Junius Paul

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Bassist 

Composer

Educator

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Upcoming Performances

Thursday, April 1st - Sunday, April 4th

Jazz Showcase w/ Dee Alexander

Event Details

Thursday, April 1st - Sunday, April 4th

Jazz Showcase w/ Dee Alexander

8pm & 10pm shows each night plus Sunday 4pm all-ages matinee

806 S. Plymouth Ct. (Chicago)

Tickets available at www.jazzshowcase.com

Thursday, April 8th

Tomeka Reid/Junius Paul Duo at Elastic Arts (Stream)

Event Details

Thursday, April 8th

Tomeka Reid/Junius Paul Duo at Elastic Arts (Stream)

6:30pm

Tickets available at www.elasticarts.org

Saturday, April 17th

Junius Paul Quartet at Constellation

Event Details

Saturday, April 17th

Junius Paul Quartet at Constellation

8pm

3111 N. Western (Chicago)

Tickets available at www.constellation-chicago.com

Friday, April 30th - Saturday, May 1st

Andy's Jazz Club w/ Corey Wilkes

Event Details

Friday, April 30th - Saturday, May 1st

Andy's Jazz Club w/ Corey Wilkes

6pm & 8:15pm sets 

11 E. Hubbard (Chicago)

Tickets available at www.andysjazzclub.com

“Ism” available on 2LP vinyl, CD, download and all major streaming platforms!

Order Your Copy Of “Ism” Here!

                                                                  https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/ism

Media

                

  • Junius Paul Recording Discography


  • Junius Paul Single, "Baker's Dozen" | Afropunk 


  • Art Ensemble of Chicago New Recording - We Are On The Edge | Rolling Stone

  • Junius Paul, Ism Album Review | Downbeat


  • Junius Paul, Ism Album Review | Chicago Magazine

  • Junius Paul, Ism Album Review | Pitchfork 


  • Junius Paul, Ism Album Review | The Fader 


  • Junius Paul, Ism Album Review | Financial Times


  • Junius Paul, Album Review | A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed


  • Junius Paul, Album Review | Daily Band Camp


  • Junius Paul Wears Fashionable Tights As Pants | Bracatus 

Management

Fola Management

Zakiya Fola

Artist Manager | Artist Developer 

Contact Zakiya here!


Junius Paul Bio

Junius Paul, composer, bandleader & acoustic and electric bassist, born in Chicago and raised in the Chicago area, is a graduate of St. Xavier University (Chicago). An internationally established bassist, some of Junius' performance and/or recording credits include The Art Ensemble Of Chicago, numerous configurations of ensembles led by R

Junius Paul, composer, bandleader & acoustic and electric bassist, born in Chicago and raised in the Chicago area, is a graduate of St. Xavier University (Chicago). An internationally established bassist, some of Junius' performance and/or recording credits include The Art Ensemble Of Chicago, numerous configurations of ensembles led by Roscoe Mitchell, Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit, AACM Small Ensemble & Big Band, Kahil El’Zabar, Makaya McCraven, The Fred Anderson Trio, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Jeff Parker, Vincent Davis & Percussion Plus, Dee Alexander, The Curtis Fuller Quintet, Oliver Lake, Willie Pickens, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marquis Hill, KRS-One and Donald Byrd among others. In 2013-14, Junius served as music department faculty for Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, IL). In 2017, Junius was the featured artist and honoree for his alma mater, St. Xavier University’s Jazz Weekend. Junius' debut album, “Ism”, was released in November 2019 via International Anthem Recording Company to critical acclaim, receiving a 4 star rating from Downbeat Magazine and an 8 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork.

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Junius Paul Music

Email: junius@juniuspaulmusic.com

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