... 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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Dave Holland at Ambleside Festival 2017

Gwilym Simcock at Ambleside Days Festival

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Ambleside Days Festival in honour of John Taylor

August 31st – September 3rd 2017

Gwilym to play with Dave Holland in four “double bill” concerts at Ambleside Festival

The brand new Ambleside Festival will feature Dave Holland, Norma Winstone, Tim Garland,  Asaf Sirkis, John Halliwell, Gwilym Simcock,  Mike Walker, Nikki Iles, Mark Lockheart, Steve Watts, James Maddren, Darrell Hall and Joe Locke – all  musicians inspired by  the great British pianist John Taylor. Read More

Thomas Gould

Gwilym Simcock/Thomas Gould

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Gwilym will be playing some concerts this Spring with fabulous violinist Thomas Gould.

Hear them in Manchester, London, Bradford on Avon and Hull.
Thomas Gould and Gwilym will play an eclectic mix of Bach, arranged as only Gwilym can, alongside more contemporary jazz pieces.  In Manchester they will be appearing at the new Stoller Hall at Chetham’s School of music with Salford guitarist Mike Walker with whom Gwilym plays in The Impossible Gentlemen.  In London these three musicians will be joined by bassist Martin Berauer and percussionist Bernhard Schimpelsberger at Thom’s old school UCS in Hampstead. Check Tour dates for details.

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Birdsong / Cân Yr Adar

Gwilym on BBC Radio 4

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Gwilym will be on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 22nd January at 4 p.m. talking about his latest project “Birdsong” with Welsh singer songwriter Kizzy Crawford.  Kizzy Crawford returns to the RSPB nature reserve at Carngafallt in Mid Wales, where she was inspired to create “Can Yr Adar – Birdsong” with Gwilym and members of Sinfonia Cymru. Read More

Upcoming concerts

Gwilym Simcock  

22
Sep
2024
United Kingdom Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan Cowbridge Music Festival
Acoustic Triangle
7:30pm
Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Aberthin Road
26
Sep
2024
United Kingdom Guildford, Surrey Guildford Jazz
Duo with Jason Rebello
8:00pm Admission: Full Price £22 (Guildford Jazz members £20), Students £12 (Student Members £10).
University of Surrey, Stag Hill
26
Oct
2024
United Kingdom Cardiff, Wales Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Lighthouse Trio
7:30pm Admission: £8.50 – £17.
Castle Grounds Cathays Park
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.

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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