November Lunchtime Jazz: Rob Fowler @ The Guildford Institute
Rob Fowler is one of British jazz’s greatest tenor-saxophonists, well known for his warm, broad tone,and swinging style,securely rooted in the classic traditions of Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Chu Berry and their peers. His career as a jazz musician started whilst the was studying graphic design at Art school in Bristol. He has since performed and recorded with artists like Rufus Wainwright, Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry, the Humphrey Lyttelton Band, a long stint with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Echoes of Ellington, the BBC Big Band and his own Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band, as well as plenty of film sessions. He also recorded an album of Al Cohn & Zoot Sims tunes entitled “Brandy & Beer” with fellow sax player Karen Sharp. “Robert has the kind of juicy cavernous sound and wide open phrasing that had become virtually extinct, although it is now making a cautious comeback, thanks to players like him.” (Dave Gelly, The Observer) We are thrilled to also welcome DAVID NEWTON on piano, 16 times winner of Best UK Jazz Piano Player (British Jazz Awards) 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 Please click the tabs for more information
when & where
- Nov 2, 2026, 14:00
- The Guildford Institute, Ward Street, North Street, Guildford, UK