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# John Cervantes

Jazz pianist, composer & arranger

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://johncervantes.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Guitar Trio](https://johncervantes.co.uk/guitar-trio/) - An EP was recorded in March 2023 at Masterchord Studios on a Steinway Model D grand piano, featuring guitarist Nigel Price and double bassist Adam King. The title track is a new arrangement of the jazz ballad When Sunny Gets Blue. This is followed by Lullaby In Rhythm, originally released by Benny Goodman in 1938,
- [LNOP 2025](https://johncervantes.co.uk/last-night-of-the-proms-2025/) - Riffs from Prelude, Fugue and Riffs by Leonard Bernstein, arranged by Simon Wright for trumpet soloist Alison Balsom and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
- [Crossing The Threshold](https://johncervantes.co.uk/crossing-the-threshold/) - Crossing the Threshold explored the intersection of flamenco and jazz, featuring flautist Gareth Lockrane alongside hand percussion, flamenco dance, and palmas (hand claps). The project was supported by Arts Council England and performed at Love Supreme Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's, The Vortex, and Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho. Tracklist Buleria (J Cervantes)
- [Live at The Forge](https://johncervantes.co.uk/live-at-the-forge/) - Jazz compositions for a 13-piece ensemble At the Royal Academy of Music, John received the Peter Whittingham Development Award, which supported a concert of new compositions for a 13-piece ensemble featuring jazz octet, strings, and harp, with guest soloist Stan Sulzmann.The concert was recorded and released as Live at The Forge. "A remarkable exploration of
- [Piano Trio](https://johncervantes.co.uk/piano-trio/) - The John Cervantes Trio features bassist Adam King—known for his work with Stan Tracey and Peter King—and drummer Dave Tandy, whose credits include the BBC Big Band and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra. The trio's repertoire spans original compositions and jazz standards, drawing on the piano trio tradition of Oscar Peterson, Mulgrew Miller, and Kenny Barron.
- [Solo Piano](https://johncervantes.co.uk/solo-piano/) - Here's a video from 2015 of me improvising on Chick Corea's Eternal Child (accompanied by handclaps and cajon): Here's a video from 2012 of me playing Big Band Sounds by Nikolai Kapustin:
- [sextet](https://johncervantes.co.uk/sextet/) - I arranged On A Clear Day (Lane/Lerner) for three horns + rhythm section for Katie Birtill's Something's Coming EP released in Jan 2020.

## Pages

- [Home](https://johncervantes.co.uk/) - John Cervantes is a London-based jazz pianist, composer, and arranger deeply rooted in jazz tradition, yet constantly exploring new musical directions.
- [Live](https://johncervantes.co.uk/live/) - Discover upcoming live performances by John Cervantes – experience jazz piano trio gigs and special events in London and beyond.
- [About](https://johncervantes.co.uk/about/) - Explore the story of jazz pianist, composer, and arranger John Cervantes—his musical journey, creative work, and collaborations across the UK jazz scene.
- [Music](https://johncervantes.co.uk/music/) - Albums Ep / singles Other projects
- [Photos](https://johncervantes.co.uk/photo-gallery/) - View photos of jazz pianist John Cervantes performing live at festivals, venues, and events. Explore his musical journey through this photo gallery.
- [Contact](https://johncervantes.co.uk/contact/) - Get in touch with jazz pianist and composer John Cervantes for bookings, collaborations, teaching, or press enquiries. Contact form, phone and email provided.

## Galleries

- [gallery](https://johncervantes.co.uk/envira/gallery/)

## Categories

- [Albums](https://johncervantes.co.uk/category/albums/)
- [Singles](https://johncervantes.co.uk/category/singles/)
- [Projects](https://johncervantes.co.uk/category/projects/)