Recordings
The Isles of Rhythm:
The Rhythmia CD
Merry Christmas Tonight
Recording
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Merry Christmas Tonight |
Paul Mast
Vocals
Paul Mast comes from a family that has performed Ragtime, Jazz, and Classical music for over 95 years. His grandfather, Clare Mast, a Ragtime pianist and composer, performed in vaudeville and wrote The Kaiser’s Rag, published in 1915 at age 19 for his fiancé. Paul’s father, John Clare Mast, performed professionally as a Jazz pianist throughout the country. Bucking his family tradition, Paul played trumpet, his instrument of choice, in marching and concert bands at the University of Kansas, and has performed at both Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals games. Paul is currently the Director of Children’s Music at his church and is an active member of the choir. During his career, Paul entered several vocal competitions and has won them all. He was chosen for the Kansas State Music Education Association Choir, and was fourth ranked bass/baritone in the state.