Switching between synth and trumpet, award-winning trumpet player, composer, bandleader and BBC New Generation Artist Laura Jurd has been heralded as one of the strongest, most interesting new trumpet voices in jazz.

Highly active throughout the UK scene, Laura has developed an impressive reputation as one of the most creative young musicians to emerge from the UK in recent years.

Jurd's eclectic and thoughtful compositions are delivered with precision and panache by the well-oiled rhythm section which stands behind her. The band as a whole has been performing together for over six years. The result: compelling live performances and a cohesive group sound – a fusion of sparse, epigrammatic trumpet lines, catchy riffs, shifting dance grooves and pulsing bass lines.

With the release of their highly-acclaimed album Together, As One in 2016, Dinosaur have been garnering a growing international reputation.

Full tour dates:

Tuesday 21st February, The Sugar Club, Dublin 2, 8:00 p.m. , €20 / €15 (OAPs)/ €10 (students) Tel. 01 6787188 (The Sugar Club)/www.thesugarclub.com, Promoted by Music Network
Wednesday 22nd February, The Model, Sligo, 8:00 p.m., €18 / €15 / €9 (GoSee) Tel. 071 9141405/www.themodel.ie, Promoted by Sligo Jazz Project
Thursday 23rd February, Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, 8:00 p.m., €17 / €14, Tel. 094 9023733/www.thelinenhall.com
Friday 24th February, Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, 8:00 p.m., €12 / €10 Tel. 074 9120777 (An Grianán)/www.regionalculturalcentre.com
Saturday 25th February, The Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely, 8:30 p.m.,€16 / €14 Tel. 0402 38529/www.courthousearts.ie
Sunday 26th February, Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, 8:00 p.m., €18 / €16, Tel. 01 2312929/www.paviliontheatre.ie
Monday 27th February, Station House Theatre, Clifden, 8:00 p.m., €15 / €12 at the door, Tel. 095 21699 (info only), Promoted by Clifden Arts Society
Tuesday 28th February, Triskel Christchurch, Cork, 8:00 p.m., €18 / €16, Tel. 021 4272022/www.triskelartscentre.ie