Press

“The catalog of A-list artists who Navidad has assisted in making their music is remarkable by anyone’s standards.”
— Thomas Erdmann, Saxophone Today

“[Paul] elevates the game to a new level. No matter how good or bad the band is, he takes it up another notch.”
— Scott Strecker quoted by Crystal Nguyen, Coast Report

“For one still so young, it’s amazing how much Navidad has already accomplished.”
— Thomas Erdmann, Saxophone Today

“Dynamic musician.”
— Shirle Gottlieb, Drama-Logue

“Marvelous . . . well able to play in all the styles demanded.”
— Paul Langford, Long Beach Press Telegram

“Jazzman features a fine sax solo by Paul Navidad.”
— Vicki Paris, The Signal

“A spin around [Carole] King’s songbook affords musicians a gamut of pop styles, with diverse standards such as Jazzman, which gets a nice solo from sax player Paul Navidad.”
— Jeff Rubio, The Orange County Register

“The audience gave a standing ovation for the closer, Amazing Grace, [arranged and conducted by Paul Navidad] played in a solemn spirit and then a nice, swinging, hard shuffle to finish the dedication and appreciation to Dr. [Charles] Rutherford.”
— Glenn A. Mitchell, L.A. Jazz Scene