Asaf Sirkis Trio plus Gareth Lockrane

Event information

Gareth Lockrane (flutes) John Turville (piano) Kevin Glasgow (bass) Asaf Sirkis (drums). Door/food 7.0 pm, music 8.30. Students £12 (see note below).

Israeli born master drummer and composer Asaf Sirkis brings distinctive rhythmic effects to an essentially jazz-rock sound with a rich mixture of Middle Eastern, North African, Indian and other influences. His desire to create melodic, soul-touching music lies at the heart of his writing. Electronica from Kevin Glasgow’s virtuosic six-string bass guitar and John Turville’s Fender Rhodes, garnished by Asaf’s percussive wizardry, will combine with the prodigious, ever-inventive flute playing of Gareth Lockrane to generate a night of thrilling musical artistry from a top jazz group.
“Asaf Sirkis is sounding creatively freer and more dramatically inventive than ever on drums… plus the formidable Lockrane, with a stunning display of sharp-accented runs, earthy whoops and constantly refreshed melodic ideas” - John Fordham, The Guardian
“Sirkis is not only an inventive drummer but also a composer of rigour, wit and surprising delicacy”
 - Chris Ingham, Mojo Magazine
"The next big thing... the lean and hungry Lockrane is the most exciting and inventive instrumentalist in the country.” 
- Jack Massarick
, Evening Standard

NOTE. To avoid disappointment, guests are advised to book in advance via this site (up to 6.0 pm on day of gig). The earlier you book, the nearer the front your seat will be. If claiming a student discount, please bring valid student ID and you will be refunded in cash on the night. In addition to the tickets allocated to this site, a certain number may be purchased in person from the cafe (not by phone, please) and at other jazz gigs. Remaining unreserved tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis from 7.0 pm on the evening of the gig. Tickets booked online cannot be refunded in the event of non-attendance.