**lunchtime Special** with Gareth Lockrane Big Band at 606 Club

Over the last few years 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 the late, great, Bheki Mseleku. It is a measure of Gareth’s growing international standing that he was named “Rising Star on Flute” in the prestigious Downbeat Critics Poll (USA), just one of many awards and accolades he’s received. This afternoon Gareth will be fronting his 18-piece Big Band that will perform mainly his arrangements of a mix of originals and the odd classic jazz standard. Given Gareth’s standing on the UK scene it’s not surprising that his Big Band attracts some of the finest players around and this afternoon is no exception, featuring a host of high profile award-winning players including Sam Mayne (busy weekend for him!), Alex Garnett, James Gardiner-Bateman, Graeme Blevins, Richard Shepherd, Barnaby Dickinson, Trevor Mires, Neil Sidwell, Lewis Edney, Andy Greenwood, Steve Fishwick, Robbie Robson, Tom Walsh, Tom Cawley, Mike Outram, Ryan Trebilcock, Matt Skelton, Miles Bould. A rare gig by this truly exceptional Big Band and not to be missed....

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Over the last few years 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 the late, great, Bheki Mseleku. It is a measure of Gareth’s growing international standing that he was named “Rising Star on Flute” in the prestigious Downbeat Critics Poll (USA), just one of many awards and accolades he’s received. This afternoon Gareth will be fronting his 18-piece Big Band that will perform mainly his arrangements of a mix of originals and the odd classic jazz standard. Given Gareth’s standing on the UK scene it’s not surprising that his Big Band attracts some of the finest players around and this afternoon is no exception, featuring a host of high profile award-winning players including Sam Mayne (busy weekend for him!), Alex Garnett, James Gardiner-Bateman, Graeme Blevins, Richard Shepherd, Barnaby Dickinson, Trevor Mires, Neil Sidwell, Lewis Edney, Andy Greenwood, Steve Fishwick, Robbie Robson, Tom Walsh, Tom Cawley, Mike Outram, Ryan Trebilcock, Matt Skelton, Miles Bould. A rare gig by this truly exceptional Big Band and not to be missed.

“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

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