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Paul "Shilts" Weimar hails from London, England and has been playing saxophone since his early teens. His career has spanned all forms of jazz, soul and pop music, and he has toured all over the world and recorded with a host of international artists.
After turning professional at the age of 16, Paul began working in nightclubs, once again backing many great American stars such as The Temptations, Four Tops, Drifters and Rose Royce. Keen to see more of the world, Paul then embarked on a travel spree that saw him work in Hong Kong, the Middle East, Europe, and the Caribbean. On returning home, Paul began to firmly establish himself on the London session scene, recording with artists such as David Bowie, Jimmy Paige, Bill Wyman, Lulu, Conner Reeves and Dina Carroll. Working in such great company as this led Paul to join UK pop band Breathe, who went on to have top 10 hits in the US with "Hands to Heaven" and "How Can I Fall".
By now Paul was highly regarded for his soulful, funky saxophone style, which ensured an invitation to join British Acid Jazz group, The Brand New Heavies in 1994. This association lasted for 6 years during which time he toured the world several times and was featured soloist on their album Shelter. He also found time to tour the US with Jamiroquai. in 1995. It was with the Heavies, Paul met keyboard Player Neil Cowley, which in turn led to an introduction to Chris J Morgans at Internal Bass and Stuart Wade, the creative force behind DTTB. After featuring heavily on the Urban Grooves album, Chris and Stuart asked Paul to form and front the live DTTB band, which would tour the US. Numerous tours and eight albums later, Paul had now become the face of the DTTB live band and a target of great interest as a solo artist.
An approach from Higher Octave Records in the US led to the creation of his debut album, "See What Happens" and features a crop of Londons finest musicians. His debut album was recognised in 2001 as one of the top releases in the US and received an industry nomination in the National Smooth Jazz Awards for the category of Best New Artist.
Although Shilts has become DTTBs most visible and identifiable personality in his nine years with the group, hes excited about the ongoing challenge of creating a separate identity for himself with his highly anticipated debut on ARTizen Music Group, HeadBoppin. Produced by Rick Braun and Shilts, HeadBoppin is a powerful showcase for Shilts multitude of performing and composing talents, focusing not only on his lead alto and tenor brilliance but also his instantly infectious melodies.
In 2004 Paul moved from the UK to the Los Angeles. Since then he has been seen not only on the session scene but also special guest to many of the top Smooth Jazz artists, such as Jeff Lorber, label-mate Rick Braun, Paul Brown and Peter White.
Part of the fun for the charismatic saxophonist is getting people up and dancing--and if theyre listening to him blow from the car stereo, he hopes they travel down that open road while doing some serious HeadBoppin.
ARTizen Music Group
Sherman Oaks, CA Ph. 818-788-9577 Fx. 818-788-9525
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