GLG - (Greg Lloyd Group)
At a glance
About this event
The music is instrumental World Jazz, blues, classical, rock and funk all mixed up into a piano trio format inspired by the music of Avishai Cohen, Esbjorn Svensson Trio (EST), Pat Metheny Group 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 and Australia where the group is starting to make new waves.
Here's what the critic's are saying..
“An astonishing jazz pianist.”
Tom Cahill – Totally Dublin.
“..a ruminative, mellow texture reminiscent of the Tord Gustavson Trio”
Paddy Kehoe - RTE Ten.
“ Imaginative changes...impressive quality..”
John Shand – Sydney Morning Herald.
“ There is a rare quality about the music”
Takashi Yamamoto – Japan Disk Union.
“..one of the outstanding Irish Jazz Lps of recent years”
Ed Power - Irish Independent.
“piano solos are imaginative and richly varied”
Grainne Farren - Irish Independent.
Joining Greg on the night is Kevin Brady (drums) and Dave Redmond (bass). Expect a high-energy night of diversity and originality from this fine group as they perform new and old compositions in preparation for the groups new album.
Come see what all the fuss it about. A gig not to be missed!
To hear some tunes and get more information: www.greglloydmusic.com
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.
