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PAUL JOINS THE SILVERSTEIN ARTIST PRO TEAM ROSTER

Silverstein Works has brought Paul on board as the newest member of their PRO Team roster. Paul is happy to be a part of the Silverstein family and currently plays Silverstein ligatures on all his horns.

COAST REPORT FEATURES PAUL IN FRONT PAGE ARTICLE

The Coast Report, the campus newspaper at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA features OCC Music Professor Paul Navidad in a front page article in their March 25, 2015 issue. Managing editor Crystal Nguyen interviews Paul as well as Wichita State Professor of Jazz Trumpet, Scott Strecker for the article. Read the article here:

COAST REPORT: Paul Navidad Lives a Musical Life (3/25/2015)

View a PDF file of the actual paper here:
COAST REPORT (3/25/2015)

THE PATRICK BRADLEY BAND RETURNS TO THE 2015 NEWPORT BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Patrick Bradley Band will be returning to the Newport Beach Jazz Festival for 2015, this time on the main stage. Join fusion/smooth jazz keyboardist Patrick Bradley, saxophonist Paul Navidad, trumpeter Andrew Carney, guitarist John Parr, bassist Brad Cummings, and drummer Tony Moore for one of the biggest annual smooth jazz events in Southern California. Patrick is fresh off the release of his 3rd album, Can You Hear Me, produced by Jeff Lorber. The band is scheduled to play on Sunday, May 31st at 11:30 AM. You can purchase tickets by visiting www.festivals.hyattconcerts.com.

SOME OF THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO THE FESTIVAL LINEUP

Pictures from the 2015 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Jazz Festival

11350455_1005695569471381_1871044501643252777_n — The Patrick Bradley Band on the Main Stage. Photo courtesy of Smooth Jazz Family.

11391162_10207111761577121_4223077721867586560_n — The Patrick Bradley Band on the Main Stage.

11390045_1005695522804719_1025488077074067322_n — Paul Navidad, Tony Moore, and Patrick Bradley. Photo courtesy of Smooth Jazz Family.

10580124_1005695506138054_7446642249957072815_n — The Patrick Bradley Band on the Main Stage. Photo courtesy of Smooth Jazz Family.

11148325_10207111359487069_7911790654746682537_n — Brad Cummings, Paul Navidad, Andrew Carney, and John Parr backstage after the set.

10011556_1561359050779852_3676293946238757405_o — Patrick Bradley, Paul Navidad, Andrew Carney, and Sheri Carney relaxing after the set. Photo courtesy of Smooth Jazz Live.

11391203_10202939361043897_7032685634296134175_n — The Derek Bordeaux Group about to perform on the Hill Top Stage with special guest, Paul Navidad.

10488041_10207110855994482_2202825729378262173_n — The Derek Bordeaux Group takes their bows after their second set on the Hill Top Stage.

10506659_10207110216858504_789302744226261272_o — Derek Bordeaux and Paul Navidad with some of their fans.

PAUL PERFORMS WITH THE FOUR TOPS

On Saturday, February 21st, Paul will be playing with the legendary Motown group, The Four Tops at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Relive the glory days of Motown with such classics as I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch), Baby I Need Your Loving, It’s the Same Old Song, and Reach Out I’ll Be There. Visit arcadiapaf.org for tickets and more information.

The Four Tops

LIVE at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center

THE FOUR TOPS

Saturday, Feb 21, 2015

Tickets $29.50 – $109.50*

2015 CONCERT SEASON sponsored by Alan and Sandy Whitman, Mickey and Lee Segal and Momentous Insurance

* TICKET PRICES:

Section Price

Front Orch Super Seats $109.50

Front Orchestra $99.50

Rear Orch Super Seats $79.50

Rear Orchestra $69.50

Dress Circle $59.50

Mezz Super Seats $59.50

Mezzanine $29.50

Concert begins promptly at 8pm. For information on local dining opportunites click on our Your Visit tab.

Box Office Open One Hour Before Show Time and:

Monday 4 – 6pm

Thursday 4 – 6pm

Saturday 4 – 6pm

$10 VIP Parking in lot at Campus/El Monte (limited availability) and $5 Parking in the lot near El Monte and Duarte. Limited free parking available on the street.

Questions: Email info@arcadiapaf.org Phone Message Line 626-821-1781

10925483_414751768679388_8624853641248293916_o — The Four Tops, pre-show at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center

1498991_414751592012739_350603538251062594_o — The Four Tops on stage at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center

10842076_414751692012729_2622903634669067999_o — The horn section under the direction of Turhan Terrell

10982471_10205304164500277_3226644196852616595_n — A view from the stage. Yes, that’s Paul playing flute in the lower left-hand corner.

10989148_10206279182483164_8464391420703357244_n — After the show, L to R: Marcus Hunter (drums), Andrew Carney (trumpet), Paul, Turhan Terrell (musical director)

NEW RELEASES FEATURE PAUL’S TALENTS

Just in time for Christmas are two new releases featuring Paul’s saxophone work. Drummer Winston Butts makes his debut with Tasty Pocket on the FnkyFoot Productions label. Paul leads off the album playing all the saxophones on “Funky Big Band.” Tasty Pocket goes LIVE on iTunes in early 2015. Reggae/Ska/PowerPop band Elu the Dust (formerly Dominion Status) make their eponymous debut featuring Paul on multiple tracks. Elu the Dust is currently available on iTunes.

WINSTON BUTTS: FUNKY BIG BAND [2015]

ELU THE DUST: LEAN ON MY LOVE [2014]

NAMM 2015

NAMM-goers have a number of opportunities to catch Paul performing, both at the NAMM Show as well as at off-site post-NAMM evening events. 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 22nd, 2015

3:45 PM at PJLA Music Sales/Marketing (Sax Dakota/Phaeton Trumpets), Hall D, Booth 3414
Paul Navidad (sax), Andrew Carney (trumpet), Dave Murdy (guitar), Sam Montooth (bass), Nick Scarmack (drums)

FRIDAY, January 23rd, 2015

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Anaheim GardenWalk, Gala Garden Stage
Jon Walmsley (guitar & vocals), Paul Navidad (keyboards, sax & vocals), Doug Legacy (keyboards & vocals), Brad Cummings (bass & vocals), and Josh Schreiber (drums & vocals)

SUNDAY, January 25th, 2015

3:00 PM at PJLA Music Sales/Marketing (Sax Dakota/Phaeton Trumpets), Hall D, Booth 3414
Paul Navidad (sax), John Parr (guitar), Sam Montooth (bass), Nick Scarmack (drums)

10993399_10206205718446609_7513871594147932902_n — Performing at NAMM 2015 with Nick Scarmack, Andrew Carney, Dave Murdy, and Sam Montooth

10357745_10203806038528498_781681044094765554_o — Hanging at NAMM 2015 with Don Menza and Dave Murdy

10313594_10204605665040536_3015988401091400053_n — Performing at NAMM 2015 with Nick Scarmack, John Parr, and Sam Montooth

10494357_10153073604673249_63489603180605747_o — Performing at NAMM 2015 with Dave Murdy and Sam Montooth

1623744_630614780307148_308113957_n — Performing at NAMM 2014 with John Noreyko and Dave Murdy

1622802_630614753640484_1716836428_n — Performing at NAMM 2014 with Andrew Carney and John Noreyko

PATRICK BRADLEY’S CD RELEASE PARTY

Join Paul at Spaghettini in Seal Beach on Sunday, November 23, 2014 to celebrate the release of the new album by keyboardist and composer Patrick Bradley. With Andrew Carney (trumpet), John Parr (guitar), Brad Cummings (bass), Tony Moore (drums), and special guest Jeff Lorber (keyboards).

STEAMERS’ 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Paul was one of several local jazz artists who participated in the 20th Anniversary celebration for Steamers Cafe in Fullerton. The night was hosted by pianist Ron Kobayashi and his Trio (Baba Elefante on bass and Steve Dixon on drums). Some of the other musicians who graced the stage of Terrence Love’s establishment included Poncho Sanchez, Sal Cracchiolo, Tony Guerrero, Ernie Del Fante, Chris Williams, Edmund Velasco, Paul Kreibich, Denny Dennis, Mark Massey, Dorothy Collins, Melanie Jackson, Peggie Perkins, Jennifer Hart, Eric Dries, Harry Smith, Debbi Ebert, Shep Sheppard, Francisco Torres, Ben May, Drew Hemwall, and Gary Gould, to name a few. Bassist/photographer Sam Montooth was on hand to document the event in glorious black and white.

READ THE ARTICLE IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS AT SEA 2014

Paul just returned from a week in Alaska performing as a member of keyboardist Patrick Bradley’s band on the Dave Koz & Friends at Sea smooth jazz cruise. While on board, Paul also had the opportunity to perform with Dave as well as Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright, Bobby Caldwell, Barry Eastmond, Richard Elliot, Earl Klugh, and Michael Lington.

DSCN4043 — The Patrick Bradley Band (sans Tony Moore) prepares to set sail.

DSCN4040 — With the legendary Earl Klugh and fellow bandmate Andrew Carney at the pre-cruise production meeting.

DSCN4044 — With John Parr and Ray Parker, Jr. waiting for the casino to open.

DSCN4099 — In a rehearsal with Bobby Caldwell.

DSCN4098 — With Andrew Carney and Mindi Abair.

20140911_191457[1] — Hanging with Gerald Albright.

20140911_211310 — Getting ready to play with Dave Koz.

20140911_212221 — With the legendary Earl Klugh.

20140912_090940 — Getting off the ship with Oleta Adams.

20140912_092326 — Shuttling to the airport with John Stoddart.

SAXOPHONE TODAY FEATURES PAUL IN COVER ARTICLE

Saxophone Today (formerly Saxophone Journal) features Paul on the cover of its May/June 2014 issue. Elon University Professor of Trumpet, Dr. Thomas Erdmann interviews Paul in a feature article for the magazine. Read Paul’s interview here:

SAXOPHONE TODAY: Paul Navidad (5/2014).