... 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

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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  

12
Nov
2025
United Kingdom London Ronnie Scott’s
Lighthouse Trio
5:30pm
47, Frith Street +44 (0)20 7439 0747
12
Nov
2025
United Kingdom London Ronnie Scott’s
Lighthouse Trio
8:30pm
47, Frith Street +44 (0)20 7439 0747
15
Nov
2025
Germany Burghausen, Bavaria Jazzkeller
with Tom Ollendorf Quartet
8:00pm
Mautnerschloß/Jazzkeller 08677/916 463-33
19
Nov
2025
United Kingdom London 606 Club
Gwilym Simcock Trio
8:00pm
90 Lots Rd, Chelsea, London SW10 0QD 020 7352 5953
08
Dec
2025
Netherlands Wageningen Gelderland Jazz in Wageningen
with Emma Rawicz
8:30pm
Theater Junushoff Plantsoen 3
09
Dec
2025
Belgium Heist-op-den-Berg Hnita Jazz Club
with Emma Rawicz
8:00pm
Lostraat 106
12
Dec
2025
Germany Baden-Württemberg Museum und Galerie im Prediger
with Emma Rawicz
8:00pm
Johannisplatz 3 , Schwäbisch Gmünd
13
Dec
2025
Germany Frankfurt am Main JAZZ MONTEZ @ Museum Angewandte Kunst,
with Emma Rawicz
9:00pm
14
Dec
2025
Switzerland Biel Le Singe
with Emma Rawicz
6:00pm
KartellCulturel Untergasse 21
09
May
2026
Liechtenstein Eschen Tangente
with Emma Rawicz
8:15pm
Haldengasse 47, +423 798 94 79

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