Paul Darrow
on SK1
Paul is a very gifted, totally self taught might musician. He plays piano, B-3 Hammond Organ, SK1, and various Clavinets and synthesizers. He also sings in an unusual scratchy, some even say sensual baritone/tenor voice. He has done all sorts of recording for various artists both local and international. He has received an Emmy Award for his writing and is now, currently up for another for his work with young artists that was recently picked up by PBS channel 8 in Phoenix called "The Singers And Songwriter's Showcase" in conjunction with The Tempe Center For The Arts and Arizona State University with Billy Cioffi and The Monte Carlos and T.J. Hummer, head of The Creative Writing Department at ASU. Airs on Public Access channel 11 in Phoenix.
There is no lack of drive or ambition when it comes to Paul and his lifelong passion, Music. It is a gift that he does not take lightly...
Paul plays a variety of styles with skill and a ton of technique, along with his own fusion of funk, R&B, Blues and Jazz. He has played since age 5 and is now 56. Yes , Mr. Darrow's son knows a million tunes... and he is not afraid to use them! Combine all of these assets with some of the "biggest ears" in town, (which means he is immursed in the music and can improvise and lock in to a groove that just gets deeper and deeper. It is what seperates the Men from the Boys. Playing it like you own it.) and extremely quick reflexes and instincts and he can actually sit in on most gigs and play them. You would think he had been playing with the band for a long time... He has been referred to by some of his peers as "The Phenomenon"...