An evening with critically acclaimed, award winning saxophonist, composer and educator Simon Allen and his all-star quartet!

Simon’s life in jazz began with a stint in The National Youth Jazz Orchestra and after studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Simon was quickly snapped up by UK drumming legend to join his acclaimed quintet. Simon’s work as a jazz player includes work with the Laurence Cottle All Star Big band as well as numerous appearances as a guest soloists and of course work with his own quartets and quintets. In addition, he has recorded and performed with Sir Paul McCartney, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Phil Collins, Jamie Cullum, Beverly Knight and many, many more.

Expect jazz fireworks!

With Laurence Cottle - bass, Gareth Fowler - guitar, Jack Thomas - drums

““Allen...brings a searing urgency... [and] an anthemic soul-jazzy heat” - The Guardian

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EVENT INFO

The performance is in the newly refurbished 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 cabaret style, and will be reserved for you. 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 £16

Students £7 / Student Members £5

WHO'S PLAYING?

SIMON ALLEN - SAX

GARETH FOWLER - GUITAR

LAURENCE COTTLE - BASS

JACK THOMAS - DRUMS

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 cabaret style, and will be reserved for you