Born into a family of musicians and vocalists, Paul Jacob is one of the few to cut through the clutter of also-rans in the Chennai music scene. This die-hard bass guitarist is also known for his jingles in the world of advertising and his music albums.

Paul discovered his passion for music at the age of seven when he started experimenting with the guitar and drum set at home. He was a part of the school band and the choir. He concluded that he could make a career out of music after winning numerous inter-school music competitions. Nearing the end of high school, Paul refused to give up his dream to be a musician, and as a consequence of this, chose to leave home.

After that, there was no looking back. As a part of other bands, he played in the leading hotels of Chennai. Through this he came into contact with several other serious musicians like himself. He later joined the famous rock group Nemesis Avenue.

Paul is highly successful in the field of commercials and has scored jingles for brands like Ponds, Close Up, Colgate and Ramco Cements. He has also composed music for documentaries, films and plays.

Today, he is an integral part of Bodhi Records and the leader of a band called Funky Bodhi. He's now trying to bring Indian music to the new generation in a novel and unconventional way.

Paul Jacob - undoubtedly one of Chennai's best instrumentalists.

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