Matthew Kilner and Neil Birse - two young musicians taking the jazz scene by storm.

Matthew, a 2023 finalist at the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year will be performing with the very talented pianist Neil Birse.

Matthew Kilner is an educator and award winning saxophonist who recently reached the final of the 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year competition. Based in Glasgow he performs regularly with many of Scotland’s esteemed musicians in jazz clubs and festivals around the UK and abroad including Birmingham’s Symphony Hall and the 2023 Regensburg Jazz Festival.

Neil Birse studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he was pianist and assistant MD to the renowned Guildhall Jazz Singers. A passionate educator and performer, Neil leads workshops in schools and performs regularly in various ensembles taking inspiration from jazz, folk, classical music and rock to empower young musicians.