About

Gaz Hughes first came to wider public attention as the original drummer in the Matthew Halsall Band and featured heavily on the early recordings of the Gondwana label. In 2019, Gaz was voted 5th Place – BRITISH JAZZ AWARDS, releasing his first album as a band leader “Plays Art Blakey”. Featuring Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams and Dean Masser, it was supported by a huge UK tour and extensive radio play.

In May 2022, Gaz released a trio album “Beboperation”. It was so well received that the trio went straight back in the studio to record a follow up album, “Beboptical Illusion” which releases 03 Feb  2023 heralding yet another extensive UK tour.

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www.gazhughesmusic.com/

Andrzej Baranek - keys

Ed Harrison - double bass

Gax Hughes - drums