Olly Mux
“The man’s voice strikes me as a dark-velvet potpourri of all the right influences, seamlessly blended with a liberal dash of his own native individuality and sparkle. ”
About
Olly Mux is a jazz pianist and vocalist characterised by a warm bass voice reminiscent of Johnny Hartman and a refined, melodic playing style.
A prominent figure in London’s jazz scene, he is currently a resident musician at The Savoy’s American Bar and the Four Seasons, as well as a regular performer at Oliver’s Jazz Bar in Greenwich. His performances draw heavily from the Great American Songbook, with a repertoire inspired by the elegance of Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.
Parallel to his jazz career, performing as Oliver Muxworthy, he is an accomplished composer of concert works and production music. A graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire, he studied under John Ashton Thomas and Errollyn Wallen. His compositional output ranges from intimate chamber works to full orchestral scores, with premieres by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Welsh Proms and performances at Wigmore Hall.
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Residencies & High-Profile Performance
Olly Mux is a specialist in providing atmospheric, high-end jazz for London’s most prestigious institutions. Since 2016, he has established a "first-call" reputation across the city’s five-star circuit, including residencies and performances at Claridge’s, The Dorchester, The Ritz, and The Corinthia. His experience extends to international voyages, having performed in the Jools Holland Club on the maiden voyage of the Spirit of Discovery, and private engagements for the British Royal Family. In January 2025, he released his debut jazz album, Caught in the Rain, across all major streaming platforms.
Contemporary Commissions & Concert Works
As a composer, Muxworthy creates works that are both technically rigorous and narratively engaging. In 2017, he was one of seven composers commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society and Classic FM to celebrate the station's 25th anniversary, resulting in his orchestral piece Rigaudon. His more recent work includes Two Dowland Songs, commissioned by baritone James Newby and premiered at Wigmore Hall in 2023. His expertise in contemporary composition is further utilized in the media industry, where he composes production music for Ninja Tune and Universal Production Music, with tracks broadcast globally across TV and radio.
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