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.
"Emerging Piano Virtuoso...One to watch" - Time Out
"Tom Hewson stood out for his rapt, meditative extrapolation of Debussy's soundworld" - Rob Witts, Classicalsource ('In the Moment' Improvisation festival Feat. Uri Caine)
"Hewson’s writing is immaculately crafted and full of clever surprises..." The Oxford Times
"...a flowing performance...fine appreciation of light and shade. He imbues his playing with great feeling." - LeftLion (Nottingham Culture Magazine)