Born in Paramaribo Suriname, Pablo started at an early age to practice music. In Amsterdam he was the co-founder of the legendary " Surinam Music Ensemble" and a pioneer at the beginning of the development of " Paramaribop"

( the unique combination of Afro-Surinam Kaseko/Kawina rhythms and the abstract & more complex harmonies of Jazz & Bebop ).

In New York he followed the teachings in composing & arranging by Frank Foster. In 1997 he founded the quintet called "SURFIVE" as a nursery for the further development of Paramaribop. Recently he transformed the band into "4SURE" the quartet he has been touring with lately. 4SURE is one Pablo’s favorite crossover projects in order to keep his mojo working as a front runner of contemporary Afro Caribbean music !