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Paul at The Blue Note. Photo: Julie Nord

Welcome to the site for musician Paul Connors. As a leader, Paul plays Hammond B3 organ in a weekly performance at Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. As a freelance musician, Paul plays piano, organ and keyboards for various recording sessions and musical projects. 

Click on the Press page to download an electronic press kit, or to listen to the latest samples from Paul's Hammond B3 organ trio, as well as Paul's other projects. 


Feel free to sign up for the mailing list on the Contact page to keep up to date on Paul's performance schedule as well as latest recording projects. 


In addition to viewing Paul's performance schedule, you can click on the Store page to purchase the Paul Connors Organ Trio CD entitled Soulphonic featuring Will Van Sise on guitar and Jon Doty on drums. The CD features reinterpretations of R&B and soul classics from artists like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Shuggie Otis and more. The CD and MP3 downloads are available on CD Baby as well as iTunes and Amazon. Also, look for a growing collection of audio samples of live performances on this Music Page.

Come check out Paul's residency at Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining NY. Each week, Thursday Organ Grooves features a new artist joining Paul on organ and Jon Doty on drums. On Thursdays, The Elks Lodge is transformed into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate listening room for you to sit back groove to the music. In addition to the vintage vibe of Jazz at The Lodge, the bar has 'time machine' prices for their drinks. The featured music is a mix of original compositions, jazz standards and R&B and soul classics. Jazz at The Elks series is hosted by purveyor, John Codman and The Ossining Elks Lodge #1486, located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562. 2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm $10 suggested donation. Please visit the Shows section for performance dates and details. 


 

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Paul plays with Liftoff Brass

Olive's, 118 Main Street, Nyack, NY

Paul Plays with Liftoff Brass! Liftoff Brass is a funky horn-based band performing everything from New Orleans style brass band music to funk, soul and beyond. LIFTOFF BRASS BAND incorporates New York’s current generation of musicians who are revitalizing the funk band sound in New York, including Jayd on vocals, Martin vocals/sax, Wayne on trumpet, Matt on trombone, Paul on keys/organ, Alix on Tuba, Vin on drums, and a host of guests. From a power funky-brass quartet to a three-horn frontline, and with a host of original arrangements reflecting a large vision, Liftoff Brass band ranges freely across the New Orleans landscape without losing grip of the New York groove. Influences from Louis Armstrong to Aretha to Bruno Mars to Stevie Wonder to Whitney Houston to Prince to James Brown to Rebirth Brass, the music of Liftoff Brass inspired by the greats hailing from Nola washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." The members of Liftoff have performed at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Radegast Hall, Single Cut, Le Poisson Rouge, Symphony Space, Blue Note, Employees Only, and international music festivals.

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Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a bi-weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Thursday December 11th features guitarist David Ullmann. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

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Paul Plays with Liftoff Brass at The Grand, a gorgeous new music venue in Croton on Hudson, NY. Liftoff Brass is a funky horn-based band performing everything from New Orleans style brass band music to funk, soul and beyond. LIFTOFF BRASS BAND incorporates New York’s current generation of musicians who are revitalizing the funk band sound in New York, including Jayd on vocals, Martin vocals/sax, Wayne on trumpet, Matt on trombone, Paul on keys/organ, Alix on Tuba, Vin on drums, and a host of guests. From a power funky-brass quartet to a three-horn frontline, and with a host of original arrangements reflecting a large vision, Liftoff Brass band ranges freely across the New Orleans landscape without losing grip of the New York groove. Influences from Louis Armstrong to Aretha to Bruno Mars to Stevie Wonder to Whitney Houston to Prince to James Brown to Rebirth Brass, the music of Liftoff Brass inspired by the greats hailing from Nola washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." The members of Liftoff have performed at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Radegast Hall, Single Cut, Le Poisson Rouge, Symphony Space, Blue Note, Employees Only, and international music festivals.

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Paul Connors Organ Trio

The Grand, 130 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson

Paul Connors Organ Trio plays The Grand: the NY area's newest beautiful music venue.

2 sets starting at 7:30 pm

$10 per person for admission to both sets. The Grand is located at 130 Grand Street Croton on Hudson, NY 10520

Paul Connors - Hammond B3 organ Chris Vitarello - guitar/vocals Joe Abba - drums

The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

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Paul Connors Organ Trio featuring Jesse Lewis

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a bi-weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Thursday January 8th features guitarist Jesse Lewis. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

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