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Paul Batto jr.
Born in Ljubljana,Slovenia in 1967. After receiving some basic music training in Slovenia he relocated to Switzerland (1987) and spent the next ten years honing his vocal skills in a group called « ABC Gospel Singers ». Since the late 90s Paul has been living mostly in Hungary and Czech Republic and has toured other countries extensively. He has played alone, with his band (Riverside Blues, Paul Batto jr. Trio) and most recently in a duo with pianist Ondra Kriz. Although performing original material is his main focus Paul has also been sought after as a vocalist .He makes regular guest appearances with Big Bands and Jazz combos.
Recent collaborations
CZECH RADIO BIG BAND (CZECH REPUBLIC)
SFV BIG BAND (HUNGARY)
ELMAR KLUTH TRIO (SWITZERLAND)
Recent Media
National TV broadcast: concert « Reduta Jazz Club » Prague
National TV broadcast: concert « Stara Pekarna » Brno
Czech Radio Broadcast: Live w/ the Czech Radio Big Band
Bands
PAUL BATTO JR. trio
RIVERSIDE BLUES
PAUL BATTO JR. & ONDRA KRIZ (PIANO)
Records
THE RIVERSIDE BLUES (with the riverside blues band)
GONE FISHIN’ (with the riverside blues band)
I’M A GYPSY (solo)
GOSPEL (with ondra kriz on piano)
PAUL BATTO JR. SWINGS (with N.A.S BIG BAND)
AIN’T BUT ONE WAY – 2010
Countries toured
AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, HUNGARY, GERMANY, CZECH REPUBLIC, HOLLAND, BELGIUM, LUXEMBURG, FRANCE, DENMARK, CROATIA
What others say
« …impressed by your feel for blues and the light swinging grooves that go into these songs. Good blues by any standard – and I don’t mean just for a European ».
(Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records – Chicago, IL)
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« …his talent is huge! »
(Bobtje, www.bobtjeblues.com, Belgium)
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« …he has mastered all the nuances of blues playing. His resonant voice and dynamic guitar playing should satisfy any true blues lover »
(Music Revue, Slovakia)
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« …force to be reckoned with anywhere blues music is being played… »
(Richard Smerin, blues musician, UK)
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« …the best acoustic act we’ve ever had! »
(Michel Hofkens, Willem Tell Blues Club, Belgium)