... 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  

21
May
2024
United Kingdom York National Centre for Early Music
Lighthouse Trio
7:30pm Admission: £19.00 (£17.00 concessions | £7.00 under 35).
St Margaret’s Church Walmgate 01904 658338
24
May
2024
United Kingdom Manchester Stoller Hall
Lighthouse Trio
Part of the Manchester Jazz Festival
8:00pm
Chetham’s School of Music, Long Millgate
30
May
2024
United Kingdom London Kings Place
Lighthouse Trio
8:00pm
York Way
22
Jun
2024
United States Rochester, New York Rochester Jazz Festival
Duo with Tommy Smith
6:00pm
Christ Church, 141 East Ave
22
Jun
2024
United States Rochester, New York Rochester Jazz Festival
Duo with Tommy Smith
9:00pm
Christ Church, 141 East Ave
26
Jun
2024
Germany Hamburg Jazz Baltica
with Emma Rawicz
6:00pm
27
Jul
2024
United Kingdom Worcester Three Choirs Festival
with Thomas Gould
Corelli Sonata Op 5 No 1 Arvo Pärt Fratres Corelli Sonata Op 5 No 9 Purcell Dido’s Lament Corelli Sonata Op 5 No 12 ‘La Folia’
2:30pm Admission: £32, £26, £12, Under 25s Free.
St Martin’s Church
29-01
Aug
2024
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Ambleside Days Jazz Festival
7:30pm
Compston Road
06
Sep
2024
United Kingdom London World Heart Beat
Lighthouse Trio
7:00pm Admission: £25.
Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton 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

complete discography