American Pianists Awards Premiere Series | Paul Cornish

Finalist Paul Cornish performs solo piano and trio as part the world's biggest jazz competition.

Experience the American Pianists Awards! IndyStar calls it the “Super Bowl of jazz,” and one of five finalists will win a prize valued over $200,000.

The Premiere Series features each finalist performing solo and trio sets at the Jazz Kitchen over the course of several months. Next up is Paul Cornish.

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Hailing from Houston, Paul was awarded a fellowship to attend the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA and continues to reside in Los Angeles. He is a passionate advocate for the music of female composers.

All five finalists return to Indianapolis for more solo and trio performances at the Club Finals at The Cabaret on April 21, 2023. The next evening, April 22, 2023, the Gala Finals at Hilbert Circle Theatre  include original arrangements performed with the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra and duo performances with three-time Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant. The winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards will be announced on stage at the conclusion of the evening.