The Paul Joseph Quartet is known for its unique jazz arrangements of classical music, as exemplified in their performance with New York’s Nova Philharmonic of Mozart Meets Jazz. As well as their Classical Jazz programming, they’ve concertized extensively the past several years doing a variety of American Songbook composer-theme programs featuring Gershwin, Rodgers, Porter, Kern, Van Heusen, Ellington and even Holiday, Italian and St. Patrick’s Day Jazz. Pianist/composer Paul Joseph has taken enthusiastic audiences on an inspiring musical journey through the passionate world of his classically-oriented compositions in orchestral, choral and ballet performances, as well as all-original solo piano concerts. His compositions have been performed nationally by many orchestras including the Queens Symphony Orchestra led by world renowned maestro Arthur Fagen who states, “Paul Joseph is certainly a composer whose music deserves to be heard. His music has a beautiful, deep felt lyricism which has an immediate emotional impact upon its listeners.” The PJQ’s dynamic rhythm section consists of drummer Mike Corn and bassist Edgar Mills, both seasoned performers and producers, who are joined by the eclectic violinist Susan Mitchell. www.pauljoseph.com
Isn’t it amazing how there are so many incredible classical and jazz performances in New York, just a stone’s throw off the beaten path? Last night at Good Shepherd-Faith Church in the Lincoln Center complex was a perfect example, where the Nova Philharmonic teamed up with violinist/composer Gregor Huebner and the Paul Joseph Quartet for a characteristically genre-smashing good time. First on the agenda was Huebner’s own absolutely haunting Ground Zero (from his New York Suite), a tone poem that ... read more
“Paul Joseph is certainly a composer whose music deserves to be heard. His music has a beautiful, deep felt lyricism which has an immediate emotional impact upon its listeners.” - world renowned maestro Arthur Fagen
“… a real major talent” - legendary pianist Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi
“To call what they did eye-opening is an understatement: ..... The audience exploded with a standing ovation.” - Lucid Culture music press
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