Bill Laurance (born 1981, North London) is an English pianist, composer, and producer best known as a founding member of the five-time Grammy-winning jazz-fusion group Snarky Puppy. Alongside that work he has built a substantial solo career across more than a dozen albums, moving fluidly between jazz, classical, electronica, and orchestral writing. His 2025 solo record Lumen - recorded alone at night inside a South London church - was widely praised as his most personal statement to date.
Bill Laurance released his solo piano album Lumen on ACT Music on 26 September 2025, recorded alone at St. Faith's Church in Dulwich, South London.
Lumen received widespread critical acclaim, with All About Jazz calling it 'Laurance's finest solo work to date.'
Bill Laurance and Michael League released their second duo album Keeping Company on ACT Music on 1 November 2024.
Bill Laurance released the trio album Do What You Want in August 2024, recorded live at Nave Studios in Leeds with a new lineup.
Bill Laurance is currently on tour across multiple countries, with upcoming dates including Istanbul and Berlin.
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A jazz evening at Deutsches Theater featuring three stars: Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, Bill Laurance and Scott Kinsey Group. Fusion, improvisation and classic standards in one concert.
Jazz concert featuring Bill Laurance & Michael League at Prinzregententheater.
Two acclaimed jazz musicians Bill Laurance and Michael League perform together in Berlin.