This friday sees the return of Jazz flute maestro

Gareth Lockrane

along with David Preston on guitar.

Not to be confused or associated with the

antics of Ron Burgandy or Jethro Tull,

the night will offer an exploratory glimpse

into the mystical utopian world of improvisation,

shedding light on the often

misinterpreted phenomenon that is Jazz Flute.

Expect heavy funk vibes and bluesy grooves

mixed with hard swinging, super rooted bop.

A man of many talents, you’ll see (and hear)

the entire flute family, from the piccolo flute

(not to be mistaken for a Space Pen),

the good ‘ole tried and trusted alto-flute and

the lesser-spotted, pipe look-a-like Bass flute.

Hope to see you friday!

BLUE RIBBON @ THE GLASS

CLAUDIO WILL BE DAD SOON!

“SHADOWS”

BY MARTA FAVA

STUDIO ON SHADOW

FROM ITALY TO LONDON

Jim Mullen (born 26 November 1945) is a Glasgow-born jazz guitarist with a distinctive style, like Wes Montgomery before him, picking with the thumb rather than a plectrum.

Having played with Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express, appearing on the band’s first three albums together with future Average White Band drummer Robbie MacIntosh, Mullen then joined Kokomo and later toured with the Average White Band.

It was while both musicians were touring the U.S. with AWB in the mid-70s that Mullen met up with tenor saxophone player Dick Morrissey, and throughout the 1980s, he found considerable critical, if not commercial, acclaim as joint leader of the pioneering British jazz funk band Morrissey – Mullen.

Mullen has also played and recorded with, among others, Pete Brown & Piblokto!, Mose Allison, Hamish Stuart, Joanna Eden, Tam White, Claire Martin, Mike Carr, Jimmy Witherspoon and Georgie Fame.

He has won many British music awards including “Best Guitar” in the British Telecom Jazz Awards (1994, 1996 and 2000).

Most recently, Jim Mullen has recorded as part of The AllStars a collective of session musicians on their Paul McCartney-produced album All About the Music, alongside special guests Jocelyn Brown, Hamish Stuart and Angelo Starr.

@ THE GLASS ROOM he will performe with David Preston.

THE GLASS ROOM STARTS AGAIN WITH THE FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC.
FIRST GIG:
FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2010 FROM 8:00 PM

GARETH
Flautist, pianist, composer/arranger and teacher Gareth Lockrane started playing at the age of 10 and discovered jazz at 14.

In 2002, he formed the band Grooveyard with saxophonist Alex Garnettwhich released a critically acclaimed CD “Put The Cat Out” which went on to win the Best European Jazz Group award in the 2003 Granada Jazz Festival.
As a sideman, Gareth has been involved in many diverse projects, most recently as a key member of the late Bheki Mseleku’s group from 2005 to 2008. Gareth has also performed and recorded with Incognito, The James Taylor Quartet, Hans Koller New Memories Big Band (with Evan Parker), Anita Wardell, Phil Donkin Qt, The Urban Jazz Quintet (with Peter King), Gwilym Simcock Nonet / BigBand, as well as many TV and pop sessions.

DAVID

A young rising star of UK Jazz, David has performed with British jazz legend and Sting associate Guy Barker, Martin Taylor (Stephan Grappelli), Melody Gardot, Jim Mullen (Jimmy Smith), Pete King, Jaqui Dankworth, Julian Joseph (Wynton Marsalis), Claire Martin, Zhenya Strigalev (Charlie Wrights International), the award winning F-IRE Collective, Shlomo, Barak Schmool, Mike Mondesir (Sir George Martin), Mark Mondesir, Charlotte Church, Phil Robson and Curtis Stigers.
David has appeared live numerous times on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 2, Top of the Pops, Live at Abbey Road & Friday Night, with Jonathon Ross and played at venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Dean St, Turner Sims, Mermaid Theatre and the Arts for Peace centre in New York City.Together, the duo blend an interesting sound of funk and jazz that consists of rich harmonic texture and deep soulful grooves, whilst still maintaining a lively improvised spark to their performances.

SUNDAY THE 14TH…

MENU

FIRST DANCE

Pan fried Foie Gras with melted Savory Cheese, served with Wild Berries.

Tiger Prawns Carpaccio served on a bed of Rocket Salad and Cherry Tomato and Pink Groundpepper Concasse.

Naked Spinach and Ricotta served with Melted Pecorino Cheese and Truffle.

Gradvalax Mille-Feuille served with Sour Cream and Garden Chervil.

SECOND TANGO

Rose and Champagne Risotto

Tagliolini with Langoustine and Asparagus in a light fresh Tomato  sauce

Oven baked Grouper with Truffle served on a bed of sauté Spinach

Monk Fish medallion with Italian crispy Pancetta on a bed of Parsley Potatoes

Honey braised Barbary breast of Duck with mix Berry sauce on a bed of mashed Sweet Poatatoes

SHARE A KISS

Choccolate Mille-Feuille  and Banana Cheese cake

VALENTINE MENU 35.00 PER PERSON

INCLUDES ONE GLASS OF PROSECCO AND A ROSE FOR  YOUR VALENTINE

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