2010 Wrapup
We're in the homestretch. Some would say it's meaningless to measure one's time in hours, days, weeks, years. Yes, the Julian calendar is an arbitrary yardstick (you could go by…
Saxophone Warmups Tip#1
Paul Klemperer has been playing and teaching woodwinds for over 30 years. His background includes classical, jazz and over 20 years as a touring musician. In addition, he has a…
My Exotic Other Winter Holiday Party Video
We had a great time playing at Central Market in Austin, TX on Dec. 16. Thanks to all my friends who came out to enjoy the evening with us. This…
Paul Klemperer: Dewa Mata
This video by Joyce Klemperer moves from the woods of New Hampshire, where I spent many summers growing up, to travels, lectures and performances in China and other places. It…
Jamming in China
In May of 2010, I visited China, meeting with musicians, teachers and friends there. I was invited to present a few classes and performances, as well as jam spontaneously with…
Jazz Jams
As part of my mission to play and teach music, I like to host jam sessions and workshops where friends and students can come together to share their music, experiment…
Manteca Beat Xmas Eve Party!
Paul Klemperer leads Manteca Beat in a swinging holiday party at Romeo's Restaurant on Christmas Eve. Come out for the food, the music, and the company. Some special surprise guests…
New York and Boston Tour Wrap-up
I had a great but all-too-short East Coast tour last week. I joined my friends in The Just Desserts to play two dates in New York and two dates in…
Leading Your Group: The Way You Practice
It is a simple idea that your mental state affects your actions. When you start a task, your mood, your attitude toward that task, and the various things floating around…
The Holiday Season Is Upon Us
Austin, TX - On Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 8:00 pm, at Ruta Maya, Paul Klemperer, leader of My Exotic Other, and Rick Henderson, leader of Ragavatar, join forces to present, for one-night-only, a feast of musical sounds. A…