John Crawford - keys
Guillermo Hill - guitar
Davide Mantovani - bass
Andres Ticino - percussion
Tristan Banks - drums
Overview
Performers
Booking Information
Join us on the Tea Lawn for a rich, layered, and deeply expressive performance of Latin jazz fusion.
London-born pianist John Crawford blends jazz sophistication with the fire of Latin rhythm. With English and Spanish roots, he was raised on blues and immersed in salsa, flamenco, and Afro-Cuban traditions — a fusion that defines his sound. He’s performed at world-renowned festivals like Montreal, North Sea, and San Sebastián, and iconic venues including Ronnie Scott’s, the Royal Albert Hall, and the 606 Club.
An Independent Music Award nominee, John’s albums Ulia River of Time, Times and Tides, and his latest Room for Dancing have earned critical praise for their vibrant energy and heartfelt lyricism. He’s played with legends from both the Latin and jazz worlds — from Airto Moreira to Norma Winstone, Björk to Tony Kofi — and was a founding member of Grupo X and genre-blending project ISQ.
A passionate educator and rhythm fanatic, John’s books on Latin piano (published by Schott and OUP) have become go-to resources worldwide. Whether on stage or in the studio, his music is always alive with groove, emotion, and an infectious love of dance.
Programmed by Blow the Fuse
Performers
Booking Information
This performance will take place on the Tea Lawn at the back of Lauderdale House.
If you would like to sit together, please book together, as this allows us to assign each booking a socially distanced space.
Chairs will not be provided so please bring either a picnic blanket or a chair to make yourself comfortable. Audience members with chairs will be seated behind those on the ground to make sure that everyone has a good view. If you are booking as a group, the whole group will need to be on chairs or on blankets, rather than a mixture of the two.
We have a limited number of picnic tables and benches (see map below) available as group tickets – book these early to avoid disappointment.
If you have a disability or any special requirements please get in touch with us so that we can best accommodate you.
We would generally discourage bringing dogs. However if you are bringing a dog, you will need to let us know that you are doing so when booking your tickets, it must be on a lead and well-behaved, and we reserve the right to move you to a different spot if needed to accommodate allergies or phobias.
Weather
The performance will continue regardless of the weather unless unsafe. Please plan for all eventualities and remember to bring a waterproof layer and a warm jumper. We prefer waterproofs to umbrellas because umbrellas can obstruct views. Don’t forget that if you are on a blanket the ground may be wet so make sure you have a blanket with a waterproof side or bring a plastic sheet. There are no refunds for bad weather, unless it deemed to be dangerous, in which case we will cancel the show and refund tickets. Patrons will be notified as soon as possible.
We are situated quite high on the hill, so we recommend bringing a jumper or extra blankets to stay warm as the sun sets.
Food and Drink
The café / bar will be open selling light snacks and drinks before the performance starts and during the interval.
You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy on the Tea Lawn as you watch the performance.
