Tommy Scott Trio — Modern Jazz from Paris

Lyrical, cinematic, and alive. Performing across Europe — debut album Going For It out now.

Described by audiences as lyrical and cinematic, the Tommy Scott Trio blends European colour with rhythmic drive.

Performed at: Sunset-Sunside • Duc des Lombards • Fieldgate Studio | Collaborations: Yuri Goloubev • Asaf Sirkis • Katerina Pipili
Based in Paris and performing across France, the UK, and Europe.

About Tommy Scott

Pianist, composer, and bandleader based in Paris.
A modern jazz voice blending lyricism, rhythm, and cinematic texture.

Critical Impressions
“certainly one of my best jazz albums of 2020.” — Jazz Views
“This is a remarkable album and needs to be heard.” — London Jazz News

Going For It — Debut Album

Recorded in Wales with Yuri Goloubev and Asaf Sirkis.
Original compositions that balance melody, momentum, and freedom.

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Concert Calendar 2025–26

Public shows below. For private events or to hold a date, get in touch.

Bookings & Enquiries

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(+33) 7 49 06 55 87
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“Tommy’s remarkable focus and determination has enabled him to absorb some of the most complex pianistics in both classical music and jazz” — John Fordham (Jazz UK)

Photography by - Giota Efremidou

Tommy Scott — Jazz Pianist, Composer, Bandleader

Modern-jazz pianist based in Paris, leading a lyrical, cinematic trio known for close interplay and strong original writing.

Fast facts

Paris • Piano–bass–drums trio • Concerts, festivals, residencies, workshops • Active across France & EU
Mentors: Joey Calderazzo, Danilo Pérez • Studied with Jason Rebello • Accepted to New England Conservatory

Short bio

Tommy Scott is a Paris-based jazz pianist and composer whose trio blends lyric melody with cinematic harmony and elastic rhythm. Raised in the UK, he studied with Jason Rebello and was mentored by Joey Calderazzo and Danilo Pérez; early recognition led to acceptance at the New England Conservatory. Now in France, Tommy performs widely in trio and collaborative settings and composes music shaped by European color and American pulse. His debut album Going For It showcases interactive trio writing and live-in-the-room energy. Available for concerts, festivals, residencies, and workshops.

“I write from the edge where lyricism meets motion — where melody breathes, rhythm converses, and silence completes the story”
— Tommy Scott

Expanded bio

Born into a musical family in the Welsh mountains, Tommy Scott moved from classical training to improvisation early, drawn to melody and narrative. He studied with Jason Rebello and received guidance from Joey Calderazzo and Danilo Pérez, experiences that shaped his focus on touch, tone, and conversation at the piano. By sixteen he was leading bands and attracting media attention; the following year he was accepted by the New England Conservatory in Boston.
Based in Paris, Tommy leads a modern-jazz piano-bass-drums trio that favors clear themes, open forms, and the kind of listening that lets a tune breathe. His writing mixes lyrical lines with harmonic color and rhythmic motion—think song form meeting European timbre and an American engine.
Recent work includes collaborations with French and international artists and the trio album Going For It, recorded live in the studio with minimal edits. Performances span clubs, concert halls, and festivals across the UK and Europe, alongside educational projects and workshops on improvisation and ensemble interaction.
Tommy’s music aims for clarity without simplicity: memorable motifs, cinematic harmony, and momentum you can feel in the room.
Based in Paris • Performing across France & EU • Formats: Trio, Solo, Guest Features • Educational residencies available

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Going For It — Tommy Scott Trio

A lyrical, modern-jazz trio record—melodic themes, open improvisation, and that live-in-the-room spark.

Fast Facts

  • Released: 2020 (Fieldgate Studio, Wales)

  • Personnel: Tommy Scott (p), Yuri Goloubev (b), Asaf Sirkis (d)

  • Sound: lyrical, interactive, cinematic; European modern jazz

  • For fans of: Keith Jarrett Trio, Tord Gustavsen, Esbjörn Svensson

  • Highlights: “Pushing the Boundaries,” “Perfect Limitations,” “Goodbye Treadmill”

  • Press contact: [email protected]

The story

Before moving to Paris, I wanted a trio that could breathe like chamber music and hit like a band. We recorded Going For It in a single day at Fieldgate, live in the room with minimal edits—leaning into first takes, conversation, and risk. The tunes trace a line from resolve (“Pushing the Boundaries”) to release (“Goodbye Treadmill”). It’s about momentum: choosing forward motion when comfort whispers “maybe later.”

Credits

Composed by: Tommy Scott
Performed by: Tommy Scott (piano), Yuri Goloubev (double bass), Asaf Sirkis (drums)
Recorded at: Fieldgate Studio, Penarth, Wales
Engineer: Andrew Lawson • Mix/Master: Andrew Lawson
Artwork: Edward Swarbrick • Photography: Andrew Lawson

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Critical Impressions
“certainly one of my best jazz albums of 2020.” — Jazz Views
“This is a remarkable album and needs to be heard.” — London Jazz News

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Sheet music / extras

Born into a musical family in the Welsh mountains and classically trained from childhood, Tommy Scott studied with the legendary Jason Rebello (Sting, Jeff Beck). Encouraged by mentors Joey Calderazzo and Danilo Perez, he quickly gained a reputation as a prodigious jazz pianist in the west of England. By 16 he was leading his own band at festivals and drawing media attention; the following year he was accepted by the New England Conservatory in Boston.Tommy’s performances are noted for melodic clarity, emotional depth, and a dynamic, narrative approach at the piano. His language draws on the symphonic spirit of Sibelius, the soulful funk and blues of Herbie Hancock, the explorations of Wayne Shorter, the jazz‑rock drive of McCoy Tyner, and the Latin inflections of Danilo Pérez.He has toured widely across the UK and Europe as both a bandleader and sideman, sharing stages and studios with artists including Jean Toussaint, Brandon Allen, Gene Calderazzo, Alex Hitchcock, Karl Vanden Bossche, Misha Mullov‑Abbado, Damon Brown, Dave O’Higgins, Quentin Collins, Rob Luft, Tom Ollendorff, Paul Booth, David Sausay, Benjamin Henocq, Pierre Marcus, Jesus Vega, and Gaël Horellou.

Air Of Mystery

Groove‑forward trio launched in 2021 featuring Flo Moore (electric bass) and Sophie Alloway (drums), showcasing Tommy’s globally influenced writing.

Video Sessions

Since relocating to Paris, he has filmed multiple session videos with Gabriel Pierre (bass) and drummers Raphaël Pannier and Pierre‑Alain Tocanier, and is preparing a much‑anticipated second album featuring leading French musicians.

Collaborations

With Shimon Gambourg on the acclaimed debut “The Arrival,” alongside Paul Morvan, David Sausay, and Vid Sketa; their second album has been recorded and will be released soon.

Shimon Gambourg - The Arrival

Katerina Pipili - Room For Blue

Tommy was featured on the debut of Greek singer‑songwriter Katerina Pipili with Joël Chausse and Adriano Dd Tenorio, blending afro, groove, soul, and jazz.Tommy brings a compelling mix of virtuosity, lyrical storytelling, and stylistic range—equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, and festival stages—backed by an expanding profile across the UK, Europe, and Paris’s vibrant scene.

Pushing the Boundaries — 6:55 • ▶ (link)Perfect Limitations — 7:37 • ▶Goodbye Treadmill — 3:59 • ▶
…(rest if you want)

Paris Jazz Events — World-class Jazz for Hotels, Restaurants, and Corporate Events in Paris

A concert‑level solo pianist for hospitality and business settings—indoors or outdoors with quality sound. The concept: welcome guests to the sound of the piano, gently at first, then build rhythm and intensity as the room fills. New Website for events

Corporate and Private Events

Sophisticated live jazz for seminars, conferences, inaugurations, company anniversaries, awards ceremonies, product launches, after‑work gatherings, retirement parties, Christmas events, and trade fairs. We can program continuous sets or short interludes around speeches and presentations.

Refined background jazz for lobbies and lounges that welcomes guests and evolves naturally through the evening. Professional, Paris‑based musicians deliver elegant, discreet music in service of your brand and guest experience.

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Hotels and Restaurants

Create a warm, discreet ambiance that supports conversation from first seating through late evening. We manage volume, adapt the repertoire to each moment, and can provide continuous music or tasteful interludes between courses. If desired, we can lift the energy near the end of service for light dancing.

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Repertoire and atmosphere

Available formats

Debut album “Going For It” (2020) with Asaf Sirkis (drums) and Yuri Goloubev (double bass). This is Tommy's first album as a leader. Recorded at Fieldgate studio in Penarth, Wales. Tommy draws on his past experiences, and letting go of the past, to forge a new future ahead. He joined forces with some of the best international musicians, Asaf Sirkis and Yuri Goloubev to create this magical album.

TOMMY SCOTT – EPK

Short Bio

Tommy Scott is a Welsh-born jazz pianist and composer based in Paris, celebrated for his dynamic, emotionally charged performances and striking melodic clarity. Drawing from the lyricism of European classical music and the soulful drive of modern jazz, his playing blends virtuosity with deep storytelling. He has toured widely across the UK and Europe, performing alongside leading international artists and now presents a new body of original compositions exploring imagination, psychology, and sound.

Full Bio

“Dynamic and startling pianist” – Southbank Magazine

Born into a musical family in the Welsh mountains, Tommy Scott began classical piano studies in early childhood before turning toward jazz under the mentorship of the acclaimed Jason Rebello (Sting, Jeff Beck). By sixteen, he was leading his own bands at festivals across the west of England and attracting attention from the British jazz press for his prodigious command of the piano. The following year, he was accepted into the prestigious New England Conservatory in Boston, where exposure to mentors such as Joey Calderazzo and Danilo Pérez helped shape his expansive, narrative approach to improvisation.Tommy’s music is distinguished by its melodic clarity, emotional depth, and symphonic sense of structure. His language draws freely from diverse sources: the harmonic colors of Sibelius, the soulful grooves of Herbie Hancock, the explorations of Wayne Shorter, the rhythmic power of McCoy Tyner, and the Latin energy of Danilo Pérez. The result is a sound that is both intricate and accessible — at once cerebral and deeply human.He has toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe as both bandleader and sideman, sharing stages with Jean Toussaint, Gene Calderazzo, Alex Hitchcock, Rob Luft, and Gaël Horellou, among many others. His performances have been described as “dynamic and startling” (Southbank Magazine) and “astonishing” (Jazz Review). His debut album was hailed as “remarkable and needs to be heard” (London Jazz News).Now based in Paris, Tommy is developing a new trio project and album of original compositions — a collection that explores imagination, emotion, and psychological landscapes through sound. His current performances reflect a synthesis of introspection and energy, inviting listeners into a cinematic world of rhythm and reflection.

Press Quotes

> “Dynamic and startling pianist” – Southbank Magazine
> “Astonishing set by Tommy Scott” – Jazz Review
> “Tommy’s remarkable focus and determination has enabled him to absorb some of the most complex pianistics in both classical music and jazz” – John Fordham (Jazz UK)
> “This is a remarkable album and needs to be heard” – Mark McKergow (London Jazz News)
> “Certainly one of my best jazz albums of 2020” – George Cole (Jazz Views)

Notable Performances

  • * Duc des Lombards (Paris)

  • * Southbank Centre (London)

  • * Pizza Express Jazz Club (Soho)

  • * Jazz Club Étoile (Paris)

  • * Cheltenham Jazz Festival

  • * Tours across France, Belgium, and the UK

Current Projects

“Tommy’s upcoming album explores imagination, emotion, and the psychology of creation — transforming abstract ideas into soundscapes of rhythm, space, and color.”Upcoming Album: Original compositions exploring imagination, emotion, and the psychological landscape of creativity.
Performances: European trio concerts and collaborative projects in Paris.
Education: Founder of a Paris-based jazz piano studio offering private and online instruction.

Music and Video

Agnes and the Ants – A modern jazz narrative inspired by motion, curiosity, and the hidden order in chaos.

Mirage – A reflective piano trio piece exploring illusion and memory through shifting harmony.

Downloadable Photos

Testimonials

"Tommy brings a unique magic to the stage" – Sarah Bennington.

Collaborators

  • Katerina Pipili (Greek vocalist)

  • Shimon Gambourg (Israeli bassist)

  • Altus (American vocalist)

  • Chloe Cassandra (French vocalist)

Contact and Links

Booking and Press: [email protected]
Website: www.tommyscottmusic.com
Instagram: @tommyscottmusic
YouTube: Tommy Scott – Official Channel

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