Paul Jost

Without my knowledge, everything on this page was put together by my son Daniel as a Father's Day present. What a gift! I love you son.
Dad
Raised in the small farmtown of Landisville, NJ, Paul is an eclectic artist known equally for his abilities as vocalist, drummer and composer. A four category Billboard Song Contest Winner, his songs, (including the highly acclaimed, "Book Faded Brown"), have been recorded by The Band, Carl Perkins and Rick Danko. He has composed for Canon Pictures, ("Last Rites"), and NBC's Emmy Winning Series, "Special Treat". Paul has performed with Billy Eckstine, Mark Murphy, Ann Hampton Calloway, Frank D'Rone, Sylvia Simms; served as musical director for Morgana King, and recorded with a variety of artists including Bobby Scott, Sivuca, Dr. John, Bucky Pizzarelli, Teo Macero. Paul's vocals, drumming and harmonica can be heard on national jingles for Johnson & Johnson, American Airlines, Nissan, Annheiser Bush, Miller Beer, Subway and Dow Chemical.
For the past few years, Paul has been writing/performing with his jazz ensemble, The Antfarm Quartet, bringing their special mix of melody, swing and improvisation to audiences throughout the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware area. Band members, Tim Lekan (acoustic bass), Paul Jost (vocals and harmonica), Jim Ridl (piano), and Bob Shomo (drums) share a love of making music together that has inspired the recording of their debut CD, Dialogues Pt. 2.
For more information on The Antfarm Quartet, please visit them at their main website:
or their Myspace page Myspace.com/AntfarmQuartet .
Some of Paul's References include:
(Click on any name for more background info)
RICK DANKO (bassist of The Band): “I’m one of his biggest fans…”Book Faded Brown” is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard or done…thanks Paul”
CARL PERKINS : (American pioneer of rockabilly music; composer, "Blue Suede Shoes") “What a talent…Thanks for the great songs!”
MORGANA KING : (Jazz vocalist, played the role of Carmella Corleone in The Godfather) "Paul is simply magnificent, it’s an honor to work with him."
BOBBY SCOTT : (Composer of "Taste of Honey", "He Ain't Heavy", etc.) "One of the most extraordinary talents I’ve ever come across…plays great, sings great, writes great. A complete musician, a diamond, and a beautiful spirit. Paul can do anything, and I mean everything!"
VINCENT FALCONE : (Pianist/Conductor for Frank Sinatra) "All the best things that could be said about Paul's musicianship, his writing, singing, arranging, and his character, I would double".
BOBBY TUCKER : (Pianist/Conductor for Billy Eckstine, and Billy Holliday) "My absolute favorite drummer. I always feel honored to work with him".
NATALIE COLE : (8 time Grammy award winning vocalist) "Paul, thanks for saving our ___!"
RON FEUER : (Pianist/Keyboards with George Young, Diana Ross, Paul Anka, etc,) "Paul's playing is sensitive, musical, compositional...it's always special when we play together".
FRANK D'RONE : (Vocalist, jazz guitarist) "The finest...a singers drummer. He knows just what to play, when to play it, and can play every bag there is. He always inspires me".
JOHNNIE RAY :(Singer/songwriter/pianist - a forerunner for Rock 'n' Roll) "Paul is the best there is and the consummate professional."
FRAN JEFFRIES :(Singer/actress/model/Playboy Playmate - cameo in 1963 The Pink Panther) "He's the best!"