Paul Edis Trio

Described as â€˜one of the leading lights in contemporary jazz’ Paul Edis is a natural melodist who finds the emotional resonance of every note. Rooted in the straight-ahead swinging tradition, his music has been played on the radio in the UK, US and Europe.

He’s released numerous albums under his own name, including his trio album Snakes and Ladders in 2019 available on Bandcamp. 

With virtuosos Adam King on double bass and Joel Barford on drums the trio perform original compositions alongside arrangements of standards.

Paul Edis is one of the leading creative musicians in the UK today. As a performer, composer and educator, he has built a reputation for consistently delivering new and original ideas, seeking to innovate within his work whilst always paying respect to both the Jazz and Classical music traditions. In whatever genre or musical context he inhabits, Paul is passionate about melody and expression. 

He has released several critically acclaimed recordings of new music in recent years, regularly receives commissions from a wide variety of organisations, and is known for his communication skills and breadth of knowledge, working as an educator for organisations including Sage Gateshead, National Youth Jazz Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Collective. 

As well as leading his own sextet, trio and performing solo engagements, Paul works regularly with vocalist Jo Harrop, saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos, and he has performed alongside leading jazz names including Jon Faddis, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Nigel Price, Jim Mullen, Tim Garland, Julian Siegel, Tony Kofi, Steve Waterman, Iain Ballamy and Mark Nightingale. His music has been played on the radio in the UK, US and in Europe.

‘A major voice in British Jazz…Edis is an incredibly fertile composer and improviser’ – Jazz Journal

‘A pianist who has compositional flair’ – Jazzwise 

‘One of the leading lights of contemporary jazz’ – London Jazz News

Snakes and Ladders by Paul Edis Trio

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  • Date : Thu, 15 Jun
  • Time : 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm (UTC+0)
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