Paul Cornish Announces Debut Trio Album You’re Exaggerating! Out August 22 on Blue Note

Pianist Paul Cornish is gearing up to release his much-anticipated debut album, You’re Exaggerating!, arriving August 22 via Blue Note Records This nine‑song collection of Cornish originals features a dynamic trio: Cornish on piano, Joshua Crumbly on bass, and Jonathan Pinson on drums, with a special guest spot from guitarist Jeff Parker.
The album is led by the vibrant single “Dinosaur Song” and is now available for pre-order in multiple formats—exclusive color vinyl, black vinyl, CD, and digital download—through the Blue Note Store 

Alongside the album announcement, Cornish has unveiled a comprehensive U.S. and European tour schedule. Notable shows include Los Angeles (Jazz Bakery, June 13), London (Ronnie Scott’s, Aug 25), New York (Dizzy’s, Aug 28), and Paris (Duc des Lombards, Nov 26), among many others—visit paulcornishmusic.com for full details.

Recording for Blue Note places Cornish among a lineage of piano greats—Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Jason Moran, and Robert Glasper  A Houston native and HSPVA alumnus, Cornish carries forward the legacy of fellow Texans like Moran, Glasper, Walter Smith III, Kendrick Scott, Chris Dave, and James Francies 

Cornish sees himself as part of Blue Note’s “regenerative influence”—extending the lineage begun by Jason Moran and Robert Glasper. “Those early Robert Glasper records…were my first window into this legacy I’m part of…With each one of us, it evolves and expands,” he explains.

His compositions on You’re Exaggerating! draw from personal memories and reflections, delivering “even‑keeled texture and shrewd harmony” that invite listeners into a thoughtful and resonant musical journey.

Praise from peers like Glasper underscores Cornish’s position as a modern torch-bearer:

“Continuing the legendary lineage of Houston pianists while still carving out your own lane…Understanding the history but not being held back by the history…there is no history without the now.” 

You’re Exaggerating! is shaping up to be a defining statement from Blue Note’s next generation—a thoughtful, lyrical, and forward-looking debut that honors its roots while stepping boldly into the future. Don’t miss the lead single, reserve your pre-order, and catch Paul Cornish live this year!