Age, Biography and Wiki
Paul Gayten (Paul Leon Gayten) was born on 29 January, 1920 in Kentwood, Louisiana, U.S., is an American pianist and songwriter (1920–1991). Discover Paul Gayten's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Paul Leon Gayten |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
29 January 1920 |
| Birthday |
29 January |
| Birthplace |
Kentwood, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1991 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Paul Gayten Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Paul Gayten height not available right now. We will update Paul Gayten's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Paul Gayten Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Paul Gayten worth at the age of 71 years old? Paul Gayten’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Paul Gayten's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Paul Gayten Social Network
Timeline
Paul Leon Gayten (January 29, 1920 – March 26, 1991) was an American R&B pianist, songwriter, producer, and record company executive.
In his teens, he played piano in local bands while also setting up his group, Paul Gayten's Sizzling Six, which featured future bebop saxophonist Teddy Edwards.
During the war, he led a band at the Army base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
He then moved to New Orleans and, with a new trio, established a residency at the Club Robin Hood.
In 1947 the trio recorded two of the first New Orleans hits of the R&B era, "True (You Don't Love Me)", and "Since I Fell for You", the latter featuring singer Annie Laurie.
Both made the top ten in the US Billboard R&B chart.
Gayten also backed singer Chubby Newsom on her hit single "Hip Shakin' Mama".
In 1949, Gayten expanded his combo into a nine-piece orchestra and moved to Regal Records.
There, Gayten wrote the number 1 R&B hit "For You My Love" for Larry Darnell, and recorded "I'll Never Be Free" again with Annie Laurie.
His orchestra toured widely, for a period adding saxophonist Hank Mobley and singer Little Jimmy Scott, and appearing on double bills with both Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker.
In 1951, he moved to Okeh Records.
In 1956, he decided to quit as a touring bandleader and joined Chess Records as a talent scout, producer, promotion man, songwriter and part-time musician and recording artist.
He discovered Clarence "Frogman" Henry and produced his first hit, "Ain't Got No Home", in 1956, later going on to co-write and produce his biggest hit, "But I Do", in 1961.
At Chess, Gayten produced Bobby Charles' "Later Alligator" and played the piano on Chuck Berry's "Carol", "Beautiful Delilah", and "Vacation Time".
In 1956, he also had one of the biggest hits of his own career with "The Music Goes Round and Round", followed up by "Nervous Boogie" in 1957, "Windy" in 1958, and "The Hunch" in 1959.
In 1960, he moved to Los Angeles with his wife, Odile, to run the Chess operations there.
In 1968, he set up his own label, Pzazz, which recorded Louis Jordan, among others.
He continued to live in Los Angeles with Odile after retiring in 1978, and died there aged 71 in March 1991.
