Are you a musician who has performed at Smalls or Mezzrow in the past and doesn’t have an artist account then please contact us directly at musician@smallslive.com.
The SmallsLIVE Foundation for Jazz Art & Education is a not-for-profit arts organization.
Our mission is to subsidize the operation of our venues, recording projects, tours and educational initiatives.
During this Covid-19 pandemic our mission is to keep the clubs floating until business can be restored.
We will also sponsor live-streamed concerts from the club that will keep the musicians working during this period.
We will also be offering emergency aid for Jazz musicians in need due to this calamity.
Archive
The SmallsLIVE Archive is an audio/video library of all the shows at Smalls & Mezzrow.
Royalties are paid directly to the musicians by The SmallsLIVE Foundation.
Members sponsor their favorite musicians by listening to their music.
Live Stream
Smalls Jazz Club has been a pioneer in live streaming and began streaming shows live from the venue in 2007.
There is no cost to watch our live streams. During normal operating times the entire evening is streamed.
During this Covid-19 pandemic period there will be special live concerts scheduled in advance.
SmallsLIVE Catalog
The SmallsLIVE Catalog is a collection of individually produced artist projects.
SmallsLIVE Members may sponsor artists of their choice and receive their music as downloads or CDs.
Sponsorships directly support the artist.
Paul Francis
Drums
Recently Added
06/22/2025
Mezzrow
David Morgan Trio
08/30/2019
Mezzrow
Pianist Pete Malinverni
03/14/2018
Mezzrow
Pete Malinverni "After-hours"
08/27/2008
Smalls
After-hours Jam Session
08/20/2008
Smalls
After-hours Jam Session
08/13/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
08/06/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
07/30/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
07/23/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
07/16/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
07/09/2008
Smalls
Ken Fowser & Behn Gillece Quartet
07/02/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
06/25/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
06/18/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
06/11/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
06/04/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
05/28/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
05/21/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
04/30/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
04/23/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
04/16/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Quintet
04/02/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Group
03/26/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Group
03/19/2008
Smalls
The Ken Fowser Group
Upcoming Shows
Grammy Award winning drummer and educator Paul Francis has extensive experience working with some of the world’s greatest musicians. He has recorded and toured extensively with Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Morrow. He has also recorded and/or performed with Jon Faddis, David Hazeltine, Jim Belushi, Ralph Lalama, Brian Newman, Rich Little, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and The Albany Symphony Orchestra. Paul has also appeared on shows for HBO, ABC and MTV, and is on the soundtrack for the movie Friends with Kids.
As an educator, Paul has taught all ages and playing levels. He is currently on faculty at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and has taught private lessons and master classes at SUNY Purchase and The Ohio State University, as well as continuing to teach at his own private studio. He has also been published in Modern Drummer and Drumhead magazines.