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

Yamäya amalgamate influences from across the great African continent including Afrobeat, Griots and Ethiopiques with dub, hip hop, jazz and beyond. Those rich and intricate grooves are then layered with the inimitable rhythm and harmonic palette of traditional African song and rap.

Expect triumphant horns, majestic vocals, and an unparalleled heavy rhythm section. One of the best live bands in Britain delivering powerful original music eclectically drawn from Afrobeat, Ethio-Jazz, Dub, Mbalax, Jazz, and other distinctly UK styles.

Support from The Jungle Effect

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Doors open 7pm; Support band 7.30pm to 8.10pm, Main band 8.30pm to 10.30pm; Recorded music set and happy hour 10.30 to 11.30pm

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

“Fresh, uplifting and cannot help loving the more I listen to every one of the ten works. From the powerfully delivered lead vocals which take me to Senegal, the Trombone solo, tenor sax solo, baritone sax solo, guitar solo all being spot-on where they pop up, to the horn arrangements which create the promise of yet more to come” – Dele Sosimi, Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80

“Yamäya’s debut album, recorded in collaboration with Senegalese singer Khadim Sarr, is an absolute behemoth that fuses afrobeat, griot, ethiopiques, soul and jazz. It is a massive, exultant sound that is guaranteed to get you moving. Frankly, it is the biggest sound I have heard this decade and it is utterly joyous.” - Gordon Rutherford, Louder Than War

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwSx45gBIdY

Support: The Jungle Effect

The Jungle Effect is a Guildford-based, Nu- soul band known for their unique blend of soul vocals, progressive guitar and catchy bass lines. They captivate audiences with their exciting live shows and memorable songs. Drawing inspiration from jazz, funk and dance music brings a fresh perspective to the soul scene.

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

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Leonard Bernstein was one of the titans of music making in the 20th century. His timeless compositions for choirs, soloists and orchestras remain essential parts of the musical canon along with the many great songs he wrote that have now become jazz standards. Among his most memorable creations are his extensive musical theatre compositions of which “West Side Story” is the most famous.

Giving voice to this wide collection, in his original and most creative manner comes Rob Barron with his trio, a creative jazz pianist, who recognises that Bernstein’s imaginative creations give themselves generously to an updated and improvised interpretation.

Rob devotes the first half to “West Side Story”, whilst the second half captures a wide range of music from Bernstein’s “Candide”, “On The Town”, 'Wonderful Town”, “A Quiet Place” and more.

With Special guest, award winning jazz vocalist Emma Smith , who has been making a name for herself as one of as of the finest vocalists to emerge on the London Jazz scene.

“This is classic piano trio jazz at its best.” — B Withderden, BBC Music Magazine

Evening Performance 8pm to 10.20pm

The event is at the Performing Arts Studio at the University of Surrey, which boasts a concert Steinway grand piano.

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

Tickets: Full Price £20 (Guildford Jazz members £18), Students £7 (Student Members £5).

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

General admission £20

Guildford Jazz Members £18

Students/U18s £5

Students £7 / Student Members £5

All prices include booking fees

ROB BARRON – piano

JEREMY BROWN – double bass

JOSH MORRISON – drums

EMMA SMITH – guest vocalist

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.

Mark Kavuma is fast becoming one of the best young trumpet players on the British jazz scene. Having been voted best soloist at the very first Essentially Ellington competition in the U.K., Mark managed to land himself two prestigious gigs as guest soloist with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Performing his brand new album, Ultrasound, the fifth release under the Banger Factory umbrella, this is a further stride forward toward founder and trumpeter Mark Kavuma’s vision of bringing together seemingly disparate elements from within the bubbling London jazz scene, uniting sounds and players from across generations and creating a unique, exciting, and fresh sound all of its own.

“They blend Thelonious Monk, the soulful 1960s hard-bop jazz style, and sounds from the eclectic London scene. It’s vividly inviting music that brings smiles to jazz traditionalists and newcomers alike” - John Fordham, The Guardian

With Theo Erskine - tenor sax, Mark Kavuma - trumpet, Noah Stoneman - piano, Michael Shrimpling - double bass, Shane Forbes - drums

“an intimate, retro set that reflects on the pandemic era with sensitivity and soul” - The Observer

++ Pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen of Vegetable samosas (served with tamarind chutney), Butter Chicken (One of our most popular dishes - a smooth, silky, slightlyspicy chicken dish) Or vegetarian option - Navrattan Korma pplus Lemon Rice (Fragrant basmati rice cooked with lemon & mustard seeds)

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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 Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen - “Our Favourites”

• Vegetable samosas (served with tamarind chutney)

• Butter Chicken (One of our most popular dishes - a smooth, silky, slightlyspicy chicken dish)

• Or vegetarian option - Navrattan Korma

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

  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

Mark Kavuma has established himself as a key player in the British Jazz explosion. As leader, he has released three albums, ‘Kavuma’ (2018), voted among the best albums of the year by Downbeat magazine and The Banger Factory (2019), both released with UK record label Ubuntu Music. Mark’s third release is the first offering on his own label ‘Banger Factory Records’, Kavuma and The Banger Factory - Arashi No Ato (2021).

Discover Kavuma’s music and enter a world where vibes, blues and rhythm collide with gospel, soul and spiritual jazz. With over a decade of experience playing the trumpet and keys in London’s rapidly expanding jazz scene, his unique musical alchemy has the means to bring jazz back to the dance floor.

Mark infuses this indelible musical movement with the energy, attitude and swagger of a new generation of creators. He has a unique and distinctive trumpet sound. His lyricism, soulful tone and grace of technique spread infectious joy and mutual excitement among audiences and fellow musicians alike.

Mark’s main outfit, The Banger Factory, is a collective that is contingent upon bringing the people a good time. From a weekly residency in Brixton’s POW, over the last seven years, the band has developed and nourished a truly unmistakable group sound and attracts and features some of the most gifted and engaging musicians on the scene today. “What is more, the band brings together and unifies the local London jazz scene. Spreading love and good vibes.”

A gifted educator and inspirational creative enabler, Mark is an associate Music Leader for the Tomorrow’s Warriors programme, and is also involved in their professional performance ensembles including the acclaimed Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Jazz Jamaica Small band and Jazz Jamaica All Stars. He is also a brass tutor and leader at London based carnival band Kinetika Bloco.

Starting his professional career in his late teens, earlier career highlights include being featured twice with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra, touring Europe with the legendary Salif Keita and Less Ambassadeurs and touring the world in Peter Brooke’s Production of ‘The Suit’.

He has recently released a debut piano album: Zaitz & Kavuma – Back To Back (2022) and also released the Kinetika Bloco All stars album, ‘Legacy’ (2021) featuring a host of London’s burgeoning new jazz generation inc. Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, Ruben Fox, Sheila Maurice Grey and Reuben James, on Banger Factory Records.

“Over recent years, trumpeter Mark Kavuma has been a busy man on London’s jazz scene, establishing his own ensemble, the Banger Factory, cutting five albums with assorted accompanists, and generally rousing the capital’s diverse talents. Kavuma likes inclusion: lineups featuring both old and young, the odd gospel choir, and the community big band Kinetika Bloco, which he credits with nurturing his youthful interest.

His new album, in partnership with tenor saxophonist Theo Erskine, is a more intimate, small group affair, with the pair backed by pianist Noah Stoneman, bassist Michael Shrimpling and drummer Shane Forbes. Ultrasound follows on the heels of 2022’s Warriors, but reaches back to the era when the pandemic had closed down music. Opening track IT celebrates a moment of release. Named for the It Club where Thelonious Monk recorded, it captures Monk’s wry, oblique style. The rest of the album follows in similarly retro manner as it tracks the pandemic era; The Loneliest is wistful, enlivened by Stoneman’s contemplative piano. June welcomes lockdown release with sunny abandon, while The Return of Johnny Bravo and The Day After Tomorrow are exuberant, allowing Kavuma to reaffirm his hard bop credentials while showing his more reflective, soulful side. An enjoyable, upbeat tour.” - Neil Spencer, The Observer

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

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

Expect jazz fireworks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doors open from 7.15pm, and the performance starts at 8pm. There will be an interval and there is a licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style, and will be reserved for you. Food is available, order in the main pub with your table number when you order and they’ll deliver it to your table.

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

Full Price £18 /Guildford Jazz members £16

Students £7 / Student Members £5

SIMON ALLEN - SAX

GARETH FOWLER - GUITAR

LAURENCE COTTLE - BASS

JACK THOMAS - DRUMS

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 cabaret style, and will be reserved for you

British trombone player Dennis Rollins MBE has established a reputation as an artist of excellence, and has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of this country’s, and indeed the world’s, top jazz and pop personalities such as Courtney Pine, Maceo Parker, Jamiroquai, US3, The Brand New Heavies, Blur, Monty Alexander, Pee Wee Ellis and Jean Toussaint.

He has won the BBC Jazz Award for Best Band as well as Trombonist of the Year at both the British Jazz Awards and the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Awards. Dennis was nominated twice in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards – for Jazz Musician of the Year and the Jazz Education Award; he won the latter.

We are delighted to welcome Dennis back to Guildford Jazz with Ross Stanley, one of THE most in demand keyboard players in the UK. and Corrie Dick on drums (“Corrie is the perfect drummer/percussionist… colouring each piece with precision, complex rhythms/techniques and visible enjoyment” - London Jazz News), with Guildford Jazz anchor Marianne Windham on bass.

Last few tickets remaining, on table 31 or high stools (no table)

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 - please select Chicken or Vegetarian on your booking :

Vegetable Tikkis with Tamarind Chutney(Hand-made and healthy lightly spiced veggie patties), Hariyali Chicken (Tender chicken with a fresh green coriander curry (dairy)) or Vegetable Karhai Curry (Mixed vegetables sauteed in tomatos and spices) and Lemon Rice (Lemon infused Basmati rice with mustard seeds and curry leaves)

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

Dennis Rollins

A passionate performer and educator, British trombone player Dennis Rollins MBE has established a reputation as an artist of excellence, and has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of this country's, and indeed the world's top jazz and pop personalities such as Courtney Pine, Maceo Parker, Jamiroquai, US3, The Brand New Heavies, Blur, Monty Alexander, Pee Wee Ellis and Jean Toussaint, amongst others.

As a bandleader, in 2006 his jazz/funk outfit Badbone & Co won a prestigious BBC Jazz Award in the Best Band category. In the following year he picked up both Trombonist of the Year at the British Jazz Awards and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Awards. Dennis was nominated twice in the 2008 Parliamentary Jazz Awards for Jazz Musician of the Year and for Jazz Education; he won the latter.

In his hometown of Doncaster UK, Dennis was given Honorary Freedom of the Borough in recognition of his successful musical career and for his constant inspiration to the regions musical youth. As part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018, Dennis was honoured with an MBE for Services to music. Most recently in June 2022, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Wales, UK.

A sought after jazz educationalist, Dennis has worked in collaboration with many of the UK's university and colleges delivering a wide range of music programmes and performance workshops.

Dennis says "Growing up, I was extremely fortunate to have had the most inspiring and dedicated teachers. The skills and compassion I acquired were a result of that education. Teaching feels very natural to me. I feel it's a duty to pass on my musical knowledge to the next generation."

As a recording artist he's currently recorded 5 critically acclaimed albums. Three with his award-winning band Badbone & Co, and two with his progressive jazz organ-trio, Velocity Trio.

He's proud to be an exclusive endorsee of UK brass instrument maker, Michael Rath Trombones and Argentinian mouthpiece maker Boqar Baro Mouthpieces.

Ross Stanley

Pianist and organist Ross Stanley is a Yamaha artist, Hammond endorsee and two times winner of a British Jazz Award in the organ category. After being awarded an organ scholarship to Marlborough College, Stanley studied at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and since then his musical skills have kept him in high demand, seeing him work with musicians and ensembles such as Eddie Gomez, Seamus Blake, the Hamish Stuart Band, BBC Concert Orchestra, Nostalgia 77 Octet, Tom Jones, Alfie Boe, Maceo Parker, and Pino Palladino.

Corrie Dick

Corrie Dick is the name of a UK-based musician specialising in euphoric, sonically-conscious groove drumming. He is lauded for his touch, uniquely fresh approach to style and melodicism. He is an essential component of any project lead by Laura Jurd including Mercury Prize Shortlisted Dinosaur; provides the intricate and fluent stick work in the Elliot Galvin Trio; brings intense, free colours to Danish powerhouse bassist Jasper Høiby’s exciting Fellow Creatures; writes deep and spiritual music for Blue-Eyed Hawk; and provides the full spectrum of rhythmic elements for guitar wunderkind Rob Luft’s ensemble. He also leads his own joy-inducing supergroup, releasing his debut album with the ensemble in November 2015, selling out concerts across the UK ever since. The album displays Corrie’s striking abilities as composer/lyricist by skilfully fusing Celtic folk and contemporary jazz with new takes on African rhythms.

Since his graduation as a gold medal student from Trinity Laban’s prestigious jazz course, Corrie has honed his playing and composing from his base in South East London’s hub of creativity. The young master of contemporary grooves has studied traditional music in Ghana and Morocco where the rhythm is rich and layered, and also in his home land, Scotland, where rhythm and melody have melded for centuries.

His investigations in rhythm have lead to a series of solo drum and percussion concerts at venues like Vortex and King’s Place. Here he demonstrates untapped perspectives on an instrument that bathes in potential, as Corrie puts it, “here’s an instrument that holds in it a bold combination of cultures - marching bass and snare drum, West-African toms and Turkish cymbals, it’s genius, and it’s healthy to celebrate where these elements came from.”

A winner of no shortage of accolades - Corrie picked up BBC’s ‘Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2013’ prize, a Mercury Prize 2017 shortlist, Scottish Jazz Awards ‘Up and Coming Artist’ in 2012, countless others during his time at college and has attended countless other award ceremonies as a nominee for the likes of Jazz FM’s ‘Jazz Act of the Year’, and the UK Parliament’s ‘Best Newcomer’ and ‘Album of the Year’ - Corrie owes his talents to the many supportive communities he has himself been crucial to. He is an alumni of both Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland and has been mentored by the likes of Mark Guiliana and Kendrick Scott as well as Ghanaian kpanlogo master Saddiq Addy, nephew of the legendary Mustapha Tettey Addy. He has also studied the traditional and modern music of Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Benin and DR Congo alongside his prodigious creative companion, guitarist Rob Luft.

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

Australian/UK saxophonist and composer Brandon Allen’s new groove project.

The group performs brand new contemporary jazz/groove compositions as well as fresh interpretations of unheard material from Brandon’s previous funk outfit (Double Whisky Amnesia), rearranged specifically for this lineup.

Musical influences include Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, John Scofield, Tom Scott, David Sanborn, The Brecker Brothers, Joshua Redman, film music and electronica.

Expect funky baselines, otherworldly drum grooves, soaring synthesisers and intricate and intoxicating sax/guitar melodies.

'...a superb blend of diverse improvisation and stellar ensemble interaction...'

‘…a saxophone heavyweight, at the height of his powers…’ - Blues and Soul Magazine

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

Doors open 7pm,

Brandon Allen Groove Band 8.30pm to 10.30pm;

Recorded music set and happy hour 10.30 to 11.30pm

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

Brandon Allen - saxes/keys/compositions

Mike Outram - guitar

Jim Watson - keys

Laurence Cottle - electric bass

Laurie Lowe - drums

Video -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOKZonRTG4

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

Click here for directions and parking

1960’s Soul Jazz- The music of Horace Silver and the Adderley Brothers

The early 1960's were a particularly good time for those who liked their jazz visceral, melodic and swinging.

Pianist Horace Silver was one of the prime movers in this cause, leading to a genre which critics would later dub “Hard Bop”. His urgent, rhythmic piano style was complemented by his great ear for a catchy tune. Most of his compositions have become core jazz standards, and a few, such as ‘Song For My Father’ have become iconic. Suspended over a panoply of the most infectious groves, it is no surprise that his output has been a rich source of material for any self-respecting Club DJ’s sample bank too.

The show is a whistlestop journey through the amazing output of pianist Horace Silver and the hits of the great Adderley Brothers, all served up with a sizzling degree of heat! Except gems such as Song for My Father, Room 608, Ecorah, The Jody Grind, and The Preacher.

Lineup: PETE LONG alto sax. RYAN QUIGLEY trumpet, SAM WATTS piano, MARIANNE WINDHAM bass, ROD YOUNGS drums.

** Regular seats sold out! Please contact us below if you would like to book a high stool or be notified of any cancellations . 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 - please select Chicken or Vegetarian on your booking and we’ll send you the menu details asap!

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

Lineup: PETE LONG alto sax. RYAN QUIGLEY trumpet, SAM WATTS piano, MARIANNE WINDHAM bass, ROD YOUNGS drums.

Leader of Ronnie Scott’s Big Band PETER LONG (alto sax) and RYAN QUIGLEY (trumpet) front this exciting salute to the legendary team of jazz brothers; dazzling virtuoso alto saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley and ingenious soul-jazz architect and cornetist Nat Adderley.

Sam Watts is a pianist and composer specialising in Brazilian music and Jazz. He has recorded and performed with artists including Jean Toussaint, Jason Miles, Jason Marsalis, Abram Wilson and Judi Jackson. In 2017 he released his debut album “Mime Music” on the SPARK! Label. He has also appeared on numerous album recordings and is in demand as a pianist around the UK and Europe. As a composer he has written and performed numerous scores to silent films. His compositions have been broadcast on BBC radio 3 as part of the BBC proms. His playing style is rooted in Jazz, but draws influence from traditional Brazilian music and Classical music.

Supreme US drummer Rod Youngs is one of the most expressive and adept musicians in the music arena today. His approach to music is intuitive, emotional and all embracing but soundly rooted in the jazz tradition. Whether playing mainstream jazz, world music, or urban contemporary, Rod seamlessly moves from one genre to another, always preserving stylistic conventions whilst bringing creativity and individuality. His journey in music began in his youth and has blossomed into a distinguished career that has spanned over two decades, becoming the drummer of choice for a formidable array of artists and groups including, Gil Scott-Heron, Lee Konitz, Sia, Courtney Pine, Jon Hendricks, Hugh Masekela, Carleen Anderson, Craig Handy, Natalie Cole, Bennie Maupin, Mica Paris, Denys Baptiste, Abdullah Ibrahim, Juliet Roberts, Julian Joseph, BBC Concert Orchestra…

“Pete Long is a national treasure” - OBSERVER

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 evening with multi-award winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE and her quartet. Expect some stylish reworkings of much loved standards from the Great American Songbook, plus some Christmas classics to enjoy and sing along with!

Claire was awarded the Parliamentary Jazz Award 2022 for best vocalist and is hailed as ranking among 'the four of five best jazz vocalists on the planet' by Jazz Times USA.

Do join us for this highlight of the Guildford Jazz calendar in the atmospheric setting of St John’s Church, for an evening of great feel-good music and Christmas sparkle!

*** Last few tickets remaining **

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.

There’ll be NO bar at the event but you’’e welcome to bring your own drikns and plastic glasses!

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

General admission £22.50

Guildford Jazz members £20 (click here to find out about membership benefits)

Students £7

Student members £5

Claire Martin (vocals)

Rob Barron (piano)

Jeremy Brown (bass)

Mark Taylor (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

Hot Club excitement with BEN HOLDER, the incredible rising star of Stephane Grappelli-style jazz fiddle and arguably one of the most gifted and exciting jazz musicians you will see live today, An energetic mix of traditional jazz, mainstream and swing with a sprinkling of Ben’s own infectious originals, all harking back to the fun and abandon of the 1920s and 1930s.

With an innate sense of swing, breath-taking technical ability and true showmanship on stage, Ben offers flawless musicianship, heaps of energy and personality and a visible passion for his craft. You can expect to leave an evening of Ben’s company filled with infectious happiness, asking yourself "Where does he get his energy?!”

“Get your feet tapping and your jaw dropping at the speed of his fingers. Top quality musicianship and utter entertainment” - Little Live Music Company

** SOLD OUT. Please contact us if you would like to go on the list for returns **

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

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

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

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

Doors open from 7.15pm, and the performance starts at 8pm. There will be an interval and there is a licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style, and will be reserved for you.

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

BEN HOLDER - VIOLIN

Ben Holder is arguably the most gifted jazz violinist in the UK. His classical studies began at the age of six and were complemented by training at the Birmingham Conservatoire. An introduction to jazz came in his early teens as he discovered Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli and he has never looked back. His breathtaking technical ability and true showmanship on stage leave audiences across Europe on their feet and shouting for more.

‘Ben Holder has the warmth and flexibility of a sax player, and all the extra possibilities of a string instrument – lightning speed harmonics, col legno, glissando and double stopping. Chilled and confident, he also has the capacity to switch seamlessly within the same bar from virtuosic violin to vocals.’ London Jazz Review.

The Ben Holder Quartet masterfully mixes old jazz favourites and Louis Prima-style swingers with more recent material and leaves audiences up and down the country shouting for more.

CALEY GROVES - GUITAR

NICK MILWARD - DRUMS

MARIANNE WINDHAM - BASS

The founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, Marianne started her musical life playing cello, taking up playing bass more recently. In 2011 she left a successful career in software consultancy to pursue learning bass full time and has since become well established on the scene and has performed with many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Alan Barnes, Steve Waterman, Mark Nightingale, Sara Dowling, Derek Nash, Dave O’Higgins and many others. She also chairs Fleet Jazz Club, and has a busy schedule performing both locally and at clubs and festivals around the country. “A valuable player… Brown-like musicality and drive” - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise

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 cabaret style, and will be reserved for you

Saxophonist, composer and ECM recording artist, is recognised as “a major international voice” (The Times) and listed in the BBC publication ‘100 Jazz Greats’.

His many career highlights include: Hermeto Pascoal, Loose Tubes, Bill Bruford’s Earthworks, Carla Bley, Cedar Walton, Claire Martin, John Dankworth, Ian Shaw, June Tabor and 'Concerto for Stan Getz’ by Richard Rodney Bennett with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Iain’s remarkable new ‘IBQT’ quartet features uniquely original pianist Rebecca Nash, the soulful Danish bassist Henrik Jensen and a world renowned drummer Jeremy Stacey. Ballamy’s concert repertoire covers great range from new original works, some choice classics and also some unexpected re-workings of the songs that inspired his musical journey.

Line Up: Iain Ballamy – tenor sax, Rebecca Nash – piano, Henrik Jensen – bass & Jeremy Stacey – drums

“Ballamy...leaves you in absolute awe…the sheer virtuosity and sense of joy makes you feel like a kid about to step onto a twinkling, old-fashioned merry-go-round” - BBC

With pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, 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 “Boogie Biriyani” Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Pea Patties (with tamarind chutney)

• Chicken or Vegetable Biriyani

• With raita and poppadums

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

IAIN BALLAMY

Touring extensively worldwide he has appeared at most international festivals and venues. Iain can be heard on over 40 CDs. A long-time collaborator with Django Bates, since the days of Loose Tubes and Bill Bruford's Earthworks he is currently a member of Django's Human Chain and Delightful Precipice.

Parallel to his international jazz career, Ballamy has pursued his interest in world music, playing concerts in India and Europe with the Karnataka College of Percussion. He has performed and forged strong working relationships with renowned musicians from Hungary, Norway, Spain, Sudan, Brazil and beyond.

Combined arts projects include tours with contemporary Indian dance group Sankalpam and an acclaimed role as 'Steve the prat' in Simon Black's stage play Out There (UK tour, 1995–6). His distinctive saxophone voice can be heard in his improvisations for the BBC Radio 4 play Signal to Noise by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, the movie Legend and a documentary Joseph Losey - the Man with Four Names. Ballamy scored the award winning film Mirrormask directed by Dave McKean for the Jim Henson company.

Ballamy's wide ranging musical interests add depth and creativity to his music which can be clearly heard on Veggie and Last Supper release by Rune Gramafon (featuring Norwegians Arve Henriksen, Mats Eilertsen and Thomas Stronen).

Ballamy is an agony uncle for jazz UK magazine with his column ‘In the saxophonist’s chair’. In 2001 he was awarded the BBC Radio 3 special award for innovation at the British Jazz awards.

REBECCA NASH - PIANO

Having firmly established herself as a pianist withing the UK, Rebecca Nash is now garnering an international reputation for her distinctive sound, full of artistry and heart.

Redefining Element 78 (Whirlwind Recordings) was commissioned by Bristol Jazz Festival and is Rebecca’s latest project and follow-up album to Peaceful King (Whirlwind Recordings). It presents a new compositional voice of increasing clarity. Distilling elements of her previous album and fusing them together with classical influences such as late Scriabin, Debussy, and Bartok along with free improvisation and post tonal approaches, this music is an exciting new departure.

Rebecca also works closely with singer-songwriter Sara Colman; the pair are currently preparing to release a joint album on Stoney Lane Records entitled Ribbons. She also regularly collaborates with trumpeter/producer Nick Walters with whom she hatched a new band in lockdown called Sarsen Drift. They will be releasing on Dear Old Thing Records in due course.

Musical highlights include: the EFG London Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, We Out Here Festival, The World Economic Forum, Love Supreme Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival, and Ronnie Scott’s amongst others. Rebecca recently gave a broadcast for BBC Radio 3’s J to Z, as well as a solo performance at Turner Sims for International Women’s Day.

Rebecca regularly works as an educator for the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, THSH’s B:Music, National Youth Jazz Collective, Earthsong Flagship Programme, and Cheltenham Festivals. She has also worked as a visiting tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

“The clarity of this creative voice that unifies the project marks her out as one to watch both as a composer and musician” ★★★★ JAZZWISE, UK

HENRIK JENSEN - BASS

Henrik Jensen came to London from Denmark in 1997 to study electric bass at The Musicians Institute. He later transitioned to the double bass and studied at the Royal Academy of Music on the Under-Graduate Jazz course.

Jensen leads his own quartet Henrik Jensen's ‘Followed By Thirteen’ which he founded in 2010. The group released their 3rd album 'Affinty' in 2020, which features Rory Simmons-trumpet, Esben Tjalve-piano, and Pete Ibbetson-drums. 'Affinty' has received some outstanding reviews including the Guardian and the Evening Standard.

Henrik Jensen has worked all over world from the Blue Note in Tokyo to concert halls in Moscow while still keeping busy on the London jazz scene.

Jensen has a close working relationship with saxophonist Peter Ehwald from Berlin, they recorded in 2008 the album Songs Of Trees with 'The North Trio' on 33 Jazz and in 2011 the duo album Jensen/Ehwald, recorded in the Union Chapel (London) He has continued to contribute to a great many other projects with artists such as Michael Blake, Elizabeth Shepherd, Hannes Riepler, Gene Calderazzo and Billy Jenkins. Henrik also plays in the 'New Simplicity Trio' lead by Italian drummer Antonio Fusco and UK pianist Bruno Heinen, and they released their debut album 'Common Spaces on BABEL in June 2017.

JEREMY STACeY - DRUMS

As one of the UK’s top session drummers Jeremy Stacey’s long lasting career has filled his CV with some of the biggest names in the music business. Over the yEars he has recorded, gigged and/or toured with the likes of Ryan Adams, Sheryl Crow, Steve Wilson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Ethan Johns, Eric Clapton, Paul Young, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow, Sia, Zero 7, The Finn Bros, Chris Robinson’s New Earth Mud, Jason Rebello, Echo and the Bunnymen, Madeleine Peyroux, and many, many more!

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.

If the car park’s full (please only park in marked bays to leave room for emergency access), there are a few parking bays along Wharf Road which you can use after 7pm, also along the Woodbridge Road on the left as you come from the Town centre.

The overflow car park at the far end of the cricket pitch will also be open unless it’s very wet. 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.

There’s also a larger public car park at the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ), which is about 10 minutes walk away.

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, 3 and 4 are 3-seater settees, and seats 2 and 5 are pairs of 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.

Tables 30 and 31 are lower square tables seating 3 or can be put togther for a group of 8

Groups: Table 33 is suitable for a large group of 8 (or a cozy 10!)

Mark Armstrong is a member of the Ronnie Scott's Orchestra and a hugely admired educator. His trumpet playing encompasses the entire Jazz History. To hear him in a small band setting is especially rewarding – he has that feel good factor!

This concert explores the ‘Tension and Release’ or ‘ Call and Response’ bands such as Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis exhibited. Watch out for spontaneous arrangements especially regarding in the rhythm that will take everyone off guard – even the band!

With Gareth Williams on piano, Clark Tracey on drums ,Marianne Windham on bass

With pre gig “Mexican Fiesta” menu from Mandira’s Kitchen

*** SOLD OUT. The returns list is also 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 “Mexican Fiestai” Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Tex-Mex Samosas with chipotle sauce (Crispy pastry with peppers, sweetcorn and cheese)

• Lamb Chilli or Meatless Chilli & Rice (A warming spicy chilli with a twist - vegetarian option with soya mince)

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

MARK ARMSTRONG - TRUMPET

Mark is the Artistic Director of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra with which he directs concerts around the UK and Europe and runs educational projects and workshops. As freelance jazz trumpet player, Mark played with Stan Tracey in his big band, recording a live album from Appleby Jazz Festival, and was a member of the quintet for his final album The Flying Pig. He is a member of the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra and Robin Jones's Latin Underground and has performed widely in the UK and abroad in a variety of jazz styles and genres during his career. As a commercial player Mark has performed in a diversity of settings from the London Sinfonietta to The Four Tops and on film and TV soundtracks. Mark's output as a composer and arranger ranges from choral and chamber music to jazz and symphony orchestra with compositions for NYJO and the RSJO and commercial arrangements for Audio Network.

GARETH WILLIAMS - PIANO

“One of the most intensely creative, dynamic and exciting performers on the UK scene, Gareth Williams has been receiving increasing critical and public acclaim since becoming a professional musician in the early 90s. An electrifying performer, he has been described as “…a fantastic improviser” (John Fordham - The Guardian) and “If you’ve seen Williams perform, you’ll know that he’s the embodiment of creative energy, with a keyboard command that’s both impressive and well-directed” (Peter Vacher, Jazzwise).

Gareth’s first major professional engagement was as keyboard player/MD for jazz hip-hop band Us3. He performed with the band on a world tour in 1993 and appears on their album ‘Broadway & 52nd’ (Blue Note). Gareth has since worked as pianist/MD for internationally acclaimed jazz singer Claire Martin and has worked with many international jazz greats, including Art Farmer, George Coleman, Bud Shank, James Moody and Dave Liebman, plus a host of top British musicians. “

CLARK TRACEY - DRUMS

Clark Tracey’s music is rooted in the bebop and hard bop traditions. He has played alongside some of the most important jazz artists at home and abroad, such as Johnny Griffin, Pharaoh Sanders, John Hicks, Bud Shank, Red Rodney, Scott Hamilton, Ronnie Scott, John Surman, Alan Skidmore, Kenny Wheeler, Alan Barnes, Don Weller and Tommy Smith.

He has recorded 15 albums as a leader and has been awarded ‘Best Drums’ six times in the British Jazz Awards, most recently in 2018. Clark continues to play an ‘Art Blakey’ role by recruiting promising young players to his bands, thereby affording them the all-important exposure to audiences they deserve.

MARIANNE WINDHAM - BASS

The founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, Marianne started her musical life playing cello, taking up playing bass more recently. In 2011 she left a successful career in software consultancy to pursue learning bass full time and has since become well established on the scene and has performed with many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Alan Barnes, Steve Waterman, Mark Nightingale, Sara Dowling, Derek Nash, Dave O’Higgins and many others. She also chairs Fleet Jazz Club, and has a busy schedule performing both locally and at clubs and festivals around the country. “A valuable player… Brown-like musicality and drive” - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise

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.

If the car park’s full (please only park in marked bays to leave room for emergency access), there are a few parking bays along Wharf Road which you can use after 7pm, also along the Woodbridge Road on the left as you come from the Town centre.

The overflow car park at the far end of the cricket pitch will also be open unless it’s very wet. 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.

There’s also a larger public car park at the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ), which is about 10 minutes walk away.

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, 3 and 4 are 3-seater settees, and seats 2 and 5 are pairs of 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.

Tables 30 and 31 are lower square tables seating 3 or can be put togther for a group of 8

Groups: Table 33 is suitable for a large group of 8 (or a cozy 10!)

Tonight at the Boileroom, “A Night of the Crusaders” will be paying tribute to the legendary 1970s horn-led Houston Jazz-Funk group The Crusaders. Featuring some of the UK's finest session musicians they will be covering all eras of the band's history, from the early Jazz Crusaders material to the Street Life years of the 1980s.

The Crusaders trombone/tenor sax frontline became their trademark, mixing R&B and Memphis soul elements with hard bop, they were international jazz festival stars, appearing at many of the world's celebrated jazz events over their 50+ years in the business.

Support: The Joe Garland Band

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 7.45pm, Main act from 9pm

Tickets £12 for General admission, £10 for Guildford Jazz Members, £6 full time students/concessions* +£1 booking fee

Please note this event is standing only

* concession tickets apply if you are in receipt of universal credit, income support or job seekers allowance, are registered disabled or are under 18

'Patrick Hayes' Crusaders,' a band featuring some of the UK's finest session musicians, is a tribute to the legendary 1970s horn-led Houston Jazz-Funk group The Crusaders.

The Crusaders trombone/tenor sax frontline became their trademark, mixing R&B and Memphis soul elements with hard bop, they were international jazz festival stars, appearing at many of the world's celebrated jazz events over their 50+ years in the business.

Highly in demand Saxophonist and reeds player Jonny Griffiths has performed with a wide range of artists including Craig David, All Saints, Michael Kiwanuka, Boy George and Jamie Woon to name a few. He has also worked on numerous West End shows including Kinky Boots and The Producers.

Top UK Trombonist Tom White has been a fixture on the London scene for the past fifteen years performing and recording internationally with an array of different bands and artists including Jamiroquai, Level 42, Incognito, Olly Murs, Emeli Sandé, Gloria Gaynor and Jamie Cullum amongst others.

Adam Phillips has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Tina Turner, Ricky Martin,Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Lionel Richie,Whitney Houston. Adam has also been the duel guitarist in Hamish Stuart’s band for the last 20 years alongside bassist Steve Pearce.

As a Keyboard player Rob Taggart has performed with Ce-lo Green, Leo Sayer, Bette Midler, Sister Sledge, Tony Hadley, Rick Astley as well as a variety of West End shows and concert tours. Rob has composed and arranged music for advertising campaigns including Hewlett-Packard, Boots, Coca Cola, Kelloggs and British Gas. He has also orchestrated for the BBC Concert Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, South Bank Sinfonia and the Metropole Orchestra.

First call Bassist Steve Pearce has amassed a CV that reads like a who’s who of popular music stars from both stage and the big screen. James Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Wayne Shorter, Tom Jones, Al Jarreau, Madonna, Mark Knopfler, Hamish Stuart, film soundtracks Donnie Brasco, Evita and The Full Monty and many more.

Ralph’ Salmin’ s s signature groove has made him drummer of choice for artists, producers and composers worldwide and he has performed or recorded with Paul McCartney, George Martin, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Lady Gaga, Dionne Warwick and Quincy Jones to name a few. Ralph is also world renowned for his work in the film industry having recorded on over 180 movies working with the likes of Hans Zimmer, John Williams and James Newton Howard.

Video - https://vimeo.com/702039615

Lineup:

Tenor Saxophone: Jonny Griffiths

Electric Guitar: Adam Phillips

Trombone: Tom White

Keyboards: Rob Taggart

Bass Guitar: Steve Pearce

Drums: Ralph Salmins

Support: The Joe Garland Band

Joe Garland - Guitar, Matt Hollick - bass, Josh Short - trumpet , Aaron Carpenter - drums., Scottie Thompson - keyboard,

Headed by up and coming guitarist, Joe Garland, this talented group of young musicians from London perform boisterous jazz funk and fusion in the vein of Yellowjackets, John Schofiled and Tribal Tech.

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

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The recipient of more than 30 British Jazz Awards, virtuosic sax and clarinet player Alan Barnes has twice been named BBC Jazz Musician of the Year. His many highlights include numerous tours of the US and collaborations with the likes of Michel Legrand, Jamie Cullum & Van Morrison. He is without doubt a distinguished member of an elite group of British jazz musicians and his unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz.

Alan’s special guest tonight is Phil DeGreg, a Cincinnati-based pianist who has made his mark in the jazz world over the past four decades as a performing artist, composer and educationalist. He has released 12 albums as a leader and includes work with the likes of The Woody Herman Orchestra Randy Brecker, J.J. Johnson and Harry Allen on a massive and impressive cv.

“Barnes…phenomenal” Masters of The Jazz Saxophone; “DeGreg…imaginative…melodic improvisation” Coda; “DeGreg…flowing lyricism” Cadence

With pre gig menu from Mandira’s Kitchen

*** 4 returns available , please contact us below if you would like them! ***

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 Far Pavilions Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen:

• Vegetable Samosas (Served with tamarind chutney)

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

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

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

ALAN BARNES - SAX

Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone sax, where he combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers. Alan’s unique musicianship, indefatigable touring, and warm rapport with audiences have made him uniquely popular in British jazz. He has received over 25 British Jazz Awards and has twice been made BBC Jazz Musician of the Year.

PHIL DE GREG - PIANO

Phil DeGreg, a Cincinnati-based pianist who has made his mark in the jazz world over the past four decades as a performing artist, composer and educationalist. He has released 12 albums as a leader and includes work with the likes of The Woody Herman Orchestra Randy Brecker, J.J. Johnson and Harry Allen on a massive and impressive cv.

TRISTAN MAILLIOT - DRUMS

Originally from France, Tristan has been active on the UK jazz scene since the mid 90’s as both sideman and leader. He has played with numerous leading international stars such as Jim Hall, Stacey Kent, Clare Martin, Jim Mullen, Fred Hersch, Martin Taylor, Stan Tracey, Steve Grossman, Norma Winstone and Bobby Wellins.

He toured the USA with GRP award winning band Acoustic Alchemy and has recorded with Jim Hart quartet, Tina May, John Critchinson trio, several Kate Williams projects, Pete Hurt, Adam Glasser and Anita Wardell amongst others.

He is currently a member of Jim Mullen’s organ trio and his nine piece project Volunteers and Ben Croft’s 10 reasons to… ensemble

MARIANNE WINDHAM - BASS

The founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, Marianne started her musical life playing cello, taking up playing bass more recently. In 2011 she left a successful career in software consultancy to pursue learning bass full time and has since become well established on the scene and has performed with many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Alan Barnes, Steve Waterman, Mark Nightingale, Sara Dowling, Derek Nash, Dave O’Higgins and many others. She also chairs Fleet Jazz Club, and has a busy schedule performing both locally and at clubs and festivals around the country. “A valuable player… Brown-like musicality and drive” - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise

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.

If the car park’s full (please only park in marked bays to leave room for emergency access), there are a few parking bays along Wharf Road which you can use after 7pm, also along the Woodbridge Road on the left as you come from the Town centre.

The overflow car park at the far end of the cricket pitch will also be open unless it’s very wet. 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.

There’s also a larger public car park at the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ), which is about 10 minutes walk away.

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, 3 and 4 are 3-seater settees, and seats 2 and 5 are pairs of 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.

Tables 30 and 31 are lower square tables seating 3 or can be put togther for a group of 8

Groups: Table 33 is suitable for a large group of 8 (or a cozy 10!)

Randolph Matthews & Nicolas Meier’s unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar jazz empathy has cast its passionate musical spell around the world, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs, & the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers.

“Cinematic vocal jazz” - The Guardian

This evening’s concert is a very special performance celebrating the joint 50th birthday of these two great artists, With the wonderful Demi Garcia on percussion, and Marianne Windham on bass

Don’t miss it!

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 Smooth as Butter Menu from Mandira’s Kitchen :

• Spinach & Onion Pakoras (Served with a mint raita)

• Butter Chicken or Paneer (Boneless chicken or paneer in a slightly spicy butterygravy)

• Saffron 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

RANDOPLH MATTHEWS - VOCALS

Randolph Matthews, the acclaimed British jazz vocalist, has garnered high praise from respected music critics and industry experts. Songlines lauded him as a "stunning, McFerrin-esque talent," while The Guardian described his sound as "cinematic vocal jazz." Jazz FM praised Randolph's "dazzling improvisational skills" and deemed him "flawless and world-class."

With a career spanning 25 years, Randolph has collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, including jazz luminaries Herbie Hancock, Richard Bona,  Bill Frisell, and Will I am as well as Mulatu Astatke, Sean Kuti, Ashley Henry, Angelique Kidjo, Terry Callier, and others from across Europe, Central Africa, and America.

As Randolph celebrates his 50th birthday this year, he is set to release and tour his new album, Transcendence, featuring the atmospheric support of a band consisting of Alcyona Mick on piano and Andy Hamill on bass. He has established himself as one of the UK's leading contemporary vocalists and performers, with his compositions reflecting a range of musical styles, from classical to African/Caribbean rhythms, to jazz and choral.

And what a wonderful person! Check out his inspiring visit to a school here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7CILHQROxE

“The rich enveloping world of Randolph Matthews.” Jazzwise.

“A stunning, McFerrin-esque talent.” Songlines.

“Dazzling improvisational skills. Flawless and world class.” Jazz FM.

NICOLAS MEIER - GUITAR

Also celebrating his 50th birthday this year, 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, even. (… 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.

Well known and well loved by local audiences, we are dlighted to welcome Nicolas and Randolph for a joint birthday celebration concert!

“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 (Scotsman4/5*)

“Nicolas Meier is one of the most virtuoso artists on the acoustic guitar” Roland Leicht www.prog-rock.inforaser

DEMI GARCIA - DRUMS & PERCUSSION

MARIANNE WINDHAM - BASS

The founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, Marianne started her musical life playing cello, taking up playing bass more recently. In 2011 she left a successful career in software consultancy to pursue learning bass full time and has since become well established on the scene and has performed with many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Alan Barnes, Steve Waterman, Mark Nightingale, Sara Dowling, Derek Nash, Dave O’Higgins and many others. She also chairs Fleet Jazz Club, and has a busy schedule performing both locally and at clubs and festivals around the country. “A valuable player… Brown-like musicality and drive” - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise

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.

If the car park’s full (please only park in marked bays to leave room for emergency access), there are a few parking bays along Wharf Road which you can use after 7pm, also along the Woodbridge Road on the left as you come from the Town centre.

The overflow car park at the far end of the cricket pitch will also be open unless it’s very wet. 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.

There’s also a larger public car park at the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ), which is about 10 minutes walk away.

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, 3 and 4 are 3-seater settees, and seats 2 and 5 are pairs of 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.

Tables 30 and 31 are lower square tables seating 3 or can be put togther for a group of 8

Groups: Table 33 is suitable for a large group of 8 (or a cozy 10!)