28 March: Superlocrian

Superlocrian are delighted to be performing at  Calstock Arts as part of their UK performance series for 2026.

This seven-piece acoustic chamber jazz ensemble are one of the UK’s leading ensembles of its kind.

Featuring nationally-acclaimed jazz soloists alongside leading orchestral players, Superlocrian’s debut album “Hills & Valleys” received much critical acclaim on its release in 2024.

As featured live on BBC Radio 3’s “In Tune”, the band will perform a mixture of arrangements of jazz standards, audience favourites and thought-provoking originals based on the local area with something for everyone.

Here are some links to a couple of videos from our debut album:
Whitchurch Down – https://youtu.be/3ZK_7mi8CJI
Hills & Valleys – https://youtu.be/IjnLk_A7oZgThe band line-up is as follows:

Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Gavin Mallett & Hugh Davies
Saxophones & Clarinet: Edward Leaker
Saxophones & Flutes: Jade Gall
Trombone: Tom Green
Tuba: Mike Poyser

Between them, the band members have performed alongside Becky Hill, Matt Monroe, Phil Collins, Shirley Bassey and Ocean Colour Scene.

_“This is subtle music, cleverly voiced and perfectly
executed.” *** Peter Vacher, Jazzwise

_“Affable, witty and entertaining, Superlocrian make for a
splendid night out – catch ‘em when you can.” Kevin Whitlock,
Jazzwise

_“A supercharged septet…we can get them to do anything…made up
of super players!” Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune Live – 14
June 2024

_“This versatile ensemble stylishly delivers its material with
creative musicianship, all arranged with elegance and flair” Neil
Duggan, All About Jazz

_“The playing by group founder and trumpeter/composer Sam Massey,
with Gavin Mallett and Hugh Davies also on trumpet and flugelhorn,
Edward Leaker on soprano and alto saxophone, Jade Gall on saxophones
and flutes, Tom Green on trombone and Mike Poyser on tuba, is
consistently top notch.” Barry Fox, Jazz Views