I edited my profile with Thomas’ Myspace Editor V3.6! Paulie Cerra, singer, songwriter and accomplished saxophonist. Infusing the sounds of cities across the American music spectrum into his own music is what makes his music so vibrant and original. Having lived in Memphis, Dallas, Nashville, Chicago and Los Angeles, he has soaked up some of the wonderful sounds of these music meccas and used them like a painter uses colors to paint a landscape. His is a musical landscape of blues, jazz, R&B, soul, country, folk and gospel. From time to time in all of his compositions and performances these varied influences creep in to add to the sound of his music. Much as these sounds have crept into the fabric that is the heritage of life in America. Always with a positive take on emotions that go from love to heartbreak and friendship to loneliness.
Blessed with a voice that recalls the influences of Ray Charles, Johnny Adams, Joe Cocker, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Sam Cooke, Paulie has a vocal sound and style all his own. Being an in demand saxophonist for years with artists such as Lucky Peterson, Bobby Bland, Little Milton, Jimmy Johnson, Carl Weathersby and countless others has shaped him both as a writer and vocalist. His saxophone sound is soulful, funky and greasy with a bit of New York umph!
Take your time and check out this wonderful artist and the fine cast of players that all came together to bring this music to life. Greats like Albert Lee, James Gadson, Lee Thornburg, Todd Parsnow and many more came together to perform these fantastic songs. So check 'em out and have yourself a real good time.
Paulie Cerra playing a funky blues solo with Mike Landau
