Gareth Lockrane

Gareth Lockrane has established himself as one of the finest jazz flautists in Europe, with a string of high profile appearances alongside the likes of the James Taylor Quartet, Natalie Williams and Bheki Mseleku. His award-winning band “Grooveyard” won the “Best European Jazz Group” at the Granada Jazz Festival in 2003, on the back of their debut CD “Put The Cat Out”, while the album “No Messin”, released by Gareth’s septet in 2009, was chosen “Best Album” at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. It is a measure of Gareth’s growing international standing that he was named “Rising Star on Flute” in the prestigious 2008 Downbeat Critics Poll (USA). More recently, his remarkable 16-piece Big Band, featuring Gareth's brilliant writing and arranging, has also been winning plaudits on the international jazz stage. Tonight Gareth is bringing his fabulous quartet to the Club, featuring the stunning rhythm section of Jim Watson on piano, Dave Whitford on bass and Tristan Maillot on drums, who between them have worked with the likes of Katie Melua, Manu Katché, John Taylor, Dave Liebman, Art Farmer and Jim Hall. Quite a band.

“Lockrane’s flute work is exceptional, combining a relaxed fluidity with an acute adventurousness…very special indeed” Jazzwise; “…formidable” Guardian; “...brilliant” Observer; “Flute phenomenon” Evening Standard; “...breathtaking…dazzling” AllAboutJazz