

DATES
18 Jan, Paul van Kessel Trio
DJS, Dordrecht 21.00 uur
15 feb, Paul van Kessel & Sebastiaan van Bavel
28 Feb, Paul van Kessel Trio
Kultkefee, Echt 20.00 uur
11 April, Paul van Kessel & Sebastiaan van Bavel,
Mascini, Amsterdam 20.30
ABOUT
Paul van Kessel is a Dutch jazz vocalist.
Extending beyond solo performances; he has collaborated with various groups and theatrical productions such as "New York Round Midnight," "Wicked Jazz Sounds," "Crooners Echo," "The Young Sinatras,” and “The Metropole Orchestra.”
His first solo EP 'High Or Low', (2023) recorded in his studio with a canal view in the heart of Amsterdam (NL), precedes his album 'Don't Explain' (2024), offering a fresh take on jazz, blues and funk classics. Don't Explain features a dynamic "live" trio, featuring Sebastiaan van Bavel on piano, Lean Robbemont on drums, and Paul himself on bass/guitar and vocals.
Paul seamlessly blends his passion for classic jazz with a deep appreciation for blues and soul, embodying a soulful crooner with an affinity towards slow grooves that provide ample room for heartfelt storytelling.
NEWS

Excited to announce a new release,
"The Lonesome Road”, coming January 24. This time, a true duo album, created and recorded with good friend and pianist, Sebastiaan van Bavel. Spending four inspirational days together in the studio, we aimed for something simple yet deep: with just voice, piano and a little acoustic guitar here and there.
The Lonesome Road features seven ballads—two originals and five reimagined jazz standards. A collection of songs that portret the quiet beauty of a ballad.
An album that has been a long carried dream come true! Hopefully it will find its way to you when you’re longing for a gentle quiet moment with some release and ease. <3

Thrilled to announce my new album,'Don't Explain', is set to release on May 17th!
This project has been a labor of love, recorded in my humble studio setup across four different locations in and around Amsterdam, all while on the search for a new home/studio.
Beyond excited to share these seven new songs with you all. Huge thanks to Sebastiaan van Bavel for his incredible work as co-producer and arranger on this project. Together, we've created something truly special. Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks as we approach the release date!
Your support means the world to me. 🎤🎶