So, hey, you've found the website for Paul Abella's various musical endeavors. Welcome!

While this is currently a work in progress (stay tuned for more music from more ensembles, as well as more radio-centric stuff), there's enough here to warrant going live. So, here we are!

Take a look around...listen to some music, watch a video or two, or make plans to come to a show. I can't wait to see you!

If you want me to stay in touch, please, feel free to join our email list or drop us a line! 

See you soon!

- Paul

Revisionist History

The Paul Abella Trio

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a collection of tracks from our first two albums, "mainstreamism" and "A Change in Plans," which are both long out of print, and five selections from sessions in April of 2022.
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    Combination Lock 6:40
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    The Wizard 3:58
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    Living with the Law 5:49
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    Lucky Southern 5:23
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    Closer 6:34
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    Take On Me 5:16
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    Straight Up 4:34
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    Everybody's Party 4:14
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upcoming shows

Previous events

Date Event Location
Paul Abella Has Friends? debuts at Andy's! Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago, IL Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago, IL
The Paul Abella Trio +1 plays C.A.M.T.A. at the Jazz Showcase Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL Jazz Showcase, Chicago, IL
The Paul Abella Trio plays a private event n/a, Glen Ellyn, IL n/a, Glen Ellyn, IL
The Paul Abella Trio +1 for the Fulton Street Collective's Loud and Lucid Series Montrose Saloon, Chicago, IL Montrose Saloon, Chicago, IL
Fall Harvest at Jewel with the Paul Abella Trio Jewel/Osco, Naperville, IL Jewel/Osco, Naperville, IL
The Paul Abella Trio +1 plays the Sunday Sessions Compound Yellow, Oak Park, IL Compound Yellow, Oak Park, IL
Fall Harvest at Jewel with the Paul Abella Trio Jewel/Osco, Elk Grove Village, IL Jewel/Osco, Elk Grove Village, IL
The Paul Abella Trio +1 gets you ready for the weekend! FitzGerald's Patio, Berwyn, IL FitzGerald's Patio, Berwyn, IL
Paul Abella Has Friends? opens the Mark Sandman & Morphine Tribute Montrose Saloon, Chicago, IL Montrose Saloon, Chicago, IL
Fall Harvest at Jewel with the Paul Abella Trio Jewel/Osco, Oak Forest, IL Jewel/Osco, Oak Forest, IL
Music Fridays at COD/WDCB live broadcast College of DuPage's MacAnnich Art Center Room 140, Glen Ellyn, IL College of DuPage's MacAnnich Art Center Room 140, Glen Ellyn, IL
The Paul Abella Trio plays for FREEDOM! FoxFire Restaurant, Woodstock, IL FoxFire Restaurant, Woodstock, IL
Q's Day Tuesday with the Paul Abella Trio Q BBQ, Oak Park, IL Q BBQ, Oak Park, IL
Jazz in the Courtyard with Paul Abella Has Friends? Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora, IL Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora, IL
The Paul Abella Trio +1 and the Sons of Ra at Reggie's! Reggie's Music Joint, Chicago, IL Reggie's Music Joint, Chicago, IL
Jazz in the Courtyard with The Paul Abella Trio Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora, IL Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora, IL
Q's Day Tuesday with the Paul Abella Trio Q BBQ, Oak Park, IL Q BBQ, Oak Park, IL
The Paul Abella Trio at FoxFire! FoxFire Restaurant, Geneva, IL FoxFire Restaurant, Geneva, IL
The Paul Abella Trio at Copper Fox! Copper Fox, Geneva, IL Copper Fox, Geneva, IL
The Paul Abella Trio +1 at West Chicago's Railroad Days! Pioneer Park, West Chicago, IL Pioneer Park, West Chicago, IL