Paul C

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

You’re Exaggerating! - Paul Cornish

Videos

Paul Cornish “Palindrome” (Live)

News

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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

Live Dates

Jul 26

Paul Cornish

Ventura Music Festival w/Joshua Redman Quartet, Ventura United States

Jul 27

Paul Cornish

Stanford Jazz Festival 2025, Stanford United States

Aug 03

Paul Cornish

Joshua Redman Quartet, Rome Rm Italy

Aug 05

Paul Cornish

Jazz in Marciac 2025 w/Joshua Redman Quartet, Marciac France

Aug 08

Paul Cornish

Joshua Redman Quartet, Warszawa Poland

Aug 09

Paul Cornish

Joshua Redman Quartet, Warszawa Poland

Aug 25

Paul Cornish

Ronnie Scott's, London United Kingdom

Aug 28

Paul Cornish

Dizzy's Club feat. Kendrick Scott, New York United States

Aug 31

Paul Cornish

MISSY LANE'S PRESENTS PAUL CORNISH (5 PM Set), Durham United States

Aug 31

Paul Cornish

MISSY LANE'S PRESENTS PAUL CORNISH (7 PM Set), Durham United States

Sep 01

Paul Cornish

Paul Cornish Trio @ Jazz Coterie, Stevens Point United States

Sep 02

Paul Cornish

Paul Cornish Trio @ Jazz Coterie, Weyauwega United States

Sep 03

Paul Cornish

The Promontory, Chicago United States

Sep 04

Paul Cornish

Cincinnati, OH (7 PM Show), Cincinnati United States

Sep 04

Paul Cornish

Cincinnati, OH (9 PM Show), Cincinnati United States

Sep 11

Paul Cornish

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents Paul Cornish Trio, Santa Cruz United States

Sep 13

Paul Cornish

LIBRETTO, Paso Robles United States

Sep 27

Paul Cornish

Joshua Redman Quartet, Irvine United States

Oct 04

Paul Cornish

Piedmont Piano Company, Oakland United States

Oct 09

Paul Cornish

Jazz, TX Presents: The Paul Cornish Trio (7 PM Show), San Antonio United States

Oct 09

Paul Cornish

Jazz, TX Presents: The Paul Cornish Trio (9:30 PM Show), San Antonio United States

Nov 24

Paul Cornish

Barcelona Jazz Festival 2025 w/Paul Cornish Trio, Barcelona Spain

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