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.
“A Jazzy Christmas”, with Jo Harrop, Paul Edis & special guests
Friday 6 December
Featuring new arrangements of festive favourites penned by pianist Paul Edis and performed by the ‘velvet-voiced’ Jo Harrop alongside a nine-piece band,
A Jazzy Christmas will feature an
eclectic mix of classic Christmas hits such as ‘Santa Baby’ and
‘Driving Home For Christmas’.
From 8pm.
St John’s Church, St John's Street, Godalming GU7 3EJ.
James Davison & Callum Au Quintet
Thursday 23 January
An exciting quintet led by trumpeter James Davison and trombonist Callum Au. The evening promises swinging music to recreate the vibe of ‘50s and ‘60s jazz. Inspired by the music of the Clark Terry/Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, the band plays a selection of hard-swinging originals and covers of some of the best of their repertoire.
From 7.15pm.
Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP.
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