Strecker (trumpet), Sam Montooth (bass), and Nick Scarmack (drums)
- Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2:45 PM with Andrew Carney (trumpet), Dave Murdy (guitar), Sam Montooth (bass), and Nick Scarmack (drums)
THE PAUL NAVIDAD QUARTET AT BARLEY FORGE BREWING CO.
SAVE THE DATE! Paul and his quartet are back on the scene and you don’t want to miss this rare appearance! Best of all, if you are a fan of craft brews, this is the perfect marriage of jazz and fine malted adult beverages. Join Paul and the guys for a jazz- and beer-filled evening at Barley Forge Brewing Company in Costa Mesa, Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Pinch-hitting for the vacationing Ron Levy will be guitarist extraordinaire Mike Higgins. Hope to see you there!
Paul Navidad, saxophones
Michael Higgins, guitar
Bart Broadnax, bass
Nick Scarmack, drums
2957 Randolph Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 641-2084
THE PATRICK BRADLEY BAND RETURNS TO SPAGHETTINI
Join the Patrick Bradley Band for an evening of original jazz fusion at Spaghettini in Seal Beach, California on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 8:00 PM. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this unique musical group in an intimate, supper club setting. Make your reservations today!
Patrick Bradley, keyboards
Paul Navidad, saxophones
Andrew Carney, trumpet & flugelhorn
John Parr, guitar
Brad Cummings, bass
Tony Moore, drums
SOLO TRANSCRIPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Paul has made a number of solo transcriptions from his personal collection available for educational purposes. Learn from the improvisations of instrumentalists from jazz, rock and R&B. Check back for updates as well as additional transcriptions.
WINTER NAMM 2016
NAMM-goers have a number of opportunities to catch Paul performing, both at the 2016 Winter NAMM Show as well as at off-site post-NAMM evening events. Drop by both the Sax Dakota and Silverstein Works booths to say, “Hello” to Paul. Check back regularly for updates, as more performances may be added to Paul’s NAMM schedule and times may be subject to change.
THURSDAY, January 21st, 2016
- 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM at the Sax Dakota/Phaeton Trumpets booth (PJLA Music Sales/Marketing), Hall D, 3414
Paul Navidad (saxes), Andrew Carney (trumpet), Dave Murdy (guitar), John Noreyko (tuba) - 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM at the Sax Dakota/Phaeton Trumpets booth (PJLA Music Sales/Marketing), Hall D, 3414
Paul Navidad (saxes), Andrew Carney (trumpet), Dave Murdy (guitar), John Noreyko (tuba)
FRIDAY, January 22nd, 2016
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Anaheim GardenWalk, Gala Garden Stage
Mark Wood (guitar & vocals), Paul Navidad (keyboards, sax & vocals), Avery Burdette (keyboards & vocals), Brad Cummings (bass & vocals), and Josh Schreiber (drums & vocals)
SATURDAY, January 23rd, 2016
- 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM at the Sax Dakota/Phaeton Trumpets booth (PJLA Music Sales/Marketing), Hall D, 3414
Paul Navidad (saxes), Andrew Carney (trumpet), Sam Montooth (bass), Nick Scarmack (drums), guitar TBA
SUNDAY, January 24th, 2016
- 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM at the Sax Dakota/Phaeton Trumpets booth (PJLA Music Sales/Marketing), Hall D, 3414
Paul Navidad (saxes), Sam Montooth (bass), Nick Scarmack (drums), guitar TBA - 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM at the Sax Dakota/Phaeton Trumpets booth (PJLA Music Sales/Marketing), Hall D, 3414
Paul Navidad (saxes), Wayne Cobham (trumpet), Sam Montooth (bass), Nick Scarmack (drums), guitar TBA
PAUL PERFORMS WITH THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Hot Latin Nights featuring “Bolero”
August 9, 7:30 pm | Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
Carl St.Clair, conductor
Milena Kitic, mezzo-soprano
JT & Friends, guest artists
Program includes:
Ravel: Bolero
Bernstein: “Mambo” from “West Side Story”
Ginestera: Estancia
Bizet: Excerpts from “Carmen”
Sizzling rhythms beneath the starry sky! Featuring the high-octane energy of JT & Friends, it’s an evening of music and dance with sultry salsa, Cuban rhythms and the sounds of Spain. Enjoy Bernstein’s “Mambo,” selections from Bizet’s “Carmen” and Ravel’s popular “Bolero,” among other hot-tempered favorites! Gates open at 5:30 for picnicking.
Prefer not to cook? Add on a gourmet Bristol Farms picnic box, ready for convenient pickup just inside the gates to the amphitheatre. (The picnic menu will appear on the screen after you choose your tickets.) Already have tickets? Click here to order food only.
https://www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert/Hot_Latin_Nights
THE PATRICK BRADLEY BAND TO PERFORM AT LAGUNA BEACH LIVE
Aug 26th, 2015 – The Patrick Bradley Band
Laguna Beach Live!’s Jazz Wednesdays returns June 17th for eight concerts to The Ranch at Laguna Beach. The series brings a variety of top jazz musicians while the Ranch provides great food and beverages in the stunning patio setting overlooking the Ben Brown Golf Course in Aliso Creek Canyon.
Tickets are $17 in advance and $22 at the door (includes valet parking).
Seating is assigned by purchase date of tickets; friends who buy separately can notify us by the day before the concert to be seated together. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges but tickets may be turned in for a tax donation acknowledgement. Information and message line is 949-715-9713.
The Ranch at Laguna Beach, 31106 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, is offering a delicious buffet dinner for $26.50 in advance and $30 at the door. Made to Order Tacos include a choice of any three tacos including Chipotle Rubbed Angus Beef Flank Steak, Slow Smoked Pork Shoulder Carnitas, and Shredded Chili-lime Braised Organic Chicken. All come with fresh house-made tortilla chips, Fire Roasted Salsa, and fresh guacamole plus their Fiesta Salad of romaine, tomatoes, black beans, cotija with their Signature Ranch Chipotle Dressing. Purchase online with a concert ticket for one service fee.
Southern California native Patrick Bradley is a man on a reconnaissance mission to bring back engaging instrumental music from the sleepy predictable brink. Starting his musical life at age 8 on a bargain basement organ, the journey since has been rich. Self-taught, he faithfully played in church for seven years, explored the Beatles and Elton John, progressed (literally) into the headier thinking man’s rock of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Yes (Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman becoming major influences). He finally took classical music in college, but caught the jazz-rock fusion A-train, latching fast to genre pioneers Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. Out of college, Bradley joined a 5-piece rock band called Joshua that released one album on Polydor Records entitled “Surrender” in 1986. Then at age 24, Bradley opted to focus on his wife and children, and a more solid business career in organic food retail.
Bradley’s compositions feature thoughtful and energetic alternatives to the standard smooth jazz realm, richly inspired by life, philosophy and people dear to his heart, as well as reflecting Bradley’s roots in both jazz-rock fusion and progressive rock. Playing piano, electric keyboards, mini-Moog ‘Voyager’ synthesizer and his very first instrument, Hammond organ (a hair-raising sound rarely heard in music anymore), Bradley creates a sonic palette that straps you in for a scintillating aural journey then shoots for the harmonic spheres.
Patrick Bradley, keyboards & leader
Paul Navidad, saxophones
Andrew Carney, trumpet & flugelhorn
John Parr, guitar
Brad Cummings, electric bass
Tony Moore, drums
Paul Navidad Online 