Simon Paterson

Simon Paterson – Composer

Currently focussed on writing music for UK contemporary jazz groups Sharp Little Bones and Electric Gumbo, I once studied composition under Nick Sackman at University of Nottingham, before going on to write a plethora of music for plays (e.g. Martin Crimp's Republic of Happiness (2014), short films (e.g. the award winning W1), cartoons (The Phantom Trick or Treater (Cartoon Network); Colin the Chameleon (Cartoon Network), adverts (e.g. Land Rover (2008), and a myriad of songs for singers and bands, 

“Paterson succeeds in his mission to write jazz tunes that are both interesting and accessible” (The Jazz Man)

“Paterson’s varied compositions elicit excellent, imaginative and absorbing work” (Jazz Journal)

“Formidable work…tunes are strong on structure…and you get a certain narrative arc within each piece” Marlbank

“Simon Paterson pens a superior blend of material which often hints at jazz and world-music influences” (Sam Inglis, Editor in Chief, Sound on Sound)

Examples:

Please check out the links above to hear examples of my work for various current projects, before considering the examples below as but a work-in-progress attempt to demonstrate just a small sub-section of my eclectic-to-a-fault, or otherwise diverse, "engaging and hugely varied"  (Jazzwise 2023) body of work…

Commercial

Cartoons and films:

Plays,Songs...

It's On!

Simon Paterson's Electric Gumbo

Coming soon! Prepare to be captivated by “It’s On!” a sensational new 9-track LP that showcases the vibrant musical talents of the East Midlands. This album is the inaugural release in a groundbreaking series that Read more

Coming soon! Prepare to be captivated by “It’s On!” a sensational new 9-track LP that showcases the vibrant musical talents of the East Midlands. This album is the inaugural release in a groundbreaking series that celebrates the diverse and dynamic artistry of some of the region's most remarkable musicians.

Featuring a stellar lineup of next-generation and established jazz, funk, and electronic artists from the UK, "Electric Gumbo" is a delicious melting pot of aural delights. The album features seventeen accomplished musicians who have represented the East Midlands on the global stage, earning awards and sharing the spotlight with legendary performers.

Available soon on vinyl, CD, and all major streaming platforms, "Electric Gumbo" promises to delight your senses with its infectious grooves, captivating melodies, and irresistible rhythms. With tracks already receiving airplay on Jazz FM, this album is set to become a staple for music lovers everywhere.

Angels in the Architecture

Angels in the Architecture

We are proud to reissue the eponymous Angels in the Architecture album from 2011, a collection of well-crafted songs which was described as “the brainchild of one Simon Paterson, who pens a superior blend of material Read more

We are proud to reissue the eponymous Angels in the Architecture album from 2011, a collection of well-crafted songs which was described as “the brainchild of one Simon Paterson, who pens a superior blend of material which often hints at jazz and world-music influences” (Sam Inglis, Editor in Chief, Sound on Sound) as well as “beautiful” by Dean Jackson (BBC Radio) and “brilliant stuff” by Helen Mayhew (BBC Radio 2) and “deep and gorgeous production…exuding quality” (Dj Scruff, Ninja Tunes).

“Paterson’s playing on several instruments is deft and admirably suits the material” Bruce Crowther (Jazz Journal

Recorded at Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield by Collin Elliot with Simon Paterson (vocals, guitar, piano) Andy Tytherleigh (bass) John Richmond (drums)