Tim Lapthorne – 5th December 2024

Tim Lapthorn is an English jazz pianist. Born in Newmarket 1976 and raised in Cambridge, Tim initially studied French and philosophy at Leeds University and then decided to change paths, completing a jazz diploma at Guildhall School of Music in 2000 where he studied with Simon Purcell, Nikki Iles and Pete Churchill.

Since graduating Tim has lived and worked in London as a performer, composer and teacher. He leads his own trio with Arnie Somogyi and Stephen Keogh and also plays piano in groups led by singer Ian Shaw and saxophonist Frank Griffith.

Tim’s many influences include Charlie Parker, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk and Stevie Wonder. His favourite contemporary pianist is Fred Hersch.