“BIGGEST SURPRISE” (NEW YORK TIMES) OF WINTER JAZZFEST 2024 REPRESENTS NEXT GENERATION OF CANDID RECORDS ARTISTS
Talented nu-jazz sensation Zacchae’us Paul is thrilled to announce his forthcoming album „JAZZ MONEY“ on the legendary and recently relaunched Jazz label Candid Records. This announcement comes alongside the release of the latest single from the album, the ebullient‚BANANA LAFFY TAFFY‘. With its lush piano and vocal textures, the single is an ode to the underdog, banana, what Paul believes is the most „underrated“ flavor of Laffy Taffy.
“Banana Laffy Taffy “ features label mate Morgan Guerin and alto saxophone player Rogerst Charles. This announcement and release follows his previous single „MAMA SAID“, a heartfelt dedication to the extraordinary Black women who have shaped Paul’s life, and „BETTER DAYZ“an emotionally powerful song that navigates through the turbulence of lost love and personal growth, all the while holding onto the hope of a brighter future. Zacchae’us’ music is a fresh take on jazz, blending Atlanta hip-hop, gospel, and Caribbean rhythms. With influences from his upbringing in Atlanta and studies in Puerto Rico, Paul crafts a youthful and thoughtful sound.
Listen to ‚BANANA LAFFY TAFFY‘ HERE
Pre-Order „JAZZ MONEY“ HERE
Paul’s musical journey began in his childhood home studio, influenced by his step-father and experiences in church. His exploration of jazz intensified after discovering Duke Ellington, leading him to pursue music beyond the church community, later studying in Puerto Rico to expand his musical horizons. He has performed with Terri Lyne Carrington, Melanie Charles, Henry Cole and Saunders Sermons (Jay Z, Fantasia, Maxwell) all of whom are featured on Jazz Money.
Zacchae’us will be performing at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right this Saturday May 25th playing selections from the album alongside collaborators Whatmore, Cisco Swank, Yoshi T and others.
Earlier this year, Zacchae’us played a packed show at Brooklyn’s Baby’s Alright during NYC Winter Jazzfest. where Giovani Russenello of the New York Times singled Zacchae’us out as an artist to watch, calling him the “biggest surprise of the weekend.”
Zacchae’us is part of a new generation of Candid Records artists, which also includes Milena Casado and Morgan Guerin, all of whom have come to the label via Candid A&R consultant Terri Lyne Carrington. The recently relaunched label – which already has 4 Grammy wins to its credit since 2021 – is building on its legacy as one of the most storied and influential American independent labels of the 1960s. More info on the new Candid Records HERE.