... 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

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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 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

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

Upcoming concerts

Gwilym Simcock  

09
Dec
2023
United Kingdom Brussels Bozar
with Brussels Jazz Orchestra
8:30pm
10
Dec
2023
Netherlands Utrecht Tivoli Vredenburg
with Brussels Jazz Orchestra
3:00pm
Vredenburgkade 030 – 2314544
16
Feb
2024
United Kingdom London Kings Place
with Hermine Deurloo and Vincent Peirani
7:30pm Admission: £13.75-£27.50.
York Way
17
Feb
2024
United Kingdom Bradford on Avon Wiltshire Music Centre
with Hermine Deurloo and Vincent Peirani
7:30pm
Ashley Road 01225 860100

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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