... a formidable musician as well as a formidable pianist, with a feeling for the way harmony can create architecture as well as momentary colours – a rare gift

The Telegraph

Rises to the occasion with depth of feeling, nuance and technical brilliance.

The Independent

Adventurous yet as sophisticated and technically brilliant as ever, Gwilym Simcock’s latest album marks a new stage in his career.

The Evening Standard

Gwilym Simcock’s prodigious creations on the piano straddle the border between classical and jazz to mesmerising effect…a stupendous improviser and a remarkable musician all round

The Observer

Gwilym is one of the most exceptional musicians that I have ever known..he's a really significant force in music

Pat Metheny

News

Birdsong / Cân Yr Adar

Birdsong / Cân Yr Adar

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After a hectic September touring the US with Pat Metheny, a three week tour with The Impossible Gentlemen Gwilym is turning his hand to yet another creative project with Welsh singer Kizzy Crawford and players from Sinfonia Cymru. Birdsong / Can Yr Adar  tells a story through music inspired by Carngafallt, home to a complex ecosystem, which makes up some of the country’s rainforest territory and can be found near Powys. There are dates in Wales with a finale on 14th November at The Hampstead Arts Festival as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Read More

Gwilym Simcock, Pat Metheny, Linda Oh, Antonio Sanchez

Gwilym Simcock to join Pat Metheny Quartet

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Gwilym to play with Pat Metheny

Gwilym will be playing some interesting a varied concerts this Spring ahead of the exciting tour planned with jazz legend guitarist Pat MethenyPat has picked Gwilym for his new quartet with Linda Oh (bass) and Antonio Sanchez (drums) to tour all round the world from May this year.  Some of the dates have been announced, but many are still in the pipeline so do keep checking his website for more information as it comes in. Read More

Gwilym Simcock to join Pat Metheny Group

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Gwilym will be playing some interesting a varied concerts this Spring ahead of the exciting tour planned with jazz legend guitarist Pat MethenyPat has picked Gwilym for his new quartet with Linda Oh (bass) and Antonio Sanchez (drums) to tour all round the world from May this year.  Some of the dates have been announced, but many are still in the pipeline so do keep checking his website for more information as it comes in. Read More

Upcoming concerts

Gwilym Simcock  

11
Dec
2024
Germany Berlin A-Trane
with Emma Rawicz
8:30pm
Bleibtreustrasse 1
13
Dec
2024
Germany Hamburg Nica Jazz Club
with Emma Rawicz
7:30pm Admission: 32,04 €, Students 16,52 €.
Alter Wall 20
18
Dec
2024
Germany Homburg Kulturzentrum Saalbau
Gwilym Simcock with The Stuttgarter Kammerorchester
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto grosso g-Moll op. 6 Nr. 8 „Weihnachtskonzert“ (Arr. Gwilym Simcock) Gwilym Simcock Neues Werk Christmas Songs (arrangiert für Orchester und Klavier von Gwilym Simcock)
7:30pm
Obere Allee 1
19
Dec
2024
Germany Stuttgart Hospitalhof Stuttgart, Paul-Lechler-Saal
Gwilym Simcock with The Stuttgarter Kammerorchester
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto grosso g-Moll op. 6 Nr. 8 „Weihnachtskonzert“ (Arr. Gwilym Simcock) Gwilym Simcock Neues Werk Traditional Christmas Songs (arrangiert für Orchester und Klavier von Gwilym Simcock)
8:00pm
25
Jan
2025
United Kingdom Brighton, West Sussex Brighton Dome
Blue Notes: Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter, Gwilym Simcock with the Brighton Philharmonic
7:30pm
31
Jan
2025
United Kingdom Southport Southport Jazz Festival
with Emma Rawicz
4:00pm
The Grand, PR9 0QG
01
Mar
2025
United Kingdom Oxford JDP Music Building
with OUJO – Oxford University Jazz Orchestra Two shows
6:30pm
01
Mar
2025
United Kingdom Oxford JDP Music Building
with OUJO – Oxford University Jazz Orchestra Two shows
8:30pm
09
Apr
2025
United Kingdom Leeds Assembly Rooms
Lighthouse Trio
7:45pm Admission: £20 (+£1 booking fee).

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Latest releases

Quartet Quintet

Quartet Quintet

Near and Now

Near and Now

Birdsong/Can Yr Adar

Birdsong/Can Yr Adar

Gwilym Simcock and The Impossible Gentlemen 'Let's Get Deluxe'

Let’s Get Deluxe

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