Austin Paul Jr. is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, producer, and five-time winner of the Apollo Theatre Award. He has performed with artists like Alicia Keys and Kenny G. Originally from Miami, he was influenced by his father teaching him to play the saxophone at age seven. He has since toured with Disney Cruises, played at Carnegie Hall, and been featured on Alicia Keys' album Keys. Paul, who is also a producer and has released his own smooth jazz single, is considered a leader in the new generation of sax players.