Paul Sun

Paul Sun is a Sydney-based jazz vocalist, whose repertoire covers a wide range of popular Jazz standards, from Blues to Latin and, of course, Swing. He performs with a variety of accompaniment, from a solo guitarist to a jazz trio, and has been likened to jazz greats such as Bobby Darin and Chet Baker.
Born in Nottingham, England before migrating to Australia as a child, Paul has been involved in performance singing for most of his life; from early days throughout school in choirs and musicals, to church choirs and then as part of a classical a Capella quartet.
It was jazz, however, that held a special allure for Paul. Having long been inspired by greats such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald and Australia's own Vince Jones, this led Paul to make the transition to jazz vocalist, initially studying briefly under the extraordinary Virna Sanzone at Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music, and then under the tutelage of songstress Delilah.
Supported by some of Sydney's finest musicians, and having performed with a variety of ensembles ranging from a single accompanist to a 17-piece big-band, Paul has entertained audiences at weddings, private parties, restaurants & bars at a variety of venues including the Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay, Pruniers Restaurant, the QVB Team Room and Bar Me (the El Rocco Jazz Club).
Performing from an extensive repertoire of over one hundred Swing, Blues and Latin jazz standards ranging from the early 20's to the swinging 50's, Paul has been described as: "Highly charismatic," as well as: "Great to listen to and seriously entertaining."
Paul is available to perform at weddings, corporate functions, parties, restaurants, cafés, etc. More information about Paul, including additional music tracks and contact details, can be found at his website:
www.swingingoodtime.com
PERFORMANCE VIDEOS:
30/6/08: New video added!
Video 1: Guest performance with the (amazing!) Paul Griffith Big Band, Port Stephens Winery, June 2008.
My thanks to Paul for graciously allowing me the privilege of guest-singing at his gig with his incredible 17-piece orchestra.
Video 2: Performance demo recording session at the Stamford Plaza Double Bay, Sydney, May 2008. Performing Cole Porter's: "What Is This Thing Called Love", with Evan Lohning on piano.
Video 3: Performance demo recording session at the Stamford Plaza Double Bay, Sydney, May 2008. Performing Bergman, Bergman & Spence's: "Nice 'n' Easy", with Evan Lohning on piano.
Video 4: Performance demo recording session at the Stamford Plaza Double Bay, Sydney, May 2008. Performing Rodgers & Hart's: "The Lady Is A Tramp", with Evan Lohning on piano.
Video 5: Wedding function, April 2008, onboard the James Craig barque. Performing Gilkyson's song: ‘The Bare Necessities' (from the Disney film: “The Jungle Book”). With Brad Madigan (guitar), Tim Brosnan (bass) & Ian Bloxsom (drums).
Note: Unfortunately, only the second half of the song is here due to a gentleman standing in front of the camera whilst talking on his mobile phone!
Video 6: Wedding function, April 2008, onboard the James Craig barque. Mancini & Mercer's song: 'Charade'. With Brad Madigan (guitar), Tim Brosnan (bass) & Ian Bloxsom (drums).
Video 7: Wedding function, April 2008, onboard the James Craig barque. McHugh & Fields' song: 'Exactly Like You'. With Brad Madigan (guitar), Tim Brosnan (bass) & Ian Bloxsom (drums).
Video 8: Wedding function, April 2008, onboard the James Craig barque. Waller & Razaf's song: 'Honeysuckle Rose". With Brad Madigan (guitar), Tim Brosnan (bass) & Ian Bloxsom (drums).
Video 9: Wedding function, April 2008, onboard the James Craig barque. Cole Porter's song: 'Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)'. With Brad Madigan (guitar), Tim Brosnan (bass) & Ian Bloxsom (drums).
Video 10: Wedding function, April 2008, onboard the James Craig barque. Donaldson & Kahn's song: 'My Baby Just Cares For Me'. With Brad Madigan (guitar), Tim Brosnan (bass) & Ian Bloxsom (drums).
Video 11: Wedding function, April 2008, onboard the James Craig barque. Frank Loesser's song: 'On A Slow Boat To China'. With Brad Madigan (guitar), Tim Brosnan (bass) & Ian Bloxsom (drums).
My apologies for the camera occasionally losing focus; I have no idea what the auto-focus thought it was supposed to be focusing on...