Education
A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Paul began playing the piano at the age of 11. He developed a love for jazz while playing in the jazz band at Bishop McDevitt High School. After high school, Paul continued his education at Messiah College, where he achieved a B.S. in Music Education. During his time there, he had opportunities to study and play with Tim Warfield, Bruce Barth, and Cyrus Chestnut.
He went on to pursue an M.M. in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University, where he studied under Reggie Thomas. During his time there, he played with such masters as Rodney Whitaker, Jeff Tain Watts, Etienne Charles, Randy Guilespie, Diego Rivera, Michael Dease, Wes ‘Warm Daddy’ Anderson, and Branford Marsalis.
Performance and Teaching Experience
Paul has participated in three international tours on the continents of Africa, Canada, and South America. He has recorded an album with young trumpeter Anthony Stanco and has toured all across the United States. In addition to Levine, Paul is currently Director of Jazz Studies at Georgetown University
More About Paul
Learn more about Paul on his website.