Singer and Saxophonist Paul Haywood

Paul has been singing Jazz, Funk, and Soul since the age of 16.

Playing saxophones in Jazz, Funk, Blues and Contemporary music.

Paul Haywood Quartet

After working as a saxophonist and vocalist with many bands and local artists, Paul has focussed his energies to create this new exciting project. Expect to hear standards and popular songs given a surprising and refreshing contemporary Jazz treatment as well as choice modern jazz covers and entirely original material. The music has been created to honour the mood and meaning of the songs themselves, at times deeply arranged and always intended as a vehicle for expression and creativity. Comprising of local legends; Damian Rodd (Drums), Matt Tradget Johns (Piano) and Tim Greenhalgh (Double Bass), Paul leads the group on both Vocals and Saxophone. It is easy to hear how each ‘instrument’ has influenced the other, with Paul’s lyrical saxophone lines, and his singing and vocal soloing being steeped in well ingrained jazz language and instrumental style explorations. This dynamic band exudes energy, emotion and spontaneous creativity throughout the set.

SkinTight is a 5 piece funk band working in the Cornwall and Devon. With some of the finest players in the southwest this band really gets grooving. Putting their own funky spin on a wide selection of recognisable songs, classic and contemporary there is something for everyone. This band is a great choice if you’re looking to add some energy to your venue, party or function. SkinTight never fails to get people up and dancing and in the mood for celebrating!

 

Paul plays regularly with various DJs at events and clubs, jamming along to various styles of dance music. DeluxX, Filthy Animal and Hed Kandi are a few of the organisers that regularly book. The public always respond hugely to the presence of a live instrument in the mix and the saxophone really hits the spot.