Paul Nagel

Paul Nagel’s first professional job was with guitarist Robben Ford’s band (1971-72), backing blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. Since, he has had the opportunity to work with many of the world’s greatest jazz musicians, including Dave Liebman, Richie Cole, Eddie Harris, Eddie Moore, Ray Brown, Joe Henderson, Sonny Stitt, and Bobby Hutcherson. He was a member of Ray Drummond’s Quartet (’76-’78) and in 1980 formed a long-lasting association with vocalist Bobby McFerrin. Paul has performed at many of the world’s greatest jazz clubs, festivals, and concert halls. He is currently touring with McFerrin’s band Bang!Zoom and with Boz Scaggs in support of their jazz chart-topping CD “But Beautiful.”