Artist description Born in Northern Ireland, Paul Kimber has worked with most of the orchestras in London, circled the globe with the London Symphony Orchestra, been featured on the recently released album ‘The London Double Bass Sound’, appeared as a soloist at London’s Barbican Centre, and is currently Co-Principal double bass in the orchestra of English National Opera. He is active in jazz and sessions playing double bass and bass guitar, and teaches bass at the Royal Artillery Band. Paul Kimber writes mainly in the jazz genre, and his quartet recording ‘Peckham In Spring’, is an album consisting entirely of original compositions. He lives with his wife and children in Peckham, South London, UK.

Music Style Jazz

Artist History Recorded in 1996, "Peckham in Spring" is an album that reflects some aspects of the personality and passions of the writer. For seasoned jazz fans, it will be recognised as really excellent jazz: great compositions and exceptional musicianship. For others newer to the genre, this might just be the album to persuade you to become a fan!

Group Members Ben Castle - tenor & soprano sax & bass clarinet, Nick Lacey - piano, Paul Kimber - bass, Phil Crabbe - drums.

Albums Peckham in Spring

Press Reviews ‘Kimber demonstrates enough class and assurance to make his arrival on the British jazz scene auspicious in the extreme.’ (CHRIS PARKER, The Times) ‘A highly desirable record.....definitely recommended’ (DEREK ANSELL Jazz Journal International) ‘An absolute must....a class act all round’ (MIKE RIMMER Cross Rhythms) ‘As fresh a sounding jazz set as you’re likely to hear....beautiful, effortless playing’ (PAUL SCOTT Musician) ‘Admirable concision and directness....a well honed sense of empathetic cohesion’ (Cadence Magazine USA)

Location Peckham, London - United Kingdom

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