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When the 21-year-old Rob Luft sat in for John Parricelli for a few nights during Loose Tubes? reunion set at Ronnie Scott?s in 2014, the spark of an idea kindled. A few years later that inner mounting flame took the form of what Eddie describes as a ?posh covers band?, playing modern classics by John McLaughlin, Keith Jarrett, Kenny Wheeler and John Taylor. Alongside his internationally acclaimed jazz flute playing Eddie is a superlative pianist and keyboard player (?my Dad started me on piano when I was 4?, he says), and the band is also a vehicle for this hitherto largely unknown side. After some deliberation on what to call the band and with a brand-new original set composed by Eddie, Airborn was born.

Eddie Parker: Flutes, Keyboards, Piano - ?World-class flute player, fine composer, inspiring bandleader? - The Times

?relaxed, informal yet unpretentiously musicianly, all presented with warmth and good humour? - Chris Parker

?Eddie Parker has a deliciously rich coppery tone, tells subtle stories in his solos, and is a fine composer into the bargain ? John Fordham

Rob Luft: Guitar "thoughtfully virtuosic head-turner" - The Guardian; 
"an original guitarist to be prized" - The Irish Times "
?One of the most exciting young jazz musicians to have emerged on the UK jazz scene.? BBC Radio 3

Dave Manington: double bass - founder member of Loop Collective, nominated for Ivor Novello Award 2022

Jay Davis: Drums - ?An intelligent and impressive presence? ? The Jazz Mann

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Church Street,

Camberwell,

Greater London,

England,

SE5 8RB.