Huw Warren Piano, Tori Freestone flute, Yuri Goloubev  bass, Andrew Bain drums

 ‘Music for the head, heart and feet!”

Celebrating Choro, the vibrant beating heart of Brazilian music, Choro Choro Choro explores music from the 1880's to the present day by composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, and modern masters such as Guinga and Hermeto Pascoal,as well as newly commissioned pieces by Huw Warren. By turns virtuoso, lyrical, and naively sentimental - Choro Choro Choro will bring new twists on this great dance music and is guaranteed to leave you smiling!

Huw Warren has created several previous projects around the music of Brazil, including collaborations with Jovino Santos Neto, a critically acclaimed recording of Hermeto's music (Hermeto+) in 2009, A trio record for CAM Jazz Everything in Between in 2019 and  Core Coracao from 2017 with Maria Pia de Vito, Gabriele Mirabassi, Roberto Taufic, and the legendary Chico Buarque.

Choro Choro Choro features an international line up including Anglo/Spanish flautist Tori Freestone, virtuoso Russian bassist Yuri Goloubev and Scottish drummer Andrew Bain!

Huw Warren and Yuri Goloubev will be holding an afternoon masterclass for students at the University before the evening performance. If you would like to observe the masterclass we have are a limited number of seats available .

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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 £20 (Guildford Jazz members £18). Students £10

Masterclass 2.30 to 4pm : Huw Warren and Yuri Goloubev will be holding an afternoon masterclass for University music students before the evening performance. There are a limited number of tickets available if you would like to watch, at £10 each.

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

General admission £20

Guildford Jazz Members £18

Students £7

Masterclass observer £10

All prices include booking fees

By purchasing a ticket, you confirm to Guildford Jazz that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by our terms and conditions which are available here

“Finally, a special word for Huw Warren’s solo interpretation of Hermeto’s Mente Clara (clear mind), whose emotive, sustained and lush harmonies, combined with pellucid runs, are delivered so affectingly. Words, on this occasion, cannot do it justice”. London Jazz News

“Apart from the joyful pleasure it created in abundance, this concert was a powerful argument for our learning to think and talk purely in terms of ‘music’ and ‘musicians’ rather than jazz or classical music or, indeed, Brazilian music….Glyn Pursglove

Huw Warren

Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making over a thirty year career. Equally at home crossing the often exclusive worlds of Jazz, World and Contemporary music; he has a distinctive and personal voice, and has collaborated with a huge variety of artists worldwide

Huw has recorded 2 albums for ECM (as Quercus with June Tabor and Iain Ballamy) and in 2018 released a solo piano recording Nocturnes and Visions. In 2019 he released 2 albums for Italian label CAM Jazz Everything in Between (with Dudley Phillips and Zoot Warren) and New Day (with Mark Lockheart) His previous albums and projects have included themes and source material as diverse as John Dowland, Plainchant and Hermeto Pascoal. In 2023/2024 he will release two new projects including a new solo piano recording of Choro and a recording of Plygain arrangements with Angharad Jenkins.

His writing style combines quirky rhythmic grooves with simple melodic beauty; and manages to be both complex and approachable.

His best known projects include Dialektos (duo with Italian singer Maria Pia de Vito) Hermeto+ (A reworking of the music of Hermeto Pascoal with drummer Martin France and bassist Peter Herbert) 100s of Things a Boy Can Make (with NY violinist Mark Feldman) Infinite Riches in a Little Room (a solo piano set centred around a beautiful reworking of a melody by John Dowland) Perfect Houseplants (Huw Warren, Mark Lockheart, Dudley Phillips, Martin France), A Barrel organ Far From Home (a nine piece mixed line up with strings and penny whistle) and a long standing collaboration with singer June Tabor. He has also performed and collaborated with a wide array of musicians including Mark Feldman, Peter Herbert, Joanna Macgreggor, Iain Ballamy, Kenny Wheeler, Jim Black, Theo Bleckmann , Neil Yates, Pamela Thorby, Mose Se Fan Fan, Mat Maneri and Thomas Strønen .

Awarded the BBC Jazz award for Innovation, and the ACW Creative Wales Award, he has also written for many ensembles including Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, RSC, LPO Renga ensemble, National Youth Brass Band of Wales, The Orlando Consort, Ensmble Plus, Koch Ensemble and Tango Siempre. Recently he has further broadened his collaborative pool to work with spoken word artists, visual artists, filmmakers, choreographers and photographers.

Currently a jazz lecturer/tutor at RWCMD,Cardiff, Huw is also head of Jazz Ensembles at Cardiff University.

Tori Freestone

Saxophonist, flautist and Ivor Novello Award winning composer Tori Freestone has performed with Internationally renowned players from the world of jazz, folk and world music including world renowned Brazilian composer and multi instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal, Ingrid and Christine Jensen, Cleo Laine/Dankworth Band, world renowned Arabic vocalist Natacha Atlas, Yazz Ahmed, (featuring on her album Polyhymnia), Ivo Neame Quintet and Octet working alongside musicians including Iain Ballamy, Stan Sulzman, Jasper Hoiby, Jami Cullum, Andy Sheppard and Jason Yarde. She also currently plays with many large ensembles including the Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra, Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra, Zoe Rahman Octet and holds the tenor 1 chair in the London Jazz Orchestra.

As a bandleader she has featured at jazz clubs and festivals worldwide including Cuba, Reykjavik, Germany, Italy, Austria and Spain with recordings/interviews for Jazz FM, Radio 3, Radio 2, Radio Bremen (Germany), ORF (Austria National Radio) and Jazz Canarias (Spain).

She won an Ivor Novello Award for Jazz ensemble composition in 2022 for a track on the soon to be released duo album with pianist Alcyona Mick and her recent trio release was 'Jazz Album of the Month' in the Guadian 2019. Commissions include the 2014 EFG London Jazz Festival which was performed at the QEH supporting Henry Texier and she was shortlisted for the 2017 Arts Foundation Award for Jazz Composition and the Parliamentary Jazz Award for Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year 2017 plus awarded PRS funding and the Help Musician's Transmission fund, Do it Differently and Record and Release Awards in 2020.

As an educator she has performed workshops for the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Welsh College of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire, Leeds Conservatoire, Kingston University, Falmouth University and Truro College, and has lectured at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Middlesex University and Trinity Laban. She is currently Professor in Jazz Performance and Jazz composition at Leeds Conservatoire, visiting lecturer at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and tutors for the National Youth Jazz Collective alongside some of the UK's finest musicians including Soweto Kinch, Norma Winstone

Tori is a Borgani artist (Italy)

"Freestone has clearly listened widely, but her musicality and broad experiences have stirred all that input into an imposingly original sound", John Fordham, The Guardian 4 * review

“a flute and reeds player of nicely sinuous melodic invention” – The Telegraph

I really dig her; she’s so organic..She sounds very relaxed, but she’s got a real burn to her playing ...my ears never get tired", Ingrid Jensen' 'Artist Choice' Article Jazz Times, USA

Andrew Bain

Head of Jazz at the Royal Welsh College of Music, Andrew is one of the leading performers and educators in Europe having performed with luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, John Taylor, NDR Big Band, Dave Liebman and Bob Mintzer, including a New York residency.

He has performed across the UK, Europe and America, including performing and conducting at the BBC Proms. He has had professional ties with institutions across the world, having been artist-in-residence at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia (2019) and the University of Stavanger, Norway. He was visiting Jazz tutor to both the Conservatorio di Musica Vincenzo Bellini di Palermo, Sicily (2016 & 2017), and the University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz, Austria (2019). Andrew is also director of Summer Jazz Camp Scotland with the first course running this August.

Andrew has a number of his own projects in action at the moment: Player Piano (2015) with Mike Walker, Gwilym Simcock, Iain Dixon, and Steve Watts; Embodied Hope (Whirlwind Recordings 2017) with George Colligan, Jon Irabagon, and Michael Janisch; and his latest project – (no)boundaries (Whirlwind Recordings 2020) – a free improv exploration featuring Peter Evans, Alex Bonney, and John O’Gallagher released in March 2020. His latest project, Mosvatnet, features Angelica Sanchez, John O’Gallagher, Tori Freestone and Per Zanussi.

Yuri Goloubev

For sure, one of the greatest of contemporary jazz bassists.- Ian Patterson, All About Jazz, May 2020

One of the most interesting and sought-after jazz double bassists in Europe, Yuri Goloubev has toured nearly 60 countries across continents appearing at such venues as Carnegie Hall in New York, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Barbican Centre in London, Sydney Opera House, Berlin Philharmonie, Theatre des Champs Elysees in Paris and festivals as Montreux Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz, London Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz, Festival of Perth, Jazzahead, Boheme Jazz – to name just a few. His collaborations include various household names – Bob James, Till Brönner, Kenny Werner, Ralph Towner, Billy Kilson, Julian Arguelles, Norma Winstone, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Paolo Fresu, Enrico Pieranunzi, Gwilym Simcock, Pablo Held, Tim Garland, Rosario Giuliani, Rick Margitza and others.

A multi-award winner (1st prize in the All-Soviet Union Student Competition, New Names Scholarships, Honoured Artist Title granted by President Putin), Yuri has participated as leader, co-leader or sideman in well over 100 albums to date, released by SONY, EMI, ACT, Universal, Basho and many more. Some of these records have been used by British Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa, Emirates, Air France for their inflight entertainment programs.

A Moscow Conservatory graduate (1995), he has been serving as Principal Bass of the famed Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra directed by Yuri Bashmet for nearly 13 years, when in 2004 he decided to move to Milan and dedicate himself entirely to his jazz career. This switch from performing at the world’s most important classical venue for many years with the likes of Rostropovich and Richter, Galway and Quasthoff and recording for EMI and SONY Classical (including a Grammy nominated album), to reaching the same top level in jazz music made Yuri Goloubev a true rarity and exception in the music world.

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 is unreserved, please select your seats when you arrive.

From storming post-Coltrane energy to beautiful ballad playing, Los Angeles-based Benn Clatworthy has matured into a truly great tenor player. He was a huge hit with our Guildford Jazz audience on his last visit in 2013 (!), for his emotional playing and his dry sense of humour, we are delighted to welcome him back with a top-class rhythm section featuring the fantastic ALEX HUTTON on piano and MATT HOME on drums.

Playing from the songbook of Blue Note and more contemporary jazz, his tone is extraordinarily beautiful, and his melodic ideas come from the heart. As someone said recently 'It’s as though he’s talking to us and telling us a story through the saxophone!’

Born in Hastings in 1955, grandson of the famous theatre and revue artist, Gertrude Lawrence, Benn Clatworthy grew up in London. As a teenager he took sax lessons from Ronnie Scott who recommended him to Berklee College, Boston. Benn’s distinctive, muscular saxophone and flute feature in his unique arrangements of standards from Cole Porter to Marvin Gaye, John Coltrane to the Beatles. His work credits include such notables as Cedar Walton, Lionel Hampton and Jimmy Cleveland. Benn has released eleven CDs to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.

“While forty years in Los Angeles seem to have had little effect on expatriate Brit Ben’s Bow Bells speech, his tenor sax playing has acquired strong US characteristics, not least a tough personal tone and a wide emotional range that extends from ballad tenderness to gladiatorial torrents of controlled aggression at fast tempos.” Chris Lee

“…Scattering notes around the room with a deliciously dry loquacity in a fast-moving hard-bop manner” John Fordham

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

*** SOLD OUT

Please click the tabs for more information

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 )

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz Members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

BENN CLATWORTHY - tenor sax

ALEX HUTTON - piano

MATT HOME - drums,

Marianne Windham on bass

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 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

“The band is impressively hip…with a variety of rich melodies, vibrant harmonies and infectious grooves… The optimism of the music shines through like a shaft of sunlight on a winter’s day.” – London Jazz News

Hexagonal is John Donaldson – piano, Greg Heath – tenor sax/flute, Rob Leake - alto/baritone sax, Sid Gauld – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – bass, Joe Edwards – drums

This high energy sextet, with African and Jazz influences, was formed in late 2016, to perform the music of two titans of jazz, drawn from different eras and cultures – 1960s American icon McCoy Tyner and 1980s South African jazz pianist and saxophonist Bheki Mseleku .  The band was an ambition born of love and experience of working and touring with both Bheki and McCoy, which bring an authority and authenticity to the group’s music as well as having a strong influence on their original material.

Since the bands inception it has released its critically acclaimed debut album and has played to enthusiastic audiences at club and festival appearances including  Love Supreme, Scarborough, and Herts festivals as well as concert recordings for BBC Radio 3’s Jazz Now and in session for Radio 3’s J-Z.

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

Please click the tabs for more information

** SOLD OUT **

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 ):

• Vegetable samosas served with tamarind chutney

• Kadai Murgh (Succulent chicken cooked in aromatic spices creating a rich and smoky flavour) OR

• Alu Mattar (Potatoes and green peas cooked in a delicately spiced tomato sauce)

• Jeera Rice (Fragrant basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds)

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz Members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

By purchasing a ticket, you confirm to Guildford Jazz that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by our terms and conditions which are available here

John Donaldson – piano

Greg Heath – tenor sax/flute

Rob Leake - alto/baritone sax

Sid Gauld – trumpet

Simon Thorpe – bass

Joe Edwards – drums

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). We recommend parking in 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 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

Sensational Danish-born singer Sara Oschlag and Director of the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band Pete Long pay tribute to the 1957 recording session “Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook' , arranged by Billy Strayhorn.

The music is stunning, the band is swinging, and we wholeheartedly advise you to get a ticket while they are available!

With Colin Good on piano, Matt Skelton on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.

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

*** SOLD OUT ***

Please contact us if you would like to be on the list for returns

Please click the tabs for more information

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 ):

• Vegetable samosas served with tamarind chutney

• Kaju Dhania Murgh (Tender chicken in a delicate sauce of ground cashews, coconut and fresh coriander)

• Or Navratan Korma (A Royal Mughal dish of nine vegetables representing the jewels of King Akbar’s Court)

• Lemon RiceFragrant basmati rice cooked with lemon & mustard seeds

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz Members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Sara Oschlag - vocals

Danish-born Brighton resident Sara Oschlag has quietly established herself as one of the UK’s premier jazz vocalists. She is a regular performer at leading jazz festivals and venues, including Ronnie Scott’s, Love Supreme Festival, Jazz at The Lincoln Center and The Pheasantry in Chelsea.

Sara is equally at home in the role of band leader and is a much-in-demand special guest, she has recently appeared as a featured vocalist with Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington Big Band and Arnie Somogyi’s Scenes in The City Band, and duetted with US trumpet/vocal star Benny Benack III for Brighton Jazz Festival.Sara’s honest stage presence and effortless sense of swing have made her a firm favourite with jazz audiences across the UK

. She has been hailed a ‘musician’s singer’ due to her wonderful way of using dynamics, texture and rhythm to sing the songs. An effortlessly hip, intelligent interpreter of songs in the jazz tradition, her vocal influences include Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Anita O’Day, Shirley Horn, Cecile McLorin Salvant., and of course Ella Fitzgerald.

“Sara’s stylish, imaginative phrasing and insouciant verve blew everyone away”– Jon Newey – Jazzwise editor

Pete Long - clarinet/sax

Pete’s career began fairly inauspiciously at the age of 18 deep within the bowels of the Nat West bank in Marble Arch putting bank statements into envelopes. An unfortunate incident involving a picture of a lady and a horse being accidentally sent to the Convent of the Sacred Heart along with their financial records led to a re-think and a few days later, Pete had enrolled at the Royal London College Of Music. After a couple of years of hard study, ruthless self-denial and curry, Pete was out on the road with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and during his time there, got to play all five saxophone parts, the solo flute part, the bass guitar, and on one rather messy occasion, the fourth trumpet. Having the unusual inclination to play modern jazz on the rather “old-fashioned” Clarinet led to several works for Clarinet and big band being commissioned during his stay, and established a tradition of Clarinet solos in NYJO which has plagued the saxophone section ever since.

After the apprenticeship had been served, fame and endless riches were only around the corner in the form of the John Simons Rhumba Showband on the QE2, and Pete’s orange frilly flamenco shirtsleeves and sassy sombrero became one of the familiar sights in the bars, clubs and clinics around the ports of the Caribbean Sea. At this time, Pete acquired the knack of bandleading, assembling ad-hoc ensembles on the ship for various passenger and crew functions. Serious playing work followed on the return to Blighty, as the award winning Sax Quartet “Itchy Fingers” had a job going on Alto Sax. Pete passed the audition, and toured Brazil, Venezuela, North Africa, Russia and Europe during his three year stay there, working with, amongst others, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Chick Corea and Supersax.

Due to an inspired bit of orchestral management by “a friend”, The bulk of Pete’s work for the next six years was in and around the West End theatres, where his versatility on many different woodwind instruments has stood him in good stead, most notably on the notorious Clarinet solo in the closing sequences of the hit show “Oliver”. During this time, Pete developed an interest in the Oboe, and after a rigorous six-hour a day practice schedule for several months, no calls at all came flooding in, and the oboe went forlornly back under the bed. Some time later, a call came to play a session doubling baritone sax and oboe. That session was for “Handbags and Gladrags” for the hit Welsh beat combo “Stereophonics” and the single held a chart position in Europe for the next eighteen months, becoming the single best selling recording in the UK for 2002, a sales figure no doubt boosted by its use as the theme for the comedy series “The Office”.

A five-year stint playing and arranging for with Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, saw Pete working with Tom Jones, Norah Jones, Solomon Burke, Dr. John, Lulu, Georgie Fame and Lionel Richie, to name but a few, and producing arrangements for John Cale, Texas, Sir Paul McCartney, Candi Staton, Marti Pellow and Chrissy Hynde. Pete is also the first musician in Europe to use the Tubax commercially, on a Ringo Starr track, and much more recently with The Guillemots.

Over the last couple of years, Pete’s career has divided into three distinct streams- as an educator, working in master classes and as soloist with young musicians all over Britain, from the furthest point of West Wales to the orchestras at the Royal Academy, The Guildhall and the Royal College. In conjunction with this work, Pete has helped develop a new series of student woodwind instruments with a leading UK Manufacturer. As a jazz soloist, Pete has appeared with resident trios in the provinces, and has often been caught at Ronnie Scott’s, in London’s West End.

It is however, as a bandleader and orchestrator that Pete spends most of his time currently, and directing the Big Band at Ronnie Scott’s alongside his own projects. These include his award-winning repertory orchestra Echoes Of Ellington, whose 2018 album “The Jazz Planets” won the Times “Must Have Jazz CD Of The Year”. Further commissions have involved a re-imagining of Swan Lake in the style of Duke Ellington, and a transcription and re-orchestration of “The Days Of Future Passed” for the Moody Blues. In the course of this work, Pete has provided musicians and arrangements for Claire Sweeney, Jane MacDonald, Humphrey Lytlleton, Sir John Dankworth, the entire cast of Emmerdale (!) and a host of others.

Colin Good - piano

At the age of 11 Colin became choral scholar at Magdalen College School, Oxford. In the 1980s he studied composition and keyboards at Oxford University and, all the while, he was developing his jazz playing and arranging skills in the clubs of London.Over the next decade, Colin worked as player, composer and arranger, mixing TV and theatre work with his role as musical director of the 30's-style orchestra Vile Bodies.

He was enlisted as pianist and musical director on the Roxy Music reunion tour 2001. Colin has gone on to work closely with Bryan Ferry in arranging and production for some of the 'Frantic' album and is also the pianist & musical director on the 'Frantic' 2002 tour.

Influenced by Earl Hines and Teddy Wilson, Colin is an internationally renowned authority on the jazz piano stylings of the 1920s and 1930s. His career has seem him tour with ensembles such as The Ink Spots and he is the musical director and pianist in the Brian Ferry Orchestra, whose music was featured on the soundtrack to the 2013 Hollywood blockbuster The Great Gatsby.

Matt Skelton - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

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 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

Dele Sosimi, the Nigerian-British Afrobeat Ambassador, Musician and Educator, has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene since relocating to the UK in December 1995. Having started his musical career with Fela's Egypt 80 band in his teens, he then teamed up with childhood friend Fela's son Femi Kuti (back in the late eighties) to kick start the Positive Force - touring, recording and performing worldwide. Over forty years later, he remains a tireless ambassador for the unique musical movement all over the world. His blend of complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian music, African percussion and an underlying sense of jazz combines with his virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing to make him one of the most respected Afrobeat authorities of his era. 

Hackney-born and UK-based Dele has performed all over the planet, from the Montreux Jazz Festival to Mawazine Festival in Rabat Morrocco; Ollin Khan in Mexico, South Korea and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival to name a few. London's Jazz Café has said before “we're honoured that for so long we've been able to call Jazz Café the home of Dele's seminal afrobeat orchestra.” Dele was also Afrobeat music consultant for the National Theatre's production of Fela!, often performed with the late great Tony Allen.

"The love and passion I have for composing, writing, performing and teaching Afrobeat Music is my main motivation," says Dele, adding; "my aim is to build upon the rich heritage of music worldwide by creating opportunities for young people to learn. I want them to experience Afrobeat forms of music and music-making activities that will expand knowledge and broaden the horizons of the musicians young or old." 

For those of you who follow the ‘World’ Music scene in the UK, Justin Thurgur will also be a familiar face; through his long term collaborations with both the Afrobeat Maestro Dele Sosimi and with Kishon Khan, plus working with the likes of Afrobeat drum legend Tony Allen and Cuban giants Julito Padron and Giraldo Piloto, he has cemented a place at the forefront of that community.

Support from Pleco

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

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

Dele Sosimi (keys and vocals)

Justin Thurgur (trombone and bv’s)

Suman Joshi (bass)

Afla Sackey (percussion and bv’s)

Kunle Olofinjana (drums and bv’s)

Support band - Pleco

A delicate fusion of influences ranging from Casiopea and Gentle Giant through to Stevie Wonder and Keith Mansfield, Guildford's very own six-headed jazz beast has been roaming the musical plains of Surrey since 2023. Featuring Ethan Celinski on drums, Will Good on saxophone, Michael Hain on bass, Caitlin Pittol-Neville on trombone, Joey Price on keys, and Jacob Treasure on guitar.

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

Click here for directions and parking

Born in Edinburgh, saxophonist Jo Fooks was named ‘Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year’ in 1992, which led to study at the Guildhall and a scholarship to Berklee School of Music’s summer jazz programme. Subsequently, she received an invitation from the legendary British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton to join his band, touring all over the UK, performing at theatres, concert halls and Festivals.

Citing Humph’s “fun-filled and melodic” approach as a major influence (along with Illinois Jacquet, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon & Cannonball Adderley), Jo’s big, bright sound has also been compared to iconic players such as Stan Getz. Her CV includes work with some of the finest mainstream bands and artists, including Jo Harrop & Scott Hamilton.

We’re delighted to welcome Jo with her quartet with John Pearce on piano, Buster Birch on drums and Marianne Windham on double bass for a night of classic, swinging standards along with a few of her originals too!

"A brilliantly inventive player and composer" Humphrey Lyttleton

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

This event has sold out , please contact us to enquire about returns

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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 ):

Vegetable samosas served with tamarind chutney

Kaju Dhania Murgh: Tender chicken in a delicate sauce of ground cashews, coconut and fresh coriander

or

Alu Gobi (Veg): Baby potatoes and cauliflower with tomatoes and our garam masala

Lemon Rice

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz Members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

By purchasing a ticket, you confirm to Guildford Jazz that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by our terms and conditions which are available here

Jo Fooks - sax

Jo Fooks, born in Edinburgh, began learning the saxophone at 15. In 1992 she won 'The Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year'. Inspired and encouraged by local Edinburgh musicians, Jo went on to study saxophone at the Guildhall School of Music in London (1995-99). She also studied at the Berklee School of Music in Boston after receiving a full-fee scholarship for the summer jazz program.After recording her debut album "Here and Now!", the legendary British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton invited her to join his eight-piece band. With whom she toured and performed in some of the most amazing theatres and venues in Britain. Humph's fun-filled and melodic approach to music was to be a huge influence. And through performing in his band Jo also recorded and worked with Acker Bilk and played alongside Tina May, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Elkie Brooks and many others.Jo's other influences include Illinois Jacquet, Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gorden. Her mellow tone is often compared to Stan Getz and Zoot Simms.Jo began to compose her own music in 2004 and has produced three albums of original music with her quartet. 

John Pearce - piano

Buster Birch - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

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 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

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)

** Sold out - please contact us if you would like to go on the list for returns **

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 ):

• Vegetable samosas (served with tamarind chutney)

• Butter Chicken (One of our most popular dishes - a smooth, silky, slightly spicy chicken dish) Or Navrattan Korma (Veg)

• A mix of nine vegetables made with tomatoes, spices, and cashew nuts)

• Lemon Rice(Fragrant basmati rice cooked with lemon & mustard seeds)

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

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

James Davison - trumpet

Callum Au - trombone

Sam Watts - piano

Matt Skelton - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

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 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

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, and STEVE BROWN on drums, for a trio like no other!

Unmisseable!

SOLD OUT - please contact us below if you’d like to be on the list for returns

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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

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

Students £7 / Student Members £5

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

Steve Brown - drums

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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 is reserved cabaret style,

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)

“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

** SOLD OUT ***

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

General admission £20

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

Students £7

Student members £5

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)

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 is unreserved

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

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)

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Katya Gorrie - vocals

Jonny Bruce - trumpet

Mirek Salmon - accordian

Andy Bowen - guitar

Andy Crowdy - bass

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 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

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.

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

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

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."

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

Click here for directions and parking

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)

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

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Steve Fishwick - trumpet

Leon Greening - piano

Matt Home - drums

Marianne WIndham - bass (guest)

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 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

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!

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Friday 1st November

7.30pm start

Tickets include cheese and wine

Select Cabaret or Balcony seating

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

Nat Steele - vibraphone

Mark Crroks - tenor sax

Colin Oxley guitar

Lorenzo Morabito - bass

Matyas Gayer - pianio

Mark Taylor - drums

Cranleigh Arts Centre

1 High Street

Cranleigh

GU6 8AS

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 **

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)

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

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

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 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

Rising star Emily Masser is an astonishing vocalist. Still just 20 years of age and attending The Guildhall School of Music, her range, variation and seemingly effortless delivery reflect a confidence and ability which belie her years.

As a finalist at the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and Jazz Newcomer of the Year nominee in the 2021 & 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Alex Clarke is one of the most in-demand and versatile young reeds players to have emerged on the British jazz scene. Praised for her extensive repertoire list and intelligent ear for harmony, her sound is steeped in the tradition of bebop and her deep respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in a hard-swinging, melodic approach reminiscent of Scott Hamilton and Lester Young, with strong bop influences of Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley.

With one of the UK’s top pianists. Rob Barron , the ultra-swinging drummer Steve Brown (Scott Hamilton, Barry Harris) and Guildford Jazz’s Marianne Windham on bass.

We are delighted to welcome this fantastic quintet to Guildford Jazz to open our Autumn Season!

++ Pre gig Indo Chinese menu from Mandira’s Kitchen (see menu on the Event Info tab. Please note food orders close on Monday 2nd))

*** SOLD OUT, please contact us if you would like to be notified of any returns, thank you ***

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Vegetable Spring Rolls

• Calcutta Chilli Chicken or Gobi Manchurian (Cauliflower tossed in a tangy sauce)

• Schezwan Fried Rice

• Prawn/Vegetable Crackers
  

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

EMILY MASSER

Emily Masser is a 20-year-old jazz singer and saxophonist from Wigan currently studying at London’s Guildhall School of Music. Besides the superb musical education she received at Manchester’s famous Chetham’s School of Music, Emily was also given invaluable guidance in jazz by her father, the highly respected saxophonist Dean Masser.

Emily gained attention and approval from jazz luminaries Claire Martin and Liane Carroll. Her breakthrough came as a member of The Clark Tracey Quintet, with the release of their acclaimed album, "Introducing Emily Masser” consisting of Emily’s arrangements and vocals. This album enhanced her already existing presence on the scene and gained significant support from the jazz community, marking her as a “New star of British jazz”

ALEX CLARKE

As a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022, Alex is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists to have emerged on the British jazz scene.

Praised for her intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire across a broad spectrum of styles, Alex's sound is steeped in the tradition of bebop. Her total respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in a fiery, melodic approach inspired by the likes of Phil Woods, Cannonball Adderley and Vincent Herring.

In summer 2022, she released her quartet's latest album “Only A Year”, which features some of the UK’s finest musicians: David Newton, Dave Green and Clark Tracey. Since then, the Alex Clarke Quartet have gone on to make numerous appearances at jazz clubs and festivals such as Peggy's Skylight, Southport Jazz Festival and Scarborough Jazz Festival.

As well as working as a bandleader, Alex performs alongside many notable names such as Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams and Art Themen, and has worked with prestigious big bands such as The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and The Simon Spillett Big Band. She is also a member of The Clark Tracey Quintet, who have an upcoming CD release and tour in Spring 2024.

Outside of jazz, Alex has had much experience playing a variety of music from Ska and Motown, to folk and prog rock. She is equally comfortable working alongside DJs for private and corporate functions. As a session musician, Alex has recorded for projects ranging from folk to Northern soul, including sessions at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.

As an educator, Alex worked at Warwick School for 3 years as their Music Assistant, as well as tutoring for organisations such as The National Youth Jazz Collective at workshops, Summer Schools and Saxophone Days across the country. She is also available for private tuition online, and in person in the Warwickshire area.. Alex is proud to be an official Vandoren Artist, using their reeds and accessories across all horns.

ROB BARRON

Rob Barron is a first call pianist highly regarded for his improvisational flair, innate musicality and a deft touch that reveal influences inspired by Blue Note greats Cedar Walton, Wynton Kelly and Sonny Clark. His love for the piano came at an early age and quickly developed into a prodigious talent for musical expression, anchored by a deep respect for musical history and culture. Graduating from Leeds College of Music with a BA Hons in Jazz Studies, Rob received the prestigious College Award for Outstanding Performance and went on to gain his Masters Degree in Music Performance at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Rob has flourished in the rich environment of the London jazz scene, entertaining audiences by performing with visiting American and European jazz musicians Phil Woods, Grant Stewart, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau, Marlena Shaw, Dmirty Baevsky, Fabien Mary and John Marshall to name a few. Featuring on many movie soundtracks, most prominently Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby, Rob’s session work includes such names as The BBC Big Band, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jamie Cullum, Claire Martin, Liane Carroll and Rachel Portman. He has appeared on over than thirty albums. His own piano trio was formed 2012. Performing regularly at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club, their engaging blend of musical creativity led them to open for The Louis Hayes Quartet, The Kenny Barron Trio and Cecile McLorin Salvant. Rob’s album, From This Moment On, released in October 2020 received a 5 star review from BBC Music Magazine, citing “This is classic piano trio jazz at it’s very best.” The album has already had over 7 million plays on digital streaming platforms.

Dedicated to pushing himself to greater heights, Rob regularly dives into the New York scene to study with some of the best pianists in the city, including Mike LeDonne, Michael Weiss, Michael Kanan and David Hazeltine. Rob also spends his time as professor of jazz piano at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

STEVE BROWN

Steve has become one of the most sought after and sensitive drummers in the country and since studying in New York in the early 1990s has worked with almost every major British artist, as well as many visiting American musicians. Steve is a long term colleague of tenor star Scott Hamilton and his studio credits include albums with Stacey Kent, Dave Newton, Andy Panayi and various groups for Alan Barnes's Woodville label.

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 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

This great six piece band, boasting a 3 horn front line, is quite brilliant!

Matt Wates’ swinging, accessible music has been described as "an infectious blend of Jazz Messengers-style bebop and West Coast cool, with some funky rhythm and blues thrown in". A favourite at festivals, jazz clubs and concert halls throughout Europe,, the music is a wonderfully melodic mix of classic jazz standards and beautifully arranged originals performed by some of the finest players on the scene.

Featuring Matt Wates - alto sax, Martin Shaw -trumpet/flugelhorn, Andy Panayi - tenor sax, Leon Greening - piano, Matt Skelton - drums, Marianne Windham - bass

“On style, the sextet certainly resembles many of the great small bands of the 50s and 60s, such as those of Horace Silver and Art Blakey. We take inspiration from the past, but we are not trying to replicate it, merely to add in a small way to the music for which we have the deepest respect and love.” – Matt Wates, Alto Saxophonist, Band Leader and Composer

"In his modest way, Matt Wates is a bit of a phenomenon” – Dave Gelly, Observer

Elegant and affectionately crafted…the soloing is very high class” The Guardian

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen of Pea Patties with Tamarind Chutney (spiced peas encased in mashed potato coating) , Chicken Rezala with Saffron Rice (a delicately spiced dish made with poppy seeds, mace and whole spices) or Navrattan Korma with Saffron Rice (a mixed mild vegetable curry)

*** SOLD OUT, SORRY! ***

Please note the waiting list is also now full. We look forward to welcoming you at Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival in September!

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Pea Patties with Tamarind Chutney (spiced peas encased in mashed potato coating)

• Chicken Rezala with Saffron Rice (a delicately spiced dish made with poppy seeds, mace and whole spices)

• or Navrattan Korma with Saffron Rice (a mixed mild vegetable curry)
  

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Matt Wates - alto sax

Matt was born in London in 1964 and graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1988. He has appeared with Bucky Pizzarelli, John Colianni, Humphrey Lyttelton, Georges Arvanitas, Helen Shapiro, Don Weller, Bobby Wellins, Dusko Goykovich, Duncan Lamont, Ian Shaw, Norma Winstone and Peter King. He has recorded with Paz, Roadside Picnic, Itchy Fingers, NYJO, the Michael Garrick Big Band, Sax Appeal and Jamie Cullum. Matt won the Rising Star award in the 1997 BT British Jazz Awards, and the Matt Wates Sextet won the Best Small Group award in 2001.

Martin Shaw -trumpet/flugelhorn,

Andy Panayi - tenor sax,

Leon Greening - piano

Matt Skelton - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

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 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

Swiss guitarist NICOLAS MEIER has toured the world as part of Jeff Beck's Band and has carved a reputation out as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more -- all mixed with jazz!

'Meier’s scintillating playing on assorted fretted and fretless guitars is sometimes reminiscent of Metheny or McLaughlin but with a highly melodic, pan-Mediterranean eclecticism of his own' Jim Gilchrist - Scotsman ★★★★

Tonight’s quartet is a sneak preview of Nicolas’ brand new project which features pianist ALEX HUTTON , a well established pianist on the London scene, renowned for the great charm and excitement that he brings to his performances, as well his accomplished Latin Jazz playing!

"A great British talent and a wonderfully natural pianist" ~ Ronnie Scott

Also featuring the wonderful percussionist Demi Garcia Sabat, with Marianne Windham on bass.

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 reserved cabaret style.

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

Full Price £18 /Guildford Jazz members £16

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Nicolas Meier – electric acoustic guitars

Alex Hutton - piano

Marianne Windham – Double Bass

Demi Garcia - drums & percussion

UK based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more, all mixed with jazz, Meier's versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that. So much so, that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years.

Meier originally hails from Switzerland. Born in 1973, to parents who are great lovers of the arts. Never short on ambition, Meier founded his own record label, MGP Records, in 2009. To date, he's produced twelve albums as a solo artist and in various group formats (The Nicolas Meier Group, Nicolas Meier Trio, Eclectica!, Nicolas Meier World Group). He has also produced albums with his heavy metal band, Seven7 and in a duo format with long-time partner, fellow guitarist and collaborator, the fabulous UK master, Pete Oxley. Their 2015 release Chasing Tales was a masterful benchmark album in the dual-guitar format.

Meier’s sound is rooted in his love of playing jazz on acoustic guitar, especially his Godin nylon-string guitar. It’s a sound that lends itself especially well to flamenco and middle-eastern music, and conveniently so as these influences and more, are brilliantly fused in his unique multi-lingual style. He also plays fretless acoustic guitar, the Saz (a traditional Turkish stringed instrument), electric guitar, steel-string acoustic guitar, glissentar (an 11-stringed fretless insturment) and a baglama. By 2022 a new World Group studio album called Magnificent came out. A 3 CD package including Live and Stories! To promote this release, lots of UK concerts and a European tour of 11 dates opening for rock guitar legend Steve Vai.

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 is reserved cabaret style,

Best Trumpet winner of the 2017 UK Jazz Awards, Freddie has cemented his place as a stalwart of the British Jazz scene as a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Club Quintet and jazz-rock outfit Fletch’s Brew as well as being a band leader in his own right.

Tonight he salutes one of his trumpet heroes, the legendary Freddie Hubbard. Renowned as a significant figure in jazz history, Freddie Hubbard reimagined the sound of the trumpet in jazz. Hubbard's distinctive tone, attitude, technical skills, and unique phrasing have left an indelible mark, shaping the sound of contemporary jazz.

With the sensational duo of TOM CAWLEY on piano and MARK TAYLOR on drums! And Marianne on bass

Unmissable!

“Freddie Hubbard was, in my opinion, the greatest jazz trumpet stylist of my generation’s trumpeters” - Herbie Hancock

++ pre-gig food orders now closed, sorry

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Vegetable Samosas with Tamarind Chutney(crispy handmade pastry filled with spiced potatoes),

• Hariyali Chicken or Paneer (cooked with green herbs and spices)

• Vegetable Pulao (fragrant basmati rice cooked with whole spices, carrots and peas)y
  

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Freddie Gavita

A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Freddie Gavita is establishing an impressive reputation as one of the top trumpeters on the UK jazz scene.

First attracting notice as a soloist with the BBC Big Band with whom he appeared twice at the BBC Proms, Freddie has gone on to work with an enviable array of high profile artists including Jon Hendricks, Gregory Porter, Curtis Stigers, Paloma Faith and the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, and winning the British Jazz Award for ‘Best Trumpet’ in 2017.

Tom Cawley

Tom Cawley is one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists. He has performed worldwide - in major clubs, venues and festivals – with some of the country’s leading artists, most notably Peter Gabriel, with whom he has also recorded two albums and a live DVD. As an artist in his own right he has performed, recorded and broadcast extensively over the last ten years/

As well as an award-winning pianist, Cawley is also a composer, bandleader and educator. His group, Curios, won Best Band the 2008 BBC Jazz Awards, and their three albums have been hugely critically acclaimed – described as “extraordianary” in MOJO, “spellbinding” in The Independent, “fantastic” in Time Out and “a shining light for British jazz” in Musician magazine. They have performed at the Barbican, the Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and at all of the UK’s major jazz festivals, as well as in Europe (most notably at North Sea Jazz).

As a freelance jazz piano player, Tom regularly leads the house band at Ronnie Scott's club, and he is also a professor of jazz piano at the Royal Academy of Music.

Mark Taylor

In 1995 UK drummer Mark Taylor moved to New York at the invitation of US musician Lew Tabackin and ended up staying for more than 25 years! In a long and impressive career his powerful, swinging, playing has been heard alongside the likes of Joe Henderson, Ronnie Scott, George Coleman, Chet Baker, Roy Hargrove, Woody Shaw, Geoff Keezer, Mulgrew Miller, Monty Alexander, Billy Eckstine & Anita O’Day…and you don’t get to play with a team of iconic musicians like that unless you are very, very, good!

Having recently returned to the UK, it’s with enormous pleasure that we welcome Mark for his first visit to the Pavilion!

Marianne Windham

With Guildford Jazz founder and anchor Marianne WIndham on bass

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 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

Doors open 4.30pm, music 5pm to 8pm
Feel free to bring a picnic and picnic chairs/rugs. There are details at the bottom of the page on how to find us.

Every penny raised at this event supports GUTS, fighting bowel cancer

The evening will open with a set of fantastic big band swing from our friends in the wonderful FARNHAM BIG BAND.

Guests are welcome to bring picnics, rugs and chairs and garden gazebos as necessary. The garden kiosk will be open where refreshments, including alcohol, will be available

Tickets £20 (£18 for Guildford Jazz Members)

Group booking for 4 people £75

Under 18s free

joanna eden

Joanna has loved all-things Ella since growing up in Lincolnshire listening to her RAF Musician Dad John’s record collection. “Ella was the soundtrack of my childhood. Her voice has such a warm quality that I immediately feel calm and soothed when I hear it. I’ve called the show Embraceable Ella because I love her rendition of Gershwin’s ‘Embraceable You’ and because her voice feels like an embrace; a lovely warm hug!”

Ella Fitzgerald’s popular nickname “First Lady of Song” betrays the deep affection and admiration audiences had for her work. On her death at 79 years of age in 1996, the New York Times called her simply “the voice of jazz”. Her six decade career took Ella from smoky clubs in Harlem to the Carnegie hall, to concert halls in Europe and - thanks to her virtuosic, heartfelt and intimate recordings - into living rooms all over the world.

Joanna Eden’s ability to combine jazz vocal dexterity with heartfelt emotion and great storytelling gives her all the skills necessary to pay a fitting tribute to such a legendary artist. She also has a fantastic band to accompany her in the form of the Chris Ingham Trio featuring Chris Ingham on piano, George Double on drums and Marianne WIndham on bass.

Joanna has performed her show ‘Embraceable Ella’ all over the world receiving standing ovations and even generous praise from Ella’s curator at the Smithsonian Museum, John Hasse.

“Sophisticated, stylish vocals” JAZZ JOURNAL

"A fitting tribute, the full house clambered for more" London Jazz News

Paul Higgs - trumpet

Former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and The National Theatre, Paul Higgs is a trumpeter with a sublime tone and breath-taking technique. He has performed around the world with Johnny Dankworth, Lulu, Tony Hatch, John Williams, Peggy Lee and Nancy Wilson

Chris Ingham - piano

Whether leading his REBOP band playing the music of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock; hosting his Jazz At The Movies group, or performing the stories, anecdotes and music of greats such as Hoagy Carmichael, Stan Getz and Dudley Moore, Chris’ concerts deliver pure joy, entertainment and great music to sold out audiences.

"Ingham has a warm and generous way with music..his style is based on rhythmic presence and dynamic propulsion" DOWNBEAT

George Double - drums

Marianne WIndham - bass

farnham Big Band

MD James Adams

The address Loseley Park, Guildford GU3 1HS

Directions: take the B3000 New Pond Road and the main entrance is in Stakescorner Road, signposted ‘Loseley House’ on a brown sign. The turning to the Loseley estate is then on the left after a few hundred yards.

Please bring your own picnic chairs/rugs/garden gazebos

The internationally renowned and respected Italian maestro Alessio Menconi is one of the most impressive jazz guitarists you will hear. Here he teams up with kindred spirit, UK award winning Nigel Price to present a night of exciting guitar led jazz. With support from the incendiary Tristan Banks on drums and the brilliant Luke Fowler on double bass this promises to be a memorable evening!

Expect echoes of Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery & Joe Pass as the band take on material made famous by the giants, as well as a few original compositions. Not to be missed!

** THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT **

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 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

Full Price £18 /Guildford Jazz members £16

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Alessio Menconi – Guitar

Nigel Price – Guitar

Luke Fowler – Double Bass

Tristan Banks – Drums

Watch:

Alessio Menconi/Nigel Price Quartet ‘Live at Peggy’s Skylight’.

Stomping at the Savoy. https://youtu.be/jYdCOYQNqNc?si=b48GCeoe8sGyJkJG

Stream:

The Days Of Wine And Roses

https://open.spotify.com/track/0eE9575Tjoj5MJXrjLXS0e?si=cQz7pDdOTKKZDxT9fEMFyQ

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 is unreserved cabaret style,

Proudly supporting Cherry Trees, providing a lifeline for families of children with complex disabilities

Join us for Jazz in the Vineyard at the stunning High Clandon Estate Vineyard on Saturday 8th June as trumpeter/singer Sue Richardson performs swinging tunes and sings the stories celebrating the unsung heroes of jazz: the women behind the sounds, the songs & the men!

An unmissable, feel-good show guaranteed to get your feet tapping!

“She plays swinging jazz trumpet and sings with a musician’s phrasing” – The Observer

With Jo Fooks - tenor sax, Neal Richardson - piano , Marianne Windhan – double bass, Buster Birch – drums

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

Saturday 8th June

Matinee performance 13:00- 14:45

Evening performance 18:15-20:00

Picnics on the Lawn

Make the most of your time in the glorious surroundings by rustling up a delicious picnic to enjoy before the Jazz. Feel free to make your picnic as lavish or simple as you choose with drinks of your choice.

You’ll be served your complimentary glass of Elizabethan sparkling cuvée on arrival. Additional glasses can be purchased from the High Clandon bar that will be open throughout the evening.

Please bring anything else you may need to make your evening comfortable, such as tables, chairs and cushions.

Tickets £45 with all proceeds supporting the children and families who rely on Cherry Trees.

SUE RICHARDSON

Since being tipped for the top by Jazzwise magazine, Sue Richardson’s career has gone from strength to strength. Her most recent album, Too Cool, The Life & Music of Chet Baker, cemented her position in the jazz world – gaining four and five star reviews in the jazz press as well as internationally and sell out gigs at Ronnie Scott’s. It was also in The Sunday Times 100 Best Records of The Year 2013.

“Sue Richardson’s trumpet playing catches [Baker’s] combination of delicacy and strength, and her singing has something of his candid simplicity. She even writes the kind of tunes that he might have invented.” **** The Observer

Recently Sue has been performing with Ian Shaw (she guested on his current album dedicated to the work of Fran Landesman) and they performed a sold-out duo show of jazz standards bringing together all elements of their talents. Sue has ALSO been honoured to work with The Humphrey Lyttelton Band. Clive Davis writing in The Times compared her style to Humph’s: “When the cast of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue led a high-spirited tribute to the late Humphrey Lyttelton at the Hammersmith Apollo, the trumpeter Sue Richardson was among the many musicians who helped to give the old man a stirring send-off. Some of his insouciant comic timing seems to have rubbed off on her as well: she is a breezy presence on the bandstand who is quite happy to make self-deprecating asides about the everyday problems of finding a lipstick that doesn’t leave sediment inside her horn. More to the point, she also possesses something of Hump’s flair for constructing a concise, neatly crafted melody. If Chet Baker and Clifford Brown are two of her main role models - her timbre is warm and full-bodied - her soloing, while avoiding high-note theatrics, evokes the generosity and exuberance of players from the swing era.” The Times

Touring with big bands by the age of 16, Sue’s musical journey has seen her gigging in over 50 countries in hotels, jazz clubs and on cruise ships. You can even hear her recorded version of The Girl From Ipanema being played in Rio in the famous bar where the song was written. She has worked for the BBC, performing at The Last Night of The Proms, and her gigs are a great combination of her original songs and imaginatively reworked standards, revealing her love of mainstream and 1950s jazz. The musicians in the band also take centre stage with well thought-out solo spots. The tightly-knit band have taken their special brand of modern jazz with a mainstream twist to many venues on the national and international circuits.

JO FOOKS

Born in Edinburgh, Jo began learning the saxophone at 15. After winning 'The Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year' she went on to study saxophone at the Guildhall School of music in London and also studied at the Berklee School of music in Boston after receiving a full fee scholarship for the summer jazz programme.

After recording her debut album "Here and Now!", the legendary British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton invited her to join his eight-piece band, with whom she toured and performed in some of the most amazing theatres and venues in Britain. Humphs fun filled and melodic approach to music was to be a huge influence. And through performing in his band Jo also recorded and worked with Acker Bilk and played alongside Tina May, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Elkie Brooks,and many others. Jo's other influences include Illinois Jacquet, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gorden, Stan Getz and Cannonball Adderley. Her mellow tone is reminiscent of Stan Getz and Zoot Simms.

NEAL RICHARDSON

Neal is a powerful and rhythmic piano/vocalist playing jazz, blues and originals, and an award-winning Producer. A professional musician for over 25 years, Neal cut his teeth performing in jazz clubs, hotels, and on cruise ships in over 50 countries, from Rio to Raffles, Norway to New Orleans, Vietnam to Venezuela. He has entertained Royalty, Hollywood celebrities and VIPs at world-renowned venues, including a private party for George Clooney on his yacht at the Cannes Film Festival. Neal’s arrangements and original compositions display his wide-ranging tastes and influences, and he and his band have a great swinging style influenced by Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole and Gene Harris. He has played in the London Jazz Festival many times, including launching his debut album “Better Than The Blues”, and selling out Ronnie Scott’s. His “Not” King Cole show sold out performances in the London Jazz Festival twice, garnering excellent reviews in the jazz Press, and headlined two Festivals in Germany in 2022 and 2023.

As a Producer he has made 20 albums for various jazz artists, including two at London’s Abbey Road Studios, and ran his own award-winning Label, Splash Point Records, for 20 years, winning 3 BBC Jazz Awards. He now runs the hugely popular Splash Point Jazz Club nights (@splashpointjazz), and heads-up Splash Point Music Ltd.

MARIANNE WINDHAM

The founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, and co-founder of Fleet Jazz, Marianne started her musical life playing cello, taking up playing bass later in life. She left a successful career in software consultancy to pursue learning bass full time and has since become a well established and in demand player on scene, and performs regularly with many of the UK’s top jazz musicians.

“A valuable player… Brown-like musicality and drive” - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise

BUSTER BIRCH

Buster is an award-winning drummer who has worked with many of the UK’s finest jazz musicians. He holds a post-graduate diploma in jazz performance from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and also studied at the Drummers Collective in New York City and privately with Jim Chapin and Joe Morello (of The Dave Brubeck Quartet). He has performed at virtually every major concert hall and jazz club in London as well as major international festivals, toured in over 30 countries and recorded nearly 40 CDs. He has been a member of three “world” music groups (Terza Rima, The Branco Stoysin Trio and Heads South) who he recorded and toured with extensively. He has played for The Royal Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and deputised on West End shows including the long-running "Blood Brothers". He created his own critically acclaimed show Buster Plays Buster which features the Buster Birch jazz quartet playing live to the screening of different classic Buster Keaton silent movies, for which he has arranged and scored over 4hrs of music to sync. In 2023 Buster plays Buster won the Audience Award at The Chichester International Film Festival, a major UK film festival featuring 110 screenings over 22 days.

High Clandon Estate Vineyard, East Clandon, GU4 7RP

Celebrating the historic trumpet/saxophone partnerships of jazz!

Think of Miles Davis/John Coltrane, Chet Baker/Gerry Mulligan, Lee Morgan/Joe Henderson, or Clifford Brown/Harold Land, and you see a theme, two lead instruments working as one to create amazing harmony, punchy unison lines and unforgettable jazz improvisation.

Trumpeter Stuart Henderson and award winning saxophonist Karen Sharp join forces to celebrate the music of these fantastic partnerships from the 40s 50s and 60s!

With the swinging rhythm section of the sensational Gareth Willams on piano, Marianne WIndham on bass and Simon Price on drums

** Online ticket sales no longer available, please contact us below (or call 07725 109890) to book tickets on the door **

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Vegetable Samosas (crispy handmade pastry filled with spiced potatoes),

• Chicken or Vegetable Biriyani (fragrant basmati rice, chicken or fresh vegeables cooked in traditional Dum style with whole spices),

• Raita (spiced yoghurt) and chutney
  

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Stuart Henderson - trumpet

Karen Sharp - sax

Gareth Williams - piano

Marianne WIndham - bass

Simon Price - drums

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 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

Winner of Parliamentary Jazz Awards Jazz Vocalist Of The Year 2019

Performing lyrical interpretations of the quirky, complex compositions from the legendary pianist and composer, Thelonious Monk. Originally inspired by the 1988 Carmen McRae album “Carmen Sings Monk” with lyrics penned by Jon Hendricks, Abbey Lincoln, Mike Ferro and Bernie Hannighen. Zoe details this performance with an informative, fascinating time line of Thelonious and Carmen’s career including the story behind ‘Pannonica’ written in honour of the Jazz Baroness, patron of bebop, Kathleen Annie Pannonica de Koenigswarter.

Along with Zoe Gilby’s unique vocal phrasing, a distinctive deep understanding and appreciation of Monk and McRae’s work is the highlight of this exceptional project. With Terence Collie on piano, Marianne WIndham on double bass and Alex Goodyear on drums.

“A sparkling, luminescent Zoe Gilby delighted a full house with expressive singing and many insights into the making of McRae’s late-career recording and the lives of the bop era musicians associated with Thelonious Monk and their loyal patron ‘Pannonica.’”

“Beautifully crafted, powerful and highly inventive solos from this incredible accompanying rhythm section” Bebop Spoken Here

“Zoe Gilby who revitalised Thelonious Monk’s uniquely familiar compositions via her frenetic, acrobatic and altogether magnetic scat vocals” Southport Jazz Festival, Northern Sky Magazine

++ Pre gig “Goan Summer?!” menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Vegetable Pakoras (Our special hand made ‘onion bhajis’ served with a mint raita)

• Chicken Xacuti (Boneless chicken cooked with fresh chillis and coconut)

• Or Goan Style Veg Curry

• Both served with coconut rice

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen -

• Vegetable Pakoras (Our special hand made ‘onion bhajis’ served with a mint raita)

• Chicken Xacuti (Boneless chicken cooked with fresh chillis and coconut)

• Or Goan Style Veg Curry

• Both served with coconut rice

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

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Zoe Gilby - vocals

Terence Collie - piano

Marianne WIndham - bass

Alex Goodyear - drums

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 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

Come and move to the latin beats of Cuban salsa and Brazilian samba! Neil Angilley's virtuoso piano playing is spellbinding and his three-part vocal harmonies with drummer Davide Giovannini and bassist Davide Mantovani powerfully evoke the vibrant atmospheres and deeply musical cultures of Havana and Rio.

Don't miss Neil Angilley from the Grammy nominated band "Done the Bone" performing live at @boileroom!

“Sensational” - Ronnie Scott’s

Support from "5 spoons", comprising musicians from Surrey University. (see “Who’s playing”, below

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

Doors open 7pm; Support 7:45 - 8:30pm ; Neil Angilley Trio 8:55 to 10:10pm

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

This live show is spellbinding, incorporating instrumental virtuosity and 3 part vocal harmony which adds a unique dimension to the sound, creating an uplifting take on infectious rhythms from Brazil and Cuba to the audience. Neil Angilley Trio have released 5 albums - Yambou, Live At The 606, The Lake District ,Havana Club & Chango.

The trio works regularly in the London Jazz scene and across the U.K. performing at prestigious venues including Ronnie Scott’s, The Stables and the 606 Club. During a recent tour in Italy they appeared at ‘Trieste Loves Jazz’ International Jazz Festival.

As an original member of Grammy Nominated band - Down To The Bone, Neil has co-written and played on many of their no1 albums, most recently ‘The Sweetness’ which charted at no1 in the USA Billboard Charts for Jazz/Funk.

Neil has also appeared as a guest soloist on various albums including 'An Ordinary Day in an Unusual Place' - US3, 'Fuzzy Logic' - David Benoit (GRP)and 'Crush' - Richard Elliot (Verve).

As well as appearing on the main stage at Glastonbury with Dame Shirley Bassey, Neil has also performed with Vanessa-Mae, Maceo Parker, Lionel Richie, Lisa Stansfield and Three Friends (Gentle Giant), amongst many others.

"The crowd were captivated by the Neil Angilley Trio's authentic Brazilian rhythms on top of rich vocal harmonies, segueing into staggering solo & group passages of virtuosity. Sensational" Ronnie Scott’s

★★★★★ Havana Club "Album of the Week" The Evening Standard

Chango - Voted top Latin Album of the Year. "Chango will smite you..." Mundo Latino

"Inventive” Observer

“Lyrical…impressively fluid” The Times

“Rhapsodic..with shrewd use of space and restraint” Guardian

Listen here: : Neil Angilley Trio

5 spoons

5 Spoons is a 6 piece jazz/funk fusion band. We have Michael on bass, Ethan on kit, Joey on keys, Jacob on Guitar, Will on sax and Caitlin on trombone. We enjoy playing funk tunes and take inspiration from bands like vulfpeck, ezra collective and PYJÆN! We’re all big supporters and fans of the London/ Guildford jazz scene!

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

Click here for directions and parking

Award Winning virtuoso harmonica player and pianist Adam Glasser brings a leading band of contemporary jazz musicians to play his trademark township jazz and the classic repertoire of the great harmonica player Toots Thielemans!

Adam’s unique harmonica sound combines his South African roots with many years immersed in the UK jazz scene as well as with SA legends such as Dudu Pukwana and Hugh Masekela, plus with Joe Zawinul, Martha Reeves, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sting and the Eurythmics. This concert series explores rarely heard township jazz standards across a range of great South African composers from Abdullah Ibrahim to Caiphus Semenya, Victor Ndlazilwana and Themba Mkhize.

“…a unique evening of township jazz and beyond. A joyous affair and resounding success.”…Blues & Soul Magazine

With Adam Glasser - harmonica & piano , George Crowley - saxophone, Ant Law - guitar, Steve Watts - bass, Corrie Dick - drums

Sold out, sorry. Please contact us below if you would like to be on the list for returns

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen -

• Poppadums, salad & chutneys (The perfect crunch and fresh vegetables)

• Kaju Dhania Murgh(Boneless chicken with coriander, cashews and spices)

• Or Navratan Korma (Vg) (Nine ‘jewels’ or vegetables cooked in a delicate spiced sauce)

• Both served with Basmati Rice!

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

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

South African harmonica player/pianist Adam Glasser brings a great band of leading young British musicians to play his trademark township jazz. Adam’s unique harmonica sound combines his South African roots with many years immersed in the UK jazz scene as well as with SA legends such as Dudu Pukwana and Hugh Masekela, plus with Joe Zawinul, Martha Reeves, Jimmy Witherspoon, Sting and the Eurythmics. This concert series explores rarely heard township jazz standards across a range of great South African composers from Abdullah Ibrahim to Caiphus Semenya, Victor Ndlazilwana and Themba Mkhize.

Adam Glasser is a fluent and impressive jazz pianist leaning towards the “township” feel of his South African background. However, in more recent years, as well as continuing and developing his piano playing, he has reinvented himself as one of Europe’s leading jazz chromatic harmonica players. He has released two critically acclaimed recordings, winning the “Best Modern Jazz Album” award at the 2010 South African Music Awards with his wonderful album “Free at First” while the follow-up, “Mzansi” was also short listed by SAMA in 2012 for “Best Jazz Album”. Adam has performed or recorded with a wide range of artists including Sting, Joe Zawinul, the Eurythmics, Incognito and the Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera. Strongly influenced by his SA roots, Adam is a founder member of the Township Comets and was for many years musical director of the legendary SA vocal group The Manhattan Brothers. In 2014 Adam had the honour of playing several piano dates with iconic SA musician Hugh Masekela (often referred to as the “Father of South African jazz”), which included the opening of the Commonwealth Games.

‘Free at First’, his debut album, won best Jazz album South African Music Awards 2010 and his follow up ‘Mzansi’ was nominated Best Jazz album South African Music Awards 2012. Due for release later this year is Adam’s third album ‘SA & Beyond’. The album is the extraordinary result of a London recording session as he brought together his long time guitarist – the rising UK Star Rob Luft – and one of South Africa’s most significant cutting edge pianists Bokani Dyer.

Accompanying Adam Glasser on harmonica and piano are George Crowley on sax, UK jazz stalwart Steve Watts on bass, and three of the finest cutting edge young jazz virtuosos on the contemporary scene – Ant Law – guitar, George Crowley – sax and Corrie Dick – drums.

“[Adam Glasser]… has brought a truly unique voice and idiom to the constantly evolving language of jazz”… All About Jazz

“the virtuosity and panache associated with practitioners on more conventional instruments… a wholly impressive evening’s music from a man in complete control of his considerable resources”… VortexJazz

“…a unique evening of township jazz and beyond. A joyous affair and resounding success.”…Blues & Soul Magazine

“A composer, keyboardist and harmonica player, Glasser is intense – his tunes are joyful, driving and danceable.”…Jazz Times Review

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 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

DENNY ILETT & THE CHRIS INGHAM TRIO

Remarkably versatile and expansive guitarist/singer, encompassing swing, bebop, blues, rock and everything between, Denny is equally acclaimed for his thrilling guitar playing, smooth vocalising and appearances at Ronnie Scott’s fronting his jazz salute to Jimi Hendrix with the Electric Lady Big Band. 

“A knock-out player… soulful and jazz-tinged” Guitarist

“Comprehensive mastery of the guitar” The Whitman Review 

With the brilliant Chris Ingham on piano, the rhythmic genius of George Double on drums, Marianne WIndham on bass, and a pre-gig Spring menu from Mandira’s Kitchen of:

• Pea Patties & Tamarind Chutney (Fluffy fried spiced potato & pea patties with a delicate hint of spices)

• Keema Mattar (Minced lamb with peas cooked in a rich spicy gravy) Or Palak Paneer (V) (A delicately spiced Indian cheese with spinach in a rich spiced gravy

• Served with lemon rice

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

Pre-gig Spring menu from Mandira’s Kitchen of:

• Pea Patties & Tamarind Chutney (Fluffy fried spiced potato & pea patties with a delicate hint of spices)

• Keema Mattar (Minced lamb with peas cooked in a rich spicy gravy)

• Or Palak Paneer (V) (A delicately spiced Indian cheese with spinach in a rich spiced gravy

• Served with lemon rice

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

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Denny Illet - guitar

Denny Ilett is a rare commodity – a virtuoso British guitarist and a talented writer/arranger, who has honed his chops not on the UK scene but rather by playing and touring with some of New Orleans finest including Lillian Boutte and members of such notable bands as The Meters, Dr John and the Harry Connick Jnr Big Band.

Chris Ingham - piano

Whether leading his REBOP band playing the music of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock; hosting his Jazz At The Movies group, or performing the stories, anecdotes and music of greats such as Hoagy Carmichael, Stan Getz and Dudley Moore, Chris’ concerts deliver pure joy, entertainment and great music to sold out audiences.

"Ingham has a warm and generous way with music..his style is based on rhythmic presence and dynamic propulsion" DOWNBEAT

George Double - drums

Marianne WIndham - bass

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 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

Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis began playing together 20 years ago, when they had both relocated to West London to study. Originally from Greece, Vasilis had just finished studying at Berklee College in the US, whilst Paul had moved South from the Northeast of England. In the intervening years they’ve played numerous gigs together, releasing their first album in 2016, entitled A Narrow Escape to critical acclaim.

Their latest recording features original music inspired by the many places they’ve called home over the years. Released on April 19th on the Ubuntu label, they’ll be touring ‘Feels Like Home’ in Spring/Summer 2024.

“Paul Edis….a significant new voice in British Jazz” (Brian Morton, Jazz Journal)

“Vasilis Xenopoulos… one of the most fiery young saxophonists around blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire" (The Times) ★★★★

With Joel Barford on drums, Marianne on bass

Click here for Album Trailer

** Pre-orders for food are now closed, sorry

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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

+ pre-gig “Biriyani Boogie” menu from Mandira’s Kitchen!

• Vegetable Samosas (Crispy handmade pastry filled with spiced potatoes),

• Chicken or Vegetable Biriyani, (Fragrant basmati rice, chicken or fresh vegetables cooked in traditional Dum style with whole spices),

• Raita (Spiced yoghurt),

• Chutney

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

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Vasilis Xenopoulos - tenor sax

Paul Edis - piano

Joel Barford - drums

Marianne Windham - bass

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 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

A regular performer at jazz clubs across Europe, London-based alto saxophonist Sam Braysher has received international acclaim for his warm, delicate sound and deep knowledge of the standard repertoire and American Songbook.

Sam’s new project explores the work of Kurt Weill, a fascinating composer who lies at the intersection of European classical music, jazz, opera and American musical theatre.

Expect to hear swinging renditions of classic Weill songs like “My Ship” and “Lost in the Stars” in addition to hidden gems from the Weill catalogue and music by adjacent American Broadway composers like George Gershwin and Cole Porter.

With rising star Hungarian pianist Matyas Gayer (Eddie Henderson, Jim Rotondi). ultra-swinging drummer Steve Brown (Scott Hamilton, Barry Harris) and Guildford Jazz’s Marianne Windham on bass

“I can’t think of another alto saxophonist with a sound quite like Sam Braysher’s” **** Dave Gelly, The Observer

“The warm-toned young London saxophonist Sam Braysher is a prize-winning investigator of the early recordings and published music of Jerome Kern, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and many others, and imagines a new jazz closely attuned to an old world.” John Fordham, The Guardian

“Braysher’s cool, modernist twist on old songs is just superb” Simon Adams, Jazz Journal

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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 from 7pm, supper served 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 there is a lift for disabled access.

++ Pre gig “Holi Special” menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Beetroot Tikki (Served with mustard sauce),

• Hariyali Chicken(Made with green herbs and spices)

• or Chana Masala(Home style chickpeas cooked with tomatoes and spices)

• Vegetable Pulao

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

Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz members £18

Students £7 / Student Members £5

Meals £13

Sam Braysher is an east London-based jazz saxophonist who has won plaudits for his warm, delicate sound, his deep knowledge of the standard repertoire, and his thoughtful improvisational concept. When leading his own bands he takes a particular interest in interpreting lesser-played items from the American Songbook and jazz canon. His two previous albums as a bandleader to date – both of which feature renowned international collaborators – have been met with glowing reviews from critics around the world: Golden Earrings (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2017) – a duo recording with the New York pianist Michael Kanan – and Dance Little Lady, Dance Little Man (UNIT Records, 2021), with Jorge Rossy (of Brad Mehldau Trio fame) and Tom Farmer.

For this performance Sam is joined by rising star Hungarian pianist Matyas Gayer (Eddie Henderson, Jim Rotondi) and ultra-swinging drummer Steve Brown (Scott Hamilton, Barry Harris) wth Guildford Jazz anchor Marianne Windham on bass

“I can’t think of another alto saxophonist with a sound quite like Sam Braysher’s” **** Dave Gelly, The Observer

“A triumph of intelligence and sentiment from all in this subtly stand-out recording, with a deceptive simplicity that reveals new depths with each listen.” **** Jazzwise

“Braysher’s cool, modernist twist on old songs is just superb” Simon Adams, Jazz Journal

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 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