Paul Humphrey
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Paul Humphrey (born October 12, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American jazz drummer.
He worked as a session drummer in the 1960s for jazz artists such as Wes Montgomery, Les McCann, Kai Winding, Charles Mingus, Lee Konitz, and Gene Ammons.[1] As a bandleader, he recorded under the name Paul Humphrey and the Cool Aid Chemists, with Clarence MacDonald, David T. Walker, and Bill Upchurch. In 1971, this ensemble had two hits, "Cool Aid" (US #29, US Black Singles #14)[2][3] and "Funky L.A." (US Black Singles #45).[3] He also recorded an album as head of the Paul Humphrey Sextet in 1981.
Humphrey also was the featured drummer for both the Lawrence Welk orchestra and television show from 1976 to 1982. He and his wife Joan are the parents of two children, Pier and Damien, whom appeared with their father on the Welk show's annual Christmas episode.
[edit] Discography
- Paul Humphrey and the Cool Aid Chemists (Lizard Records, 1969) US #170, US Black Albums #31[4]
- America, Wake Up (Blue Thumb Records, 1973)
- Paul Humphrey Sextet (Discovery Records, 1981)
[edit] References
- ^ Biography, Allmusic.com
- ^ Paul Humphrey & the Cool Aid Chemists Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
- ^ a b Paul Humphrey Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
