Jazz Gig Calendar
This is a live jazz gig listings service from Jazz in Reading. We feature mostly modern jazz gigs happening within 20 miles or so of Reading.
The listings used to be published monthly, under the name 'Jazz Round About Reading', but all gigs now appear in the calendar, the link for which is below left. Check it out whenever you feel the urge to hear live jazz. Don't forget to refresh your browser each time you visit, to be sure of catching all latest changes or additions. Please check with venues before setting off - all details may be subject to change.
Musicians, promoters and venues should send their gig information to us via the Submit Your Gig form. Please note that the details you submit will be checked and edited before being approved for publication. We reserve the right to make amendments before publication if we consider the content inappropriate or inaccurate.
If you have any queries, please email info@jazzinreading.com
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Sun 30 Mar | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Ollie Weston – sax, Stuart Henderson – trumpet, Sam Leak – piano, Stuart Barker – bass, Simon Price – drums | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |15.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Andy Kennedy Quartet
Sat 29 Mar | Andy Kennedy Quartet | Andy Kennedy sax, Tony Imbierski piano, Brian Throup bass, Mike Goff drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations.
AKQ return to The Angel. Their unique flavour and style blend seamlessly, creating an unforgettable experience for jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this ensemble as they take to the stage and redefine the boundaries of modern jazz with elegance, flavour and flair.
Duncan Lamont Jr. & Peter Rudeforth | Bourne End
Thurs 27 Mar | Duncan Lamont Jr. – Sax, Peter Rudeforth – Trumpet, Pete Hughes – Bass, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Martin Hart – Drums | 8:00pm | £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES | Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555280143899 for line-up changes, etc.
Fusion6 | Reading
Alison Rolls vocals, Andy Kennedy saxes and flute, Tony Imbierski keyboards, Paul Wallace bass, Tony McKenna drums | 18+ | Milk website | Fusion 6 links
Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Huw Warren “Choro, Choro, Choro”
Thu 25 Mar | Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Huw Warren “Choro, Choro, Choro” | Performing Arts Studio (PATS), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH | Jazz from 7.30 to 10.15 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Celebrating Choro, the vibrant beating heart of Brazilian music, “Choro, Choro, Choro” explores music from the 1880’s to the present day by composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, and modern masters such as Guinga and Hermeto Pascoal. Huw Warren has created several projects around the music of Brazil, including collaborations with Jovino Santos Neto, a critically acclaimed recording of Hermeto’s music in 2009 and a trio record for CAM Jazz ‘Everything in Between’ in 2019. With Huw Warren – piano, Tori Freestone – saxophone/flute, Andrew Bain – drums and Yuri Goloubev – drums.
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Ewen Baird Quartet
Tues 25 Mar | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Ewen Baird tenor sax, Richard Meehan piano, Howard King bass, Mike Goff drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Every four weeks; next date Tuesday 22 April.
Live music. Free entry. Excellent food and drink. And a lot more space than the late-lamented Global Cafe. Who could ask for more? Parking at The Fisherman’s Cottage, on surrounding streets or take an easy stroll along the Kennet from the Queen’s Road car park – park for just £3.60 for the evening. More parking information here
Cafe Zazous Hot Club Gypsy Jazz | Reading
Saturday 22 Mar | Dancers and diners welcome | David Ahmed guitar | Howard Beardmore more guitar | Frank Biddulph violin | Phil Berry double bass | Reading | Lyndhurst Arms | 8.00pm | Free – donations gratefully accepted
Vasilis Xenopoulos | Bourne End
Thurs 20 Mar | Vasilis Xenopoulos – Sax, Al Pirrie – Bass, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Martin Hart – Drums | 8:00pm | £10 The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES | Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555280143899 for line-up changes, etc.
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket pavilion | Benn Clatworthy Quartet
Wed 19 Mar | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket pavilion | Benn Clatworthy Quartet | Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP | Jazz from 19:15 to 22:30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
From storming post-Coltrane energy to beautiful ballad playing, Los Angeles-based Benn Clatworthy has matured into a truly great tenor player. He was a huge hit with our Guildford Jazz audience on his last visit in 2013. His tone is extraordinarily beautiful, and his melodic ideas come from the heart. As someone said recently ‘It’s as though he’s talking to us and telling us a story through the saxophone!’ We are delighted to welcome him back with a top-class rhythm section featuring the fantastic Alex Hutton on piano, Matt Home on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.
Esta B and the Stings | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 16 Mar | The JazzFM Puresolo singing competition winner brings an evening of contemporary and accessible jazz | Esta B Daley Voice, Phil Chaundy Saxophones, Jo Hutchins Keyboards & Flute, Simon Lenton Bass, Esther Ng Drums | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £10 | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
The Howard King Quintet | Goring
Fri 14 Mar | The Howard King Quintet featuring Ewen Baird tenor sax, Phil Chaundy alto sax, Rob Howe piano, Ben Robins drums, Howard King bass. Goring Community Jazz Club, Goring Village Hall, Reading, RG8 9AG | 7:30pm doors 8pm first set | Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/goring-community-jazz-club £12 or Inspiration The Arcade Goring, or cash or card on the door | Bring your own snacks and buy a drink from our bar – all bar proceeds go to The Goring & Streatley Young Musicians Trust.
Bracknell jazz @ South Hill Park | Jo Fooks and Steve Waterman
Fri 14 Mar | Jo Fooks – reeds, Steve Waterman – trumpet, Simon Cook – piano, Rudy Cook -bass, Buster Birch – drums | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA RG1 7DS | 7:30 –9:45 pm | £8.50 -£18.00 Box Office 01344 484123
Alum Nathoo & Lester Brown | Bourne End
Thurs 13 Mar | Alum Nathoo – Sax, Lester Brown – Trumpet, Al Pirrie – Bass, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Martin Hart – Drums | 8:00pm | £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES | Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555280143899 for line-up changes, etc.
Pete Allen Jazz Band | Newbury
Alum Nathoo & Stuart Henderson | Bourne End
Thurs 6 Mar | Alum Nathoo – Sax, Stuart Henderson – Trumpet, Al Pirrie – Bass, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Martin Hart – Drums | 8:00pm | £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES | Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555280143899 for line-up changes, etc.
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket pavilion | Hexagonal ‘The Music of Bheki Mseleku and Mccoy Tyner’
Thu 6 Mar | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket pavilion | Hexagonal ‘The Music of Bheki Mseleku and Mccoy Tyner’ | Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP | Jazz from 19:15 to 22:30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
This sextet was formed in late 2016, to perform the music of two titans of jazz – American McCoy Tyner and South African pianist and saxophonist Bheki Mseleku. The band came from the experience of working and touring with both Bheki and McCoy, which brings authenticity to the group’s music. Hexagonal has released a critically acclaimed debut album and has played to enthusiastic audiences at club and festival appearances including Love Supreme, Scarborough, and Herts festivals. With John Donaldson – piano, Greg Heath – tenor sax/flute, Rob Leake – alto/baritone sax, Sid Gauld – trumpet, Simon Thorpe – bass, Joe Edwards – drums.
Graeme Hewitt’s Hiigh Society Jazz Band | Theale
Jazz@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club
Sun 2 Mar | Special Guest Mark Nightingale, Trombone with the Terry Hutchins Qrt featuring: Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard, piano, Stuart Barker, double bass and Brian Greene drums | Pangbourne WMC, 1 Whitchurch Rd, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7BS | 7:30 – 10pm | £12.50 card/cash on the door, or online in advance. Https://pangbournejazzclub.com
Sarah Bolter | Woodley
Sat 1 Mar |The wonderfully versatile saxophonist/flautist and vocalist Sarah Bolter | Martin Pickett piano, Steve Kershaw double bass, Mike Goff drums, | Alan Cornish Theatre at The Oakwood Centre Woodley | Doors 7pm Band 7:45pm | Early Bird £13:50/£15:50 Full Price | Tickets
Al Nicholls | Bourne End
Thurs 27 Feb | Al Nicholls – Sax, Al Pirrie – Bass, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Martin Hart – Drums | 8:00pm | £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES | Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555280143899 for line-up changes, etc.
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Jan Steele & Friends
Tues 25 Feb | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Jan Steele Tenor sax/flute, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Every four weeks; next date Tuesday 25 March.
Live music. Free entry. Excellent food and drink. And a lot more space than the late-lamented Global Cafe. Who could ask for more? Parking at The Fisherman’s Cottage, on surrounding streets or take an easy stroll along the Kennet from the Queen’s Road car park – park for just £3.60 for the evening. More parking information here
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Sun 23 Feb | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Alex Clarke – sax, Stuart Henderson – trumpet, Leon Greening – piano, Raph Mizraki – bass, Simon Price – drums | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |15.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Sarah Jane Eveleigh
Sat 22 Feb | The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Sarah Jane Eveleigh – popular 17-piece Swing Band | Carnation Hall, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG42 7PA | 7.30pm | Tickets £15, reserve in advance via davidbennett470@gmail.com or 07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam
Sat 22 Feb | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations.
Fronted by exuberant flautist Annie Parker, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. They’ve been described as “usually found dodging the Jazz Police”. Expect an evening of great music in good company! Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram
Jazz at Progress | Empirical Quintet
Fri 21 Feb | Empirical Quintet | Nathaniel Facey alto sax, Jonny Mansfield vibes, Will Barry piano, Tom Farmer bass, Shaney Forbes drums Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £19.00 (£17.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information
The original quartet as above were: Tom Farmer bass, Nathaniel Facey alto sax, Lewis Wright vibes, Shaney Forbes drums. Lewis Wright has moved to the USA, so in his place is Jonny Mansfield. Since their start in 2007 they have played in quartet, quintet and sextet formations. For this event at Progress it will be a quintet with guest pianist Will Barry.
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Sara Oschlag and Pete Long ‘The Duke Ellington Songbook’
Thu 20 Feb | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Sara Oschlag and Pete Long ‘The Duke Ellington Songbook’ | Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4JN | Jazz from 20:00 to 22:30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Sensational Danish-born singer Sara Oschlag and Pete Long, Director of the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band pay tribute to the 1957 recording session “Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook”, arranged by Billy Strayhorn. Sara is an effortlessly hip, intelligent interpreter of songs in the jazz tradition, her vocal influences include Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Anita O’Day, Shirley Horn, Cecile McLorin Salvant, and of course Ella Fitzgerald. The music is stunning, the band is swinging, and we wholeheartedly advise you to get a ticket while they are available! With Pete Long on clarinet /sax, Colin Good on piano, Matt Skelton on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.
Frank Walden & James Fenn | Bourne End
Thurs 20 Feb | Frank Walden – Sax, James Fenn – Guitar, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Stuart Barker – Bass, Martin Hart – Drums | 8:00pm| £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES | Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555280143899 for line-up changes, etc.
Annie Parker Trio | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 16 Feb | Parker and her trio blow fresh air into some well-known and lesser known jazz standards | Annie Parker Flutes, Simon Cook Piano, Marianne Windham Double Bass | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £10 | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
Will McCrea Trio | Milk Bar, Reading
Sun 16 Feb | Will McCrea Trio | Milk Bar (8 Merchants Place, RG1 7QE)| From 5pm | £4.50 standard/£2.50 student | JAM SESSION – JAZZMANIA | Join us in celebrating the birthday of Milk Bar with our jazz jam session! | Bring your instruments | Queries: willmccreatrio@gmail.com or @willmccreatrio on Instagram
Winter Blues and Jazz | Wallingford
Jo Harrop and Nigel Price | Dorchester-on-Thames
Guildford Jazz at the Boiler Room | Dele Sosimi Quintet
Fri 14 Feb | Guildford Jazz at the Boiler Room | Dele Sosimi Quintet | Stoke Fields, Guildford GU1 4LS | Jazz from 19:45 to 22:15 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Dele Sosimi has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene December 1995. His blend of complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian music, African percussion and an underlying sense of jazz combines with his virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing to make him one of the most respected Afrobeat authorities of his era. London’s Jazz Café has said “we’re honored that for so long we’ve been able to call Jazz Café the home of Dele’s seminal afrobeat orchestra. “The love and passion I have for composing, writing, performing and teaching Afrobeat Music is my main motivation,” says Dele, adding; “my aim is to build upon the rich heritage of music worldwide by creating opportunities for young people to learn.”
Goring Jazz | Saxophonist Jan Steele
Fri 14 Feb | Goring Jazz | Saxophonist Jan Steele | Goring Village Hall, High Street, Goring, RG8 9AG | Doors 7:30. 1st set 8pm | £12 | Tickets
Marlow Jazz Club @ Dawkes, Maidenhead
Will McCrea Trio | Reading Biscuit Factory
Sun 9 Feb | Will McCrea Trio | Reading Biscuit Factory (1A Queens Walk, RG1 1DT) | 2:00pm | Join the Trio for an afternoon of bebop | Courtesy of Certain Sound Records | Fully stocked bar, pizza and record sale | Free entry
Pete Allen Jazz Band | Newbury
Bracknell jazz @ South Hill Park | Karen Sharp Quartet
Fri 7 Feb | Karen Sharp – reeds, Nikki Iles – piano, Dave Green – bass, Steve Brown – drums | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA RG1 7DS | 7:30 –9:45 pm | £8.50 -£18.00 Box Office 01344 484123
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Robert Otwinowski
Fri 7 Feb | Live Jazz at The Relais: Robert Otwinowski Duo | Robert Otwinowski guitar, Brian Throup bass | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 9:30pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Jo Fooks Quartet
Wed 5 Feb | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Jo Fooks Quartet | Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4JN | Jazz from 20:00 to 22:30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Born in Edinburgh, saxophonist Jo Fooks was named ‘Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year’ in 1992, which led to study at the Guildhall and a scholarship to Berklee School of Music’s summer jazz program. She joined the Humphrey Lyttelton band, touring all over the UK. Her influences include Illinois Jacquet, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon & Cannonball Adderley. Jo’s big, bright sound has also been compared to Stan Getz. She has worked with some of the finest mainstream bands and artists, including Jo Harrop & Scott Hamilton. With John Pearce on piano, Buster Birch on drums and Marianne Windham on double bass for a night of classic, swinging standards and a few of her originals.
Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale
Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon
Tues 4 Feb | Equinox Quintet with Sarah Jane Weston | Sarah Jane Weston vocals and piano, Peter Bingham tenor sax, John Clarke guitar, Derek Alford bass, and Paul Kaluza drums | Four Horseshoes pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes | No charge for admission (donations are welcomed)
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Phil Craddock
Sun 2 Feb | Live Jazz at The Relais: Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass. Fred Harris drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 12:30 – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Jazz@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club
Sun 2 Feb | Special Guest Andy Panayi, Sax with the Terry Hutchins Qrt featuring: Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard, piano, Andy Crowdy, double bass and Brian Greene drums | Pangbourne WMC, 1 Whitchurch Rd, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7BS | 7:30 – 10pm | £12.50 card/cash on the door, or online in advance. Https://pangbournejazzclub.com
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Mike Goff Trio with Special Star guest Debby Bracknell
Tues 28 Jan | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Debby Bracknell vocals, Nick Hill piano, Howard King bass, Mike Goff drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Every four weeks; next date Tuesday 25 February.
Live music. Free entry. Excellent food and drink. And a lot more space than the late-lamented Global Cafe. Who could ask for more? Parking at The Fisherman’s Cottage, on surrounding streets or take an easy stroll along the Kennet from the Queen’s Road car park – park for just £3.60 for the evening. More parking information here
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Sun 26 Jan | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Vasilis Xenopoulos – sax, Stuart Henderson – trumpet, John Cooper – piano, Stuart Barker – bass, Elliot Toms – drums | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |15.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Sun 26 Jan | Live Jazz at The Relais: Lawrie Wright Trio | Lawrie Wright piano, Phil Berry bass. Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 12:30 – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Crowmarsh Jazz | Polly Gibbons Quartet
Sat 25 Jan | Polly Gibbons Quartet | Polly Gibbons (vocals), Tim Dawes (bass), Tim Lapthorn (piano) and Saleem Raman (drums) | Crowmarsh Jazz, Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Bar and pizza available | £18 standard ticket price. £5 for anyone living or working in adult social care and anyone in receipt of benefits. www.crowmarshjazz.co.uk
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sarah-Jane Weston
Sat 25 Jan | Sarah-Jane Weston Quartet | Sarah-Jane Weston vocals and piano, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations.
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 24 Jan | Wood and Steel | Jon Walsh guitar, Brian Throup bass | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 9:30pm | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Guildford Jazz | Davison & Callum Au Quintet
Thu 23 Jan | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | James Davison & Callum Au Quintet | Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RP | Food and Drinks from 19.15 Jazz from 20:00 to 22:15 pm | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
An exciting quintet led by two award-winning jazz musicians, trumpeter James Davison and trombonist Callum Au, with an evening of music bringing the atmosphere of 50’s and 60’s jazz to life. Inspired by the music of the 1960s Clark Terry/Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, the band plays a selection of originals and covers of some of the best of their repertoire. With the Sam Watts on piano and Matt Skelton on drums, and Marianne guesting on bass.
