... 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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Gwilym Simcock, Hermine Deurloo, Mike Walker

Gwilym Simcock trio with Mike Walker and Hermine Deurloo

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Gwilym Simcock – piano
Mike Walker – guitar
Hermine Deurloo – harmonica

Gwilym’s trio with Mike and Hermine will be on tour in October in the North of England. The two founder members of the much loved group “The Impossible Gentlemen” have established a unique rapport through their love of music of all kinds from rock to classical, jazz and folk.   They met Hermine Deurloo at Ambleside Festival in 2019 and found an instant musical rapport.

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Acoustic Triangle

Acoustic Triangle celebrate 21 years

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Malcolm Creese – double bass
Tim Garland – saxophones and bass clarinet
Gwilym Simcock – piano

Acoustic Triangle, the award-winning jazz trio, celebrates its twenty first year this year.  Above all the band is well known for its performances in sacred buildings and concert halls around the world. The players’ unique ability to move effortlessly between jazz, classical and world music styles

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LSO Percussion Ensemble

LSO Summer Shorts

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Gwilym live with the LSO Percussion Ensemble

A live recital, part of our new Summer Shorts series, from LSO St Luke’s on Friday 21 August at 1pm BST.  Chick Corea: Duet Suite Gwilym Simcock: Suite for Percussion Quintet (mvts 2 & 3) Gwilym Simcock: Barber Blues LSO Percussion Ensemble:

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Upcoming concerts

Gwilym Simcock  

13
Nov
2024
United Kingdom KEELE KEELE UNIVERISTY CHAPEL
with Emma Rawicz
7:30pm
15
Nov
2024
United Kingdom Poole Lighthouse Poole
Lighthouse Trio
7:45pm Admission: £28.01 (inc. £2.55 cmsn) Students £10.00 (inc. £0.91 cmsn).
The Sherling Studio Lighthouse 21 Kingland Rd,
16
Nov
2024
United Kingdom Rochester, Kent Rochester Cathedral
Lighthouse Trio
Britten Sinfonia and Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio with featured soloist Thomas Gould
7:30pm Admission: VIP £55 + Booking Fee VIP tickets will include a sparkling canape reception an hour before the performance. Tier 1 £35 + Booking Fee Tier 2 £30 + Booking Fee Tier 3 £25 + Booking Fee Restricted View £15 + Booking Fee.
19
Nov
2024
United Kingdom London Milton Court
Lighthouse Trio
Britten Sinfonia and Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio with featured soloists Thomas Gould and Yazz Ahmed Britten Sinfonia – Thomas Gould director/violin The Lighthouse Trio – Tim Garland, Gwilym Simcock, Asaf Sirkis Yazz Ahmed – Flugelhorn Esra Kizir Gokcen – On stage artwork projections
7:00pm
1 Milton Street
20
Nov
2024
United Kingdom Cambridge Cambridge Jazz Festival
Lighthouse Trio
with Britten Sinfonia feat: Thomas Gould
7:00pm Admission: from £15.
St Catharine’s College Chapel
23
Nov
2024
United Kingdom Nottingham Peggy’s Skylight
Lighthouse Trio
7:00pm
3 George Street,
23
Nov
2024
United Kingdom Nottingham Peggy’s Skylight
Lighthouse Trio
10:00pm
3 George Street,
24
Nov
2024
United Kingdom Gateshead The Glasshouse
Lighthouse Trio
8:00pm Admission: £27.
Sage Two
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

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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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