Guildford Jazz - Programme for November 2025.

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

Mick Thomas has forwarded details of forthcoming events at Guildford Jazz.

Mick Thomas writes;

Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis
Monday 3 November from 2.00pm (lunch available from 12.00) at Guildford Institute, Ward St GU1 4LH
An hour of world-class jazz featuring tenor saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos and pianist Paul Edis with Marianne Windham on bass. Originally from Greece, Vasilis had just finished studying at Berklee College in the US when he met up with Paul in West London some 20 years ago. Their first album. entitled ‘A Narrow Escape’, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim followed by glowing reviews from around the world for their latest album ‘Feels Like Home’, released in 2024.

Bill Laurance Trio
Friday 7 November from 8pm at the University of Surrey, Stag Hill, GU2 7XH
Described by The Guardian as ‘A Jazz Maestro’ pianist Bill Laurance’s albums, whether solo, duo or orchestral recordings, have all been released to universal critical acclaim. There are few creative avenues that this brilliant musician has yet to explore and his latest trio with drummer Oscar Ogden and bassist Menelik Claffey has developed an innovative musical kinship. For more details visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Allison Neale Trio
Saturday 15 November from 7pm at Guildford Institute, Ward St GU1 4LH
Unique on the UK jazz scene, American-born alto saxophonist Allison Neale is a beautifully fluent and inventive musician, who plays in a strongly melodic ‘West Coast cool jazz’ style reminiscent of Paul Desmond (of Dave Brubeck fame). For this intimate evening concert Allison will be joined by the fine pianist Eriko Ishihara and versatile bassist Marianne Windham. For more details visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk

Alexandra Ridout Quartet
Wednesday 19 November from 8pm at Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP
UK born, New York based trumpeter Alexandra Ridout is one of the most talented young musicians on the international scene. Since winning the prestigious BBC Young Jazz Musician of The Year in 2016 Alexandra has received numerous international awards. The other Quartet members also have impressive credentials, having performed and recorded with a wide range of world class artists. For more details visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk