Studio Jazz: Tom Ollendorff Quartet

Best known for his singular guitar voice, melodic imagination, and emotional clarity, Ollendorff has become one of the most compelling young artists of his generation.

Born in London in 1992, guitarist Tom Ollendorff graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2015, the same year he received the Yamaha Parliamentary Jazz Scholarship. He began his professional career in London in 2016 and released his debut album A Song For You in 2021, earning international acclaim and touring widely across Europe, Asia and Australasia, including venues such as Ronnie Scott’s and festivals like Jazz à Vienne and the London Jazz Festival. 

His second album, Open House (2023), featured his long-standing trio with Marc Michel (drums) and Conor Chaplin (bass), alongside special guest American saxophonist Ben Wendel. That year, he also co-led Enchanted with American drummer Ari Hoenig. In 2024, he released his first solo album, Solo Volume 1, on Ubuntu Records, followed by solo performances across Europe. 

Known for his distinctive sound, Ollendorff combines technical precision with harmonic sophistication and sensitivity. His 2022 publication Etudes has sold internationally, strengthening his reputation among guitarists worldwide. He has collaborated with leading jazz artists including Aaron Parks and Tim Garland, and is a visiting tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music. 

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