Multi-faceted & expressive Cleveland-based saxophonist returns to BLU with exciting all-new group!
“Deep grooves, strong, singable, soulful melodies, uncommon forms, an unwavering desire to dance, sounds that carry you to a distant memory,” would be one way to describe Nathan-Paul’s music.
“No matter what it’s gotta feel good. Even better, it’s gotta hurt good.” Nathan-Paul is a proud Cleveland native. There are many different scenes to pull from in Cleveland, and Nathan-Paul has done just that.
From his funky soul group, The Admirables, to playing in the spirit of Ornette Coleman with the Sam Blakeslee Large Group, all the way to the high energy Latin jazz group, Ahi-Nama, Nathan-Paul is more concerned with expression than genre.
“Education can cause us to lose feelings, that animalistic side of ourselves can still be helpful, there’s still room to learn there.” Nathan-Paul’s shows invoke a feeling, an experience. “The whole stage thing is weird, the best concert is when everybody is standing in a circle and playing. The audience can either be surrounding you, or you surrounding the audience. Let’s create a deep, heartfelt experience.”
Join us at BLU Jazz+ as Nathan-Paul and his exciting new band take the stage for a memorable concert experience – get your tickets today!