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Jazz in the Vineyard at the stunning High Clandon Estate Vineyard brings a celebration of the distinctively funky soul jazz of the late, great American pianist and composer HORACE SILVER, from an all-star quintet featuring some of the UK’s top jazz musicians!
Featuring award-winning UK jazz trumpeter Steve Waterman and Clare Hirst, a UK saxophonist with a distinguished career in pop and jazz music, along with the fantastic rhythm section of composer and pianist Andrea Vicari, Guildford Jazz founder Marianne Windham on bass, and Matt Fishwick on drums.
The Horace Silver Project promise to win you over with their all-action and swinging tribute to a founding father of soulful hard bop, including favourites from his enduring Blue Note recordings such as The Preacher, Song for my Father and Sister Sadie.
“How could anyone resist the powerful rhythmic drive of five virtuoso musicians at the top of their form playing music drenched with an intoxicating blend of bebop, blues, funky soul and gospel” – ***** Jazz in Reading
Bring along a delicious picnic or dig-in to one of our stone-baked pizzas, complete with a complimentary glass of Shakespearean Cuvée 2019 vintage on arrival.
Take advantage of our early bird offer of £40 per person with all proceeds supporting the children and families who rely on Cherry Trees.
**Early Bird ends on Monday 21 April**
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EVENT INFO
Saturday 7th June
Matinee performance 13:00- 14:45
Evening performance 18:15-20:00
Picnics or Pizzas on the Lawn
Make the most of your time in the glorious surroundings by rustling up your own delicious picnic to enjoy before the Jazz. Feel free to make your picnic as lavish or simple as you choose with drinks of your choice.
There is also the option to treat yourself to a freshly baked wood-fired pizza from our high-quality pizza vendor. From classic favourites to gourmet specialties, their pizzas promise to be a tasty highlight of the evening!
You’ll also be served a complimentary glass of Shakespearean Cuvée 2019 vintage on arrival with additional glasses available for purchase from the High Clandon bar throughout the evening.
You’re welcome to bring anything else you may need to make your evening comfortable, such as tables, chairs and cushions. Only thing we ask is please not to bring any barbeques or open flames for safety reasons.
Upgrade Your Experience
Add that little bit extra to your evening and pre-book one of our cabaret-style seats. Chairs are £10 per person and will be spread around shared tables. This can be added to your booking when purchasing your tickets.
TICKETS
Early Bird Tickets £40 with all proceeds supporting the children and families who rely on Cherry Trees.
WHO'S PLAYING?
STEVE WATERMAN
Steve Waterman is undoubtedly one of Britain’s top jazz trumpet players. He began his career while studying at Trinity College of Music, playing with the European Community Jazz Orchestra and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Since then, he has worked regularly on the British and European jazz scene with John Surman, Andy Sheppard, Tony Coe, Carla Bley, Don Weller and many others. He has recorded many critically acclaimed CDs under his own name as well as a number of CDs under the ECM label with John Surman’s Brass Project and Carla Bley.
Steve has won numerous BBC British jazz awards over the years and is very committed to Jazz education. Previously professor of Jazz Trumpet at Trinity College of Music in London and visiting Jazz Trumpet specialist at The Royal Northern College Of Music, he is currently professor of Jazz at The Welsh College Of Music And Drama and has co-written a highly acclaimed Jazz Trumpet tutor book.
ANDREA VICARI
Pianist and composer Andrea Vicari was born in Florida and grew up in Birmingham. Educated at Cardiff University she won a scholarship to study at The Guildhall School of Music in London and was soon in demand as a ‘side-man” working with bass guitar legend, Dill Katz in a band that included the then unknown guitarist Phil Robson. Soon after she formed her first important group with Julian Argüelles on saxophone & Stuart Hall, then of Django Bates’ “Human Chain”, on bass. Other employers included GRP recording artist, Phil Bent; jazz warrior David-Jean Baptiste with whom she recorded her first commercially released CD; and the all-women band “Birds” led by Kathy Stobart.
Andrea played a successful season at London’s sadly defunct jazz club “The Bass Clef” with the late great American saxophone innovator, Eddie Harris, and gigged with the US trumpet legend Art Farmer. Andrea has to date five albums in her own name and has contributed to others such as ‘Round Trip’ and “East and West’ with Jazz Extempore plus ‘The Vortex Foundation big band’. A prolific composer, she has been commissioned by the Arts Council, the BBC, Jazz Umbrella, the Peter Whittingham trust, and other projects. Andrea is also a well known and respected jazz educator holding a senior lecturer post and professorship at Trinity Laban College of music and dance (jazz).
CLARE HIRST
Clare Hirst was born in Cumbria and studied piano and clarinet until managing to get hold of a saxophone. She moved to York and then to Leeds before eventually making it to London where a successful career in pop music ensued. Having played live and on recordings with artists such as David Bowie, The Communards,Mica Paris, The Bellestars and Maxi Priest, she spent some time working with Mervyn Africa before embarking on a solo career based around her Quartet. Since then she has played with many of the country’s finest jazz musicians including Tony Kofi, Art Themen, David Newton, Alan Barnes, ClareTeal, Mark Nightingale, Byron Wallen, Don Weller, Claude Deppa, Jim Mullen and Dick Pearce. She has performed concerts in USA, Japan, Hong Kong and extensively in Europe including many TV performances. Her performance with David Bowie on Live-Aid can be seen on the Live-Aid DVD.
Clare’s experience with such a diverse mixture of musical styles ranging from salsa to reggae to funk and African music, along with a heavy influence from jazz players such as Sonny Rollins and Chick Corea, has created a unique style. The Clare Hirst Quartet has performed at many festivals, clubs and arts centres throughout the country and she currently has three CD’s out; the first entitled “Tough and Tender” called “Summer Song” and the third CD “Touchy”.
MATT FISHWICK
One of the most highly regarded drummers on the UK jazz scene, Matt grew up in Manchester with his twin brother Steve, where they played their first gigs together before moving to London in 1994 to study at the Royal Academy of Music.
Since graduating, Matt has lived and worked in New York and London, performing at renowned venues such as Small's, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Smoke, The Iridium and Ronnie Scott's, and worked throughout Europe and performed on any recordings in the UK, Europe and USA.
Matt has shared the stage/studio with many great musicians including Bass players Bob Cranshaw, George Mraz, Peter Washington, Earl May, Dave Green, Michael Moore, Mike Karn, Clovis Nicholas, David Wong; Piano players Jeb Patton, Cedar Walton, Michael Weiss, Sacha Perry, John Colianni, John Bunch; Saxophone players Grant Stewart, Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Ken Peplowski, Pete King, Frank Basile, Osian Roberts, Dmitri Baevski, Frank Wess; Trumpet players Steve Fishwick, Joe Magnarelli, Joe Wilder, Jeremy Pelt, Warren Vache, Anders Bergcrantz; Guitarists Joe Cohn, Larry Coryell, Philip Catherine, Colin Oxley, Jim Mullen, Howard Alden, Dave Cliff.
MARIANNE WINDHAM
The founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, and co-founder of Fleet Jazz, Marianne started her musical life playing cello, taking up playing bass later in life. She left a successful career in software consultancy to pursue learning bass full time and has since become a well established and in demand player on scene, and performs regularly with many of the UK’s top jazz musicians.
“A valuable player… Brown-like musicality and drive” - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise
DIRECTIONS
High Clandon Estate Vineyard, East Clandon, GU4 7RP
If travelling by car, parking is available on site with the option for accessible parking if needed. Please specify your requirements for this on our booking form so we can plan accordingly.
There will also be a designated drop off area for those arriving or being collected via taxi, friends or family.