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6 Degrees Entertainment

Title - 'Moment Of Clarity'
Artist - Paul Shaw Qunitet

For those not in the know, and in addition to playing percussion and drum set with the United States Air Force Falconaires big band, veteran drummer Paul Shaw has co-led the jazz quintet, Inside Out, since 2000.

He was also a member of the Atlanta based quartet, The Swing Association, voted best jazz group in Atlanta during Paul's tenure and has played with jazz notables as diverse as Rufus Reid, Bill Watrous, Tom Coster, Johnny O'Neal, Jacques Lesure, Donald Harrison, Jiggs Whigham, Oscar Brown Jr., and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra.

As an Air Force drummer, Paul's pop credits include performances or recordings with Amy Grant and Vince Gill, CeCe and BeBe Winans, Nashville based Christ Church Choir, Lee Greenwood, Wynonna Judd, Mark Anthony, Celine Dion, and Blues Traveler.

He has also performed with country session greats Tom Morell, John Hughey, Herby Wallace, and the great Johnny Hiland. Furthermore, Paul taught jazz ensemble, private lessons, and composed for the drum & bugle corps at the United States Air Force Academy.

Paul and his wife, Melanie, formed the singer/songwriter duo Acoustic Station 12 years ago and he has written music and lyrics for over 60 of their songs.

He is currently pursuing doctoral work, teaching privately, and performing in the New York City area, but only after releasing his debut solo recording, the quite brilliantly upbeat Moment Of Clarity (out March 13th, 2020 via Summit Records).

1. 'Heartland'
2. 'Shapeshifter'
3. 'Song For Everyone'
4. 'Mary Oliver'
5. 'Peekaboo'
6. 'Moment Of Clarity'
7. 'Showdown'

Featuring Paul on drums, Alex Sipiagin on trumpet, Brad Shepik on guitar, Gary Versace on piano, and Drew Gress on acoustic bass, the album begins with the soulful, dulcet and yet at all times invoking 'Heartland,' and backs that up seamlessly with the developing stature of 'Shapeshifter' and then the pleasantly methodical 'Song For Everyone.'

In keeping in tune with those rhythmic evolutions, Paul then brings us the quietly playful 'Mary Oliver,' which he follows by turning up the tempo a wee bit on the finger-snappin' 'Peekaboo.'

The album then rounds out with the cultured, yet faintly sterner approach of the title track, 'Moment Of Clarity,' and then comes to a close on the funky trumpet-driven 'Showdown.'

www.PaulShawMusic.com

www.SummitRecords.com

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