A finalist in the first National Jazz Piano Competition in
2008, Tom has been playing piano since the age of seven,
and has trained classically throughout his life. He was
awarded the titles of Kent Junior Young Pianist of the Year
in 1996 and Kent Young Pianist of the Year in 2001 for his
classical playing, and was awarded an Instrumental
Scholarship to study Music at New College, Oxford
University in 2003. 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 for over a
year. He completed his Masters in Jazz piano at Trinity
College of Music in 2009. Tom has played at some of
London's top venues including the Purcell Room, Southbank
Centre and the 606 Club.
"Tom Hewson stood out for his rapt, meditative
extrapolation of Debussy's soundworld" Rob Witts,
Classicalsource ('In the Moment' Improvisation festival
Feat. Uri Caine)
"...a flowing performance...fine appreciation of light and
shade. He imbues his playing with great feeling." LeftLion
(Nottingham Culture Magazine)
