Press Cuttings

“the formidable Lockrane...a stunning display of sharp-accented runs, earthy whoops and constantly refreshed melodic ideas.”
John Fordham
The Guardian

“...next big thing... since leaving the National Youth Jazz Orchestra,in which he was the star soloist, flautist Lockrane has become one of London's busiest freelancers. The lean and hungry Lockrane is the most exciting and inventive instrumentalist in the country.”
Jack Massarick
London Evening Standard

“...Lockrane's flute work is exceptional, combining a relaxed fluidity on the one hand with an acute adventurousness on the other...”
Peter Quinn
Jazzwise

“...there's no doubt who the main attraction is though: Gareth Lockrane wrote all the tunes and takes the lead on most of them. I have to admit that I’I've never been that convinced of the case for the flute as a jazz solo instrument. Lockrane though is a specialist, and his approach has won me over – he’s a fluid and inventive improviser who avoids clichés and produces genuine excitement.....”
Steve Baxter
Jazz views

“...Lockrane is an exceptional soloist with an improvisatory confidence that's quite startling...”
Peter Vacher
Jazzwise

“...the main feature of this cd is that it strongly features the flute, an instrument which has still not achieved a firm foothold in jazz. If the brilliant playing of Gareth Lockrane is anything to go by, that state of affairs may change...” Dave Gelly
The Observer

“..Flute phenomenon!...”
Jack Massarick
London Evening Standard

“a new star on his instrument”
Jim Mullen