AADL Talks To: Paul Vornhagen, Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, and Vocalist

Paul is an award-winning jazz saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist who got his start in Ann Arbor in 1972 as an accompanist at the University of Michigan Dance Department. Over the past four decades, Paul has played in numerous configurations and venues worldwide. He talks with us about the jazz scene in Ann Arbor in the early years, some of his favorite local venues -- past and present, reminisces about some of the many musicians he's played with, and the many changes he's witnessed in Ann Arbor over the years.
Listen to a historical recording by Paul Vornhagen and Friends captured live at the former Del Rio restaurant
Ann Arbor's 'The Bird of Paradise'
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I would spend many evenings at the Bird of Paradise. It was always dark in there. After all, it’s a jazz club.
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This Bird has flown

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2004
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Musician Ron Brooks In The Building He Hopes To Transform Into The Bird Of Paradise Jazz Club, May 1984 Photographer: Rick Lieder

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1984
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Musician Ron Brooks In The Building He Hopes To Transform Into The Bird Of Paradise Jazz Club, May 1984 Photographer: Rick Lieder

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1984
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Ann Arbor News, May 6, 1984
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Musician Ron Brooks in the building on Ashley as it looks today...
Ann Arbor News, May 6, 1984
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Musician Ron Brooks in the building on Ashley as it looks today...
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The Ron Brooks Trio Play At The Earle, June 1981 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

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1981
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Ann Arbor News, June 20, 1981
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Ron on bass, Larry Bell on drums, Kevin O'Connell on piano.
Ann Arbor News, June 20, 1981
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Ron on bass, Larry Bell on drums, Kevin O'Connell on piano.
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Ron Brooks Trio at the Canterbury House, June 1967 Photographer: Doug Fulton

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1967
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Ron Brooks Trio at the Canterbury House, June 1967 Photographer: Doug Fulton

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1967
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Ron Brooks Trio at the Canterbury House, June 1967 Photographer: Doug Fulton

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1967
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Ron Brooks Trio at the Canterbury House, June 1967 Photographer: Doug Fulton

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1967
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Ann Arbor News, June 20, 1967
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Rehearse For Summer Dates: Permanent members of the Ron Brooks Trio and a piano assistant pause in the midst of rehearsal session after brushing up on their jazz repertoire for a planned series of summer engagements here. Members are Ron Brooks (center) and Danny Spencer (right), assisted by pianist Dr. Tim Tomke who joined the group for a recent appearance at the Canterbury House at 330 Maynard.
Ann Arbor News, June 20, 1967
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Rehearse For Summer Dates: Permanent members of the Ron Brooks Trio and a piano assistant pause in the midst of rehearsal session after brushing up on their jazz repertoire for a planned series of summer engagements here. Members are Ron Brooks (center) and Danny Spencer (right), assisted by pianist Dr. Tim Tomke who joined the group for a recent appearance at the Canterbury House at 330 Maynard.
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