A prominent figure on the UK Jazz scene , the multi-award winning tenor saxophonist Karen Sharp is universally admired for her melodic, accessible yet distinctive, saxophone playing.
Her career took off when she was asked in the early 2000’s to join iconic UK trumpet player Humphrey Lyttelton's band, with whom she recorded and toured worldwide for four years. This led to her not only establishing her own bands but to appearing as a soloist with an impressive array of high-profile artists, including the likes of US stars Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache and Bucky Pizzarelli as well as many of the finest UK musicians. More recently she has also been involved in performing with larger ensembles including the Guy Barker Big Band at the BBC Proms, the Stan Tracey Big Band and the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra.
With six albums to her name as leader she has won the British Jazz Award for best tenor saxophonist on a number of occasions and has been a nominee in the Rising Star category of the US Downbeat Critics Poll for baritone sax in both 2018 and 2019.
For the lunchtime jazz performance, Karen will be joined by GARETH WILLIAMS, one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists, and Marianne Windham on bass
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?
Karen Sharp - tenor sax
Gareth Williams - 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