Paul Gunn

Paul Gunn (piano/vocalist) trained at Atelier Gaulier-Pagneux in Paris and made his living as a mime, gymnast and actor, appearing in television, film and theatre for twenty five years. He performed many shows with Glyndebourne Opera where he was mentored by the music staff and encouraged to follow his self-taught musical ideas.
He has played at Ealing Jazz Festival, Marlborough International Jazz Festival, Rye International Jazz Festival, 1901 Arts Club London, The Pheasantry, The Forum, Kino St. Leonard's, The Stables Theatre Hastings, Twinwood Festival and Equinox Festival. His multi-style compositions combine Baroque, Latin, Classical and Jazz influences

Paul is joined by Yvonne Marie Parsons on Cello and Jansen Santana on percussion to make up The Paul Gunn Trio.

Cellist Yvonne-Marie Parsons has performed with Academy of St Martin in the Fields, The Philharmonia, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Britten Sinfonia, City of London Sinfonia, English National Ballet, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Voces8, and English Touring Opera. She is currently appearing in London’s West End at The Piccadilly Theatre in Moulin Rouge. She plays a cello made in 2012, a Guadignini copy affectionately called ’Symba’ by Robin Aitchison. 

Jansen Santana  
Born in Salvador-Bahia-Brazil, Jansen began his music career very early. At the age of three he accompanied his father Peu Meurray and his mother, the singer Cida Nunes on their shows.
He has played with many top artists, such as Antonio Forcione Trio, Almanaque with Luca Boscagin and Oren Marshall’s Perturbando at international festivals, cultural and environmental projects. 

His influences come from places he visits and the music on the streets of Salvador, Bahia, the northeast region of Brazil where he was born and raised.

His ability to weave complex rhythms with contemporary sounds has established his place as one of the most exciting and versatile musicians in the global music community.

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