Artist description This group performs a mixed bag of hard driving swing tunes, bossa novas, and ballads. The CD recordings include leader, John Paulson on tenor/soprano saxes and Bb flute supported by an acoustic rhythm section. Special guests soloists are included on each recording. These include trumpet, trombone and percussion.

Music Style acoustic jazz

Musical Influences 1960's Blue Note Lp's & Getz Bossa Nova's

Similar Artists Stan Getz, Art Blakey, Hubert Laws

Artist History Group leader, Dr.John Paulson has been professor of music at Saint Mary's University for the past 18 years. As director of the SMU Jazz Ensemble and combo program, he has been successful in bringing many great performers to campus to perform and do clinics with the students as well as record with Dr. Paulson. Highlights of his recording & publishing career include the release of his first CD "Blues For Erin" in 1995, a feature article and play-along CD in the Feb./March 1999 Jazz Player Magazine and 2 CD/Masterclass articles for the Saxophone Journal.

Group Members John Paulson tenor/soprano sax & Bb fluteRex Richardson/David Lamoreux, trumpetDean Sorenson, tromboneKen Dalluge, percussionChris Lomheim/Eric Heukeshoven, pianoGordy Johnson/Robert Gardner, bassCliff Jack/Kevin Daley, guitarKevin Dobbe/Rich MacDonald, drums

Instruments Sax, flute, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano, drums and guitar

Albums "Blues For Erin" and "Up Late"

Press Reviews On his first CD "Blues For Erin"Minnesota Monthly Magazine said:You won't want to miss selections like "Constant Rain" and "I Hear A Rhapsody" where subtle swing meets seductive samba rhythms.

Additional Info Jazz Player & Sax Journal Play-Along CD's

Location Winona,, MN - USA

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