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
“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
Stuart Henderson’s Jazz Trumpet Legends | Wallingford
Sat 12 Jun | Music from the greatest jazz trumpet players | Stuart Henderson, trumpet & vocals, Hugh Turner guitar, Raph Mizraki double bass, Fleur Stevenson vocals | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Following Government COVID guidelines. Bring your own snacks and drinks | Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | Tickets £15 here
Conversation with Kuba Cywinski | Livestream
Thurs 10 Jun | Conversation with Kuba Cywinski | Jakub Cywinski acoustic bass, Nicolas Meier guitar | Livestream | 2pm (UK time) | 5pm (UK time)
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 10 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |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
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 9 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |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
Hugh Turner Trio | Purple Turtle, Reading
Sun 6 Jun | Hugh Turner Trio | Hugh Turner guitar, Maff Potts keys/organ, Paul Glover drums | Purple Turtle, Gun St, Reading | Doors 2pm, music 2:30pm | £8 , tickets sold in tables of 4-6 | Book here
Jazz at Oaken Grove Vineyard | Art Themen Trio
Sun 6 June | Art Themen Trio | Art Themen saxes, Dave Newton piano, Andy Crowdy bass | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates midday, jazz from 3pm | Tables for 2-6 people, £50 to £150 per table | Information and tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 5 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |Hot Biscuits shares a reminder of how good live jazz can be with a set from the Manchester based bebopper Freddy Garner Quartet presented by Gary Heywood-Everett. Ever wondered what Jazz in Russia might be like? Then listen into a selection prepared by Людмила Каплина especially for Hot Biscuits | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 3 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |Hot Biscuits shares a reminder of how good live jazz can be with a set from the Manchester based bebopper Freddy Garner Quartet presented by Gary Heywood-Everett. Ever wondered what Jazz in Russia might be like? Then listen into a selection prepared by Людмила Каплина especially for Hot Biscuits | Archives
Gabrielle Ducomble | Livestream
Thurs 3 Jun | Gabrielle Ducomble vocals, Nicolas Meier guitar, Ben Hazleton acoustic bass | View 2pm show | View 5pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 2 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |Hot Biscuits shares a reminder of how good live jazz can be with a set from the Manchester based bebopper Freddy Garner Quartet presented by Gary Heywood-Everett. Ever wondered what Jazz in Russia might be like? Then listen into a selection prepared by Людмила Каплина especially for Hot Biscuits | Archives
Enrico Tomasso Quartet | Guildford
Wed 2 Jun | Enrico Tomasso Quartet | Enrico Tomasso Trumpet, John
Pearce Keys, Marianne Windham Bass, Bobby Worth Drums | Guildford
Cricket Club Pavillion @ 18 30 & 20 45 | Two shows for social distancing
| £18, members £16 | Optional Thai Supper £10 | Tickets HERE
Jazz at Oaken Grove Vineyard | Sweet Chorus – A Tribute to Stephane Grappelli
Mon 31 May | Sweet Chorus – A Tribute to Stephane Grappelli | John Etheridge guitar, Christian Garrick violin, Dave Kelbie guitar, Andy Crowdy bass | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates midday, jazz from 3pm | Tables for 2-6 people, £66 to £199 per table | Information and tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 29 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | A cosmopolitan display of jazz in next weeks broadcast with an insight into Jazz fusion from Japan kindly sent in by Mitsuhiro Ono and a feature from Gary Heywood-Everett who goes the `Full Circle` with the Peter Moc Group and Lage Lund, guitarist whilst Siobhan Soraghan and Andy Faulkner take us on a Sentimental Journey between them.| Archives
Jazz Singers’ Night in Reading | The Butler
Thurs 27 May | Jazz Singers’ Night in Reading | Fleur Stevenson vocals/host, Simon Feast piano, Nick Hill double bass, Paul Glover drums | The Butler, 85-91 Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS | 8pm | Free admission
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 27 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | A cosmopolitan display of jazz in next weeks broadcast with an insight into Jazz fusion from Japan kindly sent in by Mitsuhiro Ono and a feature from Gary Heywood-Everett who goes the `Full Circle` with the Peter Moc Group and Lage Lund, guitarist whilst Siobhan Soraghan and Andy Faulkner take us on a Sentimental Journey between them.| Archives
Music of Joe Henderson | Kelvin Christian
Thurs 27 May | Music of Joe Henderson | Kelvin Christian sax, Nicolas Meier guitar, Marianne Windham acoustic bass | 2pm show | 5pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 26 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | A cosmopolitan display of jazz in next weeks broadcast with an insight into Jazz fusion from Japan kindly sent in by Mitsuhiro Ono and a feature from Gary Heywood-Everett who goes the `Full Circle` with the Peter Moc Group and Lage Lund, guitarist whilst Siobhan Soraghan and Andy Faulkner take us on a Sentimental Journey between them.| Archives
Nicolas Meier | Special Sunday “Stories” | Livestream
Sun 23 May | Special Sunday “Stories” | Nicolas Meier guitar | 5pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 22 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Hear the story of composer, arranger and pianist who blended bebop with big band to create the new cool in jazz, Gill Evans. A jazz story in twelve pieces | Archives
Oxley – Meier Guitar Project | Livestream from Rhythms at the Yurt
Fri 21 May | Oxley – Meier Guitar Project | Pete Oxley – guitar, Nicolas Meier – guitar | Livestream from Rhythms at the Yurt | 8.00pm | Donate here | View here
Guitar day with Clement Regert | Livestream
Thurs 20 May | Guitar day with Clement Regert | Clement Regert guitar, Nicolas Meier guitar| 5pm show | 8pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 20 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hear the story of composer, arranger and pianist who blended bebop with big band to create the new cool in jazz, Gill Evans. A jazz story in twelve pieces | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 19 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hear the story of composer, arranger and pianist who blended bebop with big band to create the new cool in jazz, Gill Evans. A jazz story in twelve pieces | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 15 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | While the return of live jazz gets ever closer, catch up with some live music from past days of the Hilary Step with John Settle drums, Stuart Mc Donald sax and Ed Harrison Bass, as the No Idea Trio. Also included, a track from R n B Stevie Oakes Solo Tunes, a solo harmonica blues piece from Mat Walklate, a Latin jazz piece from Bluesy Susie and her band, finishing with an extended syncopation with Kurt Ellington and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 13 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | While the return of live jazz gets ever closer, catch up with some live music from past days of the Hilary Step with John Settle drums, Stuart Mc Donald sax and Ed Harrison Bass, as the No Idea Trio. Also included, a track from R n B Stevie Oakes Solo Tunes, a solo harmonica blues piece from Mat Walklate, a Latin jazz piece from Bluesy Susie and her band, finishing with an extended syncopation with Kurt Ellington and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 12 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | While the return of live jazz gets ever closer, catch up with some live music from past days of the Hilary Step with John Settle drums, Stuart Mc Donald sax and Ed Harrison Bass, as the No Idea Trio. Also included, a track from R n B Stevie Oakes Solo Tunes, a solo harmonica blues piece from Mat Walklate, a Latin jazz piece from Bluesy Susie and her band, finishing with an extended syncopation with Kurt Ellington and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra | Archives
Josephine Arthur Sings at The Shed (of Steele) | Livestream
Mon 10 May | Josephine Arthur Sings at The Shed (of Steele) | Josephine Arthur vocals, Alex Steele piano, Paul Jefferies bass | Livestream | 7pm | View here
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 8 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | A rich variety of sounds this week including a review of CHBO Drums, 0419NY forwarded by Brant Tilds Trumpets, an open and improvisatory approach that is less prescriptive and conventional in its approach than mainstream jazz. Also included is Jazz from Wales with three pieces from James Kilby Chadwick, jazz guitarist & Educator, in solo, duo and trio format. Mark Toomey shares a tribute to Charlie Parker and Mark Lawrence Quartet plus Anthony Jeffrey Roberts with a sample of live jazz in Bristol. | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 6 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | A rich variety of sounds this week including a review of CHBO Drums, 0419NY forwarded by Brant Tilds Trumpets, an open and improvisatory approach that is less prescriptive and conventional in its approach than mainstream jazz. Also included is Jazz from Wales with three pieces from James Kilby Chadwick, jazz guitarist & Educator, in solo, duo and trio format. Mark Toomey shares a tribute to Charlie Parker and Mark Lawrence Quartet plus Anthony Jeffrey Roberts with a sample of live jazz in Bristol. | Archives
XPQ: Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quartet | Livestream from the Boileroom, Guildford
Wed 5 May | XPQ: Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quartet | Vasilis Xenopoulos tenor sax, Nigel Price guitar, Dario Di Lecce bass, Winston Clifford drums | Livestream from the Boileroom, Guildford | 7:30om | £10 | Tickets
“When the players are Vasilis Xenopoulos and Nigel Price … the outcome is downright irresistible …” – The Guardian
“Irrepressible swing and drive, and inventiveness” – Trio Records
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 5 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | A rich variety of sounds this week including a review of CHBO Drums, 0419NY forwarded by Brant Tilds Trumpets, an open and improvisatory approach that is less prescriptive and conventional in its approach than mainstream jazz. Also included is Jazz from Wales with three pieces from James Kilby Chadwick, jazz guitarist & Educator, in solo, duo and trio format. Mark Toomey shares a tribute to Charlie Parker and Mark Lawrence Quartet plus Anthony Jeffrey Roberts with a sample of live jazz in Bristol. | Archives
Deirdre Cartwright: Art of the Guitar | Livestream from Watermill Jazz
Tues 4 May | Deirdre Cartwright: Art of the Guitar | Livestream from Watermill Jazz | 8:30 – 9:30PM | £5 | Tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 1 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Join me in a few nostalgic moments from the Hilary Step with a foursome of unused materials from previous live recordings played out in earlier broadcasts. The four include, Jonathan Draper’s swinging Ocarina Bebop, Jonny Gleave in Wigan based fusion band, Jazz Measure, the Freddy Garner Quartet and the guitar led Trio of Svarc Hanley Longhawn. | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 29 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Join me in a few nostalgic moments from the Hilary Step with a foursome of unused materials from previous live recordings played out in earlier broadcasts. The four include, Jonathan Draper’s swinging Ocarina Bebop, Jonny Gleave in Wigan based fusion band, Jazz Measure, the Freddy Garner Quartet and the guitar led Trio of Svarc Hanley Longhawn. | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 28 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Join me in a few nostalgic moments from the Hilary Step with a foursome of unused materials from previous live recordings played out in earlier broadcasts. The four include, Jonathan Draper’s swinging Ocarina Bebop, Jonny Gleave in Wigan based fusion band, Jazz Measure, the Freddy Garner Quartet and the guitar led Trio of Svarc Hanley Longhawn. | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 24 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Hot Biscuits reflects on the life and music of Chick Corea, one of the leading jazz keyboard virtuosi, composers and band leaders since the late 60’s. Pieces will include such personal favourites as, Now he sings, now he sobs, Alegria and Fool on the hill | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thu 22 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hot Biscuits reflects on the life and music of Chick Corea, one of the leading jazz keyboard virtuosi, composers and band leaders since the late 60’s. Pieces will include such personal favourites as, Now he sings, now he sobs, Alegria and Fool on the hill | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 21 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hot Biscuits reflects on the life and music of Chick Corea, one of the leading jazz keyboard virtuosi, composers and band leaders since the late 60’s. Pieces will include such personal favourites as, Now he sings, now he sobs, Alegria and Fool on the hill | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 17 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Hot Biscuits takes a retrospective listen to the blistering saxaphone of Yorkshires Rod Mason in a live session courtesy of Phil Portus of the Slug & Lettuce Didsbury recorded at the Old Market Tavern. Also on the show are two numbers from vocalist Simonne Dale with Sequoia, Purple Cheesecake and more contemporary jazz sounds from Run with the Hare featuring Steve Chadwick and Faznzy Ferghani. | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 15 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hot Biscuits takes a retrospective listen to the blistering saxaphone of Yorkshires Rod Mason in a live session courtesy of Phil Portus of the Slug & Lettuce Didsbury recorded at the Old Market Tavern. Also on the show are two numbers from vocalist Simonne Dale with Sequoia, Purple Cheesecake and more contemporary jazz sounds from Run with the Hare featuring Steve Chadwick and Faznzy Ferghani. | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 14 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hot Biscuits takes a retrospective listen to the blistering saxaphone of Yorkshires Rod Mason in a live session courtesy of Phil Portus of the Slug & Lettuce Didsbury recorded at the Old Market Tavern. Also on the show are two numbers from vocalist Simonne Dale with Sequoia, Purple Cheesecake and more contemporary jazz sounds from Run with the Hare featuring Steve Chadwick and Faznzy Ferghani. | Archives
Clark Tracey Quartet | Livestream from the Boileroom, Guildford
Wed 14 Apr | Clark Tracey Quartet | Bruce Boardman piano, Simon Allen tenor sax, Andrew Cleyndert bass, Clark Tracey drums | Celebrating the compositions of Stan Tracey | Livestream from the Boileroom, Guildford | 7.30pm | £10 | Tickets here
Photo by Fred Hamelin
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 10 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Swing into springtime with news and music from The Big Easy A lively 7 piece Band from Leeds featuring music by Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima & Nina Simone amongst others plus my own eclectic selection of early jazztime numbers | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 8 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Swing into springtime with news and music from The Big Easy A lively 7 piece Band from Leeds featuring music by Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima & Nina Simone amongst others plus my own eclectic selection of early jazztime numbers | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 7 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Swing into springtime with news and music from The Big Easy A lively 7 piece Band from Leeds featuring music by Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima & Nina Simone amongst others plus my own eclectic selection of early jazztime numbers | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 3 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Hot Biscuits brings you the sounds of spring time with its very own Easter Parade. A personal selection of bonnets, eggs and general foolery will include music from Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, The Easy Rollers and Stan Getz | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 1 Apr | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hot Biscuits brings you the sounds of spring time with its very own Easter Parade. A personal selection of bonnets, eggs and general foolery will include music from Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, The Easy Rollers and Stan Getz | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 31 Mar | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hot Biscuits brings you the sounds of spring time with its very own Easter Parade. A personal selection of bonnets, eggs and general foolery will include music from Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, The Easy Rollers and Stan Getz | Archives
