Paul Combs

“Paul plays heavenly alto.” Valerie Ridenour - Key West, The Newspaper

“...if you dig soprano saxophnone, you really should hear this guy. He's playing some of the most interesting straight horn around.” - Larry Nai, Cadence Magazine

“It was fun playing with you . . .very nice “playing with a singer” chops, besides your sax virtuosity.” — Blaise Lantana, vocalist/radio producer, KJZZ Phoenix

“...one of the [New England] region's premier Jazz sax players.” - Martha Ouellette, Stroudwater Live Music Series

“[The Pocket Big Band] is a nine piece powerhouse with an outstanding jazz book

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“Paul plays heavenly alto.” Valerie Ridenour - Key West, The Newspaper

“...if you dig soprano saxophnone, you really should hear this guy. He's playing some of the most interesting straight horn around.” - Larry Nai, Cadence Magazine

“It was fun playing with you . . .very nice “playing with a singer” chops, besides your sax virtuosity.” — Blaise Lantana, vocalist/radio producer, KJZZ Phoenix

“...one of the [New England] region's premier Jazz sax players.” - Martha Ouellette, Stroudwater Live Music Series

“[The Pocket Big Band] is a nine piece powerhouse with an outstanding jazz book. The group is tight, swings as an ensemble, and features fine solo performances by all.” - Ted Belastock, Quarter Notes Magazine

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Primary Instrument

Saxophone

Location

San Diego

Credentials/Background

I taught for many years, both privately and in the classroom. Since moving to San Diego I have retired from teaching, although I may return to teaching one of these day. I enjoyed my years in education.

Clinic/Workshop Information

I am currently offering lectures, workshops, and residencies on topics related to Tadd Dameron's music, and what I have learned form my research. Contact me directly for the details. Teaching Experience (clinic, lecture and workshop) *MMEA All-State Conferences, clinics on creative teaching strategies for jazz ensemble.
*MMEA All-State Conferences, clinics on general music teaching strategies.
*Indian Hill Center for the Arts, Bell Arts Center, Mill Pond Arts Center, Timberlane Regional H.S

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Primary Instrument

Saxophone

Location

San Diego

Credentials/Background

I taught for many years, both privately and in the classroom. Since moving to San Diego I have retired from teaching, although I may return to teaching one of these day. I enjoyed my years in education.

Clinic/Workshop Information

I am currently offering lectures, workshops, and residencies on topics related to Tadd Dameron's music, and what I have learned form my research. Contact me directly for the details. Teaching Experience (clinic, lecture and workshop) *MMEA All-State Conferences, clinics on creative teaching strategies for jazz ensemble.
*MMEA All-State Conferences, clinics on general music teaching strategies.
*Indian Hill Center for the Arts, Bell Arts Center, Mill Pond Arts Center, Timberlane Regional H.S. Grton-Dunstable H.S., clinics and workshops for beginning improvisers.
*Boston Film & Video Foundation, workshop on editing music to film and video.
*Rutgers U., Newark, NJ, Institute of Jazz Studies, Conference on the Music of Mary Lou Williams.
*Skidmore College, Boston State College, lectures on topics in jazz and folk music.
*Bridgewater State College, lecture on strategies for teaching improvisation.
*The Center For The Arts in Natick, various NH Public Libraries (NHHC Humanities On The Go program), lectures on Listening For Form, Duke Ellington, Jazz in the early 1920s, Charlie Parker and Tadd Dameron.
*Worcester State College, Anna Maria College, organized day-long workshops in music education.

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