Tom Syson, aka SYSON, is a UK based trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and producer. His music fuses jazz heritage with contemporary and cross‑genre influences, delivering an emotionally honest and unique output.

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SYSON’s solo artist journey began with the single “We’re Not Alone”, released in May 2024 with the support of Help Musicians UK. The track addresses men’s mental health, pairing raw, honest verses with a positive, uplifting message in the chorus. In August 2025, SYSON released “The Necessity of Being Present”, featuring vocalist J Appiah, exploring the importance of staying present amidst life’s challenges. Both tracks were recorded at the renowned Livingston Studios, with post-production by Chris Hyson.

 

Alongside his solo work as SYSON, he will release an EP in 2026 with pianist and arranger Harry Baker - a duo collaboration blending classical, jazz, and singer-songwriter influences. He also continues to work worldwide as a freelance musician and sideman, including with Stefan Mahendra, Olivia Murphy, and the White Keys.

 

SYSON has also previously released two critically acclaimed contemporary jazz albums with his sextet and quintet respectively, alongside British tours, that resulted in a feature interview on BBC Radio 3’s Jazz Now, multiple national and international radio plays, and reviews from the likes of Jazzwise and London Jazz News. Following these successful releases, SYSON was proud to be named a Vincent Bach Trumpet Artist.

 

SYSON is a vastly experienced musician having played worldwide at venues/events such as BBC Proms at The Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts, the Barbican, Porgy & Bess Vienna and Gibraltar International Jazz Festival, and with the likes of EuroRadio Jazz Orchestra, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Orchestra and BBC Big Band. As a commercial composer and producer his music has had international and national television play, including on the BBC.