Born and Raised in Dunmore, PA
Principal Instruments: Guitar/Bass
1972 Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Scranton
1974 Masters Degree (M.B.A) University of Scranton

*Studied Advanced Musical Theory and Arrangement with David Kern, Dalton, PA

*Taught Guitar and Musical Theory for Twenty Years and has made a full time career as a Professional Musician for over Thirty Five Years

*Has Conducted, Toured, or Played with Cab Calloway, Henny Youngman, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons,The Shirells, Bo Diddley, Del Shannon, Totie Fields, Phylis Diller, Steve Lawrence, and Edye Gorme.

*Appeared on Merv Griffen and Mike Douglas Show with "The Exact Change"

*Played for President Ronald Reagan and Played Governor Robert P. Casey's Both Inaugural Ball Celebrations in 1987 and 1991

*Presently, Leader and Founder of "The Exact Change", a Nine Piece ensemble. This Group Plays Throughout Northeastern PA,New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.

*Leader of the Group "All That Jazz", Presently Performing in Northeastern Pa.

*Leader and Founder of "Paul LaBelle and All the Jazz Big Band" a 19 Piece Brass Ensemble

*Performed on a Number of CD's and Commercial Jingles on a National Level

*Has Conducted Guitar Workshops on Both High School and College Levels

*Served as Entertainment Coordinator for Governor Robert P. Casey of PA, Both Inaugural Celebrations in 1987 and 1991

*Entertainment Coordinator for Easter seals 1987-1993

*Entertainment Coordinator for "Make-A-Wish-Foundation" and "The
Everheart Museum" Annual Fund Raisers for Six Years

*US Army Veteran and Member of A.F. of M. Local 120)