Biography
Paul Cornish hails from Houston, Texas, where he was a student at the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, whose alum also include jazz luminaries such as Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Eric Harland, Kendrick Scott, Chris Dave, Walter Smith III, James Francies, and others. Cornish was one of seven jazz prodigies worldwide selected to be awarded a full fellowship to attend the esteemed Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA where he completed his master’s degree. He was a finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Herbie Hancock International Jazz Piano Competition. Cornish has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, HAIM, Snoh Aalegra, Terrace Martin, Kanye West, and many more. He strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community.
Releases
Videos
Paul Cornish “DB Song” (Live)
Paul Cornish “Queen Geri” (Live)
Paul Cornish “Palindrome” (Live)
Paul Cornish “Dinosaur Song” (Live)
SPOTLIGHT
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PAUL CORNISH “YOU’RE EXAGGERATING!”
By Evan Haga Every artist who records for Blue Note is part of a grand legacy, now in its 86th year. But pianist Paul Cornish is a torchbearer for several remarkable Blue Note legacies, all at once. Which makes You’re Exaggerating!, his powerfully lyrical trio debut for the label, a mission statement for Blue Note’s next generation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6EAEln-a7Q To... read more
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PAUL CORNISH PAYS TRIBUTE TO GERI ALLEN WITH NEW SINGLE “QUEEN GERI”
Pianist Paul Cornish pays tribute to one of his most important influences, the late, great Geri Allen, with the kinetic new single “Queen Geri” from Cornish’s forthcoming debut album You’re Exaggerating! out August 22. The powerfully lyrical album is a mission statement for Blue Note’s next generation that... read more
PAUL CORNISH SHARES NEW SINGLE “PALINDROME” FEATURING JEFF PARKER
Pianist Paul Cornish is set to release his stunning Blue Note debut You’re Exaggerating! on August 22, a powerfully lyrical album featuring bassist Joshua Crumbly and drummer Jonathan Pinson with a special guest appearance by guitarist Jeff Parker on the new single “Palindrome” out today. A mission statement for... read more
PAUL CORNISH ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM “YOU’RE EXAGGERATING!” OUT AUG. 22
Pianist Paul Cornish is set to release his stunning debut album, You’re Exaggerating!, which comes out August 22. A powerfully lyrical trio album, the 9-song set of Cornish originals features bassist Joshua Crumbly and drummer Jonathan Pinson with a special guest appearance by guitarist Jeff Parker. You’re... read more
PIANIST PAUL CORNISH SIGNS WITH BLUE NOTE
Blue Note Records has signed the Houston-born, Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish who will release his debut album this summer. Cornish is set to perform this Saturday, January 11 as part of NYC Winter Jazzfest’s Brooklyn Marathon at Loove Labs. A member of Joshua Redman’s current band, Cornish... read more
Live Dates
Jun 18
Paul Cornish
The Pocket Jazz Club, New York United States
Jun 18
Paul Cornish
The Pocket Jazz Club, New York United States
Jun 21
Paul Cornish
Rochester Jazz Festival 2026, Rochester United States
Jun 22
Paul Cornish
Rochester Jazz Festival 2026, Rochester United States
Jun 23
Paul Cornish
Judson's Live, Orlando United States
Jun 24
Paul Cornish
Eddie's Attic, Decatur United States
Jun 29
Paul Cornish
Festival International De Jazz, Montréal 2026 w/Joshua Redman Quartet, Montréal Canada
Jul 10
Paul Cornish
North Sea Jazz Festival 2026 w/Joshua Redman Quartet, Rotterdam Netherlands
Jul 17
Paul Cornish
The Mint, Los Angeles United States
Aug 14
Paul Cornish
Lechwelten, Lech Austria
Aug 19
Paul Cornish
Fasching, Stockholm Sweden
Sep 10
Paul Cornish
SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco United States
Sep 11
Paul Cornish
SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco United States
Sep 18
Paul Cornish
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield United States
Sep 26
Paul Cornish
Monterey Jazz Festival 2026, Monterey United States
