JUNIUS PAUL
Junius Paul, composer, bandleader & acoustic and electric bassist, born in Chicago and raised
in the Chicago area, is a graduate of St. Xavier University (Chicago). An internationally
established bassist, some of Junius' performance and/or recording credits include The Art
Ensemble Of Chicago, numerous configurations of ensembles led by Roscoe Mitchell,
Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit, AACM Small Ensemble & Big Band, Kahil
El’Zabar, Brandee Younger, Makaya McCraven, Fred Anderson, Georgia Anne Muldrow,
Vincent Davis & Percussion Plus, Ernest Dawkins, Dee Alexander, Curtis Fuller, Oliver Lake,
Donald Harrison, Willie Pickens, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marquis Hill, KRS-One and Donald Byrd
among others. In 2013-14, Junius served as music department faculty for Trinity Christian
College (Palos Heights, IL). Junius' debut album, “Ism”, was released in November 2019 via
International Anthem Recording Company to 4-Star acclaim in Downbeat Magazine. Junius also
was acknowledged in Downbeat Magazine’s 2022 Readers’ Poll Rising Stars category for both
double bass and electric bass. Junius also serves as Musical Director and bassist of Rotary
Connection 222, the official Charles Stepney legacy ensemble. While currently spending much
of his time touring internationally, Junius is working on his second full-length album, set to be
released in winter 2023.
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