Rob Luft Quartet
Rob Luft Quartet
Fri 22 November 2024
Stage time / 8:00pm
Doors / 7:00pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
Rob Luft is undeniably one of the most exciting jazz guitarists in Europe of his generation. Hailing from London, this award-winning virtuoso has garnered comparisons to legends such as John McLaughlin, Al Di Meopla, Paco De Lucia, and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
Rob Luft is a true rising star, possessing a rare combination of talent as a guitarist, band-leader, composer, and captivating communicator. His debut album, "Riser," released in 2017, made an enormous impact on the domestic and European jazz scenes. Winning the prestigious Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize propelled Luft's career, and at just 23 years old, he presented a collection of originals showcasing a remarkable instrumental sound and compositional voice that reflected his individuality. His camaraderie with bandmates and their exceptional interplay added depth to the album. Luft's joy in music-making, humility, and ability to connect with other musicians quickly made him one of the most sought-after instrumentalists to emerge from the UK in recent years. With his second album, "Life Is The Dancer," he continued to enchant audiences with his warm and joyous sound.
Now, the highly anticipated third album, "Dahab Days," showcases Rob Luft's continuous artistic growth and musical exploration. Released on Edition Records in October 2023, the album marks another significant milestone in his career. Luft's selection as a BBC New Generation Artist and his collaborations with Elina Duni have further solidified his reputation and expanded his reach throughout Europe.
Rob Luft's journey as a jazz guitarist has been nothing short of remarkable. Praised by The Times for his performances with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, he quickly gained recognition as a musician destined for greatness.
With his unmatched talent, artistic growth, and the release of his highly anticipated album "Dahab Days," Rob Luft continues to make waves in the jazz world, solidifying his position as one of the most exciting and accomplished jazz guitarists in Europe today.
Rob Luft - Electric Guitar
Joe Wright - Tenor Saxophone
Tom McCredie - Bass Guitar
Corrie Dick - Drums & Percussion
Rob Luft is a true rising star, possessing a rare combination of talent as a guitarist, band-leader, composer, and captivating communicator. His debut album, "Riser," released in 2017, made an enormous impact on the domestic and European jazz scenes. Winning the prestigious Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize propelled Luft's career, and at just 23 years old, he presented a collection of originals showcasing a remarkable instrumental sound and compositional voice that reflected his individuality. His camaraderie with bandmates and their exceptional interplay added depth to the album. Luft's joy in music-making, humility, and ability to connect with other musicians quickly made him one of the most sought-after instrumentalists to emerge from the UK in recent years. With his second album, "Life Is The Dancer," he continued to enchant audiences with his warm and joyous sound.
Now, the highly anticipated third album, "Dahab Days," showcases Rob Luft's continuous artistic growth and musical exploration. Released on Edition Records in October 2023, the album marks another significant milestone in his career. Luft's selection as a BBC New Generation Artist and his collaborations with Elina Duni have further solidified his reputation and expanded his reach throughout Europe.
Rob Luft's journey as a jazz guitarist has been nothing short of remarkable. Praised by The Times for his performances with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, he quickly gained recognition as a musician destined for greatness.
With his unmatched talent, artistic growth, and the release of his highly anticipated album "Dahab Days," Rob Luft continues to make waves in the jazz world, solidifying his position as one of the most exciting and accomplished jazz guitarists in Europe today.
Rob Luft - Electric Guitar
Joe Wright - Tenor Saxophone
Tom McCredie - Bass Guitar
Corrie Dick - Drums & Percussion
