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

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

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

** Early booking recommended

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

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

EVENT INFO

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

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

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

Licensed bar available beforehand and at the interval

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

TICKETS

General admission £20

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

Students £7

Student members £5

WHO'S PLAYING?

Jo Harrop (vocals)

Freddie Gavita (trumpet/flugel)

Robert Fowler (alto sax/clarinet)

Matt Anderson (tenor/soprano sax)

Rory Ingham (trombone)

Gareth Lockrane (flute/piccolo)

Johanna Burnheart (violin)

Paul Edis (piano/arrangements)

Marianne Windham (double bass)

Matt Home (drums)

DIRECTIONS

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

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

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

SEATING

Seating is unreserved