Small Blue is a jazz trio led by drummer/composer Martin Pyne with Marianne Windham on bass and David Beebee on piano. The group’s debut album, The Stealthy Moon, was released in February 2024 to enthusiastic critical acclaim. Small Blue’s music is intimate, but ranges far and wide in mood and tempo, taking in heartfelt ballads, mysterious grooves, evocative atmospheres and melodic swing along the way.
“Pyne has written twelve exceptional compositions for the new group that immediately gives the trio an identity and repertoire that marks them out as rather something special” – Jazz Views
Performing Martin's original music from their brand new album (released in May on Discus Music), expect to hear a huge variety of compelling and groovy tunes delivered with complete conviction, with an intriguing (and often very quirky) back story which really engages the listeners.
The performances are held in historic Assembly Room at The Guildford Institute . Lunch is available from 12 to 2pm, and the performance is a single one-hour set from 2 to 3pm, Capacity is limited so early booking is advised.
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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 and we will reserve a table for you!
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 1pm 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
WHO'S PLAYING?
Martin Pyne - drums and percussion
David Beebee - piano
Marianne Windham - bass
DIRECTIONS
The Guildford Institute, Ward St, North St, Guildford GU1 4LH
SEATING
Seating is at tables,