A world-renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer dubbed a “jazz maestro” by The Guardian, Laurance is also known as a founding member of Snarky Puppy, the Grammy-winning collective.

Bill’s composition work extends across a wide range of genres, the most recent being his first feature film score ‘Un Traductor’ was nominated for best foreign film at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Other collaborations include work with prestigious dance companies (Alvin Ailey, Mathew Bourne and Northern Ballet Theatre).

Classically trained, Bill has worked as a professional musician since he was 14, touring internationally as a pianist, keyboard player, composer, producer and arranger, recording and or performing with artists including: David Crosby, Morcheeba, Salif Keita, Bobby McFerrin, Susana Baca, Lalah Hathaway, Laura Mvula, Jacob Collier, Musiq Soul Child, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, Carlos Malta, Miss Dynamite and The Metropole Orchestra.

His four albums (Flint, 2014; Swift, 2015; Aftersun, 2016; and Live at Union Chapel, 2016) all hit the top of the UK and US iTunes Jazz charts. The latest album – Cables – was released in March 2019. An entirely solo recording with Bill playing everything. Centered on Bill’s unique and beautiful piano playing, “Cables” consists of eight brand new genre defying compositions, embracing electronica and subtle beats and textures and is co-produced by studio wiz Nic Hard.

Bill Laurance is going to release a new live album with his trio this year.