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.

BEAT: Jazz Funk Double Bill - Motet & The Joe Garland Band
Friday 9 May
Motet delivers a danceable groove and the band is joined by the vocalist, Debby Bracknell who has sung for artists such as Mariah Carey. The Joe Garland Band is group of young musicians from London who perform boisterous, groovy jazz funk and fusion
7.45pm
Boileroom, Stoke Fields, Guildford GU1 4LS.

Andy Baker & Mark Lockheart Quintet
Wednesday 14 May
An all-star line-up featuring a rare UK appearance from trombonist Andy Baker and tenor saxophonist Mark Lockheart, a key figure in the development of British jazz who is well known to jazz audiences from his performances with Loose Tubes and Polar Bear.
7.15pm
Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP.

Nicolas Meier World Group Thursday
29 May
The World Group has a unique sound, incorporating Middle Eastern, Turkish, jazz and fusion influences. Meier’s career has included three years of touring with Jeff Beck and subsequent recordings with bassist Jimmy Haslip and Vinnie Collaiuta.
7.15pm
Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP.

Lunchtime jazz: Nicolas Meier and Alex Hutton Monday
19 May
Drawing from a love of Turkish, Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango mixed with jazz, Nicolas’ versatility and musical fluency are well known, while pianist Alex Hutton is a fine composer.
12pm
Guildford Institute, Guildford GU1 4LH.

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