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Paul Wells began playing drums at the age of ten in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. He moved to the New York area to attend the jazz program at William Paterson University where he studied with John Riley. Paul has since performed and recorded internationally with a diverse selection of artists including Deborah Harry, Joe Williams, Norman Simmons, Randy Brecker, Eric Alexander, Joel Frahm, Bob DeVos, Larry Goldings, Rufus Reid, Mark Murphy, Rick Margitza, Dave Valentin, Houston Person, David Leonhardt, The Duke Ellington Legacy, Glen Burtnik, and the rock group Spiraling. He endorses Pro-Mark drumsticks and Istanbul Agop cymbals

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Charlie Ballantine Trio

by Daniel Peck
May 24, 2026

Indianapolis-based guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to our stage and to our program--this time in front of a live audience. Charlie released two albums in 2021; Cold Coffee is a collection of his own works and Life is Brief--a Tribute to Bob Dylan, which landed on Jazziz Magazine's Top Ten Best Releases list. His most ...

Article: Interview

Charlie Ballantine Establishes Himself on the East Coast

by Robert Middleton
April 18, 2026

Jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine has been on the move for the past decade. In that time, he's released ten albums, with his first official live recording set to arrive later this month--and another new studio album already finished and waiting in the wings. Originally based in Indianapolis, Ballantine moved to Baltimore in 2022 to ...

Album

Winter Weather

By Kristen Mather de Andrade

Label: kmdamusic
Released: 2023
Track listing: Winter Weather; Here Comes Santa Claus; What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

Article: Bailey's Bundles

Seven woMEN 2018 – Part III

by C. Michael Bailey
March 8, 2018

Look what creeped into my monthly column... and herein exist end-of-the-year-recordings...(you decide which ones). Ben Paterson That Old Feeling Cellar Live Records 2018 Everything about pianist/vocalist Ben Paterson's Cellar Live release, That Old Feeling is delightful. This recording is a beautiful throwback, with just a touch of ...

Article: Book Review

The View From The Back Of The Band: The Life And Music Of Mel Lewis

by David A. Orthmann
February 18, 2015

The View From The Back Of The Band: The Life And Music Of Mel Lewis Chris Smith 399 pages ISBN: #978-1-57441-574-2 University Of North Texas Press 2014 “Good drummers were a rarity and that's all there was to it. There's no ego problem involved, it's just there weren't ...

Article: Album Review

Tom Goehring: A Reflected Journey

Read "A Reflected Journey" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
August 21, 2013

A Reflected Journey is a quintet date, but it doesn't have a quintet date feel about it. The man of the hour--trumpeter Tom Goehring--doubles on flugelhorn, and his front line partner, the ever engaging and well-rounded Roger Rosenberg, covers baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone and bass clarinet. With all of those horns in the picture, and a ...

Article: Big Band Caravan

R3: Special Big Band / Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra / Empire Jazz Orchestra

by Jack Bowers
November 17, 2012

R3: Special Big BandR3Summit Records2012 The “R3" in this Brazilian-based band's name refers to brothers Rafael, Renato and Roger Rocha who together comprise its heart and soul. The “Special" pertains to just about everything else on this impressive debut album. Indeed, there could be even more “R's" in ...

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Article: Album Review

The David Leonhardt Jazz Group: The David Leonhardt Jazz Group Plays Cole Porter

Read "The David Leonhardt Jazz Group Plays Cole Porter" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
May 15, 2011

A towering figure in American musical history, Cole Porter's music has been performed by countless people and groups for decades, enduring to this day. Pianist/composer David Leonhardt is the latest artist to interpret the work of the legendary songwriter with a smart and snappy presentation on The David Leonhardt Jazz Group Plays Cole Porter. With plenty ...