Strictly Smokin Big Band & Gareth Lockrane - More Info - The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
Strictly Smokin Big Band & Gareth Lockrane - More Info - The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Newcastle on Friday, 26 February 2027, 20:00, at The...
Melodic. Smooth. Visionary big band music.Join Michael Lamb’s Strictly Smokin’ Big Band for an unforgettable evening featuring the exceptional flautist, composer and bandleader Gareth Lockrane. Lockrane, known as an instrumentalist, arranger and educator across London’s leading conservatoires brings a multi-generational vision to big band music. He blends intricate compositional detail with the spontaneous freedom of improvisation.Lockrane’s approach combines influences from Eddie Harris and Wayne Shorter to Quincy Jones and Louis Cole. His new album Box of Tricks, recorded with his own all-star Big Band, showcases his gift for writing ambitious arrangements with rich harmonic textures with compelling solo voices. His versatile flute playing and band-leading sensibility have led to collaborations on international touring projects and film...
- Date
- Friday, 26 February 2027
- Time
- 20:00
- Venue
- The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
- Address
- The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR
- Price
- Check official price