Mornington Lockett first became known for his work with Ronnie Scott’s Quintet, touring the globe extensively with Ronnie, 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 a number of 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 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 Royal College of Music and has helped many young people on to successful careers in music.

Mornington has his own signature mouthpiece, which is available from SYOS and he is also endorsed by Trevor James Signature Custom saxophones.