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20th October 2021

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra: Dizzier and Dizzier

Jazz

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra and director Scott Stroman are joined by renowned pianist Trevor Watkis and award-winning trumpeter Byron Wallen for a programme of music associated with Kingston-born trumpet player Dizzy Reece.  

7:00pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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5th November 2021

Girls in Jazz Day 2021

Jazz, Masterclass/Artist Conversation

Guildhall invites young female instrumentalists and vocalists aged 11-18 to an exciting day of practical workshops and an informal sharing performance.

10:00am Milton Court Concert Hall

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5th November 2021

Guildhall Big Band with Josephine Davies: Life Through Music

Jazz, Concert

Guildhall Big Band is delighted to welcome special guest co-director Josephine Davies to lead the band in a concert celebrating individuality, life and music. 

7:00pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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15th - 17th November 2021

Guildhall Jazz Festival with the EFG London Jazz Festival

Jazz, Festival

A three-day festival in proud partnership with the EFG London Jazz Festival celebrating the wealth of creativity and originality within the Guildhall Jazz community. 

1:00pm Various Venues

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15th November 2021

Will Rees-Jones + Friends

Jazz, Festival

Performances from Will Rees-Jones + Friends and the Ralph Porrett Quintet.

3:00pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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15th November 2021

Guildhall Jazz Festival: Robert Mitchell/True Think

Jazz

A three-day festival in proud partnership with the EFG London Jazz Festival celebrating the wealth of creativity and originality within the Guildhall Jazz community. Featuring current students and alumni, the festival will showcase emerging talent and new voices from our thriving and eclectic Jazz department.  

7:30pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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16th November 2021

Student Combos and Workshops

Concert, Jazz

Join us for an afternoon of student combos and workshops by our Jazz department.

1:45pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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16th November 2021

Guildhall Jazz Festival: Larry Bartley Trio featuring Tony Kofi

Jazz

A three-day festival in proud partnership with the EFG London Jazz Festival celebrating the wealth of creativity and originality within the Guildhall Jazz community. Featuring current students and alumni, the festival will showcase emerging talent and new voices from our thriving and eclectic Jazz department.  

7:30pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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17th November 2021

Jazz Workshop

Jazz

Join us for an afternoon of interesting workshops.

1:30pm Silk Street Music Hall

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17th November 2021

Guildhall Jazz Festival: Spotlight On Female Songwriters

Jazz, Festival

Fini Bearman, Emma Smith, Natalie Williams and Cherise explore songs by their favourite female songwriters, as well as originals. Arranged and conducted by Ryan MacKenzie, with special guests Tom Walsh and Nikki Iles. 

7:30pm Silk Street Music Hall

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24th November 2021

Guildhall Jazz Singers, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Choir and Conchords

Jazz

Join us for the first vocal ensemble showcase of new academic year from Guildhall Jazz department's four sensational vocal groups. 

7:00pm Silk Street Music Hall

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1st December 2021

Guildhall Big Band – Louis Armstrong's Hot 5s and 7s

Jazz

Guildhall Big Band welcome as co-director one of the leading forces in jazz, Byron Wallen, as they discover and re-imagine the legacy of the Hot 5 and Hot 7 – landmark recordings that herald the essence of jazz as a unique 20th-century art form. 

7:00pm Silk Street Music Hall

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2nd December 2021

Guildhall Jazz Takeover at Electrowerkz

Concert, Jazz

Guildhall jazz combos showcase their talents in a special two-day takeover on 2–3 December of London’s longest running alternative venue, Electrowerkz in Angel.

3:00pm Electrowerkz, Angel

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2nd December 2021

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra

Jazz

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra, directed by Scott Stroman, perform an eclectic programme of contemporary big band music. 

7:00pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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3rd December 2021

Guildhall Jazz Takeover at Electrowerkz

Concert, Jazz

Guildhall jazz combos showcase their talents in a special two-day takeover on 2–3 December of London’s longest running alternative venue, Electrowerkz in Angel.

3:00pm Electrowerkz, Angel

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Admission free