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Paul Nowell, widely recognized as "Paul The Trombonist," is a multi-talented artist rooted in Los Angeles, boasting roles as a music producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, performer, educator, YouTuber, and esteemed trombonist. His diverse skill set has led to private performances for a star-studded audience that includes names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and Charlize Theron, among others. Garnering tens of millions of views, his original content videos stand testament to his growing acclaim.

In his formative years, while performing in a jazz club in Cleveland with his ensemble, Paul caught the attention of Ron Ellington Shy — a notable figure linked to Duke Ellington and known for his involvement with the Drifters and Coasters. This chance encounter propelled him into collaborative projects with Ellington Shy. Not just that, his youth also witnessed a stint to perform with jazz icon Chico Hamilton's band, a worldwide tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and participation in the Tony-award-winning "best musical" "Memphis" written by Bon Jovi’s keyboardist, David Bryan.

His collaboration with the ten-time Grammy awardee Arturo Sandoval to create a series of online videos saw a meteoric rise to fame, captivating millions globally. The world of comedy has embraced Paul too, thanks to his collaborative performances with the renowned comedian Sinbad, amalgamating music and humor in an unprecedented style. His rich portfolio further extends to performances with soul music royalty Aretha Franklin, Seth MacFarlane — the brain behind Family Guy, the legendary Frankie Valli, and Noel Gallagher from Oasis.

A proud alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, where he honed his skills under the guidance of trombone maestros including the illustrious Phil Wilson, Paul's journey came full circle when he reunited with Wilson to craft a successful video series, a project he cherishes dearly. This reunion bore the genesis of "Bone Masters," a pioneering internet show helmed by Paul, wherein he engages with living legends of the trombone world, orchestrating masterclasses and interviews, thereby creating the most expansive educational video library dedicated to the trombone.

Paul’s live performances are a league of their own, innovatively blending trombone with technology to forge sounds traversing Jazz, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Electronic genres. Leveraging modern technology and keyboards coupled with trombone improvisations, he crafts a transcendental musical experience.

Apart from his musical endeavors, Paul is a well-recognized name in the online business arena, having secured numerous business accolades, including the prestigious 2 Comma Club awards on multiple occasions. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence are evident in every venture he undertakes, showcasing a multifaceted talent who continuously strives for greatness in the music industry and beyond. As a respected member of The Recording Academy, Paul contributes his vote annually at the Grammy Awards, holding a distinguished role in shaping the future of music.

Dear Paul The Trombonist, I feel so blessed and happy to be working with you, I’m so impressed with your intelligence and knowledge of music, video, multimedia, I’m learning a lot from you, May God bless you my little brother!!!
— Arturo Sandoval
Paul is a beautiful player and he’s growing and growing and in his playing you can hear the sense of history. That’s the love of the music and he’s got all those elements in his being. There’s a difference between him and so many of today’s music school graduates. They’re great at playing, but when it comes to love and all that means, communication on an emotional level, Paul has that in his playing and in his work. That’s a rare combination. Talking about Vic Dickenson, talking about Jack Teagarden, you’re talking about people that can communicate on an emotional level, Paul’s one of them.
— Phil Wilson
I’m like, one of the ‘luckiest guys’ in the world in my opinion; it’s a straight-up privilege to be able to listen to something this different from the rest of what’s happening out there. And not just different – but combinations that truly work; and what I mean by ‘luckiest guy’ is the fact that finding something like this is completely akin to scientific discovery or solving a mystery – it’s absolutely that satisfying to uncover an album like this.
— Sleeping Bag Studios
Paul is a lion who roars with his work. He is the best type of ally in fighting for the project finish-line. His talents in music, education, storytelling, cinematography and marketing have helped me multiple times. In a media industry where the promise and product of people don’t always align, Paul’s results speak for themselves.
— Tay Zonday