PAUL BOOTH QUINTET: Phil Robson (guitar), Phil Peskett (keys), Phil Donkin (bass), Dave Smith (drums)
STEVE WINWOOD: Jose Neto (guitar), Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion), Richard Bailey (drums) Paul Booth (saxes/flutes/hammond organ/vocals/whistle) Steve Winwood (vocal/hammond organ/guitar/mandolin)
RYAN QUIGLEY SEXTET: Laura Macdonald (alto sax), Steve Hamilton (piano), Paul Booth (tenor sax), Mario Caribe (bass), Alyn Cosker (drums), Ryan Quigley (trumpet)
AMBULANCE: Arnie Somogyi (bass), Tim Lapthorne (piano), Dave Smith (drums) Rob Townsend (electronica/sax) Paul Booth (saxes)
BBC BIG BAND
Influences
John Coltrane,Sonny Rollins,Pat Metheny,Herbie Hancock,Miles Davis,Stan Getz,Ben Webster,Michael Brecker,Bob Berg,John Scofield,Brad Mehldau,Ivan Lins,Djavan,Milton Nascimento,Weather Report,Chris Potter
Paul Booth is one of the most exciting and in demand saxophonists in music today. Although a very prominent figure on the jazz scene with several albums out on the Jazzizit and Basho labels and one about to be released, his versatility has seen him play in many musical genres. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London from the age of 16 and graduated with honours at the age 20.
In his early years he won many awards including the prestigious Clifford Brown/Stan Getz fellowship held in Miami, "The Best Modern Jazz Player" category in the televised "Young Jazz Player of the Year" competition and many more.
Paul is currently in the Steve Winwood band and just joined the BBC Big Band. He has performed worldwide with the likes of Eric Clapton, Ingrid Jensen, Riverdance, Matt Bianco, Basia, Eddie Henderson, Alex Wilson, Tim Garland, Roberto Pla, Snowboy, The Supremes, Jane Monheit, Craig David and many more.
He is a regular at Ronnie Scotts jazz club in London with his own band and others and has done several UK tours under his own name with the backing of Jazz Services and Jazz Action. Some other jazz groups he has been involved with include Arnie Somogyi's Ambulance, Sax Appeal, The New Couriers, Mike Garrick Big Band, Ryan Quigley, Mike Janisch etc........
For more information please visit www.paulboothsax.com
Merry Christmas Paul .. ! I was supposed to text you after jazz weekend in Cork...thanks a lot for good time and music!hope to see you again.have a good time with your family.greetings from Cork,Frances is asking for you,stay in touch..Lukasz
Hello Paul! Thanks so much for the add! It is a pleasure to have you on my friends list. I really enjoyed listening to your beautiful music! BTW my maiden name is Booth... I wonder if we could be related in any way! Well, I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the rest of your week!!! Hope to hear from you soon! Love and all the best to you! Lois
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