This is a classic piano trio led by London-based Hungarian jazz pianist Mátyás Gayer who is emerging as one of the leaders of his generation. The award winning young musician is successfully forging his own distinctive style and musical voice out of the greatness of the jazz piano tradition. The two time Montreux Jazz Piano Competition finalist released his first album (Never Ending Story) as a leader in 2018 with NYC drummer extraordinaire, Pete Van Nostrand. A regular performer on the London and European jazz scene, Mátyás has collaborated with the greats of jazz including Eddie Henderson, Scott Hamilton, Rick Margitza, Don Menza, Jim Rotondi, Luis Bonilla, Jesse Davis, Dusko Goykovich, Stjepko Gut, Grant Stewart, Don Braden, Carla Cook, etc.
Mátyás has recently recorded a live album at Pizza Express, Soho with Don Braden and a studio album with Scott Hamilton. The line-up that will play The Bear joins Mátyás with legends of the UK jazz scene and possibly the country’s finest rhythm section, bassist Dave Green and drummer Steve Brown. They released the wonderful new album “Westbourne Park” in 2024.
A creative, lyrical, sophisticated trio promises a night of quite simply beautiful music.
“His sophisticated style is in the mainstream tradition but with a distinctive approach that sets it apart.”
“…one of the most influential voices of a new generation of musicians forging their own style inspired by the tradition of jazz piano.”
“…captures everything that a piano trio should be”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.