Paul Winter

Paul Winter
Clearwater Festival, 2007
Background information
Born (1939-08-31) August 31, 1939
Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz, new-age
OccupationMusician
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1961–present
LabelsColumbia, A&M, Epic, Living Music
Websitewww.paulwinter.com

Paul Winter (born August 31, 1939) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He is a pioneer of world music and earth music, which interweaves the voices of the wild with instrumental voices from classical, jazz and world music. The music is often improvised and recorded in nature to reflect the qualities brought into play by the environment.