A night of cool jazz in tribute to one of the greats of the West Coast scene of the 1950s, Shelly Manne - an extraordinary and unique artist, who has left an immense legacy of collaborations and recordings. A precise, creative, and individual drummer, he was dynamic and always deeply swinging.
This show celebrates his quintet, and their particular contribution to the Shelly Manne canon. A swinging, tight-knit unit, energised with joyful, unselfish and virtuosic participation, with Shelly’s beat, responsive encouragement, and supportive leadership always at the heart of matters. The centrepiece of the music is inspired by a clutch of golden quintet performances captured live at The Black Hawk Jazz Club in San Francisco between 22 and 24 September 1959.
The members of Matt Skelton’s band have been hand-picked for the way they connect with, and are inspired by, their corresponding original artists.They aim to express their own originality and collective inspiration, with the Manne Blackhawk quintet as their DNA framework. This stellar line-up comprises Jim Davison (trumpet), Mark Crooks (tenor sax), Leon Greening (piano), Conor Chaplin (double bass), and Matt Skelton (drums & leader).
“Skelton’s playing recalls the great legendary piano trio recordings of music from the movies…. he displays tremendous talent and musicality” — Peter Erskine (Weather Report)
Pre gig menu from Shardana’s Italian Restaurant (please see the Event Info tab for the menu)!
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EVENT INFO
The performance is upstairs in Guildford Pavilion, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP
Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive. There’ll be seating reserved for you.
Doors open and supper available from 7pm, performance 8pm to about 10:15pm (with interval). Licensed bar. Seating is cabaret style and there is a lift for disabled access.
Pre-gig Menu from Shardana’s Italian Restaurant:
Lasagne - Homemade with Besciamella and slow-cooked Beef Ragout
Parmigiana - Baked Aubgerines with Mozzarella, Parmesan, Basil and Tomato Sauce
TICKETS
Full Price £20 /Guildford Jazz Members £18
Students £7 / Student Members £5
Meals £15.50
WHO'S PLAYING?
Jim Davison (trumpet),
Mark Crooks (tenor sax),
Leon Greening (piano),
Conor Chaplin (double bass),
Matt Skelton (drums & leader).
DIRECTIONS
The performance is upstairs in the Pavilion building at the Guildford County Cricket Club, The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP
For sat navs please check the postcode takes you to Wharf Road. There’s a car park alongside, entry from Wharf Road. If you’re approaching from Guildford town centre, Wharf Road is on the left just before the Sports Ground. If you’re approaching from the A3/Ladymead there’s no right turn into Wharf Road, but continue to the next roundabout to double back.
The car park next to the Pavilion holds about 40 cars (to enable emergency access, cars can only park in the marked bays). Unless it’s very wet, the overflow car park at the far end of the Cricket ground will be open.
To access the overflow car park, turn left as you come out of Wharf Road and carry on along Woodbridge Road towards the railway bridge, and the entrance to the ground is just before the end of the green fence that runs along the perimeter of the ground, next to the Woodbridge Café.
You might prefer to use one of the larger public car parks which are just a few minutes walk away: the open air Mary Road Car Park (GU1 4QU) or multi-storey Bedford Road Car Park (GU1 4SJ)
SEATING
Seating is either in front row settees/armchairs, central round tables, or rear high chairs/tables. Seats will be reserved for you when you book. If you’re a Guildford Jazz member, please let us know if you have a seating preference in on the booking form. Notes on the layout:
Front row: Seats 1 to 5 are sofas or armchairs
Middle tables: Tables 6 to 23 and 32 are small tables , each seating 4 (for bookings of 1 or 2 seats, we’ll seat you at a table with others, please let us know if you have friends coming who you’d like to sit with!).
Rear tables: Tables 24 to 29 are tall tables suitable for 2 people, with high stools.
Groups: Table 31 and 32 are suitable for larger group of 6 or more
High stools : 30 and 34 are single high stools (no table) , suitable for 1 to 3 people