Shapeshifter is a new trio featuring three very special creative voices of the UK scene: Mark Lockheart (saxes), Huw V Williams (bass) and Jay Davis (drums).

Creating a unique sonic experience this new trio shifts moment to moment, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together sound landscapes and grooves. The three members share the writing credits alongside a few carefully chosen works by Bill Frisell, Joe Henderson and Paul Motion.  Taking the exploratory spirit of groups like Polar Bear and Malija the band move together through a common language of jazz, rock, classical and free improvisation exploring dark textures and dramatic musical shifts as they revel in the unexpected!

Shapeshifter’s debut album will be released on Vinyl and CD on March 6th 2026. 

 All crucial musicians and composers on the UK music scene, between them Shapeshifter have played with a glittering array of artists including: Dave Holland, Django Bates, Jim Black, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Laura Jurd, Rob Luft, Elliot Galvin, Polar Bear, Perfect Houseplants, Loose Tubes and Radiohead.