Paul Bomar is a jazz guitarist who performs with a number of jazz combos in the triangle area. He offers jazz groups of varying instrumentation for clubs, restaurants, wedding receptions, private parties, and corporate events. He is excellent at choosing the correct jazz musicians to accompany him to fit the needs of your special event. Jazz provides elegance, sophistication, and fun to any event.
12 reviews
Alycia C.
January 20, 2025Everyone really enjoyed the music! It was the perfect addition to our event.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Paul Bomar
Thank you Alycia! We had a wonderful time!!
Erin C.
November 11, 2024We had a client event and Paul and his group added just the right touch. We were complimented all night long on how great they were. We highly recommend!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Paul Bomar
Thanks so much Erin!! We had a lovely time. 🎶😊
Shawna M.
December 28, 2022They were so professional and talented. The music was fabulous and they were friendly and everything went smoothly.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Paul Bomar
Thanks so much Shawna! We had a wonderful time. Please let me know if we can be of any further service. 😊
Laura J.
October 12, 2022Paul and his accompanying players were excellent. We had a brunch wedding reception, and they provided beautiful soft jazz music throughout, as well as a song for my husband and I to dance to. Communication was excellent throughout the whole process. Paul is super friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Paul Bomar
Thanks so much Laura! We had a great time and I'm so glad you're pleased. 😊
Rob M.
September 24, 2022Paul and his band really made the night special. Great talent. They were flexible and wanted our event to succeed. I will definitely book them again.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Paul Bomar
Thanks so much Rob! We had a great time. 😊🎶
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
I usually provide a duo, trio, or quartet. An audience will enjoy traditional jazz from seasoned players. Volume is never an issue because I'll match the instrumentation to the room. If you'd like to enjoy audio or video samples of my previous performances, you can do so at (link hidden)
Inspired by musically-adept family, Paul Bomar started his musical journey at the age of 13 by picking up a used beginner guitar and learning a few rock tunes. Upon receiving a dubbed copy of Miles Davis's "'Round About Midnight" at the age of 16, he developed a love for jazz that has only grown in the years since.
After playing in several funk and rock bands, Paul set out to share his passion for jazz with the Raleigh-Durham area and performed with his own groups and other jazz combos, as well as working as a session musician for numerous performers in the area. Paul plays, as described by others, "tastefully, economically, tunefully, swinging", drawing from traditional influences such as Kenny Burrell and Jim Hall as well as more recent players such as Ed Bickert and Peter Bernstein.
Paul has numerous studio and live albums under his belt. Comfortable with any instrumental configuration, Paul can provide jazz for a wide range of events or locales, including clubs, corporate events, private parties, weddings, or restaurants. Contact book today.
My setup is usually very simple. Really we'll just need adequate electrical outlets for amps/speakers, and room for the musicians to set up. We also request a roof or some kind of covering. We'll usually arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event.
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 7:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Cary, NC
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Raleigh, NC
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Sunday
Grand Opening
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Angier, NC
Saturday
Wedding Reception
11:30am - 3:30pm
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Pittsboro, NC
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Raleigh, NC
Sunday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Holly Springs, NC
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Friday
Watts & Ward
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
The Irregardless Cafe
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
The Irregardless Cafe
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Fundraiser
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Wednesday
Grand Opening
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Chapel Hill, NC
Friday
Cultural Event
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Goldsboro, NC
It’s only a Paper Moon - C
All of Me - C
All of You - Eb
But Not for Me - Eb
Bye Bye Blackbird (usually do this as a bossa) - F
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - C
Doxy - Bb
How High the Moon - G
Indiana - F
Stompin’ at the Savoy - F
Sweet Georgia Brown - F
Take the A Train - C
There is no Greater Love - Bb
Well, You Needn’t (first key of bridge is G7) - F
Li’l Darlin’ - F
Makin’ Whoopee - G
They Can’t Take That Away From Me - Eb
There will Never be Another You - Eb
Lester Leaps In - Bb
Satin Doll - C
Stella By Starlight - Bb
My Romance - Bb
All the Things you Are
Pennies from Heaven - C
If I Were a Bell - F
A Foggy Day - F
Mean to Me - F
Moonglow - G
Sweet and Lovely - C
Killer Joe - C
Sentimental Journey - C
Fly Me to the Moon - C
Friends in Low Places - F
April in Paris - C
I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Eb
Teach Me Tonight - Eb
It Could Happen to You - Eb
Bernie’s Tune - D
Moanin’ - F
You’d be so Nice to Come Home to. - C
Autumn Leaves - G
Dear Old Stockholm - Dm
Summertime - Dm
Fever - Am or whatever
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise - Cm
Work Song - Fm
I’ve Found a New Baby - Cm
Nature Boy - Em
Alone Together - Dm
Equinox - Cm
Beautiful Love - Dm
Lullaby of the Leaves - Cm
Blue Skies - Dm
Comes Love - Gm
Haitian Fight Song - Gm
Jordu
Birk’s Works - Fm
St. James Infirmary - Dm
You and the Night and the Music - Cm
Things Ain’t What they Used to Be - F
Blue 7 - Bm
Blue Monk - Bb
Take the Coltrane - F just
Straight, No Chaser - F
Blues in the Closet - G
C Jam Blues - C
Bags Groove - F
Soft Winds - Bb
Little Waltz - Fm
My Favorite Things
All Blues - G
Willow Weep for Me (6/8) - G - duplicate
Footprints - Cm
Someday my Prince Will Come Bb
Afro Blue - Fm
Meditation - C
Blue Bossa - Cm
St. Thomas - C
The Girl from Ipanema - F
Recorda Me - Am
My Little Suede Shoes - Eb
Here's That Rainy Day - G
In a Sentimental Mood - Dm
Chelsea Bridge - Db
My Funny Valentine - Cm
Under a Blanket of Blue - Eb
Lover Man - F
What’s New? - C
Angel Eyes - C
Wes Montgomery, Ed Bickert, Kenny Burrell, Peter Bernstein, Jim Hall, Bill Evans, Milt Jackson
Electrical outlets and some kind of roof. :)
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