Jazz@Kirkgate: The Gaz Hughes Trio

25th January 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

The Gaz Hughes Trio–Classic Sound with a Modern Twist

One of the most prolific ensembles on the UK Jazz scene today, the Gaz Hughes Trio hascaptivated audiencesacrosshundreds of performances over the last few years and areexcited to present more newmusic for 2025.Rooted in the timeless tradition of the piano trio, they breathe fresh life into standards andmix in a few of their own original compositions that showcases seamless interaction, boldcreativity, and an infectious joy that defines their performances.Praised for their“high level of swing and musicality”(Jazz Journal), the trio offers a liveexperience that’s both timeless and refreshingly modern. If you like your music swinging,don’t miss your chance to see one of the UK’s finest jazz acts in action

“Incredible” – Ginger Baker

“An extremely tasteful and swinging straight ahead drummer, Hughes exhibits a no-nonsense approach to his playing” – www.jazzviews.net

“Two superb sets from some of the UK’s finest Jazz musicians” – www.thejazzman.com

“They rarely deliver anything less than excellence and today topped just about everything that had preceded it. I feel sad for the squares who weren’t there” – Bebop Spoken Here