Sophie Alloway Quartet

This concert will also mark the beginning of our new monthly concert season, and we are very excited to open the programme with such a fantastic line-up of musicians.Sophie Alloway is a highly versatile and in-demand drummer on the London jazz scene. She has performed with many leading artists including Jason Rebello, Yazz Ahmed, Laurence Cottle, Tony Kofi, Nigel Price and Tony Allen, among many others. Her wide-ranging career has taken her across jazz, fusion, pop and contemporary music, including touring with artists such as Roots Manuva, Gala, and the Michael Jackson musical Thriller.Sophie has also been the drummer with the original fusion band Lydian Collective for over a decade, a group that has built a strong international following. As a session musician, she has recorded at renowned studios including Abbey Road, and her television credits include Later... with Jools Holland, the Glastonbury Festival, and the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year.
For this special evening, Sophie brings together an exceptional quartet featuring three of the finest musicians on the UK jazz scene.Mornington Lockett: saxophoneOne of the UK's most respected jazz saxophonists, Mornington is renowned for his expressive playing, beautiful tone and long-standing contribution to the British jazz scene.Laurence Cottle: bassA world-class bassist, composer and arranger, Laurence has enjoyed a remarkable career across jazz, contemporary music, film and television, and is widely regarded as one of the finest musicians of his generation.Ross Stanley: pianoAn acclaimed pianist and Hammond organist, Ross is known for his versatility, creativity and his work with many of the UK's leading jazz artists.Together, Sophie Alloway, Mornington Lockett, Laurence Cottle and Ross Stanley bring together a wealth of experience and creativity for the opening concert of our new monthly concert season at Highams Park Jazz Club.Band line-up:- Sophie Alloway: drums
- Mornington Lockett: saxophone
- Laurence Cottle: bass
- Ross Stanley: piano