... 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  

14
May
2025
United Kingdom Watford The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre
Duo with Tim Garland
7:30pm Admission: £30.
5 Local Board Road
25
May
2025
United Kingdom Manchester Band on the Wall
with Emma Rawicz
Manchester Jazz Festival
2:30pm Admission: £18 advance, £20 full price.
25 Swan Street Northern Quarter
13
Jun
2025
Netherlands Twisk Theaterkerk Hemels,
Gwilym Simcock, Hermine Deurloo, Mike Walker trio
8:15pm Admission: 27.50.
Dorpsweg 121,
14
Jun
2025
Netherlands Den Haag Haags Piano Huis
Gwilym Simcock, Hermine Deurloo, Mike Walker trio
8:00pm
Noordeinde 64A
15
Jun
2025
Netherlands Amsterdam Bimhuis
Gwilym Simcock, Hermine Deurloo, Mike Walker trio
with Asaf Sirkis on percussion
8:30pm
19
Jun
2025
United Kingdom Leicester Y Theatre
Gwilym Simcock, Hermine Deurloo, Mike Walker trio
8:00pm Admission: £16 + £1.50 booking fee.
20
Jun
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Gwilym Simcock, Hermine Deurloo, Mike Walker trio
8:00pm Admission: £20/£16.
Compston Road
25
Jul
2025
United Kingdom Petworth, West Sussex Petworth Festival
Duo with Thomas Gould
Corelli Sonata for Violin and Continuo Op. 5 No. 1 in D major Purcell Dido’s Lament Westhoff Sonata No. 3 in D minor ‘Imitation of the Bells’ Matteis Ali’s Fantasia Glass Knee Play Bach arr. Simcock: Wachet Auf, Ruft uns die Stimme Bach arr. Simcock: Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude
7:30pm
Champs Hill
04
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Lighthouse Trio
First set: John Etheridge guitar & Vimala Rowe vocal
7:30pm
Compston Road
04-07
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Gwilym Simcock and friends
Ambleside Days Festival – whole festival pass available.
6:00pm
Compston Road

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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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