Welcome to the website of professional saxophonist, flautist and composer, Rob Lavers. Lavers has spent much of the last fifteen years performing in London both as a leader and as a featured instrumentalist.

His versatility as a musician has brought him into contact with an impressive array of musicians working in styles ranging from flamenco, latin, funk, afrobeat, dance/electronica to acoustic and improvised contemporary jazz.

Rob has performed at festivals and venues worldwide: Antigua Music Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Clifford Brown Festival, High Sierra Music Festival (U.S), New Orleans Jazz Festival, Nancy Jazz Pulsations (Fr), London Music Festival, The Jazz Café and Pizza Express, Dean St., The Manchester Jazz Festival, JVC Paris Jazz Festival.

As well as touring extensively, Rob has performed on many recordings- most recently with The NewMastersounds (102%); The Jamil Sheriff Quartet; Nicolas Meier (Orient) playing alongside Gilad Atzmon and DaveOHiggins.

Lavers has been writing for his Quintet for six years and has recorded four albums of original material. He has performed with Asaf Sirkis, Alex Wilson, Natalie Williams, Heidi Vogel, Juan Martin, Nic Meier, Jim Hart, Martin Shaw, Nicki Yeoh, Tony Kofi, Claude Deppa, Jonathon Gee, Stuart McCallum, Dennis Rollins, Tom Arthurs, Laurent Robin, Evelyn Glennie, The Climax Blues Band.

“It’s important for sax players to achieve a unique sound. Rob’s rich tone on tenor is perfectly complimented by the ethereal sweetness of his flute playing, and his soprano work is beautifully assured on this most stubborn of the saxes - his sound is very definitely his own” Mark Norton, MCPS

“Rob is a key part of the process that takes the band's music beyond what is simply ordinary and enjoyable, and makes it extraordinary and unforgettable.” JamBand, U.S review of NMS tour

 “One of the highlights of the festival were certainly the Rob Lavers Quartet who were a revelation, conjuring up a set from late 60's Joe Henderson. They show great promise.” Tim Stenhouse on the Manchester jazz festival, JazzWise

 “A fantastic new album", Mike Chadwick. The Jazz Radio Station

The new albums are now available online at www.jazzcds.co.uk and cdbaby