Guitarist & Singer/songwriter based in Northwest Florida.
One of my greatest passions is making music. If I can make it while playing an instrument, it’s a beautiful thing.
Paul Emmanuel
Getting Acquainted with Paul Emmanuel
Hailing from Northwest Florida, Paul Emmanuel is an accomplished singer-songwriter who began his musical journey at the tender age of 5 by studying the piano. His musical adventure took an interesting turn when his family relocated to Texas when he was 13. Instinctively drawn to the guitar and saxophone, Paul seized the opportunity to master these instruments, spending hours locked in his room every day to teach himself the guitar.
Influence seeped into his guitar playing from the likes of Dave Matthews Band and The Beatles. As soon as school began, Paul embraced jazz by joining the school’s band, igniting his love for the saxophone too. Today, Paul’s guitar repertoire is enriched with music from prominent artists including Dave Matthews Band, The Beatles, James Taylor, and Tom Petty.
Away from the strings and keys, Paul is a family man who is blissfully married and the proud father of two beautiful blonde-haired, blue-eyed daughters. Outside the realm of music, he treasures hiking in the mountains, relaxing at serene beaches, and binging a good sci-fi television series.
In 2020, Paul released his debut single, ‘I’m Not Letting Go.’ The song, encapsulating a lively bluegrass rhythm, features a duet harmonizing over an ensemble of acoustic guitar, fiddle, a hint of a banjo, slide guitar, and percussive drums.
Beyond his musical pursuits, Paul is a seasoned photographer under the banner of Sarah & Paul Photography, specializing in capturing heartfelt moments between couples and personal portraits in addition to documenting captivating elopements. His approach to photography exudes the same passion and flair he exhibits on stage, making him a master of both crafts.
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Videos
Some songs that I play…
- James Taylor – Something In The Way She Moves
- James Taylor – Shower The People
- James Taylor – Fire And Rain
- James Taylor – Country Road
- James Taylor – Youve Got A Friend
- James Taylor – Carolina In My Mind
- James Taylor – You Can Close Your Eyes
- James Taylor – Sweet Baby James
- The Beatles – Norwegian Wood
- The Beatles – Blackbird
- The Beatles – Hey Jude
- The Beatles – Let It Be
- The Beatles – Yesterday
- Dave Matthews Band – Dancing Nancies Acoustic
- Dave Matthews Band – Ants Marching
- Dave Matthews Band – Gravedigger
- Dave Matthews Band – Jimi Thing
- Darius Rucker – Wagon Wheel
- Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – Mary Janes Last Dance
- Tom Petty – Free Fallin
- Tom Petty – Wildflowers
- Tom Petty – I Won’t Back Down
- Oasis – Wonderwall
- Oasis – Champagne Supernova
- Toto – Africa
- Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
- Mumford & Sons – The Boxer
- Simon & Garfunkel – Cecilia
- Cat Stevens – Father And Son
- Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) – Wild World
- Cat Stevens – Peace Train
- Buffalo Springfield – For What Its Worth
- Crash Test Dummies – Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
- Pearl Jam – Better Man
- Eddie Vedder – Youve Got To Hide Your Love Away
- Tonic – If You Could Only See
- Semisonic – Closing Time
- Ray LaMontagne – Barfly
- The Allman Brothers Band – Melissa
- Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad Moon Rising
- Creedence Clearwater Revival – Down On The Corner
- Creedence Clearwater Revival – Lookin Out My Back Door
- Creedence Clearwater Revival – Who’ll Stop The Rain
- Kacey Musgraves – Slow Burn
- Ben Harper – Burn One Down
- Bob Marley – Redemption Song
- Jimmy Buffett – A Pirate Looks At Forty
- Garth Brooks – Friends In Low Places
- The Osborne Brothers – Rocky Top
- The Black Crows – She Talks To Angels
- The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony
- Hank Williams – There’s A Tear In My Beer
- The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
- Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
- Dolly Parton – Jolene
- Coldplay – Sparks
- Coldplay – The Scientist
- Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
- Van Morrison – Into The Mystic
Events
Saxophonist
“I started playing the saxophone when I was 13-years-old. I attended The University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida for three semesters as a saxophone music performance major. While attending UWF I played in the symphonic and jazz ensembles. I have played in various settings and groups over the years, but my main passion when it comes to playing my saxophone will always be jazz.”
Videos
Some songs that I play…
- Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma
- Freddie Freeloader by Miles Davis
- Four by Miles Davis
- Solar by Miles Davis
- Interplay by Miles Davis
- There Will Never By Another You by Harry Warren
- Prancing (No Blues) by Miles Davis
- The Girl From Ipanema by Antonio-Carolos Jobim
- Afternoon In Paris by John Lewis
- The Lady Is A Tramp by Richard Rodgers
- Take Five by Paul Desmond
- Alice In Wonderland by Sammy Fain
- Autumn In New York by Vernon Duke
- Georgia On My Mind by Hoagy Carmichael
- Stompin’ At The Savoy by Webb-Goodman-Sampson
- Anthropology by Charlie Parker
- My Funny Valentine by Richard Rodgers
- Misty by Erroll Garner
- Bye Bye Blackbird by Ray Henderson
- Caravan by Duke Ellington
- A Night In Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie
- Mr. P.C. by John Coltrane
- Donna Lee by Charlie Parker
- Peri’s Scope by Bill Evans
Contact
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