Gigs
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 28 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Next week’s broadcast looks at the contemporary guitar, organ and drums Trio of Svarc Hanley Longhawn We also feature an interview and music from Helen Pillinger about her encounter with the Welsh harp. The broadcast opens with a track from Bluesy Susie .| Archives
Charity jazz | Gallowstree Common
Sat 28 Aug | Bob Christopher Quartet | Bob Christopher sax and vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | Kidmore End Cricket Club, The Hamlet, Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU | Free entry | Music from 7pm
Background: On 2nd June 2021, local NHS psychologist, Dr Tom Crossland pictured) set off from Kidmore End Cricket Club to run 1,900 miles around the coast of England and Wales. Supported by a small number of friends and family, his goal is to raise £20,000 for TRIBE Freedom Foundation to help end modern slavery. He will finish this epic run on 28 August at the Club at 4:15pm. As well as the music, the event features tea and cake, cricket , the Pavilion Bar and Jez’s Fabulous Street Food.
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 26 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Next week’s broadcast looks at the contemporary guitar, organ and drums Trio of Svarc Hanley Longhawn We also feature an interview and music from Helen Pillinger about her encounter with the Welsh harp. The broadcast opens with a track from Bluesy Susie .| Archives
Special Concert livestreamed | Newton, Cleyndert, Oxley
Wed 25 Aug
A very special concert recorded at Herts Jazz in collaboration with Guildford Jazz, featuring the ever popular multi-award winning pianist David Newton, with Andrew Cleyndert on double bass and Colin Oxley on guitar, and a set that includes a selection of standards, a Chopin prelude, an original tune by Eddie Harris and a beautiful melody by composer Nelson Cavaquinho! The concert is followed by an entertaining interview by Marianne Windham with David Newton about his life and career in music.
Can’t make the date? No problem – the link will stay active for a week after the performance date.
7.30pm | £6 | Book here, and the performance link will be emailed to you | Watch trailer
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 25 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Next week’s broadcast looks at the contemporary guitar, organ and drums Trio of Svarc Hanley Longhawn We also feature an interview and music from Helen Pillinger about her encounter with the Welsh harp. The broadcast opens with a track from Bluesy Susie .| Archives
Karen Sharp & Art Themen | Marlow
Tues 24 Aug | Karen tenor & baritone, Art tenor & soprano, Frank Harrison piano, Denis Smith drums, Andy Crowdy bass | Royal British Legion Hall Marlow SL7 1NT | 8.30pm | £10 | New date for the gig in June that had to be cancelled. Pay at the door, but reserving a seat or table is very strongly advised – 01628 486571
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 21 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Next week’s broadcast looks exclusively at the jazz scene in Vietnam with assistance from Hanoi jazz lover Hoang Minh Chau.| Archives
Rhythms at the Yurt – American Sector | Didcot
Fri 20 Aug | American Sector | Duncan James – guitar, Samuel Fisht – drums, Steve Brundish – bass| Didcot | Rhythms at the Yurt | Haddon Acre, Sires Hill, North Moreton, Didcot OX11 9BG | 8.00pm | Tickets for seats or streaming
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 19 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Next week’s broadcast looks exclusively at the jazz scene in Vietnam with assistance from Hanoi jazz lover Hoang Minh Chau.| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 18 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Next week’s broadcast looks exclusively at the jazz scene in Vietnam with assistance from Hanoi jazz lover Hoang Minh Chau.| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 14 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Features the guitar compositions of Tony Heiberg Also included is a clip of music featuring the bagpipes, music from Django Reinhart and Barney Kessel, digital music and samples from the 8 Bit Big Band, the Ezra Jazz Collective and the zany Billy Jenkins to finish| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 12 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Features the guitar compositions of Tony Heiberg Also included is a clip of music featuring the bagpipes, music from Django Reinhart and Barney Kessel, digital music and samples from the 8 Bit Big Band, the Ezra Jazz Collective and the zany Billy Jenkins to finish| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 11 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Features the guitar compositions of Tony Heiberg Also included is a clip of music featuring the bagpipes, music from Django Reinhart and Barney Kessel, digital music and samples from the 8 Bit Big Band, the Ezra Jazz Collective and the zany Billy Jenkins to finish| Archives
Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale
Tues 10 Aug | Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band – after 17 months is back home! | Theale Village Hall, Englefield Rd RG7 5AS | 2pm | £10 on the door and a raffle | No bar but please bring your own drinks | Info: graemehewittjazz@hotmail.com
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 7 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Exclusive live material from jazz vocalist and story teller Pete McSloy and his amazing Sextet. Also a selection of Latin jazz sounds from a jazz friend in Argentina| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 5 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Exclusive live material from jazz vocalist and story teller Pete McSloy and his amazing Sextet. Also a selection of Latin jazz sounds from a jazz friend in Argentina| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 4 Aug | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Exclusive live material from jazz vocalist and story teller Pete McSloy and his amazing Sextet. Also a selection of Latin jazz sounds from a jazz friend in Argentina| Archives
Jazz at Oaken Grove Vineyard | Alex Clarke Trio
Sun 1 Aug | Alex Clarke Trio | Dave Newton piano. Alex Clarke sax, Dave Green bass| Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates midday, jazz from 3pm | Tables for 2-6 people, £30 to £90 per table | Information and tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 31 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | My colleague Gary Heywood-Everett has a mini feature on the piano soundscapes of Gediminas Karkauskas and some new music from me for some of you including very big band sounds from Terry Pack’s Trees, fresh vocals from Zoe Champion, Guitar and sax from Stephen Godsall, vocals from Imogen Ryall and two very different jazz guitar styles from Nik Svarc and Tony Heiberg for good measure| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 29 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | My colleague Gary Heywood-Everett has a mini feature on the piano soundscapes of Gediminas Karkauskas and some new music from me for some of you including very big band sounds from Terry Pack’s Trees, fresh vocals from Zoe Champion, Guitar and sax from Stephen Godsall, vocals from Imogen Ryall and two very different jazz guitar styles from Nik Svarc and Tony Heiberg for good measure| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 28 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | My colleague Gary Heywood-Everett has a mini feature on the piano soundscapes of Gediminas Karkauskas and some new music from me for some of you including very big band sounds from Terry Pack’s Trees, fresh vocals from Zoe Champion, Guitar and sax from Stephen Godsall, vocals from Imogen Ryall and two very different jazz guitar styles from Nik Svarc and Tony Heiberg for good measure| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 24 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | In the studio with Wendy Kirkland Pianist Singer talking about iconic female jazz musicians and an update on what Wendy Kirkland is up to with promises of live concerts and streaming. We feature Mary Lou Williams, Rhoda Scott and Carla Bley to name drop just three of what we have for you in the broadcast.| Archives
Rhythms at The Yurt – Tony O’Malley and Keith Fairbairn | Didcot
Fri 23 Jul | Rhythms at the Yurt – Tony O’Malley and Keith Fairbairn | Haddon Acre, Sires Hill, North Moreton, Didcot OX11 9BG | 8 pm | Tickets | Info: call 07721 364212 or email sue@hollebone.com
Stuart Henderson Quintet | The Flowing Spring, Playhatch
Fri 23 Jul | Stuart Henderson Quintet | Stuart Henderson trumpet, Ollie Weston tenor sax, Tom Berge piano & organ, Raph Mizraki bass & percussion, Simon Price drums | The Flowing Spring, Henley Road, Playhatch, RG4 9RB | Gates open 6pm, band plays 9pm | £12 – tickets here | The performance will be outdoors – see Step 4 covid rules here
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 22 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | In the studio with Wendy Kirkland Pianist Singer talking about iconic female jazz musicians and an update on what Wendy Kirkland is up to with promises of live concerts and streaming. We feature Mary Lou Williams, Rhoda Scott and Carla Bley to name drop just three of what we have for you in the broadcast.| Archives
Gypsy Jazz Festival Day Two | Crooked Billet, Stoke Row
Wed 21 Jul | Gypsy Jazz Festival | A Memorial Celebration to Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Ian Cruickshank | Musicians include Jeff Green, Jez Cook, John Coverdale, Nils Solberg, Alyn Shipton, Alan Barnes, Pete Morgan, Ade Holland, Chris Garrick, Andy Crowdy, Denny Ilett, Trevor Davies and Paul Vernon Chester. Special guests include John Etheridge and Mike Piggot | Crooked Billet, Newlands Lane, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 6.30pm, 7pm latest | Music 7 – 10.30pm | £30 | Tickets from 01491 681048 / 682304 or paulclerehugh@thecrookedbillet.co.uk
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 21 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | In the studio with Wendy Kirkland Pianist Singer talking about iconic female jazz musicians and an update on what Wendy Kirkland is up to with promises of live concerts and streaming. We feature Mary Lou Williams, Rhoda Scott and Carla Bley to name drop just three of what we have for you in the broadcast.| Archives
Gypsy Jazz Festival Day One | Crooked Billet, Stoke Row
Tues 20 Jul | Gypsy Jazz Festival | A Memorial Celebration to Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Ian Cruickshank | Musicians include Jeff Green, Jez Cook, John Coverdale, Nils Solberg, Alyn Shipton, Alan Barnes, Pete Morgan, Ade Holland, Chris Garrick, Andy Crowdy, Denny Ilett, Trevor Davies and Paul Vernon Chester. Special guests include Piotr Jordan and Howard Moore | Crooked Billet, Newlands Lane, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 6.30pm, 7pm latest | Music 7 – 10.30pm | £30 | Tickets from 01491 681048 / 682304 or paulclerehugh@thecrookedbillet.co.uk
Stuart Henderson Quintet at the Wood Street Jazz Festival
Sun 18 July | Stuart Henderson Quintet at the Wood Street Jazz Festival | Stuart Henderson trumpet, Ollie Weston tenor sax, Tom Berge piano & organ, Raph Mizraki bass & percussion, Simon Price drums | Wood Street Village Green, GU3 3DY | Festival with four bands runs from 12.30 to 5.30pm and is in aid of the charity “Challengers” | Other bands appearing are Dennis Rollins, Louise Clare Marshall and The Something Else Big Band | Tickets £20 or £36 for two | full details and tickets here
Sarah Bolter Quartet | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Fawley nr Henley-on-Thames
Sat 17 July | Sarah Bolter Quartet | Sarah Bolter saxes, clarinet, flute, vocals, Rory McInroy piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley RG9 6J | 5pm – 8pm | Free entry | By reservation here or call 07792 633987 | Enjoy Oaken Grove wines along with local fresh stone-baked pizza while listening to some cool jazz on our 200 m2 covered courtyard and wine terrace overlooking the vineyard | Discover Sarah Bolter
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 10 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |An exclusive live set from the Ellie Whitley Quartet. The broadcast also includes a couple of live pieces from Charlie Parker fan Mark Toomey, a big band fusion shot from Elliott Henshaw’s Spice Fusion, mellow jazz from Jim McJannet, and a ripping guitar piece from Tasos Gkoumas.| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 8 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | An exclusive live set from the Ellie Whitley Quartet. The broadcast also includes a couple of live pieces from Charlie Parker fan Mark Toomey, a big band fusion shot from Elliott Henshaw’s Spice Fusion, mellow jazz from Jim McJannet, and a ripping guitar piece from Tasos Gkoumas.| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 7 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | An exclusive live set from the Ellie Whitley Quartet, vocals and trombonist. The broadcast also includes a couple of live pieces from Charlie Parker fan Mark Toomey, a big band fusion shot from Elliott Henshaw’s Spice Fusion, mellow jazz from Jim McJannet, and a ripping guitar piece from Tasos Gkoumas.| Archives
Jazz at Oaken Grove Vineyard | Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Music – Denny Ilett Jnr Trio
Sun 4 July | Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Music – Denny Ilett Jnr Trio | Denny Ilett Jnr guitar, Enrico Tomasso trumpet, Andy Crowdy bass | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates midday, jazz from 3pm | Tables for 2-6 people, £30 to £90 per table | Information and tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 3 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |Whilst browsing my vinyl jazz I was prompted to share an old broadcast featuring Red Rodney & Ira Sullivan Quintet, Sprint. A post-bop gem, one of Rodney’s finest recordings I thought and still do today.| Archives
Guitar with Pete, Pete and Nick | Livestream
Thurs 1 July | Guitar with Pete, Pete and Nick | Pete Oxley guitar, Pete Roth guitar, Nicolas Meier guitar | Two shows: 2pm 5pm
The Supertonics Big Band, plus vocalist | Bracknell
Wed 30 Jun |The Supertonics Big Band, plus vocalist | The Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park
Arts Centre, Bracknell RG12 7PA | 7.45pm | popular 17-piece Swing Band | Tickets £12 from SHP or davidbennett470@gmail.com or 07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk
Jazz at Loseley Park | Guildford
Sun 27 Jun | Walled Garden Loseley Park Guildford | In aid of GUTS
(fighting bowel cancer) | Music 5 – 830 pm | Bring a picnic & chairs or
a rug | Opening set by Farnham Big Band | Main set, Sara Dowling Vocals,
Gabriel Latchin Keys, Marianne Windham Bass, Steve Brown Drums | Bar
provided by Greyfriars Vineyard | Staggered Entry Times | £17, members
£15 | Tickets HERE
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 26 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |With help from the Scottish Jazz Federation and their extensive database of Celtic jazz sources next weeks broadcast will feature jazz from Scotland, including a feature on jazz vocalist and composer Jill Torvaney| Archives
Dunajska Kapelye | Didcot
Cancelled due to Covid restrictions
Fri 25 Jun | Dunajska Kapelye | Piotr Jordan violin, Jez Cook guitar, Andy Crowdy bass | Rhythms at the Yurt | Sires Hill, North Moreton, Didcot OX11 9BG | 8.00pm | £25 for live and suggested donation of £10 for live stream. sue@hollebone.com for tickets | Livestream link
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thur 24 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |With help from the Scottish Jazz Federation and their extensive database of Celtic jazz sources next weeks broadcast will feature jazz from Scotland, including a feature on jazz vocalist and composer Jill Torvaney| Archives
Trio with Sophie and Jakub | Livestream
Thurs 24 Jun | Trio with Sophie and Jakub | Sophie Alloway drums, Jakub Cywinski acoustic bass, Nicolas Meier guitar | Two shows: 2pm 5pm
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 23 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |With help from the Scottish Jazz Federation and their extensive database of Celtic jazz sources next weeks broadcast will feature jazz from Scotland, including a feature on jazz vocalist and composer Jill Torvaney| Archives
Karen Sharp & Art Themen / Marlow Jazz Club
Cancelled due to Covid restrictions
Tues 22 Jun | Karen Sharp & Art Themen | Karen Sharp tenor & baritone; Art Themen, tenor & soprano; Alex Hutton, piano; Elliot Toms, drums; Stuart Barker, bass | Marlow | Royal British Legion Hall SL7 1NT | 8.30pm | £10
Sara Dowling Quartet | Bracknell
Sat 19 Jun | Sara Dowling Quartet | Sara Dowling voice, Ross Stanley piano, Dario Di Lecce double bass, Steve Brown drums | Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell | 7:45pm | £16/£8 under 18s | Tickets from SHP Box Office 01344 484123
Moscow Drug Club – Dinner and Jazz | Marlow
Fri 18 June | 3 Course Dinner – Table service | Moscow Drug Club | Marlow | The Jazz Experience at Monkton Barn | 7pm | £70 | Tickets
Spanish and Latin guitar | Livestream
Thurs 17 Jun | Spanish and Latin guitar | Andres Garcia guitar, Nicolas Meier guitar | Livestream | 2pm (UK time) | 5pm (UK time)
Alex Hutton Trio play Latin Jazz | Norden Farm
Thurs 17 June | Alex Hutton Trio play Latin Jazz | Alex Hutton piano, Mikele Montolli bass, Andy Ball drums, special guest Graeme Flowers trumpet | Norden Fam Courtyard Theatre and live stream | 8pm | Encore screening via live stream: Sat 19 June 8pm | £15 | £13 concessions | Live stream / encore screening ticket: £15 per household | Information and tickets here | Booking cut off time: 7.30pm on Thur 17 Jun
“His ’n’ Hers” with the Dave & Judith O’Higgins Quintet | Boileroom, Guildford | Livestream
Wed 16 Jun | “His ’n’ Hers” with the Dave & Judith O’Higgins Quintet | Dave and Judith O’Higgins tenor saxes, Graham Harvey piano, Marianne Windham bass, Sebastiaan de Krom drums | Livestream from the Boileroom, Guildford | 7:30pm | £10 | Buy tickets | Full information
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 12 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |Hot Biscuits Gary Heywood-Everett takes a spin at the `Aviators Ball,` a CD from Matt Owens, local musician and composer. Also included is a guitar fusion treat from Czesław Kazimierek. An audio glimpse of Ilkley Moor from Jamil Sheriff and Beverley Beirne. A `Summer Song` from Jill Torvaney. Nghia Duong and his Trio give us `Consternation` and finishing the broadcast `Somewhere,` with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and Kurt Ellington| Archives
