About the event
This week we have something rather special, as Martin Shaw and Tony Woods present “The Music of Kenny Wheeler”, featuring MARTIN SHAW on trumpet & flugel , TONY WOODS alto sax , with SIMON COOK on piano, MARIANNE WINDHAM on double bass, and MARTIN PYNE on drums.
Kenny Wheeler (1930-2014) was one of the most influential figures in shaping modern UK jazz. He moved to the UK from Canada in 1952 and quickly became a central presence in London’s jazz scene, working with leading musicians and ensembles, such as John Dankworth. Wheeler’s significance to UK jazz lies in his distinctive musical voice, which blended lyricism with complex harmonies and an openness to improvisation. His compositions often featured delicate, almost ethereal melodies combined with sophisticated structures, influencing generations of British jazz musicians. Albums such as Gnu High (1976) demonstrated his ability to merge European classical sensibilities with American jazz traditions, contributing to a uniquely “British” jazz sound. His long association with the German label ECM Records helped bring international attention to UK-based musicians.
Ultimately, Wheeler’s legacy is one of quiet innovation. He helped establish the UK as a serious centre for creative jazz, influencing both composition and improvisation. His work continues to resonate, marking him as a pivotal bridge between British, European, and North American jazz traditions.
Tony Woods is renowned for his imaginative improvisation, fiery and lyrical by turn. He has toured extensively and performed at festivals including Manchester and Swanage, and venues like Southbank and Ronnie Scott’s. He has recorded CDs with his own Tony Woods Project, and with Tim Whitehead, Pete Churchill and the late Michael Garrick.
Martin Shaw is one of the top jazz trumpet soloists in the country. He plays in an extraordinary range of settings, from big band to quartet, cutting edge jazz to contemporary pop and funk. He has worked with most of the leading jazz artists of the last 40 years including Cleo Laine, Sir John Dankworth, Pete King, and Tim Garland. His big band work includes the BBC Big Band and the Michel Legrand Jazz Orchestra.
Simon Cook started his musical life in his teens both as an organ builder, and a church and circus organist. After studying at the Royal Academy of Music and Cambridge University, he went on to study and teach music in the Netherlands and Indonesia. As an ethnomusicologist, he researched the music of West Java, and he now directs gamelan ensembles at Royal Holloway University of London and City University. He also plays harpsichord continuo with the South West Baroque Orchestra, lizard and sackbut in a Renaissance wind band, and organises monthly gigs at Bracknell Jazz, where he is the house pianist. He also formed the Brazilian wind band Polcas e Boas in which he plays ophicleide and plays bandoneon in several tango ensembles, including El Chamuyo tango quartet and Dúo de Tango Mumuki, together with guitarist Russell Jarrett.
Marianne Windham, the founder and driving force behind Guildford Jazz, is a distinctive presence on bass. Since becoming a full time musician 15 years ago, she has become a respected and in demand player and performs regularly at leading jazz venues and Festivals across the UK. Awarded the Services to Jazz Award in the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards for outstanding contribution to jazz in the UK, Marianne is also the founder and chair of the Cheryl King Trust which helps fund music lessons for low income families.
Martin Pyne is a composer and improviser, whose primary instruments are vibraphone, drums, and other percussion. He has performed and recorded with many artists, including Stan Sulzmann, Alex Maguire, and Josephine Davies, and with Martin Archer and Charlotte Keeffe, is a member of Hi Res Heart. He also works extensively with contemporary dance and has an ongoing collaboration with leading Silent Film pianist Stephen Horne, that has taken to the USA, across Europe, and to major UK venues such as The Barbican. In 2020 his solo album Spirits Of Absent Dancers was named by critic Richard Williams in The Guardian as one of the best albums of the year
This event is from £5.
Other key info
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12pm: Doors open - come and enjoy a drink and a leisurely brunch in our 1st floor wine bar.
1 - 3pm: Soak up the sounds of jazz , catch up with friends, and watch the world go by. A perfect way to finish the weekend.
3 - 4pm: Stay and relax - we're in no hurry.
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Choose a delicious dish from our lunch menu. Please order and pay at the bar.
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We have 50 gins to choose from, craft beers, wine, cocktails and spirits (and of course, soft drinks also available).
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Our Sunday Jazz Club’s are suitable for all the family.
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The nearest carpark is The Atrium (Park Street, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3QL) - Exit the Atrium on the ground floor (with Starbucks on your left) and then turn left at Zizzi's and Login Lounge is approx 200m on your left (next to Pandora and opposite The Bear pub).
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Please note we are a cashless bar, so please make sure you have a card to pay with.
We look forward to welcoming you to Login Lounge!