Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch (included in the price) accompanied by sublime jazz from the awarding-winning Karen Sharp (saxophone). Teaming up with talented pianist Gareth Williams, Karen and Gareth will be performing largely from The Great American Songbook, focusing on tunes that inspire interplay, invention and exploration.
Included in your ticket price: Enjoy two 45 minute sets of this fantastic music during your delicious three-course lunch in Iford Manor's restaurant, Iford Manor Kitchen.
Afterwards, you can head into Iford Manor Gardens until the gardens close at 4pm.
MENU - to be confirmed. There will be a selection of starters, mains and desserts to choose from on the day. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking to ensure we can cater for you.
Please note that drinks are not included and will need to be paid for separately.
Timings: Arrive in the restaurant from 11:30am to ensure that you are seated and served drinks before the music begins at midday. There will be two 45 minute sets, with a 30 minute interval. The music will finish c. 2pm and the restaurant will close at 2:30pm. You can then enjoy Iford Manor Gardens until it closes at 4pm.
About the artists: Karen Sharp has won the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards on numerous occasions and is regularly nominated in the baritone sax category of the USA 'Downbeat' critics and reader’s poll. She tours regularly with her quartet which features Nikki Iles, Dave Green and Steve Brown and she plays with larger ensembles such as the Nikki Iles’ Jazz Orchestra, the Steve Waterman Big Band and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra.
Gareth Williams is a jazz pianist who is known as one of the most intensely creative, dynamic and exciting performers in the UK.
