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Gaz Hughes is a renowned jazz drummer and band leader, who first gained wide public attention as the original drummer in the Matthew Halsall Band. He has played a significant role in the early recordings of the Gondwana label and has been a highlight on the album “On The Go”, which won the Best Jazz Album of the Year at the Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards in 2012, and was nominated for the Best Jazz Album MOBO Awards in 2011.“Incredible” – Ginger Baker
As a sideman, Gaz has performed with an impressive array of jazz artists, both in the UK and internationally, including Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Marshal Allen, Greg Abate, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Mark Nightingale, Tony Kofi, Ian Shaw, and many others. Additionally, he has also collaborated with a number of rock and pop artists such as Patti Boulaye, Suzi Quatro, Ray Quinn, Rick Guard and Kristyna Myles.
“An extremely tasteful and swinging straight ahead drummer, Hughes exhibits a no nonsense approach to his playing” – www.jazzviews.net
This will be Gaz’s trio first visit to Seven Arts Leeds and the final event of their 2024 UK tour. The trio is Andrzej Baranek – Piano and Gavin Barras – Double Bass Gaz Hughes – Drums
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Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS73PD Leeds, United Kingdom, 31 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 3, United Kingdom,Leeds
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