Paul Costa Avgerinos[1] (born November 21, 1957[2] in Norwalk, Connecticut) is a Grammy-winning music composer, performer, and producer who works in the genres of ambient, space, world, electronic, and drone.[3][4][5] Avgerinos has worked with the Dalai Lama, President Jimmy Carter, Deepak Chopra and Lil Jon. Avgerinos is a member of ASCAP and his music has been used in motion pictures, television shows, and commercials.[5]
Paul Avgerinos | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 21, 1957 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | New-age |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Composer Record producer |
| Instrument(s) | bass violin, cello, keyboard instruments, Audio engineer |
| Website | RoundSky Music |
Career
editAvgerinos graduated from The Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University in 1981.[6] He served as Principal Bass in the Hong Kong Philharmonic and has worked with Charles Aznavour, Buddy Rich, Aerosmith, Jewel, Run-DMC, Deana Carter and The Celtic Tenors.[7][8][9]
Avgerinos' work uses a combination of acoustic and electronic instruments.[10][11] Avgerinos plays bass violin, cello, guitars, keyboards and sings.[12][13] Avgerinos often uses romantic and impressionistic techniques as he composes and arranges his New Age productions.[14][15][16][17] Often employing wordless choirs, he sometimes uses lyrics, as in his album of sacred chant Phos Hilaron, and his album GNOSIS, which utilizes Greek Orthodox chanting.[18]
Avgerinos's collaboration with Peter Kater on his 2003 Red Moon album[19] would earn a nomination for a Grammy Award.[20] He has since won two Grammy Awards from four nominations,[21] and won one Latin Grammy Award.[22]
Awards
edit| Award | Year | Album | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | 2022 | Fandago at the Wall in New York (engineer Paul Avgerinos) | Best Latin Jazz Album | Won | [21] |
| JOY | Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | GRACE | Best New Age Album | Won | ||
| 2015 | Bhakti | Best New Age Album | Nominated | ||
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2020 | Puertos: Music From International Waters by Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra (producer Paul Avgerinos) | Best Jazz Album | Won | [22] |
| Zone Music Reporter Awards | 2011 | Bliss | Best Relaxation/Meditation Album | Won | [23] |
| NAR Lifestyle Music Awards | 2007 | Garden of Delight | Best World Album | Won | [24] |
| 2006 | Gnosis | Best Relaxation/Meditation Album | Won | [25] | |
| 2005 | Maya | Best Cover Art | Won | [26] |
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Label |
| 2024 | Gratitude Joy 3 | Round Sky Music |
| 2023 | Shanti Noel | |
| Welcome Home: Poems Inspired by Immigrants w/ Deepak Chopra & Kabir Sehgal | ||
| 2022 | JOY | |
| 2021 | PEACE | |
| Spiritual Warrior Workout w/ Deepak Chopra & Kabir Sehgal | ||
| 2020 | HEALING | |
| Gratitude Joy 2 | ||
| Spiritual Warrior with Deepak Chopra & Kabir Sehgal | ||
| 2019 | DEVOTION with Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Donna De Lory and Wah! | |
| Musical Meditations on The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, with Deepak Chopra & Kabir Sehgal | ||
| 2018 | Mindfulness | |
| 2017 | Home: Where Everyone Is Welcome - By Deepak Chopra, Kabir Sehgal & Paul Avgerinos | Hachette, NYC |
| 2016 | Amma - Devotional Songs to the Divine Mother | Round Sky Music |
| 2015 | GRACE | |
| 2014 | BHAKTI | |
| 2013 | RELAX | |
| MEDITATE | ||
| 2012 | LOVERS | |
| 2011 | BLISS | |
| 2010 | Law of Attraction | |
| 2009 | LOVE | |
| 2008 | Garden of Delight | Real Music |
| 2007 | Gratitude Joy | Round Sky Music |
| 2006 | GNOSIS | |
| 2005 | Maya | |
| Phos Hilaron | ||
| 2001 | Words Touch | |
| 1998 | Sky of Grace | |
| 1992 | Muse of the Round Sky | Hearts of Space |
| 1988 | Maya; The Great Katun | World Room |
| 1987 | Balancing Spheres | |
| Sensual Storm | New World | |
| 1986 | Tropical Paradise | |
| Island Sanctuary | ||
| 1985 | Celestial Voyage |
Samplers and collections
edit| Year | Title | Label |
| 2008 | iRelax with Numi Tea | Real Music |
| Finding Balance, Sacred Spa Series | ||
| 2005 | Relaxation Spa - The Greek Isles | |
| Relaxation Spa - The Yucatán | ||
| Relaxation Spa - The Lost Nexis | ||
| 2002 | Oasis Spa Series | SIX Albums |
| 1994 | MBNT | Hearts of Space |
| Omni; Deep Space Vol 4 | ||
| 1993 | The Absolute Sound | |
| 1992 | Universe Sampler | |
| Adventures in Music, New Age 5 |
References
edit- ^ "A BATTLE FOR YOUR MIND". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Happy Birthday To Redding's Paul Avgerinos | The Weston Easton Daily Voice". Weston.dailyvoice.com. 1957-11-21. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Public is invited to Jazz Vespers at Christ Church | The Redding PilotThe Redding Pilot". Thereddingpilot.com. 2013-04-29. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Paul Avgerinos | Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ a b "CT Recording Studio for Film, TV, Commercials". Studio Unicorn. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "New Age/Ambient/World Music Industry Interviews". Zonemusicreporter.com. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "( Paul Avgerinos > Credits )". allmusic. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
- ^ "View topic - Paul Avgerinos' Beautiful CDs Now Available Here". electro-music.com. 2003-05-05. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Paul Avgerinos | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ^ "Bliss by Paul Avgerinos | Kindred Spirit | Mind Body and Spirit". Kindred Spirit. 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Paul Avgerinos". DailyOM. 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ Howard Moscovitz. "Electronic Music - community forum, news, reviews, calendar, CDs". Electro-music.com. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Grammy Nominated Ambient New Age artist Paul Avgerinos releases 3 new compilation albums | ajbud". Ajbud.ulitzer.com. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "wncw: : A Journey into a Perfumed Middle Eastern Fantasy (2008-01-09)". Publicbroadcasting.net. 2008-01-09. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Paul Avgerinos – Bliss – Round Sky Music - Audiophile Audition". Audaud.com. 2011-08-21. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Electron Blue Archives". Pyracantha.com. 2004-02-29. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Grammy Winning Ambient New Age artist Paul Avgerinos releases 3 new compilation... - REDDING, Conn., Sept. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/". Prnewswire.com. 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "Phos Hilaron – Round Sky Music". Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ^ Red Moon - Peter Kater | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-16
- ^ "PeterKater.com". PeterKater.com. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
- ^ a b "Paul Avgerinos | Artist | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ a b "Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra | Artist | LatinGRAMMY.com". www.latingrammy.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "2011 Best Relaxation/Meditation Album". www.zonemusicreporter.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- ^ "2007 Best World Album". www.zonemusicreporter.com. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
- ^ "2006 Best Relaxation/Meditation Album". www.zonemusicreporter.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- ^ "2005 Best Cover Art". www.zonemusicreporter.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
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