Matyas Gayer piano · Mark Hodgson bass · Stephen Keogh drums
Matyas Gayer — classical and modern jazz piano, improvisation and tradition
Hungarian pianist based in London, Matyas Gayer, is one of the most prominent figures of his generation. Awarded from a young age, he has developed his own style and a distinctive musical voice rooted in the grandeur of classical piano and modern jazz, blending respect for tradition with freshness and personality in every performance. The trio is completed by Mark Hodgson and Stephen Keogh, forming a versatile rhythm section frequently chosen by many American artists when visiting Europe. They have toured and recorded albums with Bill Charlap, Jerry Bergonzi, Charles McPherson, Rick Margitza, Dick Oatts, and many more.
A two-time finalist at the Montreux Jazz Piano Competition, Matyas has established himself on the London and European jazz scene, performing at prestigious clubs and collaborating with musicians such as Eddie Henderson, Ralph Moore, Scott Hamilton, Don Menza, Jim Rotondi, Luis Bonilla, Jesse Davis, Deborah Brown, and Carla Cook. His repertoire combines original compositions and standards, reinterpreted with sensitivity and creative freedom.
