Edward Wren
Songwriter, Composer, Arranger and Pianist
About
'Impressive... versatile pianist' (Jazzwise)
Ed Wren is a pianist, bandleader, songwriter, and composer based between Bristol and London known for his distinctively soulful and melodic musical approach. Drawing inspiration from classic R&B and the singer-songwriter tradition through Steely Dan to John Mayer and beyond, Ed brings his signature contemporary sound to every performance and collaboration. His playing has been heard on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 3, and he has performed at top London music venues such as Pizza Express, The Spice of Life, and Green Note as well as at countless grassroots venues both in the capital and across the UK. Ed is currently completing the recording and production of his first three singles to be released in 2027.
Ed is a highly skilled and versatile musician with many years’ practical experience in performing, composing and arranging, and teaching. He has accompanied singers for showcases and concerts, appeared as a side person for small jazz combos and big bands, and worked as a session musician. He has played in jazz clubs around the country as part of rising saxophone star Noah Chiari's quintet and recorded piano for jazz guitarist Rory Mann’s 'Exodus' album. He also contributed keys to the indie pop and actress Izzy Steele's Little Dog Star EP 'Something Infinite' and recorded a collection of songs composed by the Slovakian/Iranian cellist and singer-songwriter Hoda Jahanpour. He has also worked in duo format with British jazz vocalist Maddie Martin.
Ed completed his musical training at Oxford University and the Royal Academy of Music and holds an ATCL diploma in classical piano. Aside from music he has an active interest in literature, history, and philosophy, and he completed graduate studies in History at Bristol University and Cambridge University.