Matthew Thomson is an award-winning pianist, composer and educator based in Sydney, Australia. 

Having won the prestigious National Jazz Awards in 2021, Matthew continues to build a profile as one of Australia’s prominent Jazz pianists.

 In 2016, Matthew completed his Bachelor's degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with 1st Class Honours, and soon afterwards was granted a scholarship to complete his Master's of Music at the New England Conservatory in Boston, studying under the American jazz pianist, composer and educator Jason Moran.

During his time in America, Matthew performed alongside musical luminaries including Dave Holland, Miguel Zenon, Freddy Cole and  Dave Douglas.

In 2023, Thomson released his own album with co-leader drummer Alex Hirlian under the band name “Tourismo” on ABC Jazz.