Lucas Dodd + Trio at 606 Club

8:00PM Lucas Dodd is a highly energetic young alto saxophonist who is now starting to make serious headway in the international jazz scene. Beginning his affair with the sax from the age of 8, Lucas was soon showcasing his talents with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra demonstrating a great natural ability and gaining attention in jazz circles as an impressive prospect. After graduating from the Trinity College of Music in 2011, picking up the The Ronnie Verrel Prize For Excellence in Jazz along the way, he developed his craft by being involved with a large number of jazz ensembles including Jamie Cullum, the Gareth Lockrane Big Band, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and The Laurence Cottle Big Band. With influences straight out of the lineage of Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker combined with the approach of modern pioneers of jazz such as Michael Brecker and Chris Potter, Lucas draws from a huge pool of influence which is evident in his approach as a soloist and also as a composer. He performed regularly on the UK circuit with his own quartet before moving earlier this year to New York City where he is currently studying on a post-graduate course at the highly regarded Manhattan School of Music. Lucas’s recent performances include appearances at prestigious venues around New York, including Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. His gig tonight will feature fellow saxophonist the great tenorman Paul Booth (Steve Winwood) as well as the terrific Ross Stanley on piano, highly regarded bassist Fergus Ireland (Kansas Smitty’s House Band), and fellow New York based drummer Douglas Marriner, evidence of Lucas’ rapid ascent into the top ranks of UK musicians....

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8:00PM Lucas Dodd is a highly energetic young alto saxophonist who is now starting to make serious headway in the international jazz scene. Beginning his affair with the sax from the age of 8, Lucas was soon showcasing his talents with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra demonstrating a great natural ability and gaining attention in jazz circles as an impressive prospect. After graduating from the Trinity College of Music in 2011, picking up the The Ronnie Verrel Prize For Excellence in Jazz along the way, he developed his craft by being involved with a large number of jazz ensembles including Jamie Cullum, the Gareth Lockrane Big Band, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and The Laurence Cottle Big Band. With influences straight out of the lineage of Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker combined with the approach of modern pioneers of jazz such as Michael Brecker and Chris Potter, Lucas draws from a huge pool of influence which is evident in his approach as a soloist and also as a composer. He performed regularly on the UK circuit with his own quartet before moving earlier this year to New York City where he is currently studying on a post-graduate course at the highly regarded Manhattan School of Music. Lucas’s recent performances include appearances at prestigious venues around New York, including Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. His gig tonight will feature fellow saxophonist the great tenorman Paul Booth (Steve Winwood) as well as the terrific Ross Stanley on piano, highly regarded bassist Fergus Ireland (Kansas Smitty’s House Band), and fellow New York based drummer Douglas Marriner, evidence of Lucas’ rapid ascent into the top ranks of UK musicians.

“[Lucas Dodd]…the audience were transfixed by the poise and assurance of one so young.” Evening Press, York;
“[Paul Booth] Blistering saxist” Independent

9:45PM “Trio” feat John Critchinson-piano; Dave Cliff-guitar; Alec Dankworth-bass John Critchinson was Ronnie Scott’s pianist for more than 12 years, and his strong, swinging, hard-bop piano playing has graced many a fine gig. One of the most established and highly regarded pianists on the scene, John’s high energy, driving, Jazz trio playing is legendary. His jokes are great too! Dave Cliff is generally considered to be one of the finest straight ahead guitarists in Europe. He has accompanied many visiting artists, the great American tenor player Scott Hamilton going on record saying that Dave was one of the finest jazz guitarists he had ever worked with. Alec Dankworth is a terrific musician who first came to prominence with his father, John, but has since gone on to become one of the most respected acoustic bass players on the scene today, including a lengthy stint with the band of Jazz icon Dave Brubeck.

“John Critchinson...one of Britain's finest jazz pianists” Guardian;
“Dave Cliff…..superb guitarist” Jazzsteps;
“Alec Dankworth, the paragon of bass uprightness” Observer

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