PAUL BANMAN
Musician - Piano & Keyboards/Composer/Producer
BIO
PAUL BANMAN, pianist/keyboardist, composer, and producer, brings an eclectic musical experience to all his musical endeavors. Paul has performed with legendary jazz artists - Pete Minger-trumpet, Jerry Hahn-guitar, Othello Molineaux-steel pan in his career, played Swiss resorts with the "BB White Group", as well as performing numerous national and South Florida dates as music director with Robin Avery and the "Robin Avery Band" including concert opening act for Bruce Hornsby at SunFest. Paul has performed with highly acclaimed Jamaican born guitarist & composer Eugene Grey for over 10 years at numerous festival events, including the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival and other concert venues, and also toured internationally, including Japan & Thailand, with 60's favorites "The Lettermen." He has a Bachelor of Arts (Music Composition) Degree from Wichita State University, studied Jazz Performance at the University of Miami, and is a member of ASCAP. Production credits include The Way You Hold Me - Robin Avery, Light The Way - Robin Avery, and Love Me Now - Bickley Rivera. Major musical influences include Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, George Duke, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Olivier Messiaen, and Bela Bartok. Paul currently lives and is professionally based in Asheville, NC.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Aug 20, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with featured artist Jorge Garcia-guitar, Nicky Orta-bass, Wendy Pederson-vocals. Greenville SC
Aug 19, 2021 7:00-9:00 pm Wheel Sessions Concert with featured artist Jorge Garcia-guitar, Nicky Orta-bass, Wendy Pederson-vocals. Greenville SC
Aug 18, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with featured artist Jorge Garcia-guitar and guest Nicky Orta-bass. Greenville SC
Aug 11, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with featured artist Jorge Garcia-guitar. Greenville SC
Aug 4, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with featured artist Jorge Garcia-guitar and Shannon Hoover-bass. Greenville SC
July 31, 2021 7:30-11:30 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with "Jazzsmith & Co." Greenville SCyo
July 28, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with featured artist Jorge Garcia-guitar and Shannon Hoover-bass. Greenville SCu got
July 25, 2021 1:00-4:00 pm One World Brewing West - featured guest performer w/ Jason DeCristofaro, drums/vibes & Connor Law, bass. Asheville NC
July 21, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with featured artist Jorge Garcia-guitar and Shannon Hoover-bass. Greenville SC
July 18, 2021 5:30-8:30 pm Tavolino's with the Jorge Garcia Quartet. Coral Springs FL
July 14, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with bassist Shannon Hoover. Greenville SC
June 20, 2021 6:30-9:30 pm Boulan South Beach with the Nestor Zurita Quartet. Miami Beach FL
June 9, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with guitarist Jorge Garcia. Greenville SC
April 28, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard Jazz with guitarist Jorge Garcia. Greenville SC
April 25, 2021 7:00-9:00 pm concert with vocalist Warren Hill & Band at Bay Harbor Park. Bay Harbor Islands FL
April 24, 2021 6:30-10:00 pm Icebox Cafe with vocalist Nikki Kidd. Hallandale, FLA
April 22, 2021 6:30-8:30 pm Topsoil with Jorge Garcia Jazz Duo. Travelers Rest SC
April 21, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard with guitarist Jorge Garcia. Greenville SC
April 15, 2021 6:30-8:30 pm Topsoil with Jorge Garcia Jazz Duo. Travelers Rest SC
April 14, 2021 8:00-11:00 pm Blues Boulevard with guitarist Jorge Garcia. Greenville SC
April 4, 2021 1:30 - 3:30 pm One World Brewing West - Jazz Trio w/ Jason DeCristofaro, drums/vibes & Connor Law, bass. Asheville NC
April 2, 2021 6:30-8:30 pm Topsoil with Jorge Garcia Jazz Duo. Travelers Rest SC
March 27, 2021 6:30-8:30 pm Topsoil with Jorge Garcia Jazz Duo. Travelers Rest SC
March 25, 2021 concert with Randy Langione Jazz Quartet at Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Pompano Beach FL
February 13 & 19, 2021 6:30-8:30 pm Topsoil with Jorge Garcia Jazz Duo. Travelers Rest, SC
January 1, 2021 7:30 - 11:00 pm Private Party with Hana Dolgin Quartet. Miami FL
December 31, 2020 8:00 - 11:00 pm Private Party with Jeff Taylor Trio. Key Largo FL
September 28, 2020 6:00 - 8:00 pm One World Brewing West - Jazz Night with featured vocalist Melody Cooper and Connor Law, bass. Asheville NC
September 2, 2020 6:30 - 8:30 pm Southern Appalachian Brewery - Featured guest performer with the Jason DeCristofaro house band. Hendersonville NC
March 8, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Croissan' Time with Jeff Egan Trio. Fort Lauderdale FL
March 7, 2020 8:00-10:00 pm with Ritah Wilburn and her "No Mic Necessary" show at the Sunrise Civic Center (Gary Palmer Enterprises, Inc). Fort Lauderdale FL
February 14, 2020 6:00-8:00 pm Oskar Blues Brewery with Jason DeCristofaro. Brevard NC
January 26, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Croissan' Time with Jeff Egan Trio. Fort Lauderdale FL
January 25, 2020 8:00 pm-midnight pre-Super Bowl Party with Mojo Ike And Val. Miami FL
January 13, 2020 One World Brewing West - Featured guest performer with the Jason DeCristofaro house band. Asheville NC
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Performed For Notable Events:
President Clinton private event - jazz duo
Pat Riley (Miami Heat Coach & Team President) private event - solo jazz piano
SunFest - West Palm Beach Florida
Ocho Rios Jazz Festival - Jamaica
Venues Performed At:
Riviera Hotel - Las Vegas
Tropicana - Atlantic City
Loews Hotel - Miami Beach
Royal Palm Hotel - Miami Beach
Betsy Hotel - Miami Beach
Mar-a-Lago - Palm Beach
Breakers Hotel - West Palm Beach
Boca Raton Resort - Boca Raton
Le Chat Noir - Miami
Joe Robbie Stadium - Miami (World Series pre-game)
Performed With These World Class Artists In Various Scenarios:
Jonathan Joseph-drums (from Jeff Beck and Joss Stone)
Robert Thomas, Jr-percussion (from Weather Report)
Nicole Henry-vocals (international jazz vocalist)
Camilo Velandia-guitar (from Jennifer Lopez, Julio Iglesias, Jon Secada gigs)
Pete Minger-trumpet (from Count Basie Orchestra)
Jerry Hahn-guitar (from Gary Burton and 5th Dimension)
Performed In Opening Act Band For Concerts:
Bruce Hornsby
Dionne Warwick
Joyce Cooling/Boney James
Toni Tennille
Music Videos & Links
Paul Banman, piano sitting in at Jason DeCristofaro's jazz night - Southern Appalachian Brewery, Hendersonville NC - December 2019
Paul Banman, piano sitting in at Jason DeCristofaro's jazz night - One World Brewing West, Asheville NC - January 2020
Song For Joseph - Robin Avery (feat. Paul Banman) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAw1R6UbmpU&list=PLCMp4FkGYsKyxAgCYapRf_piVjKUK-qz2&index=2&t=0s
Light The Way (music video) - Robin Avery (Paul Banman-keyboard/production work) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ6Cbo_j6bE
Light The Way (World Mix) - Robin Avery (Paul Banman-keyboard/production work) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7kSWjthf1Q
CONTACT
Paul Banman
Asheville, NC 28704
786-269-6879
jpbanman@hotmail.com