Junius Paul
Junius Paul (* around 1987) is an American jazz musician ( double bass , electric bass ).
Live and act
Paul grew up in the Chicago area and studied at St. Xavier University . In addition to jazz, he has so far also worked in the fields of hip-hop , house music , funk , classical and gospel . In the field of jazz he was involved in seven recording sessions between 2007 and 2014, including a. with Dee Alexander , Ernest Dawkins , Kahil El'Zabar , Makaya McCraven ( Universal Beings , 2018), Nicole Mitchell and Corey Wilkes . He currently (2015) plays in the Roscoe Mitchell Quartet with Tomeka Reid and Vincent Davis . His optical trademark are patterned tights or knitted tights, which he wears both as street clothing and when performing.
Discographic notes
- Corey Wilkes & Abstract Pulse: Cries from Tha Ghetto ( Pi Recordings , 2009)
- Ernest Dawkins: Afro Straight ( Delmark Records , 2012)
- Kahil El'Zabar: Follow the Sun (Delmark, 2013)
- Makaya McCraven: In the Moment (2015)
- Art Ensemble of Chicago : We Are on the Edge: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019)
Web links
- Web presence
- Junius Paul at Allmusic (English)
- Junius Paul at Discogs (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Brief portrait at Pi Recordings
- ↑ Tom Lord : The Jazz Discography (online, accessed March 21, 2015)
- ↑ Chicago Scene: March 21 - April 4, 2015 in Avant Miusic News
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Paul, Junius |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz musician (double bass, electric bass) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1987 |