”…how lovely are those piano runs, so serene…” - Sian Eleri, BBC Radio 1 Chillest Show

“The long Mehldau-like piano intro to the graceful For Anya highlights resourceful young pianist Matt Robinson’s spontaneity” – John Fordham, The Guardian

“Robinson’s own playing draws you in with improvisations that have purpose and meaning.” – LondonJazz blog

 

Matt Robinson is a London based pianist, composer and producer, primarily in jazz and contemporary music. Best known for his melodic improvisations, harmonically nuanced playing, swirling synth soundscapes and use of live electronics.

He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and was awarded the Edwin Samuel Dove prize and a Yamaha Jazz Scholarship upon graduation.

Matt has performed, written and recorded with many leading musicians on the UK scene including Snowpoet, Flying Machines, The Magic Lantern, Emilia Martensson, Josienne Clarke and Nick Costley-White Quartet. His playing has been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 6 music, Jazz FM and at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts and Love Supreme Festival.

Matt is part of a new duo collaboration Solitary Creatures with Swedish vocalist and composer Emilia Mårtensson. They have released three singles on Edition Records with more music coming soon.

Matt is also one half of new Indie-Folk project Wanderland with singer and visual artist Natalie Wildgoose. They released their debut EP Songs I in July 2021 and have already featured in CLASH magazine as well as on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio York and BBC 6 Music. They are now working on a second EP due for release later in 2022.