Paul Malsom Trio
PAUL MALSOM TRIO – THE HIVE – 10TH SEPTEMBER – 7.30PM
Born in Bournemouth, Paul was introduced to music at a very early age by his Grandfather, who was a violinist in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and through his Father’s record collection which included a variety of Brazilian music – Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Laurindo Almeida et al. Further inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Gary Moore, Paul started playing the guitar at the age of 15.
Developing a solo guitar technique inspired by Joe Pass and Martin Taylor, he also studied with Brazilian guitar specialist, John Zaradin, depping for him at major hotels in London and Brighton.
Having developed a respected reputation Paul was asked to give lessons which rapidly grew and he continues teaching in Kent to this day.
On moving to London, Paul met guitarist Branco Stoysin and together they formed Moving Colour playing The Soho Jazz Festival, The Euro Wirral International Guitar Festival and Bath International Guitar Festival. Their “Moving Colour” CD received enthusiastic reviews.
Paul’s next album was a homage to earlier inspirations, such as John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin and Egberto Gismonti. Guesting on the CD was Brazilian percussion maestro Bosco de Oliviera, with Javier Fioramonti on second guitar, and Dan Sheppard on bass. This was another well received and respected album.
Paul’s third album was of his solo set and entitled ‘BUMP and BITE’ in which all the tracks bar one were recorded in single straight through takes. In addition to working with artists such as John Etheridge, Mark Lockheart, Derek Nash and Karen Lane. Paul has opened for many artists including Georgie Fame, The Dankworths, Liane Carroll, Jane Monheit, Tina May, Tony Coe, Gwyneth Herbert, Phil Robson, 10CC and Tommy Emmanuel. He has also appeared with guitarists Eric Roche and Preston Reed.
In the last few years Paul has developed a style that makes extensive and effective use of a loop station as well as playing electric guitars in bands, particularly his own Trio.