Guildford Jazz - Programme for October 2025.

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

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

GUILDFORD JAZZ - OCTOBER EVENTS

Mark Kavuma’s Sextet
Wednesday 1 October
Charismatic and visionary trumpet player and composer Mark Kavuma and his sextet present their new album ‘Magnum Opus’ featuring original compositions, arrangements and performances by leading members of the British jazz scene. Released last Autumn, the album was launched at a sold-out Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre) as part of the London Jazz Festival.
8pm
Guildford Pavilion
Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP
Visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk to find out more and to book

Nick Smart Quintet
Wednesday 15 October
Nick Smart, Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music and an internationally renowned trumpeter and musical director, presents a concert to celebrate in words and music the life of legendary trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler. Also featuring Emma Rawicz (Winner of Jazz Newcomer of the Year 2022) on tenor saxophone, and renowned guitarist John Parricelli.
8pm
Guildford Pavilion
Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP
Visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk to find out more and to book

Lenore Raphael
Thursday 23 October
Internationally renowned jazz pianist and Steinway artist Lenore Raphael plays tribute to two great jazz masters: pianist Oscar Peterson and alto saxophonist Sonny Stitt, famously recorded on the 1959 album “Sonny Stitt Sits in with the Oscar Peterson Trio”. This special performance also features Glen Manby (alto sax), Marianne Windham (bass) and Matt Home (drums).
8pm
University of Surrey
Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH
Visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk to find out more and to book

Andrea Vicari Trio
Monday 6 October
A lunchtime (lunch available from mid-day) concert featuring acclaimed pianist and prolific composer Andrea Vicari, described by The Guardian as “a breathtakingly eclectic and sharp post-bop improvisor”. With Matt Fisher on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.
2pm
Guildford Institute
Ward Street GU1 4LH
Visit http://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk to find out more and to book