PAUL HIGGS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF JAZZ

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 07:45 pm UTC+00:00

The Bush Hotel, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7NN, GU9 7NN | Farnham

Jazz At The Ivy Room
Publisher/HostJazz At The Ivy Room
PAUL HIGGS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF JAZZ
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"Paul Higgs displays a gorgeous tone, unflagging inspiration, stylistic cognisance at its most perceptive and enviably faultless chops to boot!" - Digby Fairweather: BBC presenter (Radio 2 and 3) and jazz trumpeter.
An entertaining and enlightening musical tour of jazz history presented by one of the UK's top trumpeters - Paul Higgs.
Featuring music by the legendary Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker and Miles Davis, Paul will be taking you through the styles of New Orleans, swing and bebop, cool jazz, modal and Latin, right up to contemporary jazz.
You can expect a lively and versatile performance enhanced by Paul's entertaining commentary, making for a truly memorable evening.
Paul has performed with Johnny Dankworth, Lulu, Tony Hatch, John Williams, Peggy Lee and Nancy Wilson and has played in many major concert venues around the world.
Paul Higgs - Trumpet
Sandra Lambert - Piano
Paul Morgan - Double Bass
Jeff Lardner - Drums
Doors open at 7 pm with live music running from approximately 7.45 pm – 10 pm (with a 30 minute interval).
Tables & Seating
All reservations/bookings are guaranteed a seat. Seating will be in a cabaret-style format with tables. Group bookings of 6 or more will be seated together wherever possible.
Parking
Parking is available at The Bush Hotel and the nearby Central Car Park.
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The Bush Hotel, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7NN, GU9 7NN, United Kingdom

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