Watchtower / Breathe
On the eve of a crucial election in the USA, Joe Locke looks at Bob Dylan’s lyrics as a metaphor for the state of racial justice in 2020. “I was sitting at the piano not long ago, toying with Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along The Watchtower’ when I began singing a new set of lyrics as if […]
Watermill Jazz ‘Music And Stories’
The Watermill Jazz Club is an award-winning weekly concert venue in the UK, run by passionate individuals who have been welcoming international and British Jazz musicians and bands since 1994. Joe has been invited to play for the wonderful Watermill audience at their Surrey venue in the south of England many times and is extremely […]
Live from Our Living Rooms
Joe is excited to connect with you on Zoom as part of the ‘Live from Our Living Rooms” initiative. “I’m looking forward to playing a few tunes for you, sharing some poetry and stories, perhaps giving students something to work on or think about, and reflecting on these trying times.” Please join him: Wednesday, 01 […]
Motherless Children
‘Motherless Children’ (by Blind Willie Johnson) with Jim Ridl, Lorin Cohen, Samvel Sarkisyan and feat. Raul Midón and Adam Rogers Recorded live at the New York City Jazz Standard – April 30, 2019 Motherless children have a hard time When their mother is gone Motherless children have a very hard time When their mother is […]
Upcoming live performances
You can catch Joe with his “Subtle Disguise” project LIVE at the Saratoga Jazz Festival, NY (June 29), at The Side Door Jazz Club, Old Lyme, CT (July 6) and at the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay, CA (July 14).
Live at the Jazz Standard
Presenting his latest release ‘Subtle Disguise’, the ever-inventive vibes master’s tight-knit quartet is joined by special guests Adam Rogers and Raul Midón. April 30 + May 1 Book Now!
‘Who Killed Davey Moore?’ music video
Jazziz Magazine proudly premiere Joe Locke’s new music video – “Who Killed Davey Moore?” by Bob Dylan. The song tells the story of the championship fight between Moore and Sugar Ramos on March 21, 1963, which would result in Moore’s death. Locke’s version, featuring guest artist Raul Midon on vocals, manages to retain the pointed […]
Ambleside Days 2018
One of the Jazz community’s favourite retreats, Ambleside in the picturesque Lake District in the north of England will see the 2nd edition of the Ambleside Days Jazz Festival. After the overwhelming response to last year’s event, round two will be starting on Thursday 30th August and conclude on Sunday 2nd September 2018. One of the highlights is […]
Locke / Simcock duets
Joe Locke and Gwilym Simcock “… balance graceful sophistication, blazing improv and tight grooves, and the musical games they play are gleefully irresistible.” — Michael Cragg, The Guardian Gwilym Simcock (piano) and Joe Locke (vibraphone) will meet for a jaw-dropping duet set. LJN’s Sebastian Scotney states “They both have the imperative to play with unbelievable […]
