GazHughes

Cheshire, Chester, UK

Gaz 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. A particular highlight was recording the album “On The GO”, which won THE BEST JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards, 2012 and was nominated Best Jazz Album MOBO Awards, 2011. Since then Gaz has been leading his own band, touring and recording his own music. His latest album Beboptical Illusion will be released in 2023 supported by a UK tour. Gaz is endorsed by Canopus drums.