Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 4 December we are delighted to present the award-winning flautist Gareth Lockrane, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).

Gareth Lockrane is widely regarded as one of Europe's leading jazz flautists, celebrated for his virtuosity, expressive improvisation and inventive compositions. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and now Director of Junior Jazz and Professor of Jazz Saxophone and Flute at the Academy, Gareth has enjoyed an international career as a performer, composer and educator. He is the leader of the acclaimed Gareth Lockrane Big Band, the award-winning Grooveyard, and his own septet, whose album No Messin' won Best Album at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. As a sideman, he has performed and recorded with artists including Quincy Jones, Jacob Collier, Incognito, Bheki Mseleku, Mark Turner and Louis Cole.

Expect an evening of exceptional jazz, where Gareth's remarkable artistry on flute is brought to life through lyrical melodies, adventurous improvisation and dynamic interplay with an outstanding rhythm section.

To enjoy the full experience of the evening, we recommend arriving before 7:30 PM to allow time to be seated, order your food and drinks, and settle in comfortably before the music begins at 8:00 PM.

If you expect to arrive after 8:00 PM, please email londonjazzstage@gmail.com in advance so we can note your arrival time and do our best to arrange suitable seating.

Ticket Information

There are two ticket options available:

Dining Ticket – For guests who wish to enjoy dinner during the performance. We will do our best to reserve a table for you; however, table reservations are subject to availability. To give yourself the best chance of securing a table, we recommend booking your dining ticket as early as possible.

Drinks Only Ticket – For guests who would like to enjoy drinks only. You are welcome to enjoy the performance from the bar area, where you can both see and hear the band. If tables become available during the evening, you are welcome to use one; however, we cannot guarantee table seating for drinks-only tickets.

Come and enjoy exceptional live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere, with delicious food, a full bar, and warm hospitality at the President Hotel.

Date: Friday, 4 December 2026

Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:

President Hotel (Atrium Bar & Restaurant)

56–60 Guilford Street

Russell Square

London WC1N 1DB

Nearest Underground: Russell Square (1 min walk)

Parking

Free on-street parking after 6:30 PM (outside restricted hours)

Paid parking is available beneath the hotel.

Tickets: £10 (Advance booking online only. No tickets will be available on the door.)

Enquiries: londonjazzstage@gmail.com

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