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About Paul Kissaun
Paul Kissaun is a UK jazz pop vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose baritone voice blends the warmth of 70s gospel-soul with modern accessible jazz essentially filling the need for an English Gregory Porter.
His career began as a member of the chart-topping vocal group The Flying Pickets, with whom he toured internationally and currently performs with retro jivers, Jump 66. Alongside his music, Paul has worked as a screen actor, appearing in acclaimed TV and film productions including Black Mirror and Kaos for Netflix. He is know to millions in the UK as the piano man in the current Mr.Kipling ad on TV.
His latest single, Safe Warm and Fed, is a laidback gospel-soul anthem that celebrates life’s simple blessings — perfect for fans of UK soul jazz, modern gospel soul singers, and the 70s soul revival.
Other Notable Facts:
He has shared stages with musical icons like Ray Charles, Nina Simone, and Joan Baez.
He was featured in the Heineken Serenade App with his band.
Kissaun's music is available on platforms like SoundCloud and Spotify
For a more extensive press bio go here.
Paul's latest single, Safe Warm And Fed can be viewed here.
Press quotes:
Marc Myers (Wall Street Journal) Sunday Sept 25th 2011 Jazzwax...
Paul Kissaun's Rude Gospel is an unusual Brit-pop album. Restless and eclectic, the singer has created a tapestry of earlier sounds and modern vocals with a dozen original songs. For example, Birthday Boy is a doo wop-soul tribute while Every Little Helps and Coffee Jar are jump boogies. One More Time is a jazz ballad. Art Rich is Elvis Costello meets Chicago. And there's a strong David Bowie flavor throughout. In fact, Bowie Bowie Bowie, my favorite, is superb.
Manchester Evening News review of the northern soul play Once Upon a Time in Wigan
For those who love Northern Soul (the) band play 60's and 70's music with terrific vocals from ex-Flying Picket, Paul Kissaun.
This from Campaign. The Advertising journal, talking about a two year music centric ad campaign for Heineken called The Date originally filmed at The Rivoli ballroom...
Casting-wise, we were blessed with our singer, Paul "Kiss" Kissaun: a total one-off. As a merry and insane hybrid between lead singer and ringmaster, he conquered lyrics on sight and moved effortlessly between different musical genres while sustaining his comedic style.
Dean Friedman
"I love hearing Paul Kissaun sing. His voice is an irresistible mix of honey and gravel. And his songs grab you by the back of the neck and then whisper gently in your ear. No one else like him"
Live Performance Video
Paul at Ealing Blues Festival 24
email: pollyhighton@gmail.com
SOCIALS
https://www.instagram.com/paulkissaunmusic
https://www.tiktok.com/@paulkissaunmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ThzdzA81XHJNDXZl5s7pR?si=6bHYdZWVR_qk_9zlwWunTQ
https://www.youtube.com/@PaulKissaun
https://www.facebook.com/paulkissaun.fanpage/
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