My wife and I moved to Havre de Grace, MD in 2001, and I have played at the artist`s reception for the 11th International Art Exhibition at the Picture Show Gallery, Havre de Grace, and performed a solo concert to kick off the Fall Concert Series at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air.
Other performances include The Musical Mile, First Fridays, Decoy Museum, Maritime Museum, Bulle Rock, Heron Harbor, Tidewater Grille, MacGregor's, Laurrapin Grille, Art Show in Tydings Park, artist receptions at the Cecil County Arts Council and Vandiver Inn, Havre de Grace Summer Concert Series, Joppatowne Summer Concert Series, Aberdeen Festival Park Summer Concert Series, the LPGA party in Havre de Grace, and various functions at Rockfield Manor in Bel Air, to name a few.
My original compositions include "Mariposa"; "Lizzie"; "Piñones"; "Chet", a tribute to trumpet legend Chet Baker; "Gordo #24", a tribute to NASCAR driver and 4-time Winston Cup Champion Jeff Gordon; and "Summer Stroll". More recent compositions include "Baydreams" (lyrics by Brian Kendig), "Song for Elizabeth", "Blue Crab Parade", "The Cork and Barrel Blues", "J. W.s Tune", "Emma" (lyrics by Brian Kendig), "Double Take" and "Triple Expansion".
I released my first CD "Angel Eyes" in the summer of 1999 and my second CD, "Mariposa", followed in the fall of 2000. The Mariposa CD contains three tracks that were recorded with pianist Eric Doney and bassist Paul Rostock. I produced both of them on my own record label, "Patchdog Records".
My latest CD, "Eclecticity", is a Quartet venture, with myself on trumpet and vocals, Ashton Fletcher on bass, Marc Irwin on piano, and Scott Tiemann on drums. All CDs are available at my gigs or at The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies.
Affordable and Professional Entertainment!
I have been doing this for over 25 years in such intimate settings as private parties, upscale restaurants and jazz clubs, as well as for large audiences at indoor and outdoor concerts. I play light jazz & swing in a smooth, classy, professional and fun performance for the audience to enjoy, without being over-amped.
SOLO FORMAT
My accompaniment is an amplified digital computer program that has to be heard to be believed, and which can be heard at live performances and on my CD`s.
THE PAUL HOWSHALL TRIO Featuring:
Trumpet, Piano, and Bass
THE PAUL HOWSHALL QUARTET Featuring:
The trio, plus Drums
SOLO FORMAT
My accompaniment is an amplified digital computer program that has to be heard to be believed, and which can be heard at live performances and on my CD`s.
THE PAUL HOWSHALL TRIO Featuring:
Trumpet, Piano, and Bass
THE PAUL HOWSHALL QUARTET Featuring:
The trio, plus Drums
For Booking Information including rates and availability, or to order CDs at $15.00 each, including shipping, please contact me at:
Upcoming Gigs
Paul playing with Charlene Cochran and the Fifth Avenue Band in the Decoy Lounge of the Colony South Hotel, Clinton, MD.
Paul sitting in with the Zim Zemarel Orchestra at the Havre de Grace Arts Commission's Annual Ball & Gala.
I started playing the trumpet at age 21 after getting out of the Navy. I was an avid Rock-an-Roll enthusiast, until my Sister (then only 16) introduced me to Jazz…specifically Maynard Ferguson. I traded in my electric guitar and bought a trumpet! Those who inspired me were Maynard, Chet Baker, Al Hirt, Harry James, Clifford Brown, Clark Terry, Lee Morgan, and of course, the music of Frank Sinatra.
I did guest soloist performances with the Stan Rubin big band and Al DePinto big band (see photo below) in New York City in the 80s, while working at the Intrepid Museum as Director of Public Relations. I got to know Stan and Al pretty well as they regularly played at the Intrepid for parties. It was one of the biggest thrills of my career to play in front of a 20-piece big band and I always looked forward to their appearances.
I did guest soloist performances with the Stan Rubin big band and Al DePinto big band (see photo below) in New York City in the 80s, while working at the Intrepid Museum as Director of Public Relations. I got to know Stan and Al pretty well as they regularly played at the Intrepid for parties. It was one of the biggest thrills of my career to play in front of a 20-piece big band and I always looked forward to their appearances.
Trumpeter, Composer and Vocalist
Paul J. Howshall
Paul J. Howshall
MY NEW CD
"Eclecticity"
IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Featuring The Paul Howshall Quartet
Paul on Trumpet, Vocals
Ashton Fletcher, Bass
Marc Irwin, Piano
Scott Tiemann, Drums
Get it at my gigs or at
The Art Rooms!
"Eclecticity"
IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Featuring The Paul Howshall Quartet
Paul on Trumpet, Vocals
Ashton Fletcher, Bass
Marc Irwin, Piano
Scott Tiemann, Drums
Get it at my gigs or at
The Art Rooms!
Tidewater Grille Appearances for 2012:
Friday, March 23rd -- Friday, June 8th -- Friday, July 13th
Friday, September 14th -- Friday, October 5th
Friday, November 2nd
Times for all Tidewater Appearances are 8:00 - 11:00 PM
Friday, March 23rd -- Friday, June 8th -- Friday, July 13th
Friday, September 14th -- Friday, October 5th
Friday, November 2nd
Times for all Tidewater Appearances are 8:00 - 11:00 PM
My thoughts on playing:
If I play the music purely enough, the thought and feeling that the composer had as he wrote the music is going to be communicated to the audience. To have somebody come up afterward and say, "You played beautifully", is nice, but that`s not what I think I`m there for. It would be wonderful for me if somebody came up to me after a show and said, "I can`t tell you how that made me feel". That would be the ultimate compliment. Music is not just the black dots on the white paper - it`s what happens when those black dots on the white paper go into your heart, and come out again, through your instrument.
If I play the music purely enough, the thought and feeling that the composer had as he wrote the music is going to be communicated to the audience. To have somebody come up afterward and say, "You played beautifully", is nice, but that`s not what I think I`m there for. It would be wonderful for me if somebody came up to me after a show and said, "I can`t tell you how that made me feel". That would be the ultimate compliment. Music is not just the black dots on the white paper - it`s what happens when those black dots on the white paper go into your heart, and come out again, through your instrument.
Paul playing with the Al DePinto big band on the hangar deck of the USS Intrepid at the Former Crewmember's Reunion, August, 1987, back when he had hair and a trim figure!! Al DePinto is in the black tux holding the baritone sax.
Paul at the Tidewater Grille.
Eclecticity
The Paul Howshall Quartet
The Paul Howshall Quartet
The Paul Howshall Quartet performing at the Quartet's CD Release Celebration and Founder's Day Celebration at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. From left: Ashton Fletcher, Zak Fusciello, Phil Heiliger, Paul Howshall.
The Paul Howshall Trio at Bulle Rock
From Left: Phil Ravita, bass; Phil Heiliger, Piano; Paul Howshall, trumpet
From Left: Phil Ravita, bass; Phil Heiliger, Piano; Paul Howshall, trumpet
CHET BAKER
12/23/1929 - 5/13/1988
Paul playing on Washington Street, Havre de Grace, for the "Art Crawl".
Tuesday, August 7th
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Aberdeen Summer Concert Series
The Paul Howshall Trio
Featuring Paul Howshall, Trumpet; Phil Heiliger, Piano; Phil Ravita, Bass
Aberdeen Festival Park, Howard and Franklin Streets
Aberdeen, MD 21001
FREE ADMISSION! Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Aberdeen Middle School.
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Aberdeen Summer Concert Series
The Paul Howshall Trio
Featuring Paul Howshall, Trumpet; Phil Heiliger, Piano; Phil Ravita, Bass
Aberdeen Festival Park, Howard and Franklin Streets
Aberdeen, MD 21001
FREE ADMISSION! Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Aberdeen Middle School.
Sunday, March 11th, 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
Annual Wine Tasting Benefit
at The Vandiver Inn
301 South Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD
The Paul Howshall Trio
featuring
Paul Howshall, Trumpet; Phil Heiliger, Piano; Ashton Fletcher, Bass
Call Jennifer Redding at 410-838-9000, ext. 222 for more information.
Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
Annual Wine Tasting Benefit
at The Vandiver Inn
301 South Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD
The Paul Howshall Trio
featuring
Paul Howshall, Trumpet; Phil Heiliger, Piano; Ashton Fletcher, Bass
Call Jennifer Redding at 410-838-9000, ext. 222 for more information.