Zacchae'us Paul at Ronnie Scott's

Paul’s music is a fresh take on jazz, blending Atlanta hip-hop, gospel and Caribbean rhythms, that enrich the soul and nourishes the mind.

Influenced by his musical experiences in church, his exploration of jazz intensified after discovering Duke Ellington, leading him to pursue music studies in Puerto Rico which vastly expanded his musical horizons.

Rooted in the vibrant city of Atlanta, GA, his inspired music delves deep into the very fabric of society, tackling pressing issues such as reparations for historical injustices and the empowering love and spirituality embodied by black women....

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Paul’s music is a fresh take on jazz, blending Atlanta hip-hop, gospel and Caribbean rhythms, that enrich the soul and nourishes the mind.

Influenced by his musical experiences in church, his exploration of jazz intensified after discovering Duke Ellington, leading him to pursue music studies in Puerto Rico which vastly expanded his musical horizons.

Rooted in the vibrant city of Atlanta, GA, his inspired music delves deep into the very fabric of society, tackling pressing issues such as reparations for historical injustices and the empowering love and spirituality embodied by black women.

Like a harmonious symphony, Paul’s music weaves together the diverse threads of jazz music, seamlessly blending different styles and showcasing the captivating clash and interplay between them. It serves as a testament to the power of music created specifically for local neighbourhoods and communities, a soundtrack that reverberates through the very streets it was born in.

As part of a new wave of jazz artists pushing the boundaries of the genre, Paul is making his mark on the music industry. His debut album, Jazz Money, executive produced by NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and featuring guest artists like Melanie Charles, Gregoire Maret, donSMITH, Cisco Swank and Candid label mate Morgan Guerin, is out now. The album has quietly garnered serious acclaim and credibility, including a nod in Bandcamp’s list of Best Albums of 2024 (“one of the hippest albums of the year”) and NPR’s The Essential Jazz Discoveries Of 2024 (“a head-turning debut").

“Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, with deep roots in the church, my musical journey has always been about movement—across genres, generations, and traditions. Jazz Money is a reflection of that journey, bridging the past and future in my own voice. Jazz is about evolution, about honouring where we’ve been while pushing toward what’s next.” — Zacchae’us Paul

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