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Paul has performed with many notable musicians throughout his military career including: Wynonna Judd, Amy Grant, Mark Anthony, Celine Dion, Jessica Simpson, Ricochet, Lisa Angelle, Jolie and the Wanted, Lee Greenwood, Lonestar, Trick Pony, Vince Gil, Blues Traveler, and Restless Heart. He has performed at the Superbowl and Rose Parade. Paul was the Assistant Director and drum line instructor of the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps, Director of the Cadet jazz band, and drummer with the US Air Force Falconaires prior to his retirement in July, 2016.
Paul has also played many civilian performances with artists including: Brad Shepik, Oscar Brown Jr., Donald Harrison, Chris Vadala, Delbert Felix, Frank Lacy, Jerry Byrd, Gwen Hughes, Nnenna Frehlon, Lizz Wright, Rick Simmerly, Dave Steinmeyer, Bill Anshell, Steve Nelson, James Stewart, Gilbert Castellanos, Jacques Lesure, John Popper, Jiggs Whigham, Johnny O’Neal, Tom Coster, Devon Allman, Bill Watrous, Jim Pugh, bassist Kim Stone of Spyro Gyra and legendary bassist Rufus Reid.
Paul has studied privately with Ari Hoenig, Jeff Hamilton, John Riley, Peter Erskine, Ralph Peterson, Kenny Barron, Larry Riddley, Ted Dunbar, Mike Mossman, Ralph Bowen, Jack Bell, William Moersch, Pat Piffner, Keith Copeland, Edgar Bateman, Alan Farnham, Chris Orazi, N’dugu Chancelor, Rufus Reid, Jimmy McNeely, Ricky Sebastian, Dana Hall, Steve Davis, Joe Morello and Mark Colenburg.
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by Jerome Wilson
Although the coronavirus has brought live music to a virtual standstill, recorded jazz has continued to pour out over the last few months. Here is a roundup of several recent releases that deserve some attention. Troy Roberts Stuff I Heard Toy Robot Music 2020 Troy Roberts goes practically solo on this release, playing multiple overdubbed saxophones and basses with only drummer Jimmy MacBride along for company. Roberts harmonizes his sax lines, ...
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by Jack Bowers
Drummer Paul Shaw, best known as a reliable sideman in groups large and small, strides into the spotlight with panache as leader of his own quintet, having written every number on Moment of Clarity and entrusted them to the capable hands and singular talents of his earnest colleagues. He also gives those teammates ample space to shine, confining himself for the most part to timekeeping duties, which he carries out with adeptness and assurance. As a composer, ...
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