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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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“Sweet Jazz Music” album review on Vintage Jazz Mart

  • 06/09/16
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“Sweet Jazz Music”, the newest release from Paul Asaro and the Fat Babies, receives a glowing review from Malcolm Shaw on “Vintage Jazz Mart”. Shaw calls the album “forty-eight minutes of delight” and notes that Asaro has “a band of superb musicians, led by a piano player who has Morton down pat.” Head to the bottom of this page for Shaw’s full review.

“Sweet Jazz Music” released on Rivermont Records!

  • 06/09/16
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Paul Asaro and The Fat Babies’ newest release for Rivermont Records has arrived! Head on over to Rivermont Records to get your copy now!

Paul Asaro (promo)

  • 02/11/16
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Paul Asaro and The Fat Babies (promo)

  • 02/11/16
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“18th & Racine” Second Fat Babies album for Delmark Records released!

  • 11/12/13
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The Fat Babies’ newest release for Delmark Records has arrived with an official release party being held at the Green Mill in Chicago on November 12th. Head on over to www.thefatbabies.com to get your copy now!

Parlor Nights begins! Solo piano at “Untitled”

  • 09/05/13
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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/

Howard Reich gives rave reviews to the Fat Babies in the Chicago Tribune!

  • 01/16/13
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Longtime jazz critic for the Chicago Tribune, Howard Reich, gives rave reviews to the Fat Babies in his latest article.

“Paul Asaro’s ebullient stride-piano technique vividly evokes an earlier era.”

He concludes, “You don’t encounter pre-bebop jazz of this quality and commitment very often anymore. Thanks to the Fat Babies, trad jazz still plays hard in Chicago, the town that imported this music from New Orleans and nurtured it, perfected it and sent it around the world.”

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-01-15/entertainment/ct-ent-0116-jazz-fat-babies-20130116_1_jazz-age-delmark-records-jazz-bands

 

Paul Asaro And The Fat Babies Live at the Skokie Theater, Monday January 7th at 8PM

  • 01/04/13
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“Chicago Hot” Paul Asaro and The Fat Babies along with the talented singers and dancers of “Ballyhoo” present an evening of hot swinging jazz, singing, and dancing in the style of 1920s and 1930s nightclubs. This is one of the rare opportunities to see the full Fat Babies and Ballyhoo ensemble together onstage so don’t miss out! The newly renovated Skokie Theater is located at 7924 Lincoln Avenue in Skokie and features ample free parking, wine, beer, and snacks. Tickets are available online for only $10. Hope to see you there!

Purchase tickets here

 

“What A Heavenly Dream” album review on Michael Steinman’s “Jazz Lives”

  • 12/29/12
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Paul Asaro and The Fat Babies new Rivermont Records release “What A Heavenly Dream – The Fats Waller Rhythm Project” receives a fine review in Michael Steinman’s “Jazz Lives” blog.

Read the review here: “What A Heavenly Dream”

“Chicago Hot” included in Chicago Tribune’s “Best Jazz Albums Of 2012”

  • 12/16/12
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The Fat Babies’ Delmark Records release has been named one of the best jazz albums of 2012 by the Chicago Tribune!

Read the article: Best Jazz Albums Of 2012

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