International Concert Series 2020-21
Due to unforeseen circumstances associated with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, this event will be postponed until our 2021-2022 Autumn-Winter season. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
It is impossible that London-based pianist and composer Tom Taylor could have known about the unusual circumstances under which his debut album, First Light, in collaboration with Scottish saxophonist Matthew Herd, would be released in May 2020. Therefore we are especially pleased to welcome them both to Royal Holloway for an intimate evening of jazz and to explore the highly personal music of Tom Taylor.
About the performers
Tom Taylor is a pianist, composer and teacher originally from the Wirral, now based in the South East. Hi debut album, First Light, and collaboration with Matthew Herd was described by London Jazz News as: "But more impressive is the ability of the duo to phrase together, to match each other tonally and dynamically, and ultimately to create moments of interplay that transcend the need for musical ‘pyrotechnics’ ... the whole album has an ethereal beauty". Read more.
Matthew Herd is a Scottish songwriter, composer, and saxophonist living in east London. His playing refers to the whole history of saxophone playing from pre swing masters like Stumpy Evans right through Benny Goodman to Orenette Coleman. As well as working in a duo and trio with Will Glaser he plays with DJ Yoda a multi-award-winning hip-hop DJ and producer and with the eccentric big band The Patchwork Jazz Orchestra. Read more.
How can I watch it?
Our streamed event can be viewed on this page, or on our dedicated Department of Music YouTube channel for 30-days after premiere (link embedded).
Your digital programme
We now offer all our viewers free access to your own digital programme, as created by our team of student writers as part of the Concert Management & Artist Personnel Programme at the Department of Music. Scroll through and find out more about our performers featured in this event, the music that is being performed and more:
Coming soonFurther information
Open to all. Our digital events will be premiered at the stated start time and will be available to view for one-month.
