Home » Member Page
Tom Hewson
Pianist in London, England
About Me
A finalist in the Uk's first National Jazz Piano Competition in 2008, Tom studied Music at
New College, Oxford University in 2003, gaining an instrumental scholarship. Whilst at
Oxford
he played regularly as a classical pianist (including solo recitals, chamber music and as a
vocal accompanist) whilst also playing in and then directing the Oxford University Jazz
Orchestra. He completed his Masters in Jazz piano at Trinity College of Music in 2009, and
now leads his own group 'Treehouse' featuring Calum Gourlay and Lewis Wright, who have
performed across London and at festivals including the 2010 London Jazz Festival, and the
2011 Oxford Jazz and Canterbury Festivals. Tom has played at some of London's top
venues including the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre and the 606 Club with many of the
country's leading jazz musicians. In November 2012 Tom is releasing an album of original
solo piano music entitled 'Slightly Peculiar'.
Emerging Piano Virtuoso...One to watch - Time Out
Hewson’s writing is immaculately crafted and full of clever surprises... The Oxford Times