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
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Phl Craddock
Sun 4 May | Live Jazz at The Relais: Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass. Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 12:30 – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 16 May | 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
Jazz at Progress | A Portrait of Bill Evans
Fri 16 May | A Portrait of Bill Evans | John Horler piano, Alec Dankworth bass, Ronnie Jones drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £19.00 (£17.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Phl Craddock
Sun 18 May | Live Jazz at The Relais: Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass. Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 12:30 – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Live Jazz at The Relais: Annie Parker Quartet
Fri 23 May | Live Jazz at The Relais: Annie Parker Quartet | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, TBD bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 9`;30pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 30 May | Fleur Stevenson/Hugh Turner Duo | Fleur Stevenson vocals, Hugh Turner guitar | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 9:30pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Jazz@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club
Sun 1 June | Special Guest Alex Clarke, 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
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Phl Craddock
Sun 1 June | Live Jazz at The Relais: Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass. Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 12:30 – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 6 Jun | Live Jazz at The Relais: P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock keyboards, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 9:30pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. With a repertoire that spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company! Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 20 Jun | Live Jazz at The Relais: P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock keyboards, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 9:30pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. With a repertoire that spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company! Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Sun 29 June | Live Jazz at The Relais: Wood and Steel | Jon Walsh guitar, Brian Throup bass | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 12:30 – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Dom Pipkin: The Soul of New Orleans | Windsor Jazz Club
Dom Pipkin / Mill Hill Studios / Mill Hill / Shot by Rob Blackham / www.blackhamimages.com
Sun 17 Aug | “One of the worlds greatest exponents of New Orleans piano” – Blues in Britain magazine | Dom Pipkin Piano / Voice | 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/
Verona Chard / Chris Neill / Tom Neill | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 21 Sep | “Absolutely marvellous” Humphrey Lyttelton, “unlike anything in the standard jazz vocal lexicon… top-flight distinction” Jazz Journal | Verona Chard Voice, Chris Neill Piano, Tom Neill Alto Saxophone | 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/
