"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
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Critics Consensus
Based on 8 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Impossible Gentlemen is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The Impossible Gentlemen concert reviews describe live shows and performances as bluesy, extraordinary, spirited, and rhythmic.
Multi award winning pianist Gwilym Simcock has been named checked as a "genius" by no less Chick Corea and has worked extensively throughout Europe with the cream of British and international jazz artists including Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Bill Bruford's Earthworks, Bob Mintzer and Bobby McFerrin.
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The Arts Desk (UK)
August 1, 2016
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There is a sense that they're evolving, that they can and will go still further
These gentlemen first assembled in 2009 with pianist Gwilym Simcock and guitarist Mike Walker backed by flashy US drummer Adam Nussbaum and veteran bass legend Steve Swallow.
For this extraordinary band their conviction derives from the affection respect and detail with which they synthesise such a breadth of jazz tradition.
The band spiritedly collides the casual song-spinning of a Pat Metheny band with scorching postbop intricacies notably from pianist Gwilym Simcock and bursts of raw electric blues from guitarist Mike Walker.
