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Past Events

  • Idiot Fish Quintet with Wally Schnalle, Paul Hanson. Aaron Germain, Hristo Vitchev and Frank Martin
    Idiot Fish Quintet with Wally Schnalle, Paul Hanson. Aaron Germain, Hristo Vitchev and Frank Martin
    Idiot Fish Quintet with Wally Schnalle, Paul Hanson. Aaron Germain, Hristo Vitchev and Frank Martin
    Sat, Nov 02
    San Jose
    Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – Nov 03, 2024, 12:00 AM
    San Jose, 310 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – Nov 03, 2024, 12:00 AM
    San Jose, 310 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    San Jose Jazz event TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LINK
  • Paul Hanson Bassoon Show opening for Steely Dean's Funtime Party Band
    Paul Hanson Bassoon Show opening for Steely Dean's Funtime Party Band
    Paul Hanson Bassoon Show opening for Steely Dean's Funtime Party Band
    Fri, Oct 25
    Talent Club
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – Oct 26, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Talent Club, 114 Talent Avenue, Talent, OR 97540, USA
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – Oct 26, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Talent Club, 114 Talent Avenue, Talent, OR 97540, USA
    Solo bassoon set with special guests Moorea Dickason and Tarik Ragab of Raze The Maze before Steely Dean's show. Tix $20 at door for both acts
  • Paul Hanson at Meyhouse (2nd Set)
    Paul Hanson at Meyhouse (2nd Set)
    Paul Hanson at Meyhouse (2nd Set)
    Sat, Aug 31
    Palo Alto
    Aug 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Aug 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Paul plays acoustic jazz with Jeff Denson-bass, Dillon Vado-drums and Michael Echaniz-piano in a wonderful intimate jazz setting.
  • Paul Hanson at Meyhouse
    Paul Hanson at Meyhouse
    Paul Hanson at Meyhouse
    Sat, Aug 31
    Palo Alto
    Aug 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Aug 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Paul plays acoustic jazz with Jeff Denson-bass, Dillon Vado-drums and Michael Echaniz-piano in a wonderful intimate jazz setting. The Meyhouse Website is linked at TICKETS below for ticket purchases.
  • IDRS 2024: PAUL HANSON BASSOON: IMPROVISATION and ELECTRONICS MASTERCLASS
    IDRS 2024: PAUL HANSON BASSOON: IMPROVISATION and ELECTRONICS MASTERCLASS
    IDRS 2024: PAUL HANSON BASSOON: IMPROVISATION and ELECTRONICS MASTERCLASS
    Wed, Jul 24
    Flagstaff
    Jul 24, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Flagstaff, S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Jul 24, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Flagstaff, S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    I'll be going over my self-written concerto "Transitions" as well as playing a few solo numbers and teaching improvisation
  • Paul Hanson Bassoon Show
    Paul Hanson Bassoon Show
    Paul Hanson Bassoon Show
    Sat, Jul 13
    The Well Spiritual Center, Mendocino CA
    Jul 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Well Spiritual Center, Mendocino CA , 45004 Albion St #8, Mendocino, CA 95460, USA
    Jul 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Well Spiritual Center, Mendocino CA , 45004 Albion St #8, Mendocino, CA 95460, USA
    Paul Hanson, bassoonist with Jon Batiste, Bela Fleck, Michael Manring, Billy Cobham plays an intimate solo bassoon show. For tickets and info-go to "About The Event" below and click on link
  • Daggerboard with Erik Jekabson Orchestra
    Daggerboard with Erik Jekabson Orchestra
    Daggerboard with Erik Jekabson Orchestra
    Fri, Jun 21
    Berkeley
    Jun 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Berkeley, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
    Jun 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Berkeley, 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
    I'll be playing with amazing Jazz Trumpeter/composer Erik Jekabson and Orchestra-RSVP for the ticket link
  • Paul Hanson, Michael Manring, & Scott Amendola
    Paul Hanson, Michael Manring, & Scott Amendola
    Paul Hanson, Michael Manring, & Scott Amendola
    Fri, Jun 07
    Berkeley
    Jun 07, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jun 08, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Berkeley, 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
    Jun 07, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jun 08, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Berkeley, 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
    Please join us for an evening of jazz and beyond, with an all-star line-up featuring Paul Hanson, Michael Manring and Scott Amendola.
  • SIUE Double Reed Day-guest bassoonist Paul Hanson
    SIUE Double Reed Day-guest bassoonist Paul Hanson
    SIUE Double Reed Day-guest bassoonist Paul Hanson
    Sat, Mar 23
    Edwardsville
    Mar 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – Mar 24, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Edwardsville, 1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA
    Mar 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – Mar 24, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Edwardsville, 1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA
    Special guest of SIUE Bassoon Lecturer Robert Jordan, Paul will be appearing at Double Reed Day and performing and giving a clinic.
  • University of Florida Double Reed Day with Paul Hanson, bassoon
    University of Florida Double Reed Day with Paul Hanson, bassoon
    University of Florida Double Reed Day with Paul Hanson, bassoon
    Sun, Mar 17
    Gainesville
    Mar 17, 2024, 6:30 AM – Mar 18, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Gainesville, 101, Fine Arts Building A, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
    Mar 17, 2024, 6:30 AM – Mar 18, 2024, 6:30 AM
    Gainesville, 101, Fine Arts Building A, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
    Renown electric and acoustic bassoonist comes to Gainesville for Double Reed Day. Short solo concert will be featured.
  • https://fridaymusicale.com/upcoming-event/anthony-anurca-and-paul-hanson-solo-duo-works-for-bassoon-and-electronics/
    https://fridaymusicale.com/upcoming-event/anthony-anurca-and-paul-hanson-solo-duo-works-for-bassoon-and-electronics/
    https://fridaymusicale.com/upcoming-event/anthony-anurca-and-paul-hanson-solo-duo-works-for-bassoon-and-electronics/
    Sat, Mar 16
    Jacksonville
    Mar 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Jacksonville, 645 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
    Mar 16, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Jacksonville, 645 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
    Two electric bassoonists from opposite coasts in unforgettable solos and duos.
  • Transitions-Electric Bassoon Concerto World Premiere
    Transitions-Electric Bassoon Concerto World Premiere
    Transitions-Electric Bassoon Concerto World Premiere
    Sun, Jan 28
    San Francisco
    Jan 28, 2024, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    San Francisco, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
    Jan 28, 2024, 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    San Francisco, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
    Premiere of Transitions - Electric Bassoon Concerto. "Hanson has brought the double reed instrument into areas where it’s seldom, if ever, gone before, combining a commanding improvisational sensibility with funk, classical and world music influences,” wrote Andrew Gilbert, DOWNBEAT Magazine.
  • Victor Little and Friends with Paul Hanson
    Sat, Dec 30
    San Francisco
    Dec 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 31, 2023, 12:10 AM
    San Francisco, 1 Harding Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
    Dec 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 31, 2023, 12:10 AM
    San Francisco, 1 Harding Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
  • Paul Hanson with Wally Schnalle's Idiot Fish at Mama Kins
    Paul Hanson with Wally Schnalle's Idiot Fish at Mama Kins
    Paul Hanson with Wally Schnalle's Idiot Fish at Mama Kins
    Sat, Dec 23
    San Jose
    Dec 23, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 24, 2023, 12:10 AM
    San Jose, 374 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Dec 23, 2023, 7:00 PM – Dec 24, 2023, 12:10 AM
    San Jose, 374 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    The fearless foursome of fusion are back! Electric bassoon, guitar, bass and drums in a wonderful setting in San Jose.
  • Paul Hanson with Wally Schnalle and Idiot Fish
    Paul Hanson with Wally Schnalle and Idiot Fish
    Paul Hanson with Wally Schnalle and Idiot Fish
    Sat, Sep 02
    Mama Kins
    Sep 02, 2023, 9:00 PM PDT
    Mama Kins, 374 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Sep 02, 2023, 9:00 PM PDT
    Mama Kins, 374 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Information coming soon!
  • Michael Manring, Paul Hanson, Michael Guzelian
    Michael Manring, Paul Hanson, Michael Guzelian
    Michael Manring, Paul Hanson, Michael Guzelian
    Sun, Aug 13
    HALLCREST VINEYARDS
    Aug 13, 2023, 4:00 PM PDT – Aug 14, 2023, 4:00 PM PDT
    HALLCREST VINEYARDS, 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton, CA 95018, USA
    Aug 13, 2023, 4:00 PM PDT – Aug 14, 2023, 4:00 PM PDT
    HALLCREST VINEYARDS, 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton, CA 95018, USA
    World’s leading fretless bassist, World’s leading jazz bassoonist, Acoustic guitar legend and an acoustic, world, jazz, funk, rock, classical wonderland!
  • IDRS 2023 Gala Concert
    IDRS 2023 Gala Concert
    IDRS 2023 Gala Concert
    Fri, Jul 21
    Price Mahidol Hall - Mahidol University
    Jul 21, 2023, 7:00 PM GMT+7
    Price Mahidol Hall - Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
    Jul 21, 2023, 7:00 PM GMT+7
    Price Mahidol Hall - Mahidol University, Salaya, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
    Evening Chamber Music Gala
  • Paul Hanson/Dave MacNab Duo
    Paul Hanson/Dave MacNab Duo
    Paul Hanson/Dave MacNab Duo
    Sat, Jun 24
    Bird & Beckett Books and Records
    Jun 24, 2023, 7:30 PM PDT
    Bird & Beckett Books and Records, 653 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
    Jun 24, 2023, 7:30 PM PDT
    Bird & Beckett Books and Records, 653 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
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