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The Watford Jazz Junction Festival 10-18 May 2025
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Tim Garland and Gwilym Simcock
Wed, 14 May
|Watford Pump House Theatre
Grammy-winning saxophonist Tim Garland is joined by acclaimed pianist Gwilym Simcock. With support act, the Nico Widdowson Trio.


TIME & LOCATION
14 May 2025, 19:30 – 22:00
Watford Pump House Theatre, 5 Local Board Rd, Watford WD17 2JP, UK
ABOUT THE EVENT
Saxophonist Tim Garland and pianist Gwilym Simcock are both known internationally as band-leaders and fine composers, sharing a deep love of contemporary, melodic jazz.
Garland’s near 20-year association with Chick Corea and Simcock’s collaborations with Pat Metheny have made the pair amongst the most experienced and respected improvising musicians on the European scene.
They have toured the world and recorded many times together across 2 decades, including as part of their acclaimed Lighthouse Trio. This special duet performance features music by both, as well as favourites from the jazz cannon, capturing their agility and lyrical sensibility.
Tim will also be featuring the extremely rare mezzo-soprano saxophone amongst his on-stage collection.
Support act: Nico Widdowson Trio
Also on the bill is a special support set from the Nico Widdowson Trio. Nico is a London-based piano player who has mutual love and respect for the finesse of Harlem stride piano and the grit…
TICKETS
General Admission
General admission ticket with reserved seat for Tim Garland and Gwilym Simcok, plus support act Nico Widdowson. Wednesday 14 May at the Pump House Theatre. Doors open from 7pm; show commences at 7.30pm.
£30.00+£0.75 service feeOn Sale