Paul Pacifico | |
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| Birth name | Paul Pacifico |
| Born | July 10, 1975 London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Blues, Rock, Pop, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician. Campaigner, Entrepreneur |
| Instrument(s) | Blues Harmonica |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Right Recordings (1982) |
| Website | www.pacificoblues.com [1], www.theallstars.london [2], www.specificmusic.com [3]] |
Paul Pacifico is a British musician, music industry campaigner and entrepreneur based in London, England.
Background edit
Born in London in 1975, Pacifico was first taught violin by his grandfather, who performed under the pseudonym Alf Pacey before learning alto saxophone and finally the Harmonica.
Pacifico graduated in French with European Studies from the University of Sussex in Brighton and with a Certifcat d'Etudes Politiques from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Aix-en-Provence, France.
In 1998, Pacifico began a career in the City of London, first in banking for Guinness Mahon and then Investec followed by strategy consultancy Penumbra Partners where he became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2003.[1]
Musical career edit
In 2003, Pacifico set up Specific Music and in 2004 established The AllStars Collective, a group of UK-based session musicians that includes several notable individuals including Nikki Yeoh,[2] Luke Smith (session musician),[3] Jim Mullen,[4] Angelo Starr[5] and Imaani.[6][7]
The AllStars released their first album of original material 'All About The Music' in 2008 which was produced by and featured Hamish Stuart of the Average White Band.[8]
Since then Pacifico has gone on to work with brands like Gibson and Aston Martin,[9] charities such as Save the Children[10] and artists such as Maceo Parker[11] through his company, Specific Music.[12]
Pacifico Blues edit
Pacifico began playing the Harmonica again in 2005 after a break of around 10 years. Since then, he formed Pacifico Blues[13] in collaboration with AllStars guitarist Chris Newland.[14] Pacifico Blues is signed to Right Recordings[15] and their debut album 'One More Party' is due for release in 2014. The album features guest performances by Jocelyn Brown as well as other collaborators and musicians from The AllStars. The album was mixed by Haydn Bendall at Strongroom Studios and mastered by Mazen Murad at Metropolis Studios in London.
The AllStars Collective edit
The AllStars Collective has been engaged to perform as house band for a number of high profile events including the launch of Team GB for the London 2012 Olympics.[16]
The AllStars Collective were chosen to act as a 'Dot London Pioneer' to promote the launch of the new dot London TLD.[17]
Pacifico was referenced in the Dot London campaign including quotes in the London Evening Standard[18] and the Daily Telegraph.[19]
Music Industry Campaigner edit
In 2013, Pacifico was elected to the board of the Featured Artists' Coalition,[20] an organisation which campaigns for artists' rights in the music industry. Through his position at the FAC, Pacifico sits as an observer to the Board of UK Music.
He has spoken at industry events for organisations such as the music industry think tank run by The University of Westminster, Music Tank,[21] including contributing a guest editorial to their newsletter[22] and been quoted on industry issues in the national press.[23]
Other articles Pacifico has contributed to include for the BBC.[24]
Discography edit
- 'One more Party', Pacifico Blues, Right Recordings 2014
- 'All About The Music', The AllStars Collective, Specific Music 2007
References edit
- ^ "Square Mile Magazine p.61". Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "The AllStars - Nikki Yeoh". www.theallstars.london. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "The AllStars - Luke Smith". www.theallstars.london. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "The AllStars - Jim Mullen". www.theallstars.london. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "The AllStars - Angelo Starr". www.theallstars.london. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "The AllStars - Imaani". www.theallstars.london. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Daily Mail Article". Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "All About The Music - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Gibson City Blues Jam". www.gibson.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Save The Children Secret Gala". www.savethechildren.org.uk. Save the Children.
- ^ "Maceo Parker Website". www.maceo.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Specific Music Site". Specific Music.
- ^ "Pacifico Blues Site". Pacifico Blues. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Chris Newland - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "One More Party on iTunes". www.itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Event Industry News". http://www.eventindustrynews.co.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "AllStars Dot London Pioneer". Dot London.
- ^ "Pacifico on Dot London - Evening Standard". Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Pacifico - Dot London, Telegraph". Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "FAC website showing board members". www.thefac.org. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Music Week ref Music Tank". Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Music Tank Newsletter". Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "The Independent". Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "BBC News - Technology". BBC. Retrieved 5 August 2014.