Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Matt Wates Sextet

Thurs 1 Aug | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Matt Wates Sextet | Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP | food and drinks from 7.15 pm Jazz from 8.00 pm | Tickets £20 (discounts for members and students) from here

Matt Wates’ swinging, accessible music has been described as “an infectious blend of Jazz Messengers-style bebop and West Coast cool, with some funky rhythm and blues thrown in”. A favourite at festivals, jazz clubs and concert halls throughout Europe, the music is a mix of classic jazz standards and originals performed by some of the finest players on the scene.  With Matt Wates – alto sax, Martin Shaw -trumpet/flugelhorn, Andy Panayi – tenor sax, Leon Greening – piano, Matt Skelton – drums, Marianne Windham – bass