SINGER-PIANISTS

DA PAUL

Da Paul

Da Paul specialises in Motown/Stax/Atlantic classics by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Sly Stone, James Brown, Frankie Beverly and many more 'old-school' songs from the 60's, 70's and 80's.  His piano/vocal style is unique and versatile due to his experiences of gospel music from an early age.  He sings and plays his songs with life and vitality and always pleases his audience with his excellent rapport and interactive musical performances.

Da Paul's musical background is rooted in the Caribbean Church. He began playing piano at the age of six and has been performing since eight. In his early teens he also used to sing in ensembles and choirs whilst also playing in bands. 

Since then his musical career began to flourish, being involved in various TV promotions, showcases and recording, and working with and arranging songs for such performers as GABRIELLE, ROD STEWART, ETERNAL, LOUISE, MN8, MICHELLE GAYLE, CLEOPATRA and ALEXANDER O'NEAL. He has also arranged and performed songs alongside British Gospel artistes such as BEVERLY WINT, NATHAN PRIME, TONY CLARKE, DAVE DANIELS, IDM CHOIR and VISUAL MINISTRIES CHOIR as well as appearing on the TV program MY FAVOURITE HYMN. In 1998 he worked alongside legendary Hip-Hop artiste JHELISA ANDERSON, appearing with her on two occasions, once at the 'North Sea Jazz Festival' and again at the 'Jazz Cafe'.

Da Paul has also been involved in various educational programmes around the country in order to try and  promote music to children of all ages enabling him to work alongside the world-renowned bass player HERBIE FLOWERS.

Da Paul is even credited on the movie soundtrack album for 'Bridget Jones' Diary 2' for his work on GABRIELLE'S single 'Out Of Reach'.

 

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