Tom Ollendorff Trio featuring Jeff Ballard & Conor Chaplin

Guitarist Tom Ollendorff returns to the Howard Assembly Room this October with an all-star trio as part of his highly anticipated album release world tour.

Widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents on the international jazz scene, Ollendorff’s playing blends lyrical sensitivity, rhythmic fluidity and a distinctively warm tone.

He’s joined by legendary drummer Jeff Ballard – a major force in jazz for over three decades, known for his work with Ray Charles, Brad Mehldau and Chick Corea – and rising star bassist Conor Chaplin, a standout voice in UK jazz.

“His appeal is not hard to understand: a combination of fearsome musical chops, ambitiously sophisticated compositional sensibility and an unashamedly tuneful upbeat musical personality is very hard to resist.”
– Jazzwise

“Meticulous eloquence”
– The Guardian

“Essential listening for those who care about the future of jazz guitar”
– Music Jazz