Night Of Great Jazz With Saxophonist Iain Bellamy

Published on: 1 Jun, 2014
Updated on: 1 Jun, 2014

Acclaimed saxophonist and jazz composer Iain Ballamy returns to his hometown for a gig at Guildford’s Guildhall in the High Street on Wednesday, July 2.

Iain Bellamy.

His work is eclectic, contemporary and un-encumbered by formality and tradition. Transcending musical genres and forging strong and ongoing relationships with musicians around the globe, notably Scandinavia, Iain has worked with many of the cutting-edge figures of today’s contemporary Jazz scene.

Iain will be joined by some of the most talented musicians of their generation in the UK, with Mercury-award nominated Kit Downes on piano, Conor Chaplin on bass, Tim Giles on drums.

Doors: 7.45pm, Music from 8.30pm. Tickets £15/£13 in advance from www.guildfordjazz.org.uk or Guildford Tourist Information Centre on 01483 444334

At the Electric Theatre’s Jazz Cafe on Tuesday, July 8, Vasilis Xenopoulos and Nigel Price will be in concert.

Acclaimed tenor saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos has been lauded as the rising star of the London jazz scene since his arrival some eight years ago.

Nigel Price is one of the top UK jazz guitar players, his blend of fiery, flowing bebop lines and deep blues feeling making him instantly accessible and popular with jazz audiences.

Music from 7.30pm Tickets £10. Supper menu available, ask to reserve a table when booking.

Electric Theatre box office, 01483 444789.