Mornington Lockett

BA (Hons)

Jazz Saxophone teacher

Mornington Lockett first become known for his work with Ronnie Scott’s Quintet, touring the globe extensively as cultural ambassadors for the U.K. and playing in the house band for the club. Mornington enjoyed a long spell as first tenor sax in the Stan Tracey orchestra, which performed notably at the Proms and St. Paul’s Cathedral for the BBC. Through the Ronnie Scott connection, Mornington played with many international names, acquiring Blues credentials as a member of Jimmy Smith’s quartet and Latin experience with Arturo Sandoval’s Afro-Cuban band. Mornington has had a varied and interesting solo performing and recording career, which has included a recording session for Oasis, a British Jazz Award, and recent personal appearances at Downing Street and Westminster Abbey. Mornington is the head of jazz studies at the Junior 色漫天堂, and after more than 25 years at the college has helped many young people on to successful careers in music.

Faculties / departments: Junior Department