Gareth Lockrane Quintet

Flautist Gareth Lockrane, one of the UK’s most celebrated jazz musicians, leads a band of top musicians, who are all long-time collaborators of his.

Gareth plays all the flutes and is also a pianist, arranger and a prolific composer. He is renowned around the world as one of the most versatile jazz flautists, boasting numerous accolades and awards and a string of high profile appearances alongside the likes of the James Taylor Quartet, Natalie Williams, Lianne La Havas, Nikki Iles and Bheki Mseleku.

His other projects include his big band, his band ‘Grooveyard’ and his septet, all of which have produced acclaimed albums.

• Gareth Lockrane: flutes,
• Nadim Teimoori: tenor sax,
• Nick Costley-White: guitar,
• Oli Hayhurst: bass,
• Gene Calderazzo: drums

“...Lockrane is an exceptional soloist with an improvisatory confidence that's quite startling...”- Peter Vacher, Jazzwise

“the formidable Lockrane...a stunning display of sharp-accented runs, earthy whoops and constantly refreshed melodic ideas.” - John Fordham, The Guardian