... 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, Pat Metheny, Linda Oh, Antonio Sanchez

Gwilym Simcock on tour again in Europe, US and Canada with Pat Metheny, Linda Oh and Antonio Sanchez

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Gwilym on tour in Europe, US and Canada with “An Evening with Pat Metheny”

Gwilym will be back on tour with jazz legend guitarist Pat Metheny.  The quartet includes Pat, Gwilym,  Linda Oh (bass) and Antonio Sanchez (drums).  The concert is called “An Evening with Pat Metheny” and features  many of the great classics from the Pat Metheny Real Book. Do check the dates for more information. On April 16th Pat Metheny was honoured in Washington D.C. as an NEA Jazz Master. Read More

Julian Joseph and Gwilym Simcock

Gwilym on BBC Radio 3 on 24th March playing Debussy

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Gwilym to play on BBC Radio 3 on 24th March as part of the Debussy celebrations

Julian Joseph will present Gwilym’s jazz influenced version of Debussy’s Children’s Corner Suite specially arranged for piano, saxophone and string quartet.  The piece was recorded at the BBC’s studios in Salford and features Simmy Singh (violin), Lucy McKay (violin), Francesca Gilbert (viola), Rachel Shakespeare (cello), Rob Buckland (soprano and tenor saxes) and Gwilym Simcock on grand piano.

Listen live at 5.00 p.m. or catch up online at the BBC website.

Northern Chamber Orchestra

Gwilym playing 2 concerts with Northern Chamber Orchestra

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Gwilym  will be playing 2 concerts with the Northern Chamber Orchestra on January 12th and 13th 2018

Gwilym will be joining forces with the Northern Chamber Orchestra in January for two concerts featuring his music. On the 12th they will appear at the new Stoller Hall at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester where Gwilym was a student and then on 13th at Macclesfield Heritage Centre.
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Rob Buckland

Gwilym playing 20th anniversary concert at Wiltshire Music Festival

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Gwilym  will be playing a special 20th anniversary concert at Wiltshire Music Centre on 9th December 2017

Gwilym  and leading saxophonist Rob Buckland join forces with a classical string quartet to perform original compositions and arrangements inspired by French music and musicians. Drawing on their wide ranging experience as collaborative jazz artists, they will explore links between jazz, improvisation and the music of Debussy, Dutilleux and Ravel.
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Upcoming concerts

Gwilym Simcock  

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
05
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Gwilym Simcock and friends
The Gwilym Simcock / Mike Walker quartet with Conor Chaplin Bass and James Maddren Drums First Set: Geoffrey Keezer Piano and Gillian Margot Vocals
7:30pm
Compston Road
06
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
with Hermine Deurloo and Vincent Peirani
Second Set: Geoffrey Keezer piano Gillian Margot Vocals Tim Garland Saxophone and Mike Walker Guitar
7:30pm
Compston Road
07
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Gwilym Simcock and friends
Tim Garland Saxophone, Gwilym Simcock Piano, Mike Walker Guitar, Asak Sirkis Percussion, Conor Chaplin Bass, Vincent Peirani Accordion, James Maddren Drums, Hermine Deurloo Harmonic and Frank Harrison Piano
7:30pm
Compston Road
11
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Edinburgh The Queen’s Hall
Duo with Tommy Smith
7:30pm
85-89 Clerk St
07
Oct
2025
United Kingdom London 1901 Arts Club
Gwilym Simcock Solo Piano
8:00pm Admission: £40.
7 Exton St
14
Oct
2025
United Kingdom Dorking Watermill Jazz Club
Duo with Tommy Smith
7:30pm
Betchworth Park Golf Club, Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1NZ 07415 815784
15
Oct
2025
United Kingdom Eastleigh, Hampshire Concorde Jazz Club
Duo with Tommy Smith
8:15pm
Stoneham Lane

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