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Al Payne

Born: August 2, 1978

Al Payne was born in Brooklyn, NY and at the age of 21 he moved to Los Angeles, CA. His musical journey began shortly after when he started learning acoustic guitar. He then switched to bass where he took his first lessons with Ronald McQueen from the reggae band, Steel Pulse. 
 

While developing his sound, he began performing with various world music groups, playing a wide range of styles from roots, ska, reggae, afrobeat to gospel. These experiences influenced him and allowed him to grow with versatility. 
 

In 2016 he received a scholarship to study Music abroad at Middlesex University London. This opportunity exposed him to the London Jazz scene, where he was able to play with different ensembles and explore a variety of approaches to composing and arranging.