ABOUT MARK LOCKETT

Powerhouse drummer or tasteful timekeeper, you decide. Top Kiwi drummer Mark Lockett is set to celebrate his seventh album release, ‘Swings and Roundabouts’. Recorded recently in New York, a chordless quartet also featuring top NY heavyweights David Binney, Duane Eubanks and Matt Penman. Masterful improvisations in a cutting-edge setting.

During lockdown Lockett penned nine original compositions inspired by his love of the past, jazz giant Ornette Coleman and drawing on the modern sound of his contemporaries.

Album was released on 01 Feb 2023 and to celebrate Mark is embarking on an eight-concert nationwide tour. Lockett has assembled a smok’n quartet for this Jazz Music Institute outing which features saxophonist Roger Manins, trumpeter Carl Harvoe, bassist Elliott Parker and Lion-heart Lockett on drums.

So, “Lockett in” for any of these shows, they promise it will be a night to remember!

Apr 13, Brisbane – JMI Live / Jazz Music Institute

Apr 14, Adelaide – University Jazz Club (Hal’s Hall)

Apr 16, Melbourne – MJC, Jazzlab

Apr 19, Perth – Ellington

Apr 20, Sydney – Johnston St Jazz

Apr 21, Cairns – Jazz Sanctuary

Apr 23, Canberra – Molly

Apr 25, Newcastle – NIMA

MORE INFO:
Doors open from 7:30PM
Music from 8pm
Look for the Big Red Doors on Exhibition St!

Can't make it in person? Why not tune into our YouTube live-stream from 8PM AEST instead!

Those who wish to watch a JMI Live performance in person will need to purchase a ticket through our Humanitix page ($20 ENTRY+BF) or on the door.

JMI Live offers a live-stream on our YouTube page, so if you are unable to attend the gig in person, you can still join the celebrations online. Join us from 8PM AEST THURSDAY to keep the music swingin' !