Paul Humphrey (born October 12, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American jazz drummer. He worked as a session drummer in the 1960s for jazz artists such as Wes Montgomery, Les McCann, Kai Winding, Charles Mingus, Lee Konitz, and Gene Ammons. Biography, Allmusic.com As a bandleader, he recorded under the name Paul Humphrey and the Cool Aid Chemists, with Clarence MacDonald, David T. Walker, and Bill Upchurch. In 1971, this ensemble had two hits, "Cool Aid" (US 29, US Black Singles 14) Paul Humphrey & the Cool Aid Chemists Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com Paul Humphrey Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com and "Funky L.A." (US Black Singles 45). He also recorded an album as head of the Paul Humphrey Sextet in 1981.

Discography

• Paul Humphrey and the Cool Aid Chemists (Lizard Records, 1969) US 170, US Black Albums 31 Billboard, Allmusic.com
• America, Wake Up (Blue Thumb Records, 1973)
• Paul Humphrey Sextet (Discovery Records, 1981)