Guildford Jazz - Programme for November 2026.
Saturday, October 03, 2026
Mick Thomas has forwarded details of forthcoming events at Guildford Jazz. Performers include Rob Fowler, Greg Abate, Andy Sheppard, Christian Garrick.
Mick Thomas writes;
Rob Fowler at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Institute, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
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Rob Fowler Trio
Monday 2 November from 14.00 to 15.00 (doors open for lunch at 12.00) at the Guildford Institute, Ward St, Guildford GU1 4LH
Rob Fowler is one of British jazz’s finest tenor-saxophonists, celebrated for his warm, broad tone and swinging style, securely rooted in the classic traditions of Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. His career includes performing and recording with Rufus Wainwright, Bryan Ferry, Humphrey Lyttelton, the BBC Big Band and the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Supported by one of the UK’s most versatile and inventive pianists Robin Aspland, whose career includes six years as Musical Director for Van Morrison, and Marianne Windham on bass.
For more detailsand to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Greg Abate at Guildford Jazz, The Guildford Pavilion, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Greg Abate Quartet
Thursday 12 November from 20.00 to 22.15 (doors open 19.00) at the Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP
After four years at Berklee College of Music, Greg Abate spent two years playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra and then occupying the tenor sax chair with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra. This talented and versatile musician now tours widely as a post hard-bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals and Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and Europe, including the UK and Russia. Greg is supported by Alex Hutton on piano, Marianne Windham on bass and Alfonso Vitale on drums.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Andy Sheppard Trio at Guildford Jazz, Surrey University, Guildford, Surrey
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Andy Sheppard Trio
Thursday 19 November from 20.00 to 22.00 (doors open 19.15) at the Performing Arts Studio, Surrey University, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH
Andy Sheppard is one of the world’s leading saxophonists, playing and writing for settings from solo to chamber orchestra including recording an internationally acclaimed trilogy of albums in a trio with Carla Bley and Steve Swallow. Andy’s latest Trio consists of Italian jazz icon Rita Marcotulli on piano and acclaimed French bassist Michel Benita. Saltcatchers, the trio’s latest album, was released in September 2026 and described by jazz reviewers as full of captivating melodic beauty, delicate harmony and thoughtful interplay.
For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk
Christian Garrick Quartet at Guildford Jazz, Cranleigh Arts Centre, High Street,
Cranleigh, Surrey
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
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Christian Garrick Quartet
Friday 20 November from 19.30 to 22.00 (doors open 19.00) at Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh GU6 8AS.
Christian Garrick is the world’s finest jazz violinist and master of all jazz violin styles before adding in elements of rock, folk and classical for good measure. This versatile musician’s worldwide schedule has included performing with his great friend Nigel Kennedy as well as the likes of Wynton Marsalis and Dolly Parton. With support from David Gordon on piano, Marianne Windham on bass and Tom Hooper on drums. Look forward to an unforgettable evening of breath-taking skill and playful improvisation. For more details and to book tickets visit
https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk