Paul Wheeler

Paul is a very accomplished saxophonist. He plays tenor and soprano sax across a variety of genres in many bands as well as in a solo setup. He is based in South-East London.

Born in 1977, Paul began his musical journey by learning the clarinet aged 10, switching to the tenor sax at 16. He passed the Associated Board Grade 8 a year later. He performed his first professional gig that same year playing in a trad. jazz band touring local pubs as well as playing in various school bands. During this time he performed at many venues including the Royal Festival Hall.

While studying at University, Paul's playing and experience progressed further performing for many functions at venues such as the International Conference Centre and the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. There were also many international performances in countries such as Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic.

After finishing University, Paul moved back to London and has since played in many top venues such as the Trafalgar Tavern, Time Bar and Inc Bar in Greenwich, Chilstern Park Hotel in Kent and the Four Seasons and The Hilton Hotels in Park Lane. He has also played for the launch ceremony of an MSC Cruise Ship alongside acts including Andrea Bocelli and KT Tunstall. Most recently Paul was seen performing in Athens with E2 for the Greek New Year celebrations.

Currently Paul plays regularly with the corporate function bands E2, the Alan Bannister's All Stars and the Fabulous Boogie Band, he heads up the jazz quartet Groovin' High, and also plays in a solo or duo setup playing with backing tracks. He plays many different functions including corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, showcases and parties, demonstrating his versitility with many styles including Jazz, Motown, Disco, Funk, Swing, Pop and many more.

Paul plays a Selmer Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone with a Dave Guardala 'Crescent' mouthpiece, a Selmer Series III Soprano Saxophone with a Bari Hawk Mark II mouthpiece, and an Akai EWI4000S wind synth.

Paul,

THANK YOU SOOOO much for your performance at our wedding. Ourselves and our guests are still raving about you.

Personally from myself and Brett thank you to adding to our magical day. I will certainly be in contact again in the future for other events and will continue to recommend you to friends

Once again, thank you Paul and Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family.

Lots of love

Helen and Brett (Nov 2005)

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Hi Paul and the rest of the band,

We just wanted to send an email to say a massive THANK YOU for playing at our wedding and that we were very impressed with your set. The guests have also commented on how good you were (even jazz band fans who know they're stuff!!) so we wanted to let you know as you deserve the positive feedback. You all looked very good and the music matched this. It was well worth the money..

Sorry we didnt get a chance to thank you on the night but you know what weddings are like.

All the best
Mr and Mrs Munson (July 2008)