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Biography
It would seem most likely that a child from the tough streets of Manchester’s Moss side, would be destined for the type of lifestyle such surroundings normally yield.
Paul’s musical destiny was defined when a month after he was born his mother purchased a Guitar,
Paul then had access to his first guitar long before he was big enough to play it. Though these early years and the physical limitations did not allow him to play, it was not long before he started to hone his God given gift.
Paul was inspired as a Junior by his uncle who regularly played guitar in the reggae bands Pressure Shocks and Junior C Reaction.
It was this musical experience that opened his young eyes to the importance of rhythm and groove. Ask anyone that has heard Paul play and they will comment on the incredible rhythm and soulful groove that abounds every time he picks up his instrument.
Not dissimilar to a Buffalo in search of pastures new, Paul’s musical journey has been a long and winding one. His insatiable thirst for musical knowledge has been satisfied at the watering holes of Earl Klugh, George Benson, Paul Jackson Jnr, Wes Montgomery and Larry Carlton…To name but a few. Fragments of each of these musical icons can be heard in each one of Paul’s musical tapestries.
Paul sees his exposure to the Church in his teenage years and through out his life as the turning point
As this gave him the opportunity to travel and play with Gospel Artists through out the country.
During which he supported Gospel act Commissioned at the height of their UK touring years.
This allowed Paul to Hone his skills as a performer writer musician and Artist which would follow in later years.
As an artist Paul was a founding member of the instrumental group Collaboration this band played through out the country in many national functions within the church. Members of this group were Cassius Chambers Kelly Phillips and Mark Bunney who left to go on to Berklee School of music.
Paul has now used his experience to write a new page to his musical journey
Paul in the Christmas of 2005 Released his first EP entitled Colours of Joy
On his own label MPA Music Production.
Written composed and produced with an aim to enrich the soul and enlighten the heart.
taking the listener on a journey through life's many different Colours of Joy.
Paul has since had an excellent response to the EP and many listeners have commented on
how they have been moved and touched by this deep portrayal of Life’s many different Colours of Joy.
The sayings Catchy, extremely memorable, refreshing, uplifting, smooth, and groovy incredible sound
Have all been attached to his music.
Since releasing the EP Paul has had the opportunity to work with established British Gospel artist Tyndale Thomas along with remnants of the Merry Bell gospel choir & also the One Voice Community Choir, and supported National acclaimed Gospel Artist’s Raymond & Co.
Now a seasoned musician, just like a fine wine, Paul’s playing has matured and really does exhibit the colours of joy he so freely talks about.
Paul’s aim in life is to express the feeling of life through music. When your musical vocabulary is as vast as his, then his musical portraits surely will speak a thousand words in the hearts of all those who care to listen. Hearing him play is a joyful and uplifting experience.
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Profile: Artist
