Cool jazz, classical piano and a capella vocalizing.

The Paramount Theatre has it all.

The John Paulson Jazz Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Then, Ian Shapinsky, concert pianist, takes the stage at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Coming Saturday, April 4, is Up ‘Til 2, an a capella group, featuring an Austin native, Donovan Germain.

The jazz quartet includes John Paulson, Mike James, Larry Dalton and Josh Shively.

They are considered a perfect combination of artists and educators.

The group entertains with improvisation and original composition.

Paulson has been a professor of music/jazz studies, woodwinds and music industry program at St. Mary’s University, Winona, since 1981.

He has five recordings to his credit and has performed with the Cab Calloway Orchestra, Bob Hope, Mel Torme, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, Charlie Byrd and Andy Williams.

Being an artist and educator makes Paulson well-suited for concerts and clinics.

Friday’s performance will be his first at the Paramount Theatre in Austin.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students.

Concert pianist

Shapinsky is an active concert pianist, teacher and lecturer.

A graduate of The Julliard School of Music, he has been concertizing for more than 40 years, touring in the U.S. and Europe.

His piano playing in many tours both in the U.S. and abroad has won him critical acclaim and distinction.

His Sunday concert will be a mixture of virtuosity, musicianship, sensitivity and humor as Shapinsky demonstrates his versatility by playing a wide range of popular piano styles.

General admission tickets are $20; students and seniors are $12; and stage seating is $25.

A capella

Up ‘Til 2 performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Paramount Theatre.

For those who think “a cappella” mean glee club-style music of the choir they are in for a surprise April 4.

Up ‘Til 2 is a hard-hitting group of vocalists armed with only their voices and microphones.

They cover high to low-even drums and appeal to audiences of all ages.

Donovan German, son of Duane and Pam Germain, of Austin, is one of the six voices in the group.

Tickets are adults $12 and students are $6.