Bringing the best in live jazz to Guildford
WHO ARE GUILDFORD JAZZ?
Guildford Jazz is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (company number 11587522) whose aim is to bring some of Britain’s finest musicians to a local audience, in an intimate and welcoming “jazz club” environment.
Everyone is welcome, young and old. You do not need to be a jazz fanatic or expert or to join as a Member to come to any gig, although there are benefits to becoming a Member if you come regularly (click here for details). We aim to keep ticket prices affordable and offer half price tickets for students. If you’re a regular or occasional attendee at our events we’d love to hear your feedback – you can contact us here.
Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis – “Feels Like Home”,
Wednesday 3 April.
Xenopoulos (tenor saxophone) and Edis (piano) began playing together 20 years ago. They released their first album, A Narrow Escape, in 2016 to critical acclaim. Their latest recording ‘Feels Like Home’ features original music inspired by the many places they’ve called home over the years. Food & drink from 7.15pm and jazz from 8pm. Guildford Pavilion, GU1 4RP.
Jazz at the Stoke – Jim Mullen Organ Trio,
Friday 12 April.
Jazz guitarist Mullen made his name playing with a number of bands through the ‘70s and ‘80s, including Brian Auger’s “Oblivion Express”. The band he leads will perform a set ~of originals and jazz standards. Doors open 7.15pm, with jazz from 8pm. 103 Stoke Rd, Guildford GU1 4JN.
Denny Ilett & Chris Ingham Trio,
Thursday 18 April.
Versatile guitarist/singer, encompassing swing, bebop, blues, rock and everything between, Ilett 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. Food & drink from 7.15pm, with jazz from 8pm. Guildford Pavilion, GU1 4RP.
Visit guildfordjazz.org.uk to book
We aim to run:
two regular mid-week gigs each month, both featuring some of the country’s top jazz musicians
monthly jam sessions at the Merry Harriers pub on the second Sunday of the month
occasional workshops before gigs
summer charity events including a “Jazz in the Park” in the beautiful walled garden at Loseley Park in aid of GUTS, who aim to improve the survival rates of people with bowel cancer by funding better screening, detection, treatment and facilities, as well as research into the disease (see a short video from 2019 here) and an afternoon Jazz Festival on Wood Street Village Green in support of Challengers , who provide vital play and leisure opportunities and parental support for local disabled children and young people (read Peter Vacher’s review from 2019 here)
an annual Christmas gig at St John’s Church, Farncombe
occasional pop-up jazz events with organisations and venues in and around Guildford