Paul Jordanous

Trumpeter

Paul Jordanous is a trumpeter, pianist, composer & arranger based in South London. 

A regular on the Jazz, Funk, Pop and Soul scenes for the last 15 years, Paul has recorded on over 70 releases, including his critically acclaimed debut album 'And Now I Know' with the Paul Jordanous Ensemble. 

Blues & Soul Magazine reviewed 'And Now I Know', commenting: "It has all the hallmarks of a classic, here is an artist who has paid his due, bided his time and struck when the moment was right. Jordanous's calibre as a masterful craftsman is a treasure to behold. Expect alot more from this cat!" Further reviews describe "Jordanous as a formidable player with prodigious chops" (Richie Rainlore), and  "Paul is a force of jazz nature, soaring be-bop lines mixed with the pin-point accuracy of classical technique and achingly gorgeous melodic lines." (Oxford Jazz)

Over the years Paul has also performed with (selected): Rag’n’Bone Man, Pink, Lemar, Omar, Joss Stone, Finley Quaye, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Professor Green, Jorja Smith, Alfie Boe, Squeeze, Atlantic Starr, SOS Band, Monophonics, Ben L’Oncle Soul, George Mcrae, Cool Million, Norman Connors, Tiggs Da Author, Michael Henderson, Jean Carne, Keni Burke, Shola Ama, Nine Below Zero, Tracy Hamlin, Hackney Colliery Band, Baker Brothers, PUSH, Down To The Bone, Shirley Jones, Martha High, Matt Cardle, Mica Paris, The Toasters, Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, Kelsey Grammar and Tony Hadley, Yolanda Brown & Speedometer among many others. 

His Latest project, JOP is a Blend of Pop, Soul, Jazz, Electronic, Funk & Soundscape genres, with a mix of synths and live instruments recorded and written with some of the finest musicians from around the UK and beyond.

The debut single “Thief In The Night”, featuring the stunning vocals of Grace Walker was released late 2020, with the follow up “Our Only Night” featuring star vocalist Roo Savill shorty after. 2021 releases include “Drive” feat. Grace Walker and Drew The First and an instrumental EP “Mood Genesis”.