Maurice Brown
London,City of London
Summary
Accomplished guitarist with extensive experience in live performance, recording, and session work. Proficient in diverse guitar techniques, including finger style, advanced arpeggios, and strumming. Expertise in guitar effects, recording software, and gear maintenance. Strong background in music theory and collaboration, with a commitment to professional development through teaching and mentoring. Driven musician with creative flair for performance and composition. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, coupled with strong ability to adapt and learn quickly. Ready to elevate musical projects and deliver captivating performances. Knowledgeable about music theory and performance. Strong background in collaboration, creativity, and communication. Experienced in performing live and working in team environments. Ready to use and develop skills in musicianship, stage presence, and teamwork in guitarist role.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Guitarist
Massemband
London, London
2025.01 - Current
- Collaborated with other musicians to produce harmonious sound.
- Dynamic Semba and Kisomba band dedicated to sharing vibrant rich rhythms of Angola with global audiences.
- Have played at charitable events for 150 children.
- Practised daily to master complex guitar techniques.
- Actively listened to feedback from bandmates, facilitating continuous improvement in performances.
- Adapted quickly to new musical styles for diverse performances requirements.
Musician
David Biteli (The Harlesden Serenaders)
London, London
2023.01 - Current
- Cultivated professional relationships with industry contacts for career advancement opportunities.
- Adapted performances to suit different audiences, ensuring satisfaction.
- Performed at 10 venues, heightening brand visibility.
- Continually improved technical skills through dedicated practice sessions, elevating performance quality.
- Collaborated with other musicians for diverse soundscapes.
- Learned new musical styles quickly, diversifying set list options.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
- Acquired new performance skills to broaden and diversify live music act.
- Covered varied musical repertoire, keeping familiarity with diverse range of musical genres.
- Improvised performances that retained sensitivity to intended overall musical direction.
- Practised regularly to maintain and develop musical skill.
- Liaised with fellow musicians, vocalists and musical directors to establish clear approaches for each piece.
- Maintained instrument and equipment in optimal condition with regular care.
Musician Guitarist
Bukky Leo & Black Egypt
London, London
2019.07 - Current
- Guitarist performed Afrobeat /Fela Kuti music, jazz standards in established festivals Womad, Brockwell Park in Brixton, Jazz Cafe in Camden London 3 times yearly.
Guitarist
Errol Linton ( Blues Artist)
London, London
2022.05 - 2025.02
- Actively listened to feedback from bandmates, facilitating continuous improvement in performances.
- Collaborated with other musicians to produce harmonious sound.
- Practised daily to master complex guitar techniques.
- Performed at Bialystok Blues Festival in Poland to 2000 attendees Blues Festival in Belgium.
Guitarist
Courtney Pine ( Saxaphonist)
London, London
2000.09 - 2023.06
- Performed at numerous local venues to 500 to 2000 spectators enhancing community engagement with live music.
- Demonstrated versatility by playing different genres of music.
- Practised daily to master complex guitar techniques.
- Enhanced audience experience by interacting whilst performing on stage.
- Maintained and improved skills through regular practice and performances.
- Have travelled to Portugal, South Africa, Holland, Jamaica, Philippines, Japan, Israel, Georgia Tbilisi and shows in England.
Guitarist
Aswad / Caroll Thompson
London, London
2017.06 - 2018.12
- Participated in regional music festivals playing to crowd of 5000 promoting band's recognition and popularity.
- Reggae rhythms, jazz, rock and blues lines.
- Collaborated with other musicians to produce harmonious sound.
Guitarist
Sona Jobarteh
London, London
2016.01 - 2016.05
- Had one week to familiarise myself with this music and wasn't allowed to play jazz bebop type lines.
- Enhanced audience experience by interacting whilst performing on stage and increased interest.
- Adapted quickly to new musical styles for diverse performances requirements.
- First performance was at University of Music Franz Liszt in Weimar Germany in January 2016. It has twenty million views on YouTube
Guitarist
Byron Wallen, Jazz Jamaica, Omar, Peven Everett,
1995.03 - 2012.07
- Guitarist for one year with Byron playing to 1000 in Den Haag with good musicians and established trust and increased network.
- Have done shows with Jazz Jamaica, Omar few times and once with Peven Everett.
- Performed at numerous local venues, enhancing community engagement with live music.
- Actively listened to feedback from bandmates, facilitating continuous improvement in performances.
- Coordinated with sound engineers during recording sessions for ideal audio output.
- Demonstrated versatility by playing different genres of music.
- Enhanced audience experience by interacting whilst performing on stage.
Guitarist
David Lynden Hall
London, London
1998.06 - 2005.04
- Toured as guitarist with Lynden, EMI recording artist. Travelling and performing in South Africa to more than 6000 attendees supporting Janet Jackson Velvet Rope Tour in Cape Town, Nigeria, Holland, Germany, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ireland, Scotland and British festivals and local venues such as Jazz Cafe, Shepherds Bush Empire etc.
- Supported M-People, Simply Red on Kings Tour at Hyde Park and Janet Jackson in Cape Town.
- Had awesome experiences of travelling and doing live television performances such as Jools Holland, Ian Wright Show and Top Of Pops.
Guitarist
Byron Wallen
London, London
1995.08 - 1996.09
- Actively listened to feedback from bandmates, facilitating continuous improvement in performances.
- Collaborated with other musicians to produce harmonious sound.
- Played in Tarot Suite Ensemble playing Jazz Fusion.
- Enjoyed playing with good musicians.
- Performed to crowd of 2000 attendees at North Sea Jazz Festival.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Middlesex University
London06.2003
Skills
- Use of guitar effects
- Professionalism in gigs
- Memorisation of set lists
- Adaptability to different genres
- Jam session engagement
- Pick and finger-style playing
- On-Stage communication
- Composition
Affiliations
- Jogging, meditation, Chi-Gong,
Accomplishments
I have worked at West Ham Football Club through an Agency Unity At Work from December 2021 to July 2022. I have received a leadership role. I had to prepare inventory and check sales, prepare, clean and make sure machines were working efficiently. I didn't want to be shouting at people as I was having noise nuisance abuse from neighbours at home so declined later on.
Timeline
Guitarist
Massemband
2025.01 - Current
Musician
David Biteli (The Harlesden Serenaders)
2023.01 - Current
Guitarist
Errol Linton ( Blues Artist)
2022.05 - 2025.02
Musician Guitarist
Bukky Leo & Black Egypt
2019.07 - Current
Guitarist
Aswad / Caroll Thompson
2017.06 - 2018.12
Guitarist
Sona Jobarteh
2016.01 - 2016.05
Guitarist
Courtney Pine ( Saxaphonist)
2000.09 - 2023.06
Guitarist
David Lynden Hall
1998.06 - 2005.04
Guitarist
Byron Wallen
1995.08 - 1996.09
Guitarist
Byron Wallen, Jazz Jamaica, Omar, Peven Everett,
1995.03 - 2012.07
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Middlesex University