“Excellent, imaginative and absorbing work” JAZZ JOURNAL
“Engaging, hugely varied, well-presented, characterised by élan and enthusiasm” JAZZWISE

“A sumptuous treat” KIND OF JAZZ
“A pleasure to behold” UK JAZZ NEWS
 “If the opportunity arises to see and hear them live…take it!” SIMPLY JAZZ TALK

Sharp Little Bones was formed by members of the house band of Peggy's Skylight, a multi-award-winning jazz venue, and is led by bassist and composer Simon Paterson. Joined by drummer Andrew 'Woody' Wood, keyboardist Paul Deats and MOBO-nominated, multi-BBC Jazz and Parliamentary Jazz Awards winner Tony Kofi, they form a virtuosic quartet playing compositions that reach deep within and far outside the jazz canon. Their sound has a fresh, contemporary appeal: an eclectic audio melting pot of jazz, funk, blues, bop and electronica.

They have sold out venues and delighted audiences around the country, from jazz clubs and festivals to Nottingham’s legendary Rock City.   

Within well-crafted, melodic writing and tight, energetic, rhythmical arrangements, there's freedom for expressive solos and exciting group interplay.

Their debut double album, ‘Volumes I & II’, released in 2023 by Ubuntu Music, received widespread critical acclaim. The album included multiple tracks played across BBC Radio and Jazz FM and was supported by a sold-out UK tour culminating in a headline show at the London Jazz Festival. 

“Simon Paterson is an exceedingly talented composer and bassist, whose style has evolved and matured into something original, yet connects with fans of all kinds of music, as well as the jazz faithful. His first release on our label has universal critical praise as well as national radio play”—Martin Hummel, Director, Ubuntu Management Group