Results for "Paul Colombo"

Musician

Paul Colombo

Born: December 9, 1956

Paul Colombo is a musician based outside of Philadelphia, PA, USA. Paul is a versatile guitarist, composer and vocalist who has performed and recorded with Grammy winners such as Neil Sedaka, Peter Nero, and The Delfonics and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. He has been touted for his "virtuoso guitar playing" and "well- traveled artistry". (Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, May 2011).

Paul has also performed with The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, among others, the Philly Pops, played numerous national tours of Broadway shows at Hershey Theatre where he has been the first call guitarist there for twenty years, and was nominated for an excellence in teaching award at a local college.

He has a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies Degree from The University of The Arts, Philadelphia,

Album

Mabrouka

By Paul Colombo

Label: Paul Colombo Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Homestyle; Mabrouka; Eleanor Rigby; Ali; JB; Dancing; Jazz; Mr. Blues; Louie; Bellecastle Blues.

Song of the Day

Mabrouka

March 2, 2026

Album: Mabrouka
By Paul Colombo
Label: Paul Colombo Music
Released: 2025
Duration: 04:54

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Marques Carroll, Acquaphonica, Glenn Makos & BRū, Paul Colombo Group

by Cheryl K.
January 1, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--and before we hit the ground runnin' in 2026, a few selections from 2025 from vocalist Nnenna Freelon, the quartet Acquaphonica, and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan. Looking forward to this year's musical offerings, beginning with saxophonist Oscar Lavën, guitarist Paul Colombo, and bassist Peter Paulsen's TurksHeadKnot Quintet.

Article: Year in Review

Popular Jazz Songs: 2022

by Michael Ricci
January 4, 2023

All About Jazz tracks how often a featured Song of the Day is heard, and the following represent the most popular in 2022. If you missed them the first time around, give them a listen now. We appended our Song of the Week 2022 playlist below. They may not represent the most popular ...

Album

Rio Crystal

By Paul Colombo

Label: Vectordisc Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: Rio Crystal; This Heart; Junior; Lovesick; Motion Potion; Wakin' Up; YBB; Soul Mates.

Article: Album Review

Paul Colombo: Rio Crystal

by Chris M. Slawecki
September 4, 2021

Rio Crystal is the perfect title for this bright and clear, warm and sunny set led by guitarist Paul Colombo. Its frontline pairs Colombo's nimble guitar with keyboardist Ron Thomas, supported by bassist Andy Alonso and drummer Chris Loser, in a series of jazzy instrumental workouts. It's uncomplicated swing, and the emotional directness and honesty with ...

Article: From the Inside Out

Italian Spirits, Dubé Debuts and Chasing (Mahogany) Frogs

by Chris M. Slawecki
September 2, 2021

Paul Colombo Group Rio Crystal Vectordisc Records 2020 Rio Crystal is the perfect title for this bright and clear, warm and sunny set led by guitarist Paul Colombo. Its frontline pairs Colombo's nimble guitar with keyboardist Ron Thomas, supported by bassist Andy Alonso and drummer Chris ...

Song of the Day

Rio Crystal

March 5, 2022

Album: Rio Crystal
By Paul Colombo
Label: Vectordisc Records
Released: 2021
Duration: 04:37

Video

Rio Crystal

Featuring the music of Paul Colombo
Duration: 5:58
February 5, 2021

“Rio Crystal” by Paul Colombo Group is a potpourri of contemporary jazz. From Latin, to swing, to fusion, to blues, to funk, to ballads. Too much variety? According to Dan McClenaghan, “It is unusual for a debut album to sound this assured, and to have such an unwavering cohesion of vision...” This video has excerpts from each of the eight original tracks.