Michael Paulo
Michael Paulo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Anthony Tatsuo Paulo |
| Born | May 19, 1956 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
| Website | http://www.michaelpaulo.com |
Michael Anthony Tatsuo Paulo (born May 19, 1956) is an American saxophonist.
Biography[edit]
Paulo was born and raised in Hawaii and is the son of pianist Rene Paulo.[1][2] He is of Filipino and Japanese descent through his parents.[3] He began playing the saxophone at the age of 15.[4] After gradutating from Saint Louis High School, he had the opportunity to attend North Texas State University on a music scholarship, but instead chose to join Haiwaiian pop/rock band Kalapana, featuring on their four albums from 1975 to 1979.[4][5] He recorded his first solo album, Tat’s in the Rainbow , which was released in Japan in 1977.[4][6]
In 1981, he moved to Los Angeles. In 1988, he released his first major solo project entitled ‘’One Passion’’.[4] He then released the albums Fusebox (1990), Save The Children (1994), My Heart And Soul (1996), Midnight Passion (1999), Sax For Christmas (2000), Beautiful (2006) and Michael Paulo with the Magenta Orchestra (2010).[7] After a hiatus, he released his next album Beautiful Day in 2018.[7]
In 1994, he launched his own music label, known as Noteworthy Records.[8] He later launched another label, Apaulo Music Productions.[9][10]
In 2020, a previously unreleased record by Miles Davis, on which Paulo was featured on and was originally recorded in 1986, was released and reached number 1 on the billboard jazz charts in its first week.[4] In September 2023, he hosted a charity concert to raise money following the 2023 Hawaii wildfires.[11] In October 2023, he released a version of his father's song Here is Happiness, which became a number one hit in 1962, in honor of his father, after his death.[12]
Discography[edit]
The following is a list of albums released by Michael Paulo.[13]
- "Tats" In The Rainbow, Trio Records, 1978
- One Passion, MCA Records, 1988
- Fusebox, GRP, 1990
- Save the Children, Bo-Tree, 1993
- My Heart and Soul, Noteworthy Records, 1996
- Midnight Passion, Noteworthy Records, 1999
- Sax For Christmas, Noteworthy Records, 2000
- Beautiful, Apaulo Productions, 2004
- Michael Paulo with the Magenta Orchestra, 2010
- Beautiful Day, Apaulo Productions, 2018
References[edit]
- ^ Nepales, Ruben V. (September 8, 2012). "Sax talk with Michael Paulo". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Berger, John (May 11, 2016). "Pianist Rene Paulo to play at concert for his son". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
- ^ Stewart, Zan (August 6, 1993). "Search for a Sound : Alto saxophonist Michael Paulo of Van Nuys believes the path to individuality is through live performance and recording". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b c d e "Bio". michaelpaulo.com.
- ^ Fleek, Chris (October 10, 2012). "Michael Paulo". MidWeek.
- ^ "Saxophonist Michael Paulo calls upon friends to celebrate "Beautiful Day"". Great Scott P.R.oductions. June 7, 2018.
- ^ a b "Michael Paulo - Beautiful Day". Smooth Jazz.
- ^ "Michael Paulo, Instrumental and Smooth jazz Artist". The Jazz Vnu.
- ^ "How Insurance Solutions helps Musician Michael Paulo jam in Hawaii". KHON-TV. May 13, 2016.
- ^ Lee, Grace (May 26, 2017). "Jazz saxophonist Michael Paulo and guitarist Peter White team up". Hawaii News Now.
- ^ "Michael Paulo Hosts Jam for Maui". Rafu Shimpo. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Michael Paulo Releases New Single "Here Is Happiness"". The Urban Music Scene. October 2, 2023.
- ^ "Michael Paulo Discography". Discogs.