Photo by Seb Peters
Click Here to watch a montage from Bill’s Kings Place solo show debut.
“The performances are melodic and clear, with an otherworldly atmosphere, which draws you in completely. Losing oneself in this impressive soundscape is almost inevitable.”
- Stereo / DE
"Bill Laurance's finest solo work to date, seamlessly weaving classical elements into his distinctive melodic language”
- All About Jazz / USA
• Currently has over 25,000 followers on Facebook and 51,000 followers on Instagram.
Winner of 5 Grammy Awards (as a member of Snarky Puppy):
- 2014: Best R&B Performance for the song "Something" with Lalah Hathaway
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album:
- 2023: Empire Central
- 2020: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
- 2017: Culcha Vulcha
- 2016: Sylva with Metropole Orkest
Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer Bill Laurance is internationally celebrated for his genre-defying sound and has cultivated a devoted global audience drawn to his distinctive blend of jazz, classical, and electronic music.
As a founding member of Snarky Puppy, Bill has earned five Grammy Awards, and his versatility has made him a sought-after collaborator and composer across film, television, and dance. His music has featured in international ad campaigns for Apple and Sky, and in films such as Un Traductor (2018) for which he composed several original themes. He also collaborated closely with the late David Crosby, including on the acclaimed documentary Remember My Name (2019).
Laurance’s compositions have been reimagined by renowned ensembles such as the WDR Big Band Cologne and Metropole Orkest and commissioned for performances at the Cello Biennale. He has composed extensively for contemporary dance, working with Alvin Ailey’s Hope Boykin and companies including Matthew Bourne’s Adventures in Motion Pictures, Phoenix Dance, English National Ballet and in 2026 was commissioned to write new music specifically for Hope Boykin’s choreography for Ballet Black.
His solo work explores the intersections of acoustic and electronic music, often framed by conceptual and narrative themes. A prodigious performer since childhood—playing his first Soho residency at just 14—Bill’s musical journey has been marked by curiosity and fearless experimentation. His creative partnership with Michael League continues to flourish through their duo projects and collaborative performances around the world.
In 2025, Bill released his 12th solo album, “Lumen” (2025); that marks the latest chapter in a career defined by innovation, collaboration, and an ever-evolving musical vision.
His solo piano concerts on the “Lumen” tour of Europe and Asia in 2025 and 2026 saw audiences spellbound with standing ovations every night.