Lockie Bennett Trio (NZ)

$25/20

Notable NZ guitarist Lockie Bennett brings his trio (and a top Sydney rhythm section) to Smith's for a single Canberra show, part of his 2026 farewell Australasian tour.

The band will be rounded out by a rhythm section comprising some of Sydney’s top musicians. The trio will present a selection of songs made popular by the likes of Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Tadd Dameron.

Lockie Bennett is a jazz guitarist based in Wellington, New Zealand, who specialises in bop-oriented music. Lockie is also regarded as one of New Zealand’s most in-demand straight-ahead jazz guitarists. Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Music in 2020, Lockie has played regularly as both a leader and a side man with some of New Zealand’s highest-regarded jazz musicians.

This is the first and final opportunity to catch this trio before Lockie relocates to Europe in July.

"A rising star of New Zealand jazz, Bennett and his virtuosic trio combine stunning musicianship with graceful artistry. Jazz is in good hands with these remarkable young musicians." - Waiheke Jazz Festival

“The Young Wellington sensation Lockie Bennett is testimony to the quality of music that comes from years of study and practice“ - River City Press

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