Greg Lloyd Group (GLG)
At a glance
About this event
Featuring Greg Lloyd (piano), Dave Redmond (bass) and Kevin Brady (drums)
The Greg Lloyd Group (GLG) returns to JJ's to celebrate Greg's upcoming Australian Tour, June to August 2015. This dynamic instrumental piano-based group craft original compositions and re-worked Jazz standards ranging from intricate and subtle to driving and rhythmic with melody at the heart of the set.
The music is instrumental World Jazz in piano trio format inspired by the music of Avishai Cohen, Esbjorn Svensson Trio (EST), Pat Metheny and by Greg's time working on the film 'El Gusto' with Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), an award-winning film about the lost 'Chaabi' music of Northern Africa.
The GLG debut CD 'Long Way Home' has received rave reviews and radio play here and abroad, including Japan where the group is starting to make waves.
“ There is a rare quality about the music” Takashi Yamamoto – Japan Disk Union.
“..a ruminative, mellow texture reminiscent of the Tord Gustavson Trio” - RTE Ten.
“..one of the outstanding Irish Jazz LP’s of recent years” Irish Independent.
Expect a high-energy night of diversity and originality from this fine group as they perform new and old compositions in preparation for Greg's tour. A gig not to be missed…
Location
12 Aungier Street
Venue details
JJ Smyth's is a family owned bar in the center of Dublin city. Home to many a musician, Jazz and Blues alike. It started off as a family owned grocery and public house back in the 1730's, it has changed throughout the years and now you can hear live Jazz and Blues sounds of the city from within it's doors. JJ's has live Blues and Jazz music six nights of the week. This is where many a musician got their start and where many of the top names continue to play.
