Internationally-known chromatic harmonica player and percussionist Phil Hopkins and his trio celebrate the richly-varied musical output of the greatest jazz harmonica player Toots Thielemans (1922-2016).
In a long career, Thielemans’ expressive harmonica added magic to the recordings of a pantheon of jazz greats including Benny Goodman, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Quincy Jones and many more. In this concert, Phil Hopkins traces Toots’ career in a musical travelogue from Brussels to New York and Rio – via Sesame Street!
Phil is joined by the fantastic pianist Liam Dunachie and Marianne Windham on bass. Expect an hour of glorious swing, samba and stories of the life and times of Toots who described his music as 'between a smile and a tear'.
‘Phil Hopkins is a veritable virtuoso of the chromatic harmonica.’ Jazz Journal
The lunchtime jazz is held in the Cafe at the Guildford Institute, which boasts a baby grand piano as well as delicious food. Food is served from 12 to 2pm, followed by live jazz performance from 2pm to 3pm
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EVENT INFO
The performance is upstairs in the historic Assembly Room at The Guildford Institute, Ward St, North St, Guildford GU1 4LH
Please note there are no physical tickets, just give your name on the door when you arrive.
If you would like to eat lunch, please let us know when you book.
The café – V Café at the Institute – has been run by Nick Humble since 2019. Joined by his friendly team, they offer a welcoming space to relax, have a coffee, and enjoy delicious vegetarian and vegan lunches. The regularly changing menu is based on seasonal, locally-sourced produce. Their vegetables are grown by The Halow Project and they also offer freshly-roasted Surrey Hills coffee.. You can see a sample menu and book a table here: https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/v-cafe-at-the-institute/
Food is served from 12 to 2pm and the music is from 2pm to 3pm
There is a lift for disabled access
TICKETS
Full Price £12 *
Guildford Jazz or Guildford Institute Members £10
*Ticket price includes £2 temporary membership of Guildford Jazz for this event
WHO'S PLAYING?
Phil Hopkins - harmonica
Liam Dunachie - piano
Marianne Windham - bass
DIRECTIONS
The Guildford Institute, Ward St, North St, Guildford GU1 4LH
SEATING
Seating is unserved at tables. Please choose your seat when you arrive