Joe Webb (pianist)
Welsh jazz pianist and composer
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Joe Webb is a Welsh jazz pianist, composer and educator based in London. He leads the Joe Webb Trio, whose album Hamstrings & Hurricanes (2024) was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.[1][2]
Joe Webb | |
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| Born | Basingstoke, Hampshire, England |
| Origin | Neath, Wales |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, composer, educator |
| Instruments | Piano, Hammond organ |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Labels | Edition Records, Ubuntu Music |
Early life and education
Webb was born in Basingstoke and grew up in Neath, South Wales.[3] He began playing piano at the age of 12 and studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama before moving to London in 2013.[4]
Career
After relocating to London, Webb became active on the city's jazz circuit and performed at venues including Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.[5] He has performed with the London jazz collective Kansas Smitty's House Band.[4]
Webb leads a trio with bassist Will Sach and drummer Sam Jesson. In 2022 he released the album Summer Chill.[4] In 2024 the trio released the EPs Collblanc and SET on Edition Records.[6][7] In October 2024 the trio released the album Hamstrings & Hurricanes,[8] shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize.[1][9]
The Royal Academy of Music announced in 2025 that Webb had joined its faculty as a jazz professor. He has toured with Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland.[10]
Musical style
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mercury Prize | Album of the Year | Hamstrings & Hurricanes | Shortlisted[1][9] |