Available In Blue
The encore of the February 2017 concert series with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra — just vibes and the phenomenal voice of Kenny Washington.
Verrazano Moon
In February 2017, Joe appeared with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and vocalist Kenny Washington for a three-concert series in Scotland, presenting the music of Henry Mancini and Johnny Mandel. Under the leadership of saxophonist Tommy Smith, the SNJO has climbed to the top ranks of Jazz orchestras in the world in its 21 year […]
‘Love Is Letting Go’ – chamber orchestra arrangement
We had the immense pleasure and honour to premiere the ‘Love Is A Pendulum’ suite in Sardinia (Italy) in November 2017, thanks to the wonderful Orchestra da Camera della Sardegna, directed by maestro Simone Pittau. SIMONE PITTAU, JOE LOCKE BAND & ORCHESTRA DA CAMERA DELLA SARDEGNA SIMONE PITTAU – direttore JOE LOCKE – vibrafono NEIL PERCY […]
Vibes/Organ/Drums Trio – West Coast Dates
An elegant, hard driving unit comprised of kindred spirits whose joy in music making is palpable from the first note. Joe is teaming up with two of his favourite musicians – star organist Pat Bianchi and legend Marvin “Smitty” Smith on drums – for a string of West Coast concerts next month (May 2017).
‘Available In Blue’ solo vibraphone
The title of this tune was too tempting not to find reflection in its final editing, and has eventually received a rather predictable colour treatment. So although they are usually coming in all colours, this one is only “Available in Blue”. The black and white sheet music of this solo vibes piece can be purchased […]
‘Highland’ solo vibraphone
The third solo vibes video release is “Highland’ – a not yet recorded composition that isn’t part of the original sheet music collection of 6 solo pieces, but was offered as a bonus tune. All music from this series is fully notated and available in the web store.
‘Sword Of Whispers’ solo vibraphone
Number two in our series of solo vibraphone videos featuring Joe’s original compositions. All pieces are fully notated, with sheet music available in the web store.
‘Ruminations’ solo vibraphone
Here’s the first of a series of solo vibraphone videos featuring Joe’s original compositions. All pieces are fully notated, with sheet music available in the web store.
Joe about working with the SNJO
I’m in London, sort of decompressing after a beautiful and intense week with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. It’s been a long time since I’ve been a part of something that was so intellectually challenging and so rewarding on the emotional level. This labour of love from Tommy Smith that is the Scottish National Jazz […]
