Paul Booth

A powerful and lyrical player, Paul is without doubt one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. He includes a number of prestigious awards on his CV, including “Most Promising Young Jazz Player”, “Best Modern Jazz Player” and the American “Clifford Brown/Stan Getz Award”. He toured the world as the featured saxophonist with the “Riverdance” show, worked with the likes of Eric Clapton and Matt Bianco and is currently a member of the Steve Winwood Band. Supremely tasteful and versatile, he has been featured on numerous recordings as a sideman, as well as with his own world music ensemble, Patchwork Project and world music big band Bansangu Orchestra (of which he is Music Director), putting him among an elite class of musicians on the jazz scene and beyond. Tonight Paul is bringing his brand new quartet to the Club, featuring bassist & Whirlwind Recordings founder Michael Janisch, pianist Steve Hamilton (Freddie Hubbard, Gary Burton, Bill Bruford) and Cuban drummer Ernesto Simpson (Richard Bona, Gonzalo Rubalcaba). The band will preview all new material to be recorded for their upcoming album, which will be in a modern, contemporary jazz style emphasizing a dynamic, live feel. We are following this exciting progression heralding the next phase of Paul’s career with keen interest. Booking advised.

“Blistering saxist” Independent;
“Exceptional talent” Sunday Times;
“Paul Booth…has long enjoyed a reputation as a sax player of…shapeliness and intensity...[as well as] an interesting composer with a quirky rhythmic sense…. the result is a delight.” Daily Telegraph;
“Paul Booth is...seemingly effortless in his improvisations….rich and warm of tone, he is a pleasure to listen to.” Birmingham Post