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Paul Jost

An eclectic artist known equally for his abilities as vocalist, drummer and composer. A four category Billboard Song Contest Winner, his songs, (including highly acclaimed, "Book Faded Brown"), have been recorded by The Band, Carl Perkins and Rick Danko. Paul has composed for Canon Pictures, ("Last Rites"), NBC's Emmy Winning Series, ("Special Treat"), and played drums for Billy Eckstine, Mark Murphy, Ann Hampton Calloway, Frank D'Rone, Sylvia Simms and many others. He served as musical director for Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, and for Morgana King, and has performed or recorded with a variety of artists including Bobby Scott, Sivuca, Dr. John, Bucky Pizzarelli, Teo Macero, Joe Farrell, Ron Carter, George Mesterhazy, Barry Rogers, Frank Tiberi, Gil Goldstein, Andy Lavern, Jim Tullio, Bobby Tucker, Pee Wee Ellis, John Phillips, Buddy Greco, Jack Sheldon, Marky Markowitz, Mike Abene, Ron Thomas. Paul's vocals, drumming and harmonica can be heard on national jingles for Johnson & Johnson, American Airlines, Nissan, Annheiser Bush, Miller Beer, Subway and Dow Chemical. Having written over 40 CD's as a composer for Ad Impact Music Library, his compositions are heard daily in over 750 markets throughout the US. His current project is as vocalist and arranger in the jazz ensemble, Antfarm Quartet featuring Jim Ridl, Tim Lekan and Bob Shomo. (Click on following link for greater detail The Jazz Network.Paul Jost)

Below with the Antfarm Quartet on N.B.C.'s 10! Show
For information about the Antfarm Quartet, www.antfarmquartet.com
"And I Love Her"

Below with the George Mesterhazy Trio
(Video by John Thortnton)
"James"

Below with the Antfarm Trio in Cape May
(Video by John Thornton)
"Pick Yourself Up"