The Z Orchestra

Specialties

Live musical entertainment for events of all types & sizes– Weddings, bar/​bat mitzvah Celebrations, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Fundraisers, Corporate Parties, Summer Festivals. The Z Orchestra, lead by vocalist/​percussionist Paul Zimmermann and featuring ‘the cream of the crop’ of Chicago’s world class musical talent, delivers a dynamic sonic experience with every performance. Utilizing the unique and eclectic strengths of it’s members, The Z Orchestra will infuse any event with an infectious energy and vitality that pulls guests out of their seats and brings joy to anyone within earshot. Whether swinging away on a jazz standard, rocking out with some classic rock and R&B, or pounding the beat on contemporary house grooves, The Z Orchestra will take your party on a journey of epic proportions!

Meet the Business Owner

Paul Z.

Business Owner

Paul Zimmermann has been a fixture on the Chicago music scene for more than two decades. His work with such bands as R&B powerhouse Ellen Germaine & Germanium, vocal jazz quartet Blue Skies, a cappella quartet Ac Rock, guitarist extraordinaire Steve Ramsdell in Ramsdell & Zimmermann and his solo work have made him a much sought after vocalist and percussionist. While on hiatus from Chicago on the East Coast, he was able to work with Bobby Mcferrin, David Byrne, The New York Voices, Toby Twining in the avant-​garde a cappella group Mouth Music and, with bass-​baritone Mark Johnson, performed as DouVoce, an a cappella twosome. With producer/​arranger/​musician Paul Langford, Paul has completed his first solo recording and looks forward to its release in the near future. Paul is thankful for the love and support of his wife, Linda, and couldn’t be prouder of his sons, Ethan and Jonah.