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Paul Howards

Saxophone Artist

About Me

Paul has just concluded the Julio Iglesias world tour

Paul has just concluded the Julio Iglesias world tour. As the only saxophonist in the group, he is a featured performer who stands out on both soulful ballads and Latin-based dance tunes. He has also toured and performed with Justin Timberlake , Black Eyed Peas , Aerosmith , Backstreet Boys , Britney Spears , Al Green , NSync , Richard Marx , Donna Summer , Samantha Mumba and Gloria Estefan . Never forgetting his listeners Howards says, "While I'm always evolving as a performer, I feel my greatest asset is my ability to create strong melodies, which connect with audiences, and put on live shows that touch and energize people."

Paul Howards style has been described as heartfelt, melodic, and seductive. Each of these elements is something on their own; together they're something else!!! And the classy, sincere delivery makes it just a little more; it makes it both very cool ... and very hot! In a genre where predictability too often takes precedence over innovation, Paul stands apart as a performer whose music makes a difference.

Although you may not be aware of it, millions have heard the music of Paul Howards. The Saxophonist/composer/producer has played on more than 1,000 sessions for albums, films, TV and jingles. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Howards' early sax life he began playing in the school band at age 10 involved being part of a highly decorated high school band ensemble which performed nationwide and in Europe (including the Montreux Jazz Festival). "Playing sax was a natural thing for me," he says. "I fell in love with it from the very beginning. I remember finally choosing it over the French horn when, during a winter concert in which I played both, I put down the horn and did a solo sax concerto in the middle. I felt so connected to the audience. It's just a better means of expression." He studied Music Education at Western Michigan University for two years before receiving a full scholarship to study studio music and jazz at the University of Miami. "I grew up listening to everything from Led Zeppelin to Buddy Rich and pop radio. Later, I realized that the big band music was what led me to gravitate toward jazz ... Coltrane, Cannonball, and Miles. It was all about exploring what made me feel the best."

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Member Since: 4/23/2006
Band Website: paulhowards.com
Band Members: Paul Howards Band:D'Artagnon Poe-Bass;Dru Betts-Drum;Jim Gentry-Guitar;Michael Crain-Keys;
Sounds Like: PAUL HOWARDS: Elegance And Decadence

A taste of funk, a little hip-hop, and some retro-soul all blend together for this cool contemporary release. Elegance and Decadence features eleven tracks that alternate between aggressive alto and cool romantic tenor sax ... often on the same track.

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PAUL HOWARDS: So The Story Goes

So The Story Goes was mixed at River North in Chicago and Mastered at Masterfonics in Nashville. It features performances by Steve Reid of the Rippingtons, guitarist Richy Kicklighter and smooth jazz star Brian Culbertson.

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PAUL HOWARDS: Into My Heart

Into My Heart features 10 original songs including Say Yes to Love recorded at Chevy Chase’s home studio with keyboard artist Alex Wurman and bass player Kyle Eastwood. Other artists on the disk include keyboard genius Patrick Moraz of the Moody Blues.

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PAUL HOWARDS: Candlelight Christmas

With a smooth blend of urban dimensions and sensuous world beats combined with your favorite traditional melodies, Candlelight Christmas is guaranteed to add some fire to your holiday season.

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Record Label: OS-NIX MUSIC
Type of Label: Indie