Paul Asaro’s ebullient stride-piano technique vividly
evokes an earlier era. You don’t encounter pre-bebop jazz
of this quality and commitment very often anymore.”
– Howard Reich of Chicago Tribune
Parlor Nights begins! Solo piano at “Untitled”
Finally! For those who have wanted to hear more of Paul’s solo piano playing and singing, “Untitled” nightclub and lounge located at 111 W. Kinzie St. in Chicago will be featuring him in the Whiskey Library on selected Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8PM. The first date will be Tuesday, September 10th so mark it down and check Paul’s website for future dates. Stop by for some Stride Piano and a fine beverage! More info on “Untitled” can be found at: http://untitledchicago.com/calendar/
Comments
I just saw and heard Paul in Toronto Canada and his playing is THE BEST!!!! I was SO impreSsed and wish that I could be in Chicago to see him again!!!!! Enjoy!
I I SAW PAUL AND HIS GROUP AT THE SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY ON SUNDAY, 10-9-16 FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.
AS A LOVER OF THE PIANO ( ESPECIALLY THE STEINWAY ) I WAS HIGHLY IMPRESSED WITH HIS PLAYING
AND HIS PRESENTATION OF HIS PROGRAM . IT WAS NICE TO HEAR THE GREAT OLD TIME MUSIC OF FATS
WAHLER, SCOTT JOPLIN, WILLY-THE LIONS SMITH, AND PETE FLOWER. I SO ENJOYED HIS PIANO PLAYING AND HOW HE PLAYED THE MUSIC AS THE OLD TIME ARTISTS WOULD HAVE PLAYED THEIR MUSIC. IT WAS INTERESTING FOR ME TO STUDY THE SOUNDS OF HIS STEINWAY AS COMPARED TO THE SOUND OF HIS SELECTIONS AS THEY
WOULD HAVE BEEN PLAYED ON A “STRIDE PIANO”. A GREAT PROGRAM; GREAT PLAYING OF ALL OF HIS TRIO.
I WILL CERTAINLY TELL MY FRIENDS ABOUT HIM AND HIS GROUP, AND WILL TRY TO GET TO THE “GREEN MILL”
AS SOON AS I CAN. GREAT PERFORMANCE, PAUL. YOU HAVE A NEW MUSIC ENTHUSIAST.
GOD BLESS YOU.
MIKE GEAR