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.
Paul Cornish “DB Song” (Live)
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
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
Aug 28
Paul Cornish
Dizzy's Club feat. Kendrick Scott, New York United States
Aug 29
Paul Cornish
The Side Door Jazz Club, Old Lyme United States
Aug 30
Paul Cornish
An Die Musik LIVE, Baltimore 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 05
Paul Cornish
Bop Stop, Cleveland United States
Sep 06
Paul Cornish
The Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis United States
Sep 07
Paul Cornish
Blue LLama Jazz Club, Ann Arbor 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 17
Paul Cornish
LA Album Release Show @The Sun Rose, West Hollywood United States
Sep 27
Paul Cornish
Joshua Redman Quartet, Irvine United States
Oct 03
Paul Cornish
Paul Cornish, San Jose 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
Oct 10
Paul Cornish
monks jazz club, Austin United States
Nov 22
Paul Cornish
Jazz Club Ferrara, Ferrara Italy
Nov 24
Paul Cornish
Barcelona Jazz Festival 2025 w/Paul Cornish Trio, Barcelona Spain
