The Line-up
Redtenbacher's Funkestra
Playing 'Joni Re-imagined', a homage to the songs of Joni Mitchell which sold out recently for two consecutive nights at Ronnie Scott's. We are delighted to have such an internationally acclaimed band, led by Stefan Redtenbacher and featuring Jo Harman on vocals, this is a world class band of international musicians who have played with the likes of Bowie, Elton and Herbie Hancock.‘
This collection of interpretations is REALLY! good folks, and well worth your time for a listen.’ Jonimitchell.com
Bandleader and bassist Terry Pack conceived the idea for a quartet based on strong, clear melodic composition and the synergy and interplay between the musicians.Saxophonist, Josephine Davies, who was voted Jazz Instrumentalist of the year in the 2019 Parliamentary Jazz Awards; Pianist, Joss Peach, a BAFTA Award winning television composer; Double Bassist, Terry Pack, session musician and composer with nearly 50 years of professional playing, and Drummer Angus Bishop, session musician and composer. “Full Circle (is) set to take the European scene by storm …a rare treat not to be missed.” – Claire Martin, BBC Radio 3.
Pete Roth Trio
Pete has worked professionally since 1998 in numerous projects such as playing in the remake of the Christmas song 'Do They Know it’s Christmas' for Radio Capitol FM.
Recently he has been Musical Director in a private TV production and plays with different bands all over the country, as well as having travelled the world on his work for P&O cruise ships onboard the Oriana.
He has performed with such prestigious international artists such as Brian Dee, Rosemary Squires (Sammy Davis Jr., Les Paul), Sam Fylnn (Roachford, Eurythmics, Stevie Wonder), among many others.
Pete will be joined by Mike Pratt on bass and world famous drummer Bill Bruford, for an exceptional gig by 3 very talented musicians.
Pete Roth's ‘Meridian’ should have a place in any good modern jazz guitar collection, or for that matter any modern guitar collection of any kind.”
Rainlore's World of Music.
emily Windham
A versatile and skilled vocalist with an engaging stage presence, London-based EMILY WINDHAM trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. In addition to her flourishing singing career, she is an actress and film-maker as well as a passionate teacher - coaching a wide range of students in acting, singing and music.
Her trio also features NICOLAS MEIER, who has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more — all mixed with jazz — Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that (… so much so, that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend, Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group — carrying him on two world tours during the course of the last several years!). MARIANNE WINDHAM, the founder of Guildford Jazz and a well-respected and in demand player, completing the lineup on double bass.
Walker Browne trio
Favourites at Strange Fruit Jazz Club in Petersfield, Sam is an accomplished educator and has played at all the top UK venues, whilst Anton is famously a vocal coach at the Brits school and vocal coach on ‘The Voice’.
Freddie Saxo
Originally from Switzerland where he studied at the School of Musical Technologies (ETM), Freddie has performed around the UK and abroad for the last 25 years.
Some of the venues & festivals include Ronnie Scott's Jazz Cafe, The Southbank Centre, Hackney Empire, Union Chapel, Pizza Express, Love Supreme, London Jazz Festival & Womad Festival.
Sarah Jane Eveleigh
Sarah Jane is a passionate and gifted storyteller, and has been described as, "a great architect of song", who, "brings a level of style, accuracy and class to her performances".
Churcher's Jazz Band
Info to follow, however we know that 20 Churcher's College students will take to the stage for 30 minutes of thrilling big band jazz.