“A Jazzy Christmas” with JO Harrop, Paul Edis & special guests
Dec
6

“A Jazzy Christmas” with JO Harrop, Paul Edis & special guests

Featuring new arrangements of festive favourites penned by pianist Paul Edis and performed by the ‘velvet-voiced’ Jo Harrop alongside a 9-piece band, A Jazzy Christmas is heading to Guildford this December for our Christmas Concert in the atmospheric setting of St. John’s Church, Farncombe!

You can expect to hear classic Christmas hits such as ‘Santa Baby’ given a big band treatment rubbing shoulders with more contemporary hits like ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ as a Brazilian samba.

You don’t have to be a jazz fan to like this show, but if you are, you’ll be blown away by the standard of musicianship from some of the leading lights on the UK jazz scene Featuring: Freddie Gavita (trumpet/flugel) Robert Fowler (alto sax/clarinet), Matt Anderson (tenor/soprano sax), Rory Ingham (trombone), Gareth Lockrane (flute/piccolo) Johanna Burnheart (violin) Paul Edis (piano/arrangements), Marianne Windham (double bass), Matt Home (drums)

** Early booking recommended

“Her voice is delicious. When she sings, she moves me. I believe her.” Iggy Pop – BBC Radio 6 Music

‘A rare mix of delicacy and boldness. Sheer perfection.’ The Guardian

EVENT INFO

The performance is at St John’s Church, Farncombe, Godalming GU7 3EJ

Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’ll be seating reserved for you.

Doors open from 7.15pm, and the performance starts at 8pm.

Licensed bar available beforehand and at the interval

If you have any questions please contact us by emailing info@guildfordjazz.org.uk

TICKETS

General admission £20

Guildford Jazz members £18 (click here to find out about membership benefits)

Students £7

Student members £5

WHO'S PLAYING?

Jo Harrop (vocals)

Freddie Gavita (trumpet/flugel)

Robert Fowler (alto sax/clarinet)

Matt Anderson (tenor/soprano sax)

Rory Ingham (trombone)

Gareth Lockrane (flute/piccolo)

Johanna Burnheart (violin)

Paul Edis (piano/arrangements)

Marianne Windham (double bass)

Matt Home (drums)

DIRECTIONS

St John’s Church, Farncombe, Godalming GU7 3EJ

St. John’s Church is situated in St. John’s Street right in the centre of the village just opposite the Co-op store. It was built over 160 years ago and was extensively refurbished in 2012 with new seating, flooring and lighting. It has wonderful acoustics for all types of music as well as a unique atmosphere.

There is no parking at the church itself, but there is some street parking and a number of public car parks within 5 minutes walk of the church. We’d recommend Meadrow car park, just off the A3100 (the Guildford-Godalming road) – the postcode is GU7 3HY. It’s free in the evenings and it’s a short walk direct to the church from the car park, up Church Path.

SEATING

Seating is unreserved

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Alan Barnes & Dave newton Member’s Event
Jan
10

Alan Barnes & Dave newton Member’s Event

A unique evening in the company of two of the UK’s best loved jazz musicians, Alan Barnes and David Newton, in the special atmosphere of the County Club on Guildford’s High St.

Saxophonist Alan Barnes has received over 25 British Jazz Awards and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Pianist Dave Newton has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz awards for the thirteenth time. The two have been playing duets together for over 40 years and these multi award-winners play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. The emphasis, as always, is on swinging, accessibility and interplay.

Expect a hugely entertaining programme of straight ahead jazz flawlessly played and interspersed with lots of anecdotes! Guildford Jazz anchor Marianne will be on bass.

Ticket price includes a welcome glass of wine at a pre concert reception where you can meet the artists and other Guildford Jazz Members!

Please note that as this is a members event, all ticket holders must be Guildford Jazz Members.

Please click the link below for tickets

EVENT INFO

Doors and welcome drink 7pm, performance 8pm to approx 10pm (with interval).

TICKETS

Tickets £25 includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival

Please note that as this is a members event, all ticket holders must be Guildford Jazz Members.

WHO'S PLAYING?

Alan Barnes - sax/clarinet

Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers.

His range and brilliance have made him a “first call” for studio and live work since his precocious arrival on the scene more than thirty years ago.

His recorded catalogue is immense. He has made over thirty albums as leader and co-leader alone, and the list of his session and side-man work includes Bjork, Bryan Ferry, Michel LeGrande, Clare Teale, Westlife, Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum. He has toured and played residencies with such diverse and demanding figures as Ruby Braff, Freddie Hubbard, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen and Conte Candoli.

In British jazz, the young Barnes was recognized – and hired – by the established greats of the time: Stan Tracy, John Dankworth, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, and Humphrey Lyttelton. But he is equally respected for his longstanding and fruitful collaborations with contemporaries such as David Newton, Bruce Adams, and Martin Taylor.

Alan Barnes’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2014 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year.

“His stylistic range is quite phenomenal… He has a wonderful capacity for suggesting a given style without actually imitating anyone.” Dave Gelly, Masters Of The Jazz Saxophone.

David Newton - piano​

Growing up in Renfrewshire, Scotland, Newton had a musical upbringing with the piano trio sound of Peterson, Tatum or Garner an ever-present feature in the Newton household.

After graduating from Leeds College of Music in 1979 David Newton freelanced around Yorkshire and eventually became a resident musician at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough for two and a half years. A move to Edinburgh followed where theatre work using local musicians quickly led to an established position on the Scottish jazz scene but after some four years there, his old roommate from college, Alan Barnes, persuaded him to move to London where he rapidly became a much sought after pianist teaming up with Barnes, guitarist Martin Taylor and saxophonist Don Weller.

Newton's recording career had begun in 1985 with Buddy De Franco and Martin Taylor and his first solo album was released in '88 in association with producer Elliot Meadow who oversaw the next nine years of recording for Linn Records followed by Candid Records. Once again, in 1997, David Newton and Alan Barnes teamed up and together with Concorde Label agent Barry Hatcher, made four CDs for that label. By 2003, Newton had learned a great deal of the ways a record company operated and he set up a business partnership with former pupil Mike Daymond and they established "Brightnewday Records" initially as a vehicle for Newton's own music but with an eye to opening up the catalogue to other artists later on.

In the first five years of the nineties, Newton's reputation as an exquisite accompanist for a singer, spread rather rapidly and by '95 he was regularly working with Carol Kidd, Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and of course Stacey Kent, with whom he spent the next ten years recording and travelling all over the world. While all this was going on, Newton was composing music which he would record on his own CDs as well as writing specifically for Martin Taylor, Alan Barnes, Tina May or Claire Martin and Newton's music can now be heard on many television productions, especially in the United States where over twenty TV movies benefit from Newton's haunting themes. In 2003, after a twenty year gap, David Newton was reunited with playwright Alan Aykbourn having been involved with eight world premiers in Scarborough and London back in the early eighties, and he was asked to write the music for two new productions, 'Sugar Daddies' and 'Drowning on Dry Land'. Currently, with the release of a new CD called "Portrait of a Woman", on the 'Brightnewday' label, David Newton is relishing the musical freedom of his Trio and the special sound it makes whilst working on two other new recording projects, as an arranger and a composer.

David Newton has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz awards for the thirteenth time in 2014 and was made a Fellow of Leeds College of Music in 2003..

With Marianne Windham on double bass

DIRECTIONS

County Club 158 High St, Guildford GU1 3HJ

The club is situated towards the top of Guildford High Street. The entrance is located on the High Street  a few doors down from Holy Trinity Church and next to the Sainsbury’s shop front.

Access : There should be someone to greet you at the door but, if not, simply ring on the bell to alert staff who will let you in and make your way to the bar on the first floor where drinks will be served. If you arrive late the concert will be in the dining room  

Parking : If there are no spaces free on the High Street itself, we suggest parking in the the Sydenham Road car park GU1 3RW.

SEATING

Seating is concert-style

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An evening of Jazz with Alan Barnes & Dave newton
Jan
10

An evening of Jazz with Alan Barnes & Dave newton

An intimate evening in the company of two of the UK’s best loved jazz musicians, hosted by Guildford Jazz exclusively for members of the County Club and Guildford Jazz !

Saxophonist Alan Barnes has received over 25 British Jazz Awards and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. Pianist Dave Newton has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz awards for the thirteenth time. The two have been playing duets together for over 40 years and these multi award-winners play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. The emphasis, as always, is on swinging, accessibility and interplay. With Guildford Jazz founder Marianne Windham on bass.

Expect a hugely entertaining programme of straight ahead jazz flawlessly played and interspersed with lots of anecdotes.

Ticket price includes a welcome glass of wine at a pre concert reception where you can meet the artists and hear more about Guildford thriving jazz scene.

*** SOLD OUT ***

EVENT INFO

Doors and welcome drink 7pm, performance 8pm to approx 10pm (with interval).

TICKETS

Tickets £30 includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival

WHO'S PLAYING?

Alan Barnes - sax/clarinet

Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers.

His range and brilliance have made him a “first call” for studio and live work since his precocious arrival on the scene more than thirty years ago.

His recorded catalogue is immense. He has made over thirty albums as leader and co-leader alone, and the list of his session and side-man work includes Bjork, Bryan Ferry, Michel LeGrande, Clare Teale, Westlife, Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum. He has toured and played residencies with such diverse and demanding figures as Ruby Braff, Freddie Hubbard, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen and Conte Candoli.

In British jazz, the young Barnes was recognized – and hired – by the established greats of the time: Stan Tracy, John Dankworth, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, and Humphrey Lyttelton. But he is equally respected for his longstanding and fruitful collaborations with contemporaries such as David Newton, Bruce Adams, and Martin Taylor.

Alan Barnes’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2014 for clarinet, and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year.

“His stylistic range is quite phenomenal… He has a wonderful capacity for suggesting a given style without actually imitating anyone.” Dave Gelly, Masters Of The Jazz Saxophone.

David Newton - piano​

Growing up in Renfrewshire, Scotland, Newton had a musical upbringing with the piano trio sound of Peterson, Tatum or Garner an ever-present feature in the Newton household.

After graduating from Leeds College of Music in 1979 David Newton freelanced around Yorkshire and eventually became a resident musician at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough for two and a half years. A move to Edinburgh followed where theatre work using local musicians quickly led to an established position on the Scottish jazz scene but after some four years there, his old roommate from college, Alan Barnes, persuaded him to move to London where he rapidly became a much sought after pianist teaming up with Barnes, guitarist Martin Taylor and saxophonist Don Weller.

Newton's recording career had begun in 1985 with Buddy De Franco and Martin Taylor and his first solo album was released in '88 in association with producer Elliot Meadow who oversaw the next nine years of recording for Linn Records followed by Candid Records. Once again, in 1997, David Newton and Alan Barnes teamed up and together with Concorde Label agent Barry Hatcher, made four CDs for that label. By 2003, Newton had learned a great deal of the ways a record company operated and he set up a business partnership with former pupil Mike Daymond and they established "Brightnewday Records" initially as a vehicle for Newton's own music but with an eye to opening up the catalogue to other artists later on.

In the first five years of the nineties, Newton's reputation as an exquisite accompanist for a singer, spread rather rapidly and by '95 he was regularly working with Carol Kidd, Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and of course Stacey Kent, with whom he spent the next ten years recording and travelling all over the world. While all this was going on, Newton was composing music which he would record on his own CDs as well as writing specifically for Martin Taylor, Alan Barnes, Tina May or Claire Martin and Newton's music can now be heard on many television productions, especially in the United States where over twenty TV movies benefit from Newton's haunting themes. In 2003, after a twenty year gap, David Newton was reunited with playwright Alan Aykbourn having been involved with eight world premiers in Scarborough and London back in the early eighties, and he was asked to write the music for two new productions, 'Sugar Daddies' and 'Drowning on Dry Land'. Currently, with the release of a new CD called "Portrait of a Woman", on the 'Brightnewday' label, David Newton is relishing the musical freedom of his Trio and the special sound it makes whilst working on two other new recording projects, as an arranger and a composer.

David Newton has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz awards for the thirteenth time in 2014 and was made a Fellow of Leeds College of Music in 2003..

With Marianne Windham on double bass

DIRECTIONS

County Club 158 High St, Guildford GU1 3HJ

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Dave Limina & Ross Stanley HAMMOND Organ Duo
Jan
17

Dave Limina & Ross Stanley HAMMOND Organ Duo

US pianist, Hammond organist, and chair of the Piano Department at Berklee College of Music DAVE LIMINA meets UK pianist and organist , Hammond endorsee and two times winner of a British Jazz Award in the organ category ROSS STANLEY. for a duo gig like no other!

Early booking recommended

Click the links below for more information and to book tickets

EVENT INFO

The performance is in the function room of The Stoke, 103 Stoke Road, Guildford, GU1 4JN

The function room has it’s own entrance, behind the pub, and it’s own toilets and private bar.

There is a small car park outside the pub but we would recommend parking at the Guildford College student car park, Stoke Road GU1 1EZ (located off the Recreation road roundabout). Parking is free after 6pm and is a couple of minutes walk from The Stoke .

Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive.

Doors open from 7.15pm, and the performance starts at 8pm. There will be an interval and there is a licensed bar.

Seating is unreserved cabaret style. - please select your sets when you arrive.

Food is available, order in the main pub with your table number when you order and they’ll deliver it to your table.

If you have any questions please contact us by emailing info@guildfordjazz.org.uk

TICKETS

Full Price £18 /Guildford Jazz Members January Special Price of £14

Students £7 / Student Members £5

WHO'S PLAYING?

Dave Limina

Dave Limina is a pianist, Hammond organist, and chair of the Piano Department at Berklee College of Music.
Dave has performed and recorded all over the world with four-time Blues Music Award winners Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, since 2002. Other artists he has appeared with include Brooke Benton, Martha Reeves, Toy Caldwell, Felix Cavaliere, Duke Robillard, Steve Forbert, Bernard Purdie, Ernie Watts, Scott Hamilton, Joey DeFrancesco, Sinbad, Lori McKenna, Gloria Estefan, Mark Walker, Robert Lee Castleman, Gary Nicholson, and Paula Cole.
He has toured/recorded with Mighty Sam McClain, Michelle Willson, Lori McKenna, Catie Curtis, the Courage Brothers, Steve Leslie, Freedy Johnston, Chris Collingwood (Fountains of Wayne), the Redtenbacher’s Funkestra featuring funk legends Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis, Eric Krasno (Soulive), Lenny Pickett, and many more.

Ross Stanley

Ross Stanley is a pianist and organist who was born in 1982 in Frimley, England. Beginning piano at age 4, by a teenager, he was awarded an organ scholarship to Marlborough College. Upon leaving Marlborough, Ross was invited to study for his music degree at several renowned institutions including Trinity College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in the USA. He decided to stay in London, however, and completed a BMUS in classical and jazz piano at Guildhall in 2004. Since leaving, Ross’s musical skills have kept him in high demand, seeing him play with jazz names such as Will Vinson, Dennis Rollins, Guy Barker, Michael Janisch, Joel Frahm, Liane Carroll, Stan Sulzman, Steve Arguelles, John Paracelli, Bobby Wellins, Clark Tracey, as well as being a regular member of the Jim Mullen Organ Trio, the Mark McKnight Organ Quartet and the Jacqui Dankworth band and performing in many small and large ensembles – Nostalgia 77 Octet, The Heritage Orchestra. Ross has also toured with Steve Howe Trio, Deodato and has recorded for Goldie, US3, Trevor Horn and Simply Red among others. Ross is a Hammond endorsee

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DIRECTIONS

The performance is i the function room of The Stoke, 103 Stoke Road, Guildford, GU1 4JN

There is a small car park outside the pub but we would recommend parking at the Guildford College student car park, Stoke Road GU1 1EZ (located off the Recreation road roundabout). Parking is free after 6pm and is a couple of minutes walk from The Stoke ..

SEATING

Seating is reserved cabaret style,

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James Davison & Callum Au Quintet
Jan
23

James Davison & Callum Au Quintet

An exciting quintet led by two highly regarded, award-winning young jazz musicians, trumpeter James Davison and trombonist Callum Au, with an evening of fun, swinging, music bringing the atmosphere and vibe of 50’s and 60’s jazz to life for the modern day.

Broadly inspired by the music of the classic 1960s Clark Terry/Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, the band plays a selection of hard-swinging originals and covers of some of the best of the Terry/Brookmeyer repertoire.

With the superb duo of Sam Watts (Jason Marsalis) on piano and Matt Skelton (John Wilson Orchestra) on drums, and Marianne guesting on bass.

Expect an evening of joyous, soulful, swinging music, at which you can’t help but smile!

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen (please see the Event Info tab for the menu)

EVENT INFO

The performance is upstairs in Guildford Pavilion, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’ll be seating reserved for you.

Doors open and supper available from 7pm, performance 8pm to about 10:15pm (with interval). Licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style and there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen. Please select chicken or vegetarian

TICKETS

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz Members January Special Price of £16

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

WHO'S PLAYING?

James Davison - trumpet

Callum Au - trombone

Sam Watts - piano

Matt Skelton - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

DIRECTIONS

The performance is upstairs in the Pavilion building at the Guildford County Cricket Club, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

For sat navs please check the postcode takes you to Wharf Road. There’s a car park alongside, entry from Wharf Road. If you’re approaching from Guildford town centre, Wharf Road is on the left just before the Sports Ground. If you’re approaching from the A3/Ladymead there’s no right turn into Wharf Road, but continue to the next roundabout to double back.

The car park next to the Pavilion holds about 40 cars (to enable emergency access, cars can only park in the marked bays). Unless it’s very wet, the overflow car park at the far end of the Cricket ground will be open.

To access the overflow car park, turn left as you come out of Wharf Road and carry on along Woodbridge Road towards the railway bridge, and the entrance to the ground is just before the end of the green fence that runs along the perimeter of the ground, next to the Woodbridge Café.

You might prefer to use one of the larger public car parks which are just a few minutes walk away: the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ)

SEATING

Seating is either in front row settees/armchairs, central round tables, or rear high chairs/tables. Seats will be reserved for you when you book. If you’re a Guildford Jazz member, please let us know if you have a seating preference in on the booking form. Notes on the layout:

Front row: Seats 1 to 5 are sofas or armchairs

Middle tables: Tables 6 to 23 and 32 are small tables , each seating 4 (for bookings of 1 or 2 seats, we’ll seat you at a table with others, please let us know if you have friends coming who you’d like to sit with!).

Rear tables: Tables 24 to 29 are tall tables suitable for 2 people, with high stools.

Groups: Table 31 and 32 are suitable for larger group of 6 or more

High stools : 30 and 34 are single high stools (no table) , suitable for 1 to 3 people

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Moscow Drug Club
Nov
21

Moscow Drug Club

We’re delighted to welcome back the hugely popular MOSCOW DRUG CLUB… (named after the song !)

Moscow Drug Club are a heady and waggish mix of Jazz French musette Latin Grooves and New Orleans Swing, combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt,

Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget!

SOLD OUT! Please contact us for retutns

EVENT INFO

The performance is upstairs in Guildford Pavilion, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’ll be seating reserved for you.

Doors open and supper available from 7pm, performance 8pm to about 10:15pm (with interval). Licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style and there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig Far Pavilions Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen. Please select chicken or vegetarian (menu to be confirmed)

TICKETS

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

WHO'S PLAYING?

Katya Gorrie - vocals

Jonny Bruce - trumpet

Mirek Salmon - accordian

Andy Bowen - guitar

Andy Crowdy - bass

DIRECTIONS

The performance is upstairs in the Pavilion building at the Guildford County Cricket Club, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

For sat navs please check the postcode takes you to Wharf Road. There’s a car park alongside, entry from Wharf Road. If you’re approaching from Guildford town centre, Wharf Road is on the left just before the Sports Ground. If you’re approaching from the A3/Ladymead there’s no right turn into Wharf Road, but continue to the next roundabout to double back.

The car park next to the Pavilion holds about 40 cars (to enable emergency access, cars can only park in the marked bays). Unless it’s very wet, the overflow car park at the far end of the Cricket ground will be open.

To access the overflow car park, turn left as you come out of Wharf Road and carry on along Woodbridge Road towards the railway bridge, and the entrance to the ground is just before the end of the green fence that runs along the perimeter of the ground, next to the Woodbridge Café.

You might prefer to use one of the larger public car parks which are just a few minutes walk away: the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ)

SEATING

Seating is either in front row settees/armchairs, central round tables, or rear high chairs/tables. Seats will be reserved for you when you book. If you’re a Guildford Jazz member, please let us know if you have a seating preference in on the booking form. Notes on the layout:

Front row: Seats 1 to 5 are sofas or armchairs

Middle tables: Tables 6 to 23 and 32 are small tables , each seating 4 (for bookings of 1 or 2 seats, we’ll seat you at a table with others, please let us know if you have friends coming who you’d like to sit with!).

Rear tables: Tables 24 to 29 are tall tables suitable for 2 people, with high stools.

Groups: Table 31 and 32 are suitable for larger group of 6 or more

High stools : 30 and 34 are single high stools (no table) , suitable for 1 to 3 people

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jazz brunch with the Stacey Dawson Trio
Nov
17

jazz brunch with the Stacey Dawson Trio

Enjoy a Jazz Brunch in The Guildford Townhouse with some cool West Coast jazz from the Stacey Dawson Trio!

Coppa Club sits on the cobbled streets of Guildford’s buzzy High Street and prides itself on its ethos of effortless hospitality, relaxation and conviviality!.

Please click the link below for more details and to book a table

EVENT INFO

The Guildford Townhouse

58-62 HIGHSTREET, GUILDFORD GU1 3ES

Live music from 11am to 1pm

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music, please book a table for brunch from the link above

WHO'S PLAYING?

Stacey Dawson - Alto sax

Paul Stead - guitar

Marianne Windham - bass

DIRECTIONS

The Guildford Townhouse

58-62 HIGHSTREET, GUILDFORD GU1 3ES

Town centre car parks nearby

SEATING

Please click the link above to book a table

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Redtenbacher’s Funkestra: Brothers In Funk
Nov
15

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra: Brothers In Funk

Stefan Redtenbacher's Funkestra continues the successful BEAT series with an exciting mix of fresh, high energy jazz funk, inspired by the legendary Funk Brothers, Average White Band and Brecker Brothers.

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra is a GO-TO funk monstrosity that consistently delivers a steady groove guaranteed to MAKE YOU MOVE!” – Michael B ( host of ‘Tonic: The Funky Groove Show’ | KGOU FM, Oklahoma)

“Stefan, you know what the Funk is about.” – Fred Wesley (James Brown, Funkadelic, JB Horns)

“Lean, agile, and breathless in its groove” – Jacob Webb ( KEXP | Seattle, Washington)

“A pure slice of unalloyed, joyful Funk.” – Steve Rubie (606 Club London)

“Funk in its classic form remains alive, and Redtenbacher’s Funkestra’s is a stellar example.” – George Graham (WVIA-FM | Scranton, Pennsylvania)

“Stefan Redtenbacher remains one of the most prominent composers, producers and all-round bass monsters in the UK.” – Nick Wells (iBass Magazine, UK)

“Never less than illuminating.” – Steve Morphew (Blues Review, UK)

“The Funkestra’s trademark is mid-tempo funk with just the right amount of bite, rarely abrasive and never toothless, integrating a variety of retro styles.” – David B. Wilson (Wilson & Alroy’s Record Reviews)

“The phrase ‘world class’ can be overused but the multi million streaming Funkestra consist of players with enviable resumes, whose polymath musical skills extend beyond the jazz-funk/fusion world for which they are most famed.” – Mark Ede | BiGiAM Agency

With support from Bluejay.

 Follow the link to buy your tickets now, or use the tabs below to read about the event in more detail.

EVENT INFO

Doors open 7pm; Support 7:45 - 8:30pm ; Headline band 8:55 to 10:10pm

TICKETS

Tickets £18 General admission, £16 Guildford Jazz Members, £10 concessions +£1 booking fee

Please note this event is standing only, please let us know if you need seats

* concession tickets apply if you are in receipt of universal credit, income support or job seekers allowance, are registered disabled or are under 25

WHO'S PLAYING?

Funkestra are:

Pete Billington | keyboards

Piers Green | tenor saxophone

Terry Lewis | guitar

Stefan Redtenbacher | bass

Mike Sturgis | drums

Bluejay are:

Erin Rowlatt - vocals

Joseph Oates - sax

Joey Price - keys

Jacob Treasure - guitar

Joel Allison - bass

James Warren - drums

"We aim to shine a different, funkier, light on vocal tunes you will know and love, as well as bringing pure, unequivocal instrumental groove."

DIRECTIONS

The Boileroom,13 Stoke Fields, Guildford. Surrey, GU14LS

Click here for directions and parking

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MOTET
Nov
14

MOTET

Motet brings its rich horn arrangements and high energy rhythms to well known soul and jazz fusion songs, from artists such as Steps Ahead, Bob Berg, Yellowjackets, Al Jarreau and Stevie Wonder. The band delivers a modern, danceable groove that is both fresh and uplifting. 

Please click the link below for tickets

EVENT INFO

7.30pm at The Backroom, The Star Inn, Guildford GU13TY

TICKETS

General Admission £15 (+1.26 booking fee)

Concessions (students/seniors): £12 (+ 1.01booking fee)

WHO'S PLAYING?

Dave Kirby - piano

Andy Jackson - guitar

Seb Guard - drums

Robin Clayton - bass

Sam Parker - saxes

Tom Parsons - Tumpet

Stuart Goodburne - Trombone

Ella Clayton-Bell - Vocals.

DIRECTIONS

The Backroom, The Star Inn, Guildford GU13TY

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STEVE WATERMAN QUARTET
Nov
13

STEVE WATERMAN QUARTET

  • Growler & Cans, 24 Chertsey Street Guildford GU1 4HD (map)
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Steve Waterman is one of the top British jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene. The winner of numerous British Jazz awards, he has worked with John Surman, Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard, Tony Coe, Don Weller and many others and has recorded many critically acclaimed CDs under his own name as well as under the ECM label with John Surman’s Brass Project and Carla Bley.

As a session musician Steve has worked and recorded with George Michael, Van Morrison, Tom Jones, and Bjork plus many studio sessions for TV, radio, and film. Formerly professor of Jazz Trumpet at Trinity College of Music in London and visiting Jazz Trumpet specialist at The Royal Northern College Of Music, he is also currently professor of Jazz Trumpet at The Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama.

Also featuring ALEX HUTTON on piano, MATT FISHWICK on drums and Marianne WIndham on bass

Please click the link below for tickets

EVENT INFO

8pm at Growler & Cans Craft Beer Bar, 24 Chertsey Street Guildford GU1 4HD

TICKETS

Tickets £12.50

WHO'S PLAYING?

Steve Waterman - trumpet & Fluget

Alex Hutton - piano

Matt Fishwick - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

DIRECTIONS

Growler & Cans Craft Beer Bar, 24 Chertsey Street Guildford GU1 4HD

SEATING

Please arrive early for a seat!

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soultime!
Nov
6

soultime!

SoulTime! Is a new and exciting jazz quartet co-led by renowned pianist Leon Greening and exceptional trumpeter Steve Fishwick.

Dedicated to delving into the repertoire of one of their musical idols, the pianist and composer Bobby Timmons, SoulTime! pays homage to a figure whose influence during the late 1950s and early 60s on Hard-Bop and Soul-Jazz often goes unacknowledged in jazz history.

Bobby Timmons’ compositions, such as ‘This Here’, ‘Dat Dere’, and ‘Moanin’, were pivotal for iconic groups like Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and The Cannonball Adderley Quintet.

SoulTime! is committed to revitalizing these classics with the original spirit, infusing them with abundant melody, soulfulness, and the infectious grooves that defined the era.

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen (please see the Event Info tab for the menu)

EVENT INFO

The performance is upstairs in Guildford Pavilion, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’ll be seating reserved for you.

Doors open and supper available from 7pm, performance 8pm to about 10:15pm (with interval). Licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style and there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig “Boogie Biriyani” Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen. Please select chicken or vegetarian :

  • Pea Patties (with tamarind chutney)

  • Chicken or Vegetable Biryani

  • Raita and poppadums

TICKETS

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

WHO'S PLAYING?

Steve Fishwick - trumpet

Leon Greening - piano

Matt Home - drums

Marianne WIndham - bass (guest)

DIRECTIONS

The performance is upstairs in the Pavilion building at the Guildford County Cricket Club, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

For sat navs please check the postcode takes you to Wharf Road. There’s a car park alongside, entry from Wharf Road. If you’re approaching from Guildford town centre, Wharf Road is on the left just before the Sports Ground. If you’re approaching from the A3/Ladymead there’s no right turn into Wharf Road, but continue to the next roundabout to double back.

The car park next to the Pavilion holds about 40 cars (to enable emergency access, cars can only park in the marked bays). Unless it’s very wet, the overflow car park at the far end of the Cricket ground will be open.

To access the overflow car park, turn left as you come out of Wharf Road and carry on along Woodbridge Road towards the railway bridge, and the entrance to the ground is just before the end of the green fence that runs along the perimeter of the ground, next to the Woodbridge Café.

You might prefer to use one of the larger public car parks which are just a few minutes walk away: the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ)

SEATING

Seating is either in front row settees/armchairs, central round tables, or rear high chairs/tables. Seats will be reserved for you when you book. If you’re a Guildford Jazz member, please let us know if you have a seating preference in on the booking form. Notes on the layout:

Front row: Seats 1 to 5 are sofas or armchairs

Middle tables: Tables 6 to 23 and 32 are small tables , each seating 4 (for bookings of 1 or 2 seats, we’ll seat you at a table with others, please let us know if you have friends coming who you’d like to sit with!).

Rear tables: Tables 24 to 29 are tall tables suitable for 2 people, with high stools.

Groups: Table 31 and 32 are suitable for larger group of 6 or more

High stools : 30 and 34 are single high stools (no table) , suitable for 1 to 3 people

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ALICE ZAWADZKI & ROB LUFT LUNCHTIME SERIES
Nov
6

ALICE ZAWADZKI & ROB LUFT LUNCHTIME SERIES

  • St Christopher's Church, Church Green, Haslemere, GU27 1DD (map)
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Loosely connected to the jazz world but realistically inhabiting her own realm, Alice Zawadzki is a vocalist, violinist, songwriter and composer based in London, with considerable repute as “a genuine original” (The Guardian), and a distinctive and individual presence on the creative European music scene. Alice’s rich musical background and “whimsical hyper-creativity” (MOJO Magazine) create a sound which draws upon her early exposure to New Orleans jazz and gospel with the legendary Lillian Boutté who took Alice under her wing and on tour as a teenager, an extensive classical training as a violinist, and a continuous exploration of improvisation, poetry, and folk music from diverse traditions, “all propelled in a voice of velvet suppleness and gutsy emotional power” (The Arts Desk).

Rob Luft is an award-winning 29-year-old jazz guitarist from London whose virtuosity has been compared to that of six-string legends John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola & Paco De Lucia. He was the recipient of the 2016 Kenny Wheeler Prize from the Royal Academy of Music, and he also received the 2nd Prize in the 2016 Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition at Montreux Jazz Festival. His debut album, “Riser”, was released on Edition Records in 2017 to widespread acclaim from the European jazz media. John Fordham wrote in The Guardian that it’s a “very sophisticated debut, but given Luft’s old-soul achievements since his early teens, we should have heard it coming”..

Please note this event is being promoted by HHH Concerts

Please click the link below for details and tickets

EVENT INFO

1pm at St Christopher's Church, Church Green, Haslemere, GU27 1DD.

TICKETS

WHO'S PLAYING?

DIRECTIONS

St Christopher's Church, Church Green, Haslemere, GU27 1DD.

SEATING

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Nat Steele & Mark Crooks sextet play Stan Getz and Cal Tjader
Nov
1

Nat Steele & Mark Crooks sextet play Stan Getz and Cal Tjader

The combination of tenor sax with vibraphone is a particularly warm and luxurious sound, and has been featured very successfully by several leading tenor players including Sonny Rollins (with Milt Jackson) and Joe Henderson (with Bobby Hutcherson). 

Stan Getz and Cal Tjader had an especially successful partnership in the late 1950s, leading an all-star sextet including Scott La Faro, Vince Guaraldi, Eddie Duran and on his very first recording drum master Billy Higgins. 

The sextet led by tenor player Mark Crooks and vibraphonist Nat Steele celebrate this collaboration, playing selections from their brilliant 1958 album. The sextet perform gorgeous arrangements of standards For All We Know, I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face and My Buddy along with swinging originals by Tjader and Guaraldi, Ginza Samba and Big Bear. Getz’s other vibraphone partnerships are also showcased, with selections from his recordings with vibes masters Lionel Hampton and Gary Burton. 

Featured in the rhythm section are some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians: guitarist Colin Oxley, bassist Lorenzo Morabito, pianist Matyas Gayer and drummer Mark Taylor. 

Cabaret Seating includes a cheese board and a glass of wine. Balcony seating includes a glass of wine.

Guildford Jazz members please contact us for the discount code!

Use the tabs below to read about the event in more detail.

EVENT INFO

Friday 1st November

7.30pm start

Tickets include cheese and wine

Select Cabaret or Balcony seating

TICKETS

Tickets £25 cabaret seating, £21 Balcony seating (includes venue levy)

A £2 discount on all tickets for Guildford Jazz Members, please Contact Us for the Discount Code

WHO'S PLAYING?

Nat Steele - vibraphone

Mark Crroks - tenor sax

Colin Oxley guitar

Lorenzo Morabito - bass

Matyas Gayer - pianio

Mark Taylor - drums

DIRECTIONS

Cranleigh Arts Centre

1 High Street

Cranleigh

GU6 8AS

SEATING

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El Chamuyo Jazz Tango
Oct
24

El Chamuyo Jazz Tango

The EL CHAMUYO quartet performs a wide sweep of Argentinian tango music, ranging from golden era of the 1920s and '30s, through to the tango nuevo masterpieces of Piazzolla, and on to a few contemporary composers.

While respecting the tradition, El Chamuyo also takes this repertoire as a starting point for improvisation, blurring the boundaries between tango and jazz in exciting and innovative ways. Not forgetting that this music is rooted in dance, the quartet regularly performs at milongas for tango dancers!

Featuring virtuoso violinist Kamila Bydlowska, jazz pianist Adam DYer, Simon Cook on chromatic bandoneon and Juampi Mauro on double bass .

** SOLD OUT **

EVENT INFO

The performance is upstairs in Guildford Pavilion, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’ll be seating reserved for you.

Doors open and supper available from 7pm, performance 8pm to about 10:15pm (with interval). Licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style and there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig Far Pavilions Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

  • Vegetable Somosas (served with tamarind chutney)

  • Chicken (or Paneer) Rezala (a delicately spiced dish made with poppy sees, mace and whole spices),

  • Berry Pulao (Fragrant Basmati rice, spices and cranberries - as served in the Iranian cafes of Bombay)

TICKETS

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

WHO'S PLAYING?

Featuring virtuoso violinist Kamila Bydlowska, jazz pianist Adam DYer, Simon Cook on chromatic bandoneon and Juampi Mauro on double bass .

DIRECTIONS

The performance is upstairs in the Pavilion building at the Guildford County Cricket Club, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

For sat navs please check the postcode takes you to Wharf Road. There’s a car park alongside, entry from Wharf Road. If you’re approaching from Guildford town centre, Wharf Road is on the left just before the Sports Ground. If you’re approaching from the A3/Ladymead there’s no right turn into Wharf Road, but continue to the next roundabout to double back.

The car park next to the Pavilion holds about 40 cars (to enable emergency access, cars can only park in the marked bays). Unless it’s very wet, the overflow car park at the far end of the Cricket ground will be open.

To access the overflow car park, turn left as you come out of Wharf Road and carry on along Woodbridge Road towards the railway bridge, and the entrance to the ground is just before the end of the green fence that runs along the perimeter of the ground, next to the Woodbridge Café.

You might prefer to use one of the larger public car parks which are just a few minutes walk away: the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ)

SEATING

Seating is either in front row settees/armchairs, central round tables, or rear high chairs/tables. Seats will be reserved for you when you book. If you’re a Guildford Jazz member, please let us know if you have a seating preference in on the booking form. Notes on the layout:

Front row: Seats 1 to 5 are sofas or armchairs

Middle tables: Tables 6 to 23 and 32 are small tables , each seating 4 (for bookings of 1 or 2 seats, we’ll seat you at a table with others, please let us know if you have friends coming who you’d like to sit with!).

Rear tables: Tables 24 to 29 are tall tables suitable for 2 people, with high stools.

Groups: Table 31 and 32 are suitable for larger group of 6 or more

High stools : 30 and 34 are single high stools (no table) , suitable for 1 to 3 people

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Bill Laurance
Oct
17

Bill Laurance

Classically trained composer, sought after collaborator and 5 times Grammy award-winning pianist Bill Laurance has built a career uniquely blending genres of music that seem to be at stylistic polar opposites with each other. Originally trained as a classical pianist, Laurance has been demonstrating his unique creativity and improvisation for many years as a founding member of Snarky Puppy.

“A Jazz Maestro” The Guardian

His diverse work includes advertising compositions for Apple, film soundtracks such as "Un Traductor" (2018) and collaborations with renowned ensembles such as the WDR Big Band and the Metropole Orkest. Most recently, he released the highly acclaimed album "Where You Wish You Were" (ACT Music) together with Michael League. His latest release "Affinity" is a tribute to the jazz pianist Bill Evans and shows Laurance's striving for individual interpretations, whereby the piano remains the unifying constant in his versatile work.

** SOLD OUT **

Please click the tabs before for more details

EVENT INFO

Evening Performance 8pm to 10.20pm

The event is at the Performing Arts Studio at the University of Surrey.

Doors open from 7.15pm. Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’s a bar available beforehand and at the interval.

Tickets: General admission £29 (Guildford Jazz members £27). Students £10 (limited availability!)

If you have any questions please contact us by emailing info@guildfordjazz.org.uk

TICKETS

General admission £29

Guildford Jazz Members £27

Students £10 (limited tickets available)

All prices include booking fees

WHO'S PLAYING?

Pianist, keyboardist and composer Bill Laurance’s music evokes a striking sense of time and place. As an original member of 5-time Grammy Award-winning group Snarky Puppy, Laurance has toured the world countless times, playing hundreds of concerts to tens of thousands of fans worldwide.

'Bloom', the ACT debut of pianist and composer Bill Laurance as leader, marks the transition from the smallest possible form of musical interaction to a large-scale, broadband format. Following the internationally acclaimed ACT release 'Where You Wish You Were' in duo with multi-instrumentalist and Snarky Puppy bandmate Michael League, Laurance now teams up with Manchester-based 18-piece string orchestra The Untold Orchestra and creates a work of convincingly epic pro-portions. Combining Bill Laurance’s classical sensibilities with jazz, pop grooves, and powerful orchestral synchronicity, 'Bloom' runs the gamut of emotions and moods.

“That’s where the magic is; the space between what is prescribed and what isn’t” says Laurance.

The eponymous opening track of the album impressively demonstrates how organically and naturally, Laurance manages the balancing act between an orchestral sound, the accessibility and groove of pop music and the freedom of jazz: a series of dark, warm string chords introduces a sense of spaciousness and sonic depth.

Featuring his widely lauded improvisational skills, Laurance perfects the balance of straddling virtuosity without becoming self-indulgent. His playing transcends mere technical mastery on the piano, instead weaving these techniques into something that captivates the listener, no matter what music they usually feel at home with. It respects the full instrumentation of his compositions, creating breathing space for each musician to be heard and understood. And so, 'Bloom' ties in with its predecessor album 'Where You Wish You Were', albeit with completely different means: With its vocal and narrative quality, this music creates spaces and dream worlds in which listeners can lose themselves with joy.

How the flint first sparked....

Attending the University of Leeds, he majored in classical composition, exploring jazz, funk and drum’n’bass in addition to classical music. Since then he has honed the melodic immediacy of this approach, along with his intense improvisational prowess, forging a distinctive personal style that embraces English classical, electronica and jazz-rock sensibilities, alongside gritty contemporary grooves.

In the early-noughties, a twenty-something Laurance was trying to make a living on the Leeds music scene, when an unremarkable but timely pick-up gig presented itself with a young Michael League in singer Michael Solomon Williams’ band. Gigs in the north of England forged a friendship with League, who happened to be looking for a new piano player, and League invited Laurance to the US to record the first Snarky Puppy album, The Only Constant, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Since then, Laurance has clocked up recordings and or performances with such renowned artists as David Crosby, Morcheeba, Salif Keita, Terence Blanchard, Susana Baca, Lalah Hathaway, Laura Mvula, Jacob Collier, Musiq Soul Child, Khalid Sansi, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, Carlos Malta, The Metropole Orchestra and the WDR Big Band. He has also worked extensively in the dance world with companies including Alvin Ailey, Ballet Rambert, Matthew Bourne's Adventures in Motion Pictures, Phoenix Dance, Northern Ballet Theatre and the English National Ballet. He has also composed music for a variety of different clients including Apple, Sky, Nokia and Hewlett Packard.

He is a champion of cutting-edge keyboard developments and is endorsed by: Moog, Mellotron, Sequential, Korg, Nord, Roli Seaboard, Yamaha, Roland, Arp Odyssey, Keyscape, Sound Brenner, Native Instruments and MXR. Alongside Laurance’s touring as a solo artist and with Snarky Puppy, Laurance is the Artist in residence at Morley College London. He is is a passionate educator and continues to give clinics at music institutions all over the world.

Listen here: https://youtu.be/X3WBuQoGtsc

DIRECTIONS

Performing Arts Studio (PATS), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

There’s a large car park along the perimeter road – drive straight on at the roundabout once you get on campus and it’s signposted on the left after a little way. Parking is free after 5pm and if you require a disabled parking bay please let us know.

Download campus map (PDF)

The Performing Arts Studio is building 20 on the map  . There’s a footpath that runs from the perimeter road between the AQA and Austin Pearce Building (buildings 4 and 5) – turn right at the top, over the mini roundabout, and the PATS studio is along the road on the left.

SEATING

Seating is unreserved, please select your seats when you arrive.

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Debby Bracknell Songbird Sessions
Oct
13

Debby Bracknell Songbird Sessions

Jazz and soul from accomplished vocal/piano duo of Debby Bracknell and Dave Clement-Smith at The Keep pub

An accomplished live performer and in-demand session vocalist, Debby has sung for top artists such as Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Shakatak.

Please click the link below for the venue website

EVENT INFO

The Keep, 29 Castle Street, Guildford GU1 3UW

Live music from 1pm to 3.30pm

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music

WHO'S PLAYING?

Debby Bracknell (vocals) and Dave Clement-Smith (piano)

DIRECTIONS

The Keep, 29 Castle Street, Guildford GU1 3UW

Town centre car parks nearby

SEATING

Pub seating available

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Alyn Shipton presents “Gerry Mulligan Quartets of the 1950s”
Oct
9

Alyn Shipton presents “Gerry Mulligan Quartets of the 1950s”

An evening with writer, musician, broadcaster , Jazz historian and host of BBC Radio 3’s"Jazz Record Requests”, Alyn Shipton, discussing and playing the music from his latest book., “The Gerry Mulligan 1950s Quartets” , which offers an intimate look at Mulligan's musical development from the initial quartet with Chet Baker to its successors with Bob Brookmeyer, Jon Eardley, and Art Farmer.

Includes an interview with Alyn and a performance of Mulligan’s music by a live quartet featuring Alyn and Alan Barnes on baritone an Ian Smith on trumpet.

In association with Guildford Book Festival

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen (please see the Event Info tab for the menu)

EVENT INFO

The performance is upstairs in Guildford Pavilion, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’ll be seating reserved for you.

Doors open supper available from 6.15pm, interview with Alyn Shipton at 7.30pm, performance 8.30pm to 10:15pm (with interval). Licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style and there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig Far Pavilions Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen. Please select chicken or vegetarian:

  • Vegetable Samosas (served with tamarind chutney)

  • Chicken (or Paneer) Rezela (a delicately spiced dish made with poppy seeds, mace and whole spices)

  • Berry Pulao (Fragrant Basmati rice, spice and cranberries - as served in the Iranian cafes of Bombay)

TICKETS

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

WHO'S PLAYING?

Alyn Shipton, writer, musician, broadcaster and Jazz historian. A recognized international authority on Jazz, he has written and edited many books on the subject of Jazz and those who make it. Alyn is also a presenter, writer and producer of programmes for BBC radio and was also a Jazz critic for the Times for many years.

He is currently the presenter of Jazz Record Requests. Until May 2012 he produced and presented Jazz Library and many of these shows are still available online to UK listeners. Previously, he presented the weekly show Jazzmatazz on the BBC World Service for six years until March 2003. Later that year, he won the Marian McPartland / Willis Conover Award for lifetime achievement in Jazz broadcasting.

DIRECTIONS

The performance is upstairs in the Pavilion building at the Guildford County Cricket Club, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP

For sat navs please check the postcode takes you to Wharf Road. There’s a car park alongside, entry from Wharf Road. If you’re approaching from Guildford town centre, Wharf Road is on the left just before the Sports Ground. If you’re approaching from the A3/Ladymead there’s no right turn into Wharf Road, but continue to the next roundabout to double back.

The car park next to the Pavilion holds about 40 cars (to enable emergency access, cars can only park in the marked bays). Unless it’s very wet, the overflow car park at the far end of the Cricket ground will be open.

To access the overflow car park, turn left as you come out of Wharf Road and carry on along Woodbridge Road towards the railway bridge, and the entrance to the ground is just before the end of the green fence that runs along the perimeter of the ground, next to the Woodbridge Café.

You might prefer to use one of the larger public car parks which are just a few minutes walk away: the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ)

SEATING

Seating is either in front row settees/armchairs, central round tables, or rear high chairs/tables. Seats will be reserved for you when you book. If you’re a Guildford Jazz member, please let us know if you have a seating preference in on the booking form. Notes on the layout:

Front row: Seats 1 to 5 are sofas or armchairs

Middle tables: Tables 6 to 23 and 32 are small tables , each seating 4 (for bookings of 1 or 2 seats, we’ll seat you at a table with others, please let us know if you have friends coming who you’d like to sit with!).

Rear tables: Tables 24 to 29 are tall tables suitable for 2 people, with high stools.

Groups: Table 31 and 32 are suitable for larger group of 6 or more

High stools : 30 and 34 are single high stools (no table) , suitable for 1 to 3 people

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Emily Windham Quartet
Oct
2

Emily Windham Quartet

  • Rogues Bar, 58 Epsom Road Guildford Surrey GU1 3PB (map)
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Join us for a fantastic evening of live jazz, soul and funk with the The Emily Windham Quartet at Rogues, Guildford's Top Wine & Spirits Bar!

Upcoming local star Emily Windham is an actress, singer and performer. Since graduating from RADA and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, she has been making a name for herself as a versatile and skilled vocalist with a fabulous voice and engaging stage presence. Joining Emily are Russell Jarrett on guitar , Martin Pyne on drums and percussion and Marianne Windham on double and electric bass.

Entry is free, just turn up!

Please click the link below for more details and to visit the Rogues website

EVENT INFO

The music will be held in the snug at Rogues Wine Bar from 8pm to 10pm

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music

WHO'S PLAYING?

Emily Windham - vocals

Russell Jarrett - guitar

Martin Pyne - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

DIRECTIONS

Rogues Bar , 58 Epsom Road, Guildford GU1 3PB

SEATING

Please select a seat when you arrive

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Parker/Varley Quintet
Sept
30

Parker/Varley Quintet

  • Shardana Italian Restaurant, 188 High St, Guildford GU1 3HW (map)
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The Varley Parker Quintet officially formed in 2017 to play the Guildford Jazz Festival. It draws heavily on the Blue Note catalogue of the late 50s and 60s for its inspiration and material but also features music from modern masters such as Tom Harrell, Roy Hargrove and Bobby Watson.

Expect bluesy, soulful, funky jazz with a latin seasoning! Feat: Marianne Windham Bass, Sam Parker Sax, Ed Kinsella Piano, Dave Evetts Drums and Graham Varley Trumpet

And of course a warm Italian welcome and amazing food at Shardana’s Italian Restaurant!

Please click the link below to contact the venue or call 01483 560752

"** SOLD OUT. Please contact the venue to ask about returns “““

EVENT INFO

Shardana Italian Restaurant

188 High St, Guildford GU1 3HW

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music, please call the Shardana on 01483 560752 to book a table

WHO'S PLAYING?

Graham Varley - trumpet

Sam Parker - tenor sax

Ed Kinsella - piano

Marianne Windham - bass

Dave Evetts - drums

DIRECTIONS

188 High St, Guildford GU1 3HW

Town centre car parks nearby

SEATING

Please click the link above to book a table

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Emil StewarT Nerona Trio
Sept
28

Emil StewarT Nerona Trio

  • Solar Sisters Cafe, 86 North St, Guildford GU1 4AU (map)
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Live jazz from the Emil Stewart Nerona Trio at the Solar SIsters Cafe

Emil is a talented young tenor sax player emerging onto the Surrey music scene . He brings Sam Woodland and Cameron Barnett to complete this young, dynamic trio.

Please click the link below to visit the venue website

EVENT INFO

Solar Sisters Cafe, 86 North St, Guildford GU1 4AU

Live music from 12pm to 2pm

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music

WHO'S PLAYING?

Emil Stewart - tenor sax, with Sam Woodland and Cameron Barnett

DIRECTIONS

Solar Sisters Cafe, 86 North St, Guildford GU1 4AU

Town centre car parks nearby

SEATING

Please contact the cafe

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dave kirby quartet
Sept
27

dave kirby quartet

Jazz and Soul classics from the David Kirby Jazz & Soul Quartet led by accomplished pianist with guest vocalist Debby Bracknell , who has sung for top artists such as Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Shakatak, in the cool, vintage atmosphere of The Cosy Club.

Please click the link below to see the menu and and to book a table!

EVENT INFO

The Cosy Club

58-62 HIGHSTREET, GUILDFORD GU1 3ES

Live music from 7.45pm to 9.45pm

Cosy Club Guildford, 14 Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford, GU1 3QY

To book a table please email guildfordbookings@cosyclub.co.uk or call 01483 369072

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music, please book a table for from the link above

WHO'S PLAYING?

David Kirby - piano

Debby Bracknell - vocals

Sam Parker - tenor sax

Cameron Barnett - double bass

DIRECTIONS

Cosy Club Guildford

14 Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford, GU1 3QY

Free parking on the High Street after 6pm

SEATING

Please click the link above to book a table

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Simcock & Rebello
Sept
26

Simcock & Rebello

One of the headline events and a rare coup for the Festival. the pairing of the gifted jazz pianists Jason Rebello and Gwilym Simcock will be performing together on two Steinway concert grand pianos.

Adventurous, sophisticated and technically brilliant, both musicians are stupendous improvisers who blend jazz and classical influences to mesmerising effect. Dovetailing beautifully creative originals, zestful standards and mercurial improvisations, this is a hot-ticket set from two of the most inventive pianists in jazz.

Early booking highly recommended.

“A memorable feast of creative jazz piano”  Scotsman.

“Simcock: An extraordinary musician”  Jamie Cullum.

“Rebello: Viscerally exciting”  Jazzwise.

** SOLD OUT **

EVENT INFO

Evening Performance 8pm to 10.20pm

The event is at the Performing Arts Studio at the University of Surrey.

Doors open from 7.15pm. Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’s a bar available beforehand and at the interval.

Tickets: Full Price £22 (Guildford Jazz members £20), Students £12 (Student Members £10)

Please note there are limited student tickets available

If you have any questions please contact us by emailing info@guildfordjazz.org.uk

TICKETS

General admission £22

Guildford Jazz Members £20

Students £12/ Student Members £10 (limited tickets available)

All prices include booking fees

WHO'S PLAYING?

GWILYM SIMCOCK

JASON REBELLO

Celebrated British jazz pianist Jason Rebello was labelled a veteran by critics at 19 and over the next decade won most of the major jazz music awards.

“At 21, he’s probably the most gifted and fluent pianist to emerge in Britain since Django Bates” - Neville Hadsley, Jazz FM 1990

Classically trained but inspired by Herbie Hancock, he came to the attention of one of the founders of jazz fusion, Weather Report’s saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Impressed by his musical fluency and style, Shorter produced his No 1 debut album A Clearer View October 1990 Novus PD 90527.

By 1992 Jason’s musical talent and endearing personality enabled him to feature in a wide range of media projects including Artrageous BBC 2 which Janet Street-Porter invited him to present. Popular and confident, Jason chose to produce his second album Keeping Time. He invited a wealth of his musical friends to feature including soul diva Jocelyn Brown and Marianne Jean- Baptiste.

Jason undertook a gruelling schedule promoting his own band across the UK and Europe as well as appearing with notable artistes including Bud Shank, Wayne Shorter, Gary Burton, Branford Marsallis, Tommy Smith, Jean Toussaint, Desree, Mica Paris, Carleen Anderson and Omar. He also performed several classical concerts with the Nice Symphony Orchestra and the Halle Orchestra.

Make It Real July 1994 is Jason’s best-selling album to date. A heady mix of jazz, latin, soul and hip-hop featuring the vocal talents of Maysa Leak, Joy Rose and Cleveland Watkiss and Faithless rapper Maxi Jazz. An inspirational re-working of Gershwin’s Summertime received much radio play and was voted a KISS Classic by KISS Radio. Following a sold out UK tour and European festival dates, The British Council also sponsored a tour of Brazil. The musical partnering of Jason with Joy Rose produced a further album of just piano and voice.

In 1999 Jason travelled to New York to record Next Time Round with his trio featuring Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts and talented British bassist Orlando Le Fleming. The album was a return to acoustic jazz. Following the untimely death in 1998 of piano legend and personal hero Kenny Kirkland, Jason was invited by Sting to take his seat in the band. Jason recorded with Sting on his Grammy winning album Brand New Day 1999 and Sacred Love 2003. He toured the world as part of Sting’s band for 6 years and on the night of September 11 2001, Jason recorded the live DVD and CD All this Time at Sting’s home in Tuscany.

It was through an introduction from Sting that Jason met guitar legend Jeff Beck. Beck was looking for a new keyboard player to follow Jan Hammer. He was keen to recruit Jason, whose keyboard skills and musical versatility complemented Beck’s love to improvise and experiment in the world of fusion. Jason once again toured the world as part of Beck’s band for 6 years, and was introduced to the world of Rock music. He worked together with Beck on his 2010 album Emotion and Commotion and co-wrote the single Hammerhead which won a Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance and was voted a Rock Classic by Planet Rock Radio.

Technique, diversity and adaptability have enabled Jason to work with artists across the musical spectrum such as Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Pee Wee Ellis, Joss Stone, Madeline Peyroux, Manu Katche and recently Charlene Soraia. In 2007 Jason inspired by family life in Bath embarked on the Jazz Rainbow project. Created as through of a love of teaching and a belief that expression through music is an important part of a child”s development, Jason has worked nationally to promote learning through musical workshops in schools. The project resulted in Jazz Rainbow November 2007, a charming reinvention of much loved children”s tunes the whole family could enjoy.

In 2103 Jason released “Anything but Look” featuring Omar, Will Downing, Jacob Collier, Joy Rose, Pino Palladino, Troy Miller, Paul Stacey, Jeremy Stacey, Miles Bould, George Rebello, Xantone Black.

His latest solo piano CD ‘Held‘ on Edition Records won best new CD in the 2016 British Jazz Awards. In 2018 he recorded on Tim Garland’s Album ‘Weather Walker‘.

Jason continues to teach, lecturing at various schools and music colleges including The Guildhall School of Music and Bath Spa University. He also helped to set up the Jazz Factory at the Wiltshire Music Centre.

“In terms of sheer ability and potential, Jason is probably the finest young jazz musician this country has produced. His playing has great poise and maturity, which is unusual in somebody so young.” Stuart Nicholson, author Jazz: The Modern

DIRECTIONS

Performing Arts Studio (PATS), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

There’s a large car park along the perimeter road – drive straight on at the roundabout once you get on campus and it’s signposted on the left after a little way. Parking is free after 5pm and if you require a disabled parking bay please let us know.

Download campus map (PDF)

The Performing Arts Studio is building 20 on the map  . There’s a footpath that runs from the perimeter road between the AQA and Austin Pearce Building (buildings 4 and 5) – turn right at the top, over the mini roundabout, and the PATS studio is along the road on the left.

SEATING

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STEFAN KOTLARZ TRIO
Sept
21

STEFAN KOTLARZ TRIO

  • Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3QY (map)
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Free live jazz in Tunsgate Quarter from the Stefan Kotlarz Trio

Fresh and energetic guitar playing from new generation Surrey jazz musician

Please click the link below for the Tunsgate Quarter website

EVENT INFO

Tunsgate Quarter,

98-110 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3QY

Live music from 12pm to 2pm

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music

WHO'S PLAYING?

Stefan Kotlarz - guitar

Seth Pannifer - sax

Spud Smith - bass

DIRECTIONS

Tunsgate Quarter,

98-110 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3QY

Town centre car parks nearby

SEATING

Standing only

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Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir
Sept
20

Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir

  • St Saviour's Church, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4QD (map)
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Formed in 2006 SSGC is one of the UK’s foremost gospel choirs and have performed venues like the Jazz Cafe, the Albert Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the 606 Club and Cadogan Hall as well as festivals like Big Church Day Out, Greenbelt, Marlborough International Jazz Festival, and Cheltenham Christian Arts Festival.

In December 2023 the Choir once again performed alongside the inimitable Joe Stilgoe for his Christmas Show at the Hammersmith Lyric whilst in November 2023, the choir joined the LSO and LSOCC onstage at the Barbican under the baton of the great André Thomas for their annual Gospel Explosion

“ Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, one of the very happiest and best sounds in London’s musical life made it onto the big stage at a full Barbican Hall last night. And triumphed” – London Jazz News

The choir will be performing with their own fabulous rhythm section so expect joyous gospel, infused with infectious soul and funk – not to be missed!

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EVENT INFO

Doors open 6.30pm

Start time 7.30pm until approx 9.30pm

TICKETS

Tickets £15

WHO'S PLAYING?

9 piece Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir with Choir Director Kathy McLeish.

Band - Pete Yarde Martin on Keys; Jonathan Cox on bass guitar, and Jordan Lowe on drums.

DIRECTIONS

St Saviour’s is located in Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4QD.

By Car

Leave the M25 at Junction 10 and take the A3 (Portsmouth Rd/Ripley Bypass) towards Guildford. Leave the A3 to join the A320 / A25 towards Guildford Town Centre. From this direction. the Woodbridge Rd (A322) is a left turn at the Jaguar garage / Magnet kitchens cross roads and St. Saviour’s can be found 3/4 mile down the road, just off the roundabout. There is no parking at the church site however there are car parks located in York Rd, Commercial Street, Leapale Rd and Bedford Rd.

By Bus

Guildford’s main bus station is located 1 minute’s walk away from the front door of St Saviour’s. Local bus route regularly connect with the station as well as out-of-town ‘Park and Ride’ services.

By Train

Guildford is a 38 minute train journey out of central London, on the Waterloo to Portsmouth line. The main Guildford train station is a 5 minute walk from St Saviour’s. The church is a similar distance from the London Road station.

For more information please visit https://st-saviours.org.uk/find-us/

SEATING

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Pete Roth Trio
Sept
18

Pete Roth Trio

  • Growler & Cans, 24 Chertsey St, Guildford GU1 4HD (map)
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The Pete Roth Trio creates jazz for a new generation of music enthusiasts that look beyond the ordinary jazz conventions. The Trio consists of Mike Pratt on bass and, as special guest, the legendary Bill Bruford on drums.

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EVENT INFO

The event will be held in Growler & Cans craft beer, taproom& bottle shop

Start time 9pm until approx 10.30pm

https://www.growlersandcans.co.uk/

TICKETS

Tickets £15

WHO'S PLAYING?

Pete Roth - guitar

Bass and drums tbc

DIRECTIONS

24 Chertsey Street

Guildford

GU1 4HD

SEATING

There is some (unreserved) seating, and standing room

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duncan lamont jnr. quartet
Sept
18

duncan lamont jnr. quartet

Saxophonist, arranger and composer Duncan Lamont Jnr, a highly regarded  artist in the London jazz scene, plays a varied selection of jazz standards in the relaxed setting of GLive's foyer before the Michael Palin – There and Back, which take place in the main auditorium.

Tickets are free but MUST be booked in advance from G Live. Tickets for the Michael Palin event are not required.

** SOLD OUT**

EVENT INFO

6-7.15pm

G Live foyer

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music

WHO'S PLAYING?

Duncan Lamont - saxes

Terence Collie - piano

Joe Pettit - bass

Andrew Eveleigh - drums

DIRECTIONS

G Live, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA

Town centre car parks nearby

SEATING

Informal seating available

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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FOr heritage open day
Sept
15

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FOr heritage open day

  • The Guildhall, 131 High Street Guildford Surrey GU1 3AA (map)
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A rare opportunity to step inside Abbott’s Hospital as part of Guildford’s Heritage Open Day with live jazz in the Courtyard from The Alvar Treefrogs !

Born out of an idea to breathe life into music long forgotten, music that made the streets of New Orleans a place to dance and party to in the 20s, 30s and 40s, music that is so hip you’ll want to hop around and dance to it.

The band was born on Alvar Street, New Orleans, where one night, tired and happy, we listened to the Treefrogs singing their song. It then took 8 years to find the right musicians and to get the music just right. The players needed to swing, sing and love a frog based pun. We found them!!! Ever wanted to sing about eggs and butter, about Garbage Men, about your Aunt Tilly? We are your band!!

Entry is free, just come in and listen anytime between 2.15 and 4pm

Please click the link below to find out more about Guildford Heritage Open Days

EVENT INFO

The music will be held in the open courtyard of Abbott’s Hospital

High Street Guildford Surrey GU1 3AJ

TICKETS

Free entry

WHO'S PLAYING?

The Alvar Tree Frogs

Trumpet - Russell Bennett

Trombone/vocals - Jon Stokes

Clarinet/vocals - Duncan Hemstock

Guitar/vocals - Tom Gray

Tuba - Mike Poyser

Drums - Pat Levett

Debut Album ‘Pondemic’ available on Bandcamp. https://alvartreefrogs.bandcamp.com/album/pondemic


DIRECTIONS

High Street Guildford Surrey GU1 3AJ

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jazz brunch with the Stacey Dawson Trio
Sept
15

jazz brunch with the Stacey Dawson Trio

Enjoy a Jazz Brunch in The Guildford Townhouse with some cool West Coast jazz from the Stacey Dawson Trio!

Coppa Club sits on the cobbled streets of Guildford’s buzzy High Street and prides itself on its ethos of effortless hospitality, relaxation and conviviality!.

Please click the link below for more details and to book a table

EVENT INFO

The Guildford Townhouse

58-62 HIGHSTREET, GUILDFORD GU1 3ES

Live music from 11am to 1pm

TICKETS

There is no charge for the music, please book a table for brunch from the link above

WHO'S PLAYING?

Stacey Dawson - Alto sax

Paul Stead - guitar

Marianne Windham - bass

DIRECTIONS

The Guildford Townhouse

58-62 HIGHSTREET, GUILDFORD GU1 3ES

Town centre car parks nearby

SEATING

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Trad Jazz for Heritage Open Day
Sept
14

Trad Jazz for Heritage Open Day

  • The Guildhall, 131 High Street Guildford Surrey GU1 3AA (map)
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Celebrating Guildford’s Heritage Open Day at The Guildhall. one of the most iconic buildings in Guildford with Tudor origins., with Trad’s Army, a trad jazz band band of 6 players who have been together for over 15 years. Most are retired army musicians , hence the name!

Entry is free, just come in and listen anytime between 12.15 and 14:45 and soak up the atmosphere in this historic building in the heart of Guildford!

Please click the link below to find out more about Guildford Heritage Open Days

EVENT INFO

The music will be held upstairs in the Council Chamber of the Guildhall on Guildford’s High Street

131 High Street Guildford Surrey GU1 3AA

TICKETS

Free entry

WHO'S PLAYING?

Bill Mccoy - Drums

Louise Yeardon - Clarinet

Matt Nash - Trumpet

Isla Pavey -Tenor Sax

Stuart Godburn - Trombone

Steve Osborne - Sousaphone

DIRECTIONS

131 High Street Guildford Surrey GU1 3AA

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