George Garford | Saxophonist / Composer / Improviser

George is a saxophonist, composer and improviser active in the UK's intersecting contemporary jazz, new music and free improvisation scenes.

George's primary compositional outlet is the contemporary jazz group ideasthesia which he leads and he is currently writing music for the band dreamscapes who will tour in 2024.

Known for his distinct voice as an altoist, George's unique sensibility and personal sound compliments a variety of playing context's, from large ensemble to solo performances.

Currently, George runs a regular contemporary jazz residency series 'FUTUREPROOF' at Ryan's N16, Stoke Newington.

He also co-curates cult improvised music club ~ the pool ~ with John Bisset.

Hailing from Cambridgeshire and based in London since 2017, George has established himself as a prolific collaborator and sideman.

Frequent collaborators include:

Julien Durand, Dan Kemshell, Tara Cunningham, Myra Brownbridge, Olivia Murphy (OMJO), Torin Davies, Josh Walker-Martin, Sam Eastmond, John Bisset, Cameron Scott, London Improvisers Orchestra etc.

He can regularly be heard playing a diversity of music(s) around the UK, at venues including The Vortex, Cafe OTO, The Jazz Cafe Camden, Oliver's Jazz Bar, Birmingham Symphony Hall and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.