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The Loston Harris Trio at Bird's Basement Jazz Club

Courtesy of Birds Basement | Posted on July 19, 2019

Where

Bird's Basement Jazz Club
11 Singers Lane
Melbourne
Map
+61 1300 225 299

The Loston Harris Trio at Bird's Basement Jazz Club

When

Fri, September 20, 2019
18:00

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Musicians

Gianluca Renzi
bass, acoustic
Mike Lee
saxophone, tenor

About

Loston Harris' piano playing has been described as "percussive" and "incredibly fluid." His vocals noted as "suave."

For almost two decades, Loston has headlined at a "home" that shares his passion for timeless music. The legendary Bemelmans Bar.

After meeting at the Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition, Harry Connick Jr. led Loston to study with his mentor, Ellis Marsalis, who encouraged him to switch instruments from drums to piano.

Loston blends traditional jazz, gospel and blues with his own unique stylings. With early musical inspirations ranging from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Carole King and other notable pop and R&B bands, it was jazz that ultimately chose Loston, jazz is "hip, serious, complex, improvisational and limitless."...

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