This piano trio is just as comfortable playing original compositions as it is standards. The combined influence of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk and many other jazz heroes can be detected in the trio’s playing alongside the work of more contemporary performers and composers.
Led by pianist Paul Edis [whose credits include playing at the 100 Club in London, gigs with Mark Nightingale, Steve Waterman, Alan Barnes and Vasilis Xenopoulos, as well as regular work with the Voice of the North], bassist Mick Shoulder [of gypsy-jazz outfit Djangology] and drummer Adam Sinclair [whose credits include working with Nitin Sawhney], the trio has performed at The Corner House, Opus 4 Jazz Club, at the Durham Brass Festival, at the Side Café and the Head of Steam, and is soon to perform as part of the 2008 Gateshead International Jazz Festival.
The trio regularly works with guest soloists, including saxophonist Graham Wilson, trumpeter Graham Hardy and trombonist Chris Hibbard. An album based on Paul’s and Mick’s original compositions is in the pipeline, as well as many more gigs in the region, and perhaps beyond…
Paul Edis Sextet 'There Will Be Time' available from March 2nd 2012
paul edis sextet
recording the sextet at BLAST Studio Newcastle upon TYne
recording the sextet at BLAST Studio Newcastle upon TYne
One of the most in demand jazz pianists in the area, Paul appears regularly with John Warren's Splinter Group, the Voice of the North and a host of other bands. This sextet - an expanded version of his trio - has had sell out gigs at Blaydon Jazz Club, Queens Hall and the Side to date and "shows signs of becoming one of the most accomplished and original new bands of recent years"- Jazz North East Website. With Graham Hardy [trumpet/flugel] Graeme Wilson [sax] Chris Hibbard [trombone] Paul Edis [piano] Mick Shoulder [bass] and Adam Sinclair [drums].
Paul Edis Trio
