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Welcome to the site for musician Paul Connors. As a leader, Paul plays Hammond B3 organ in a weekly performance at Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. As a freelance musician, Paul plays piano, organ and keyboards for various recording sessions and musical projects. 

Click on the Press page to download an electronic press kit, or to listen to the latest samples from Paul's Hammond B3 organ trio, as well as Paul's other projects. 


Feel free to sign up for the mailing list on the Contact page to keep up to date on Paul's performance schedule as well as latest recording projects. 


In addition to viewing Paul's performance schedule, you can click on the Store page to purchase the Paul Connors Organ Trio CD entitled Soulphonic featuring Will Van Sise on guitar and Jon Doty on drums. The CD features reinterpretations of R&B and soul classics from artists like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Shuggie Otis and more. The CD and MP3 downloads are available on CD Baby as well as iTunes and Amazon. Also, look for a growing collection of audio samples of live performances on this Music Page.

Come check out Paul's residency at Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining NY. Each week, Thursday Organ Grooves features a new artist joining Paul on organ and Jon Doty on drums. On Thursdays, The Elks Lodge is transformed into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate listening room for you to sit back groove to the music. In addition to the vintage vibe of Jazz at The Lodge, the bar has 'time machine' prices for their drinks. The featured music is a mix of original compositions, jazz standards and R&B and soul classics. Jazz at The Elks series is hosted by purveyor, John Codman and The Ossining Elks Lodge #1486, located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562. 2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm $10 suggested donation. Please visit the Shows section for performance dates and details. 


 

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Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in March features guitarist/composer Al Orlo. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in March features guitarist/composer Al Orlo. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in March features guitarist/composer Al Orlo. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in February features guitarist Chris Morrison. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in February features guitarist Chris Morrison. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

On Thursday February 15th, Mardis Gras isn't over yet!

Don't spend it all on Fat Tuesday! Mardis Gras "Fat Thursday Organ Groove" will be funkin' up the place with music from New Orleans to celebrate Mardis Gras.

Special Guests: Jenny Hill - saxophone Chris Morrison - guitar Paul Connors - Hammond B3 organ Jon Doty drums *Plus special surprise guests!

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Bright Size Life Project

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Saturday February 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Jazz at The Lodge - 118 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY 10562

Pat Metheny's "Bright Size Life" was Pat's first album as a leader featuring Jaco Pastorius and Bob Moses. It was unique and a first of it's kind in many ways. Guitarists and bassists in particular, consider this album to be a watershed moment in jazz guitar trio - offering a door for future musicians to walk through in pursuit of originality of voice and sound.

Jazz at The Lodge presents the Bright Size Life Project on Saturday February 10th starting at 7:30 pm. This project is a reimagining of this iconic album through the scope of the Hammond B3 organ, electric bass, and drums. Paul Connors - Hammond B3 organ, Marshall Toppo - fretless bass, Jon Doty - drums.

The program will be a performance of the entire album in its original song order for the first set.

The second set will have additional Metheny and Pastorius compositions with additional musicians.. Matt Garrison - saxophone, Chris Morrison - guitar, Todd Isler - percussion, Paul Connors - Hammond B3 organ, Marshall Toppo - fretless bass, Jon Doty - drums.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in February features guitarist Chris Morrison. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in February features guitarist Chris Morrison. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Thursday January 25 features guitarist Dave Kain. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Thursday January 11 features guitarist John Smith. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Thursday January 4 features guitarist Chris Vitarello. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio featuring John Basile

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in December features guitarist John Basile. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio featuring John Basile

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in December features guitarist John Basile. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio featuring John Basile

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in December features guitarist John Basile. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio featuring Chris Morrison

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in November features guitarist Chris Morrison. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio featuring Chris Morrison

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in November features guitarist Chris Morrison. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.

Paul Connors Organ Trio featuring Chris Morrison

Jazz at The Lodge, 118 Croton Avenue , Ossining

Paul Connors Organ Trio hosts Thursday Organ Groove - a weekly residency with a featured artist.

2 sets Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Jazz at The Lodge in Ossining, NY. $10 per person for admission to both sets. The Elks Lodge is located at 118 Croton Ave. Ossining, NY 10562

Thursdays, The Elks Lodge transforms into an old school organ parlor with a house Hammond B3 organ, Leslie speaker, and an intimate vibe for you to sit back groove to the music. Drinks and bar eats are great and inexpensive. During the warm months, the music goes from the front room out into the parking lot. The backlit stone walls make for a gorgeous backdrop under the stars.

The early timing of 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm allows you to start the weekend off right on Thursday night and yet still have plenty of gas left for the rest of the weekend.

Each Thursday in November features guitarist Chris Morrison. The music is a mix of original compositions, as well as jazz, soul and funk.