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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

High, Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project.”
      by Loudon Wainwright III
      and featuring Paul Asaro on piano
Grammy Award Winner 2010: Best Traditional Folk Album

Mr. Asaro at the piano is a one man orchestra,
his left hand often representing reeds and strings,
the right hand a Sousa-influenced brass band.”
—Alvin Klein, New York Times

The real star of the show is Paul Asaro, a fabulous
jazz pianist who will keep your feet tapping and
your eyes on his amazing hands.”
—Toby Zinman, Philadelphia City Paper

Paul Asaro has a rich honky tonk flair and
a stride technique that recalls Fats Waller in his prime.”
—Lawrence Bommer, Chicago Reader

Asaro is a sensitive accompanist,
underpinning Obba Babatunde’s vocalism
with a sturdy beat and attentive flexibility.”
—Clifford A. Ridley, The Philadelphia Inquirer

There is a new light shining
among the stars of the stride heavens,
and his name is Paul Asaro.”
—Robert Ault, Sedalia Rag

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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/

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  1. linda glen
    December 9, 2013 Reply

    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!

  2. MICHAEL GEAR
    October 9, 2016 Reply

    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

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