Guildford Jazz - Programme for April 2026.

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Mick Thomas has forwarded details of forthcoming events at Guildford Jazz. Performers include Chuck Israels, Jo Fooks, Deirdre Cartwright, Pete Roth, Bill Bruford.

Mick Thomas writes;

Chuck Israels Quartet at Guildford Jazz,
The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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Chuck Israels Quartet
Wednesday 8 Apr from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
A rare European performance from the great American bassist Chuck Israels, described by Humphrey Lyttelton as “a superb technician who handles the double bass as easily as if it were a guitar’. Chuck is best known for his work with the legendary Bill Evans Trio but he has also worked with such jazz luminaries as Billie Holiday, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz and John Coltrane. Chuck will be joined by tenor saxophonist Fraser Smith, guitarist Jonas Metsäkylä and drummer Steve Brown.
For more details and to book tickets visit 
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Jo Fooks Trio at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
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Jo Fooks Trio
Monday 13 Apr from 14.00 to 15.00 (doors open for lunch at 12.00) at the Guildford Institute, Ward St, Guildford GU1 4LH
Former winner of the 'Young Scottish Musician of the Year' and a member of the Humphrey Lyttelton band, Jo Fooks is a wonderful tenor saxophonist with a
mellow tone that’s often compared to that of jazz legend Stan Getz. Joining Jo is the hard-swinging pianist JOHN PEARCE, whose career has taken him all over the
world playing with such jazz royalty as Anita O’Day, Peggy Lee and Art Farmer.
Guildford Jazz anchor Marianne Windham completes the line-up on double bass.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Deirdre Cartwright’s ‘Organik’ at Guildford Jazz, The Stoke Pub, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
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Deirdre Cartwright’s ‘Organik’
Friday 24 Apr from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at The Stoke Pub, 103
Stoke Road, Guildford GU1 4JN
An evening of swing, grooves and inventive improvisation with the brilliant Deirdre Cartwright, voted Best Guitarist at the 2019 British Jazz Awards and well known for
presenting the BBC TV’s ground-breaking series “Rockschool” ORGANIK, her new organ trio, features Pete Whittaker on Hammond Organ and Gary Hammond on
congas/percussion. You’ll be treated to the sounds of the classic jazz organ/guitar trios of the 1960s plus some original takes on the music of The Beatles, Doors,
Curtis Mayfield and Kate Bush.
For more details and to book tickets visit 
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Pete Roth Trio at Guildford Jazz, The University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Pete Roth Trio
Thursday 30 Apr from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the University of Surrey, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH
A unique evening with legendary prog-jazz drummer BILL BRUFORD who set the standard for creative rock drumming with Yes and King Crimson before returning
to his first love, jazz. The Pete Roth Trio, which features Bill Bruford on drums, Pete Roth on guitar and Mike Pratt on bass, strives for an intimate, eclectic approach
that references everything from jazz funk to the classical music of Dvořák. This performance includes a pre-concert interview with Bill Bruford from Guildford
Mayor HOWARD SMITH.
For more details and to book tickets visit 
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk