RNCM Big Band with Gareth Lockrane (flute) / Fri 12 Dec
Composer and flautist Gareth Lockrane is known for his explosive energy, vivid musical imagination and unmistakable command of the jazz flute. His critically acclaimed big band fuses hard-grooving soul jazz with cinematic sweep and intricate, through-composed writing, all shaped by decades of experience across the UK jazz scene. Lockrane’s ensemble performs almost exclusively his own compositions and arrangements, making it a true reflection of his singular artistic voice.
Now, he brings that same dynamic spirit to the RNCM Big Band. Working side-by-side with our student musicians, Lockrane leads an evening of his music and arrangements. Expect sophisticated grooves and thrilling solos in a performance powered by one of British jazz’s most versatile and inventive voices.
Programme
Thad Jones Groove Merchant
Michael Brecker African Skies
Lia Gorman Haze
Gareth Lockrane All the People
Gareth Lockrane Plan B
Gareth Lockrane Mel’s Spell
Interval
Herbie Hancock Butterfly
Herbie Hancock Maiden Voyage
Aidan Bryson The Knot
Gareth Lockrane Box of Tricks
Gareth Lockrane Forever Now
Gareth Lockrane Do It
Performers
Iain Dixon director
Gareth Lockrane flute
RNCM Big Band:
flutes
Matthew Jones (piccolo)
Emily Carr (alto)
Maisy Shaw (bass)
Amelie Sainsbury (alto)
Ed Blackwall
saxophones
Conor Parker-Delves (alto and soprano)
Maddie Stewart (alto)
Aidan Bryson (tenor)
Taya Holovko (tenor)
Nick Rushworth (baritone and bass clarinet)
trumpets
Thomas Brook
Ainslee Farrar
Honor Farley
Li Qi
Sean Molloy
trombones
Nathan Joseph
Seb Brailsford
Alex Jeffery
Aileen Orr
vocals
Lia Gorman
piano
Misha Tyshkul
guitar
Kevin Winter
bass
Max Cooper
drums
Sam Reynolds
percussion
Ben Salwey

