Born: February 3, 1961 Primary Instrument: Sax, tenor
Last Updated: June 16, 2008
”Tenor saxophonist Kendall has a patient way of improvising, never rushing his thoughts or pushing the envelope. He displays a little of the cool of Stan Getz, the bravado of Joe Lavano, and the bluesiness of an early period Sonny Rollins.” By Michael G. Nastos - All Music Guide
“It's been a very long time since I've been so impressed by a musician I hadn't previously heard.” By Graham Colombe - Jazz Journal International
“Paul Kendall, about whom we know and are told nothing, is an outstanding tenor player from the Stanley Turrentine/Houston Person academy of unvarnished swing,” By Jack Bowers - All About Jazz
“He plays every bit as well as many contemporary tenorists who receive much more notice,” By David Franklin - Jazz Times
“Cedar Walton's up tempo “Firm Roots” creates a place for Kendall to demonstrate his fluid articulation and confident phrasing.” By Jim Santella - All About Jazz
“An excellent bop-based tenor saxophonist based in New York, Paul Kendall has recorded several worthy CDs for small labels, starting in the late 90's. By Scott Yanow - All Music Guide
“Kendall is an exciting and versatile saxophonist on all reeds.” By Ken Franckling
“his playing is hearty and wholesome, and the band is always vibrant. They communicate exceedingly well.” By Frank Rubolino - Cadence
“ A thoughtful, deliberate player with bebop roots and hints of Shorter and Coltrane in his approach, Kendall makes a visceral impact without getting showy.” By David Orthmann - All About Jazz
“It's been a very long time since I've been so impressed by a musician I hadn't previously heard.” By Graham Colombe - Jazz Journal International
“Paul Kendall, about whom we know and are told nothing, is an outstanding tenor player from the Stanley Turrentine/Houston Person academy of unvarnished swing,” By Jack Bowers - All About Jazz
“He plays every bit as well as many contemporary tenorists who receive much more notice,” By David Franklin - Jazz Times
“Cedar Walton's up tempo “Firm Roots” creates a place for Kendall to demonstrate his fluid articulation and confident phrasing.” By Jim Santella - All About Jazz
“An excellent bop-based tenor saxophonist based in New York, Paul Kendall has recorded several worthy CDs for small labels, starting in the late 90's. By Scott Yanow - All Music Guide
“Kendall is an exciting and versatile saxophonist on all reeds.” By Ken Franckling
“his playing is hearty and wholesome, and the band is always vibrant. They communicate exceedingly well.” By Frank Rubolino - Cadence
“ A thoughtful, deliberate player with bebop roots and hints of Shorter and Coltrane in his approach, Kendall makes a visceral impact without getting showy.” By David Orthmann - All About Jazz
1998 Unspoken Words (leader) Cats Paw
1999 Rhapsody (leader) Sea Breeze Jazz
2000 Excursions (leader) Brownstone
2001 Red Top (leader) Brownstone
2003 Afro-Dysia. A Mi Tierra (sideman)Random Chance
2005 Tony Gairo/Gary Rissmiller Big Band. Treacherous (sideman) Sea Breeze Jazz.
2006 Skip Wilkins Quintet Volume 1 (sideman)Dreambox Media
2007 Skip Wilkins Quintet Volume 2 (sideman)Dreambox Media.
1999 Rhapsody (leader) Sea Breeze Jazz
2000 Excursions (leader) Brownstone
2001 Red Top (leader) Brownstone
2003 Afro-Dysia. A Mi Tierra (sideman)Random Chance
2005 Tony Gairo/Gary Rissmiller Big Band. Treacherous (sideman) Sea Breeze Jazz.
2006 Skip Wilkins Quintet Volume 1 (sideman)Dreambox Media
2007 Skip Wilkins Quintet Volume 2 (sideman)Dreambox Media.
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Primary Instrument:
Sax, tenor
Location:
Lehighton, PA
Willing to teach:
Beginners
Credentials/Background:
I have taught on every level from Elemntary School through College. This includes almost 7 years service credit with New York State Public Schools. I have taught woodwinds at the college level; sax, flute, and clarinet.
