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Paul Griffin
Paul Griffin, born 1938 in Harlem, learnt to play the piano by watching the pianist playing in the Baptist Church.
His interest led him to study classical music at the High School of Music and Art. He first played viola in the
All-City Orchestra and worked as an accompanist at the Apollo Theatre. Paul got his first professional engagement
when King Curtis, the famous saxophonist, heard him there. They toured and made recordings together.
1960, after some years of touring with King Curtis, Paul became a member of the Scepter Records House Band. He also worked for various producers and singers. 1965, Paul became part of the folk and rock scene. He played the piano and the organ for Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Peter Paul & Mary, Carly Simon, and many more. Ten years later, a deep cooperation with Steely Dan began. "There are some musicians who are hacks," Donald Fagen of Steely Dan once said, "and then there are guys like Paul who can create something so different and unique they make the record." In the 80's, Paul also gave lessons, wrote arrangements and recorded commercial jingles. Paul Griffin died on 14 june 2000. |
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