Paul Abrahams

Paul Abrahams grew up in London's 'East End' and left school at sixteen for a day job as a tax officer. But by night he was playing keyboards round the pubs and clubs, and by 1967 he turned professional, backing acts such as P J Proby, Joe Brown and Percy Sledge. His first writing experiences were as a songwriter for various bands, and later as a composer for the theatre. He is best known now for his teaching and books on learning jazz piano. Overtones is his first work of fiction.

Paul Abrahams grew up in London's 'East End' and left school at sixteen for a day job as a tax officer. But by night he was playing keyboards round the pubs and clubs, and by 1967 he turned professional, backing acts such as P J Proby, Joe Brown and Percy Sledge. His first writing experiences were as a songwriter for various bands, and later as a composer for the theatre. He is best known now for his teaching and books on learning jazz piano. Overtones is his first work of fiction. See less