Dana Paul sings jazz featuring his magnificent gift for interpreting and contemporizing the great jazz classics as well as contemporary jazz and fusion in a small band configuration that allows for more rhythmic, melodic and harmonal improvisation. Describing his group, he says, 'No two performances are alike. My music arrangements are written as a launching platform, a place to begin. And how or when we depart from the written notes is always subject to the mood or whims of anyone in the group at any given moment. It's exhilarating... you're always on your toes.
Dana was voted 'Best Male Jazz Vocalist'in both the 'New Times' and 'City Link' weekly entertainment papers as well as S. Florida's 'Best Male Jazz Vocalist' in polls conducted by the Musicians Exchange in Ft. Lauderdale
His Live C.D recording featuring the extraordinary talents of Mike Orta on Piano, Nicky Orta on Bass and Mike Harvey on Drums showcases the magnificent improvisational abilites of this fresh and energetic contemporary Jazz group. Whether you're listening to Dana's rendition of 'You Don't Know What Love Is' with his subtle, drop-dead bluesy phrasing and vocal range, or the break-neck speed lyric and vocal percussion solo on his original vocal version of Chick Corea's 'Sicily', you know he's right where he belongs. You're just glad you're along for the ride.
Here's what the critics are saying: '...Dana is simply one of the best singers I've heard...' Ray Reechi, Sun Sentinel - 'Dana is the total package.' Bill Meredith, City Link - '...His voice is crystal clear...his scat singing is phenomenally expert...his main reason for being there is to please you, the audience'. Frank Wagner, The Islander - '...Sophisticated...truly smokin' music...' Leonard Pitts, Miami Herald