Lawrence Jones Quartet

Flutist, saxophonist, vocalist and educator Lawrence Jones has been actively entertaining audiences all over the world for over 30 years. His flute playing has been considered one of the most original and personal sounds on the jazz scene today. Jones's" flute hypnotizes with its delicate airs" Cadence Jazz Review.

There are a very limited number of priority tickets (select VIP) available each evening at £30 with all other tickets at £21.00.

'Jazz Flautist' Lawrence Jones has gained international recognition through creating his own unique style as a musician.

The Philadelphian-born musician began playing the flute at the early age of eight but gravitated towards an interest in classical music during his junior and senior high school years. It was at West Philadelphia High that Jones began studying baritone saxophone and an interest in jazz began. While in high school, Jones had the privilege to perform a concert with saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. and from that moment his ambition to create a voice for flute in the jazz world began.

In 1977, the aspiring musician moved to Boston where he spent four years as a scholarship student at Berkelee College of music studying flute, sax, clarinet, and composition. During these years, he began performing and recording with such well-known artists as Buddy Rich, Phil Wilson, Mariam McPartlard, Branford Marsalis, John Williams, and Kevin Eubanks.

In 1981 Jones moved to Los Angeles where he was active as a freelance musician performing with vocalist Chaka Khan and playing for jingles and several theatre productions.

In 1984 jones moved to New York and immediately became active performing with the likes of trumpeter Johnny Coles, Saxophonist Bootsie Barnes, vocalist Rachelle Farrell and Branford Marsalis. During this time, he formed a very tight and popular jazz quartet L.J.Q, featuring pianist Sid Simmons, bassist James Hicks Glenn, and drummer Webb Thomas.

In 1987, Jones was invited to the Bahamas to initiate a jazz program in the school system. Here he teamed up with the Bahamian recording artist Jay Mitchell and toured throughout the Bahama Islands.

In 1992 Jones became a member of jazz pianist, Abdullah Ibrahim’s big band “Ekaya”. During this time he performed in several jazz festivals including New Orleans, North Sea and Vienne, France.

Currently Jones is residing in England, Jones lead one of the country’s longest running jazz nights at Brighton’s ‘Lion and Lobster.’ He has released seven self-produced CDs including “Destiny” featuring legendary drummer Bobby Durham and his latest CD “The Dancing Man” highlighting his vocal talent. He was also featured in the award-winning documentary “Compared to What.”

Some of his most recent collaborations have been a European tour with saxophonist David Murray and vocalist Macy Gray, drummer - George Johnson, vocalist - Joe Lee Wilson, Roy Hilton, Bobby Durham, and countless others.