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.
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
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
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
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