THE Greg Lloyd TRIO

Kevin Brady — drums. Andrew Csibi — bass. Greg Lloyd — piano.

A genre alchemist, Greg Lloyd blends the rich traditions of jazz with the infectious pulse of North African chaabi and contemporary textures, creating immersive, original improvised journeys that unfold in the moment. Performed live in an intimate piano trio setting, this is music with groove, atmosphere, spontaneity and plenty of soul.

Expect great vibes, killer tunes and a rare chance to experience Greg’s music up close and personal.

Classically trained before moving into jazz, Greg has been based in Dublin for two decades. His musical journey has taken him far beyond the traditional jazz circuit, including a formative stint in Algiers in 2006/07, where he arranged and performed the underground chaabi music of the Casbah for the acclaimed album and documentary film El Gusto.

He subsequently toured Europe with the El Gusto Orchestra, performing at major venues and festivals including the Barbican and the Berlin Jazz Festival, and worked alongside Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz. During this period, Greg also worked with the producers and creative team who helped bring the music of Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti and Rachid Taha to audiences around the world.