... 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  

09
May
2026
Liechtenstein Eschen Tangente
with Emma Rawicz
8:15pm
Haldengasse 47, +423 798 94 79
10
May
2026
Switzerland Basel offbeat Concert GmbH
with Emma Rawicz
8:00pm
St. Alban-Anlage 46
13
May
2026
Germany Regensburg, Bayern Regensburg Jazz Club
with Emma Rawicz
8:00pm
Bertoldstraße 9
14
May
2026
United Kingdom Bristol St George’s
with Emma Rawicz
8:00pm
Great George Street (off Park Street)
16
May
2026
United Kingdom Sheffield Crucible Playhouse
Gwilym Simcock and friends
CROSSCURRENTS WITH CLAIRE BOOTH AND ENSEMBLE 360
7:15pm Admission: £23.
55 Norfolk Street
17
May
2026
United Kingdom Sheffield Crucible Playhouse
Gwilym Simcock Trio
4:00pm
55 Norfolk Street

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