| Smooth Jazz |
Paul Tuvman est pilote de ligne sur Delta Airlane depuis 1986, mais également un compositeur et un guitariste d’exception qui monte en ce moment dans le milieu du smooth jazz. Ceux qui me connaissent, savent que je suis loin d’être un fan des Beatles… Cependant, lorsque qu’un musicien de talent se permet de repasser avec sa plume sur les partitions des quatre garçons dans le vent, je laisse glisser mon oreille au fil des notes et, magie de l’instant entre les silences et les sons, le plaisir s’installe. Ne nous y trompons pas, le gratin du smooth jazz est venu adouber Paul Tuvman sur cet album “In My Live”. On y retrouve en effet comme invités de grandes pointures comme Peter White, Mindi Abair, Dave Koz, Rick Braun et Vincent Ingala. Difficile, donc, de résister à cette galette qui sortira ce 18 mai.
Dans cette période de confinement quasi international, “In my Life” brille comme un rayon de soleil, laissant filtrer les talents multiples. Un album à posséder pour sa collection personnelle, en attendant des compos de Paul Tuvman. C’est donc avec grand plaisir que nous vous annonçons que cet album bénéficie du label “Indispensable” de la part des rédactions de Bayou Blue Radio et Paris-Move.
Thierry Docmac
Bayou Blue Radio – Paris-Move
PARIS-MOVE, May 8th 2020
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Site web de Paul Tuvman : ICI
L’album de Paul Tuvman, “In My Life”, est à commander ICI
Tracklisting de l’album:
1. And I Love Her (feat. Peter White)
2. The Fool On The Hill (feat. Rong-Huey Liu)
3. Taxman (feat. Mindi Abair)
4. Something (feat. Dave Koz)
5. Dear Prudence (feat. Rick Braun)
6. Norwegian Wood
7. For No One (feat. Rick Braun)
8. In My Life
9. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
10. Here Comes The Sun
11. You Can’t Do That (feat. Vincent Ingala)
12. I’ll Be Back
Pour découvrir qui est Paul Tuvman, nous vous proposons sa biographie (en anglais):
“I grew up in a house full of good music. My mom (Estelle) is an incredible artist and was a competent pianist (classical). I started the piano at age 8 and learned the fundamentals and focused mostly on classical music. I moved on to more contemporary music: Standards, Pop, and Boogie Woogie. I took a pause in my piano playing to learn the guitar. I mostly focused on folk music and finger picking. I realized I was a better pianist than guitarist so I got back into the piano (age 12) and focused on the blues. I studied with Dave (Cat) Cohen who recognized I had a good ear. Dave taught me song architecture along with improvisational skills. I got into playing in bands at a young age and built up a good reputation in the West Los Angeles music scene.
I studied music at Santa Monica College
Early influences: Ray Charles, Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi, Dave Brubeck & Bill Evans. I loved Leon Russell, Joe Sample, Chuck Leavell and Ray Manzarek. I was heavily influenced by the music of the Beatles. Some of the current players I love listening to: Diana Krall, Beegie Adair, David Benoit, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Stevie Wonder, Dave Grusin, Bob James (just to name a few!)
I started flying planes in 1976 and have been a pilot at Delta Airlines since 1986. I’m still currently flying and am a B777 Captain. I fly the International long haul routes
I have 3 music projects currently out: “Musically Speaking”, “Riding the Jetstream” and my latest all Beatles tribute project titled “In my Life”. The Beatles shaped a big part of my musical life. I picked 12 tunes from their vast catalogue and tried to make them my own while maintaining the integrity of the original tunes. It was produced by Jamey Tate and has an incredible rhythm section and guest artists including: Peter White, Rong-Huey Liu, Mindi Abair, Dave Koz, Rick Braun and Vincent Ingala.”