Elliott Lewis Trio – Sun 3rd May

🎸 Elliott Lewis Trio – Live at Lincoln Jazz Café

Standards, reimagined. Groove, redefined.

Step into a night where jazz takes an unexpected turn.

The Elliott Lewis Trio sees Elliott stepping beyond his signature gypsy jazz sound and into something altogether more adventurous — where classic standards meet deep groove, modern rhythm, and bold reinterpretation.

🎸 Elliott Lewis, a familiar face at Lincoln Jazz Café through projects like Swing Zipper and Jazztones, brings his unmistakable touch to the guitar — but this time, with a fresh lens. Think Nuages with a James Gadson-inspired pocket, Blue Monk infused with a Dilla feel, and even Girl From Ipanema drifting into unexpected territory.

🥁 Alongside him is Neil Richards, one of LJC’s most recognisable and versatile drummers. Whether swinging hard, laying down hip-hop inspired textures, or dancing between styles, Neil’s rhythmic intuition keeps everything alive, loose, and deeply musical.

🎻 On bass, Matt Carter brings the glue and the groove — a trusted collaborator whose melodic instinct and rhythmic foundation allow the trio to explore freely while staying effortlessly locked in.

Together, they create a sound that’s playful yet precise, familiar yet surprising — a trio that respects tradition but isn’t afraid to bend it.

🍸 Pair it with a cocktail, settle into the room, and let the music take you somewhere slightly unexpected.