Paul Hanson
Paul Hanson
Berkeley, CA
Jazz / World / Other
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Bio
Paul Hanson is a world-renown jazz bassoonist and saxophonist. From his work with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to Cirque Du Soleil-from his fusion collaborations with Jonas Hellborg and Dennis Chambers to his R & B sax work with Eddie Money and Boz Scaggs-Paul is an innovator and a creator of new sounds, new music and great musicianship. For more on Paul-check his website at www.paulhansonmusic.com.
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BIOGRAPHY
A BASSOON INNOVATOR
It can be safely said that Paul Hanson is a true innovator on the bassoon. He has rewritten the rulebook and set new standards for what is possible on this most classical of woodwind instruments. His explorations have transcended limitations and created new possibilities-all while making music of the highest quality. Paul’s repertoire encompasses musical aspects of all modern styles of improvised music. From his roots as an award-winning classical bassoonist and jazz saxophonist- Paul has sought to expand the lexicon of the bassoon while creating a unique musical voice.
As an improvising bassoonist-Paul has recorded and/or performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Wayne Shorter, Medeski Martin & Wood, Bob Weir’s RATDOG, Peter Erskine, Billy Childs, Billy Higgins, Ray Charles, Charlie Hunter, T. Lavitz from Dixie Dregs, Jeff Sipe, Jonas Hellborg, Omar Sosa, Bob Moses, Kai Eckhardt, Peter Apfelbaum and the Hieroglyphics Ensemble, The Paul Dresher Ensemble, DAVKA, St. Joseph Ballet Company, The Klezmorim, Cirque Du Soleil, as jazz soloist with the Oakland Eastbay Symphony Orchestra, as classical soloist with the Napa Symphony Orchestra (non-improvising) and many more. As a sax player-Paul has recorded and/or performed with Eddie Money, Boz Scaggs, The Tempations, Kotoja, What It Is, Samba Ngo, Ed Kelly, Steve Smith, Tom Coster and others.
Paul has traveled throughout Europe, Japan and the States. He has appeared as a bassoonist at Carnegie Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Berlin Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Festival, the Leverkuzen Festival, the INTERLINK festival in Japan, the California Edge Festival 2005 and at the 1999 NAMM show in Nashville. As a performer/educator- Paul has performed and masterclassed at IDRS festivals from Rotterdam to Texas. He has
given masterclasses at Ithaca College, Penn State University, Arizona State University and Portland State University-all specializing in modern performance techniques and improvisation for bassoonists and other classical instrumentalists.
Awards
Paul was the 1996 Grand Prize winner of JAZZIZ Magazine’s WOODWINDS ON
FIRE award-the first bassoonist ever to win. He also was the winner of the Robert Mondavi Woodwind concerto competition in 1984. Paul was awarded an NEA Jazz Fellowship in 1995.
It can be safely said that Paul Hanson is a true innovator on the bassoon. He has rewritten the rulebook and set new standards for what is possible on this most classical of woodwind instruments. His explorations have transcended limitations and created new possibilities-all while making music of the highest quality. Paul’s repertoire encompasses musical aspects of all modern styles of improvised music. From his roots as an award-winning classical bassoonist and jazz saxophonist- Paul has sought to expand the lexicon of the bassoon while creating a unique musical voice.
As an improvising bassoonist-Paul has recorded and/or performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Wayne Shorter, Medeski Martin & Wood, Bob Weir’s RATDOG, Peter Erskine, Billy Childs, Billy Higgins, Ray Charles, Charlie Hunter, T. Lavitz from Dixie Dregs, Jeff Sipe, Jonas Hellborg, Omar Sosa, Bob Moses, Kai Eckhardt, Peter Apfelbaum and the Hieroglyphics Ensemble, The Paul Dresher Ensemble, DAVKA, St. Joseph Ballet Company, The Klezmorim, Cirque Du Soleil, as jazz soloist with the Oakland Eastbay Symphony Orchestra, as classical soloist with the Napa Symphony Orchestra (non-improvising) and many more. As a sax player-Paul has recorded and/or performed with Eddie Money, Boz Scaggs, The Tempations, Kotoja, What It Is, Samba Ngo, Ed Kelly, Steve Smith, Tom Coster and others.
Paul has traveled throughout Europe, Japan and the States. He has appeared as a bassoonist at Carnegie Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Berlin Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Festival, the Leverkuzen Festival, the INTERLINK festival in Japan, the California Edge Festival 2005 and at the 1999 NAMM show in Nashville. As a performer/educator- Paul has performed and masterclassed at IDRS festivals from Rotterdam to Texas. He has
given masterclasses at Ithaca College, Penn State University, Arizona State University and Portland State University-all specializing in modern performance techniques and improvisation for bassoonists and other classical instrumentalists.
Awards
Paul was the 1996 Grand Prize winner of JAZZIZ Magazine’s WOODWINDS ON
FIRE award-the first bassoonist ever to win. He also was the winner of the Robert Mondavi Woodwind concerto competition in 1984. Paul was awarded an NEA Jazz Fellowship in 1995.
ENDORSEMENTS AND "GEAR"
Paul is a Moosmann Bassoon Artist . He is also a Eden Instrument Amplifier Artist and endorser.
He currently uses Ivanov Reeds and Miller Select Reserve Reeds. Paul uses Leitzinger
bocals. He is currently using a FRAP pressure transducer for electric playing, loves Neumann and B & K microphones for studio and live. For effects-Paul likes Line 6, Boss, Digitech and Roger Linn gear.
Paul is a Moosmann Bassoon Artist . He is also a Eden Instrument Amplifier Artist and endorser.
He currently uses Ivanov Reeds and Miller Select Reserve Reeds. Paul uses Leitzinger
bocals. He is currently using a FRAP pressure transducer for electric playing, loves Neumann and B & K microphones for studio and live. For effects-Paul likes Line 6, Boss, Digitech and Roger Linn gear.
OTHER INTERESTING PAUL HANSON FACTS
Paul plays a Selmer Mark VI Tenor Sax and a Selmer Mark VI Alto Sax. He plays a Yamaha Professional Soprano Sax, a Selmer Bb Clarinet and uses Logic Pro for his personal studio. He is a Mac user.
Paul is the sax soloist on Eddie Money's 1985 hit "Take Me Home Tonight" with Ronnie Spector. Bet you didn't know that.
Paul plays a Selmer Mark VI Tenor Sax and a Selmer Mark VI Alto Sax. He plays a Yamaha Professional Soprano Sax, a Selmer Bb Clarinet and uses Logic Pro for his personal studio. He is a Mac user.
Paul is the sax soloist on Eddie Money's 1985 hit "Take Me Home Tonight" with Ronnie Spector. Bet you didn't know that.
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