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

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Jeremy Sasoon – The Ray Charles Project | Dorchester-On-Thames

A night of fun-filled live Jazz!

Pete Allen Jazz Band | Newbury

Adrian Cox Quartet featuring Denny Ilett | Purdy’s Pop Up, Henley

Sat 4 May | Adrian Cox Quartet featuring Denny Ilett | The HAODS Studio, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BP | 8pm, doors 7:30pm | Info and tickets £21 here

Straight after the launch of his new acclaimed album “Clarinet Fantasy” at Ronnie Scotts, Adrian brings his fabulous Quartet to Henley to play a selection of standards inspired by the great clarinettists of New Orlean, Barney Bigard, Sidney Bechet and Edmond Hall, plus some of his original music from the album.

Bracknell Jazz | Espiral Trio

Fri 3 May | Bracknell Jazz | Espiral Trio: Josephine Davis – sax, David Beebee – guitar, Martin Pyne – percussion | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA | 7:30 – 10pm | £18.00 under 18yrs £8.50: for other concessions contact South Hill Park Booking Office 01344 484123 | Full details

Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Adam Glasser Quintet: “South Africa and Beyond”

Award Winning virtuoso harmonica player and pianist Adam Glasser brings a band of contemporary jazz musicians to play township jazz. Adam’s harmonica sound combines his South African roots with many years in the UK jazz scene as well as with Hugh Masekela, Joe Zawinul, Martha Reeves and Jimmy Witherspoon. This concert explores township jazz standards across a range of composers from Abdullah Ibrahim to Caiphus Semenya and Themba Mkhize. With Adam Glasser – harmonica & piano, George Crowley – saxophone, Ant Law – guitar, Steve Watts – bass, Corrie Dick – drums.

Oaken Grove Vineyard | Spirit O’Stéphane

Award-winning violinist Christian Garrick’s group will lead you on a journey through the celebrated Stéphane Grappelli’s music. Grappelli’s career spanned from working with Django Reinhardt to George Shearing via Les Paul and Ravi Shankar! Expect musical fireworks along with melifluous melodic lines.

Jazz @ The Retreat Reading

The Gill Love Band | Bracknell

The versatile Gill Love band will entertain you with a wide range of music – R&B, jazz, popular music, blues and the odd instrumental. Performing songs to get your feet tapping with something for everyone, including: Don’t Wait too Long, I’ll Play the Blues for You, Sweet Home Chicago, A Night Like This, Light My Fire, and Hippology.

The band met at South Hill Park almost ten years ago and love a packed audience when they are playing for charity. On this occasion, they are delighted to be supporting the South Hill Park Trust. It promises to be a fab evening – be there!

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Emily Windham Trio

Emily Windham

Emily Windham is an actress, singer and performer. A versatile and skilled vocalist with an engaging stage presence, she studied at RADA and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and since graduating has toured shows across the UK and Europe and worked in feature and short films. Xavier Riley, with influences from Django Reinhardt to Wes Montgomery and beyond, plays with groups throughout the South East. A lyrical bass player, Marianne Windham is the founder and driving force of Guildford Jazz, and has performed with many of the UK’s leading jazz musicians.

Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot | Fleur Stevenson

Denny Ilett’s Jazz Club, Henley-on-Thames | Art Themen

A fantastically exciting, playful and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen has been a beloved character of the British jazz scene for 60 years, famously combining his role as a consultant orthopedic surgeon with saxophone duties in the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey among many others.

Denny Ilett’s Jazz Club at The Green Room is, by far, one of the most popular events so if you’ve not been yet then get your tickets booked now!

VIP tables, general seating and general standing tickets are available so whatever your preference is, we’ve got the tickets for you!

Jazz Singers’ Night In Reading

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Gareth Chelley

Every fourth Tuesday: next date 21 May

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

Fleur Stevenson Trio | Datchet

Tues 23 Apr | Fleur Stevenson Trio featuring guitarist Hugh Turner, acoustic bassist Marianne Windham | Datchet Village Hall | 2 – 3.45 pm | £7

Crowmarsh Jazz Club | Rebecca Poole Quartet

Sat 20 Apr | Rebecca Poole Quartet | Rebecca Poole vocals, Stuart Henderson trumpet, Hugh Turner guitar, Raph Mizraki double bass | Crowmarsh Jazz Club, Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Bar and pizza available | Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £15 (£5 for Care workers & people on benefits): https://crowmarshjazz.co.uk

Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion

Remarkably versatile guitarist/singer, encompassing swing, bebop, blues, rock and everything between, Denny is equally acclaimed for his thrilling guitar playing, smooth vocalising and appearances at Ronnie Scott’s fronting his jazz salute to Jimi Hendrix with the Electric Lady Big Band. With the Chris Ingham on piano, George Double on drums and Marianne WIndham on bass. “A knock-out player… soulful and jazz-tinged” Guitarist “Comprehensive mastery of the guitar” The Whitman Review

Marlow Jazz Club | Tribute to Louis Armstrong & Frank Sinatra

Tues 16 Apr | Marlow Jazz Club | The Enrico Tomasso & Denny Ilett Quintet’s ‘Tribute to Louis Armstrong & Frank Sinatra’ | Enrico Tomasso trumpet & vocal, Denny Ilett guitar & vocal, Peter Billington piano, Andy Crowdy bass, Alex Goodyear drums | Royal British Legion Hall SL7 1NT | 8.30pm | £10 | Exciting new band that looks like being a big success | Advance reservation advised – phone 01628 486571

Aret Komlosy/Hugh Turner Duo | Abingdon

Sat 13 Apr | Aret Komlosy/Hugh Turner Duo | The Waggon & Horses, Southmoor, Abingdon OX13 5BG | 8 -10pm | Free entry

Fleur Stevenson Trio | Hook

Goring Community Jazz Club | The New Jazz Sextet

Fri 12 Apr | The New Jazz Sextet featuring Andy Townsend, trumpet, Ewen Baird, saxophone, Ross Law, trombone, Nick Hill piano, Howard King bass, Mike Goff drums | Goring Community Jazz Club, The Old School, Station Rd, Goring, Reading RG8 9AZ | 7pm doors 7:30 start | Tickets here £10 or Inspiration The Arcade Goring, or cash or card on the door | Bring your own drinks or drink at the Catherine Wheel, a two minute walk.

Guildford Jazz at the Stoke

Jim Mullen is widely regarded as one of the finest jazz guitarists in Europe. He made his name playing with a number of bands through the 70’s and 80’s including Brian Auger’s “Oblivion Express”, and his own highly acclaimed band “Morrissey-Mullen”. The band he leads this evening features the classic Organ trio format with Ross Stanley on organ and Tristan Maillot on drums, performing a set of originals and jazz standards. “One of the great Jazz guitarists working today” Jazzwise; “World Class” Guardian

Hugh Turner Trio | Burford

Aret Komlosy/Hugh Turner/Ollie Weston Trio | Oxford

Blue Magoo | Henley

Fri 5 Apr | Blue Magoo | Magoos, 22 Hart Street, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 2AU | 7.30 – 9.30pm | Free entry.

Following on from their packed out gig at Magoos in December, this unique, fun, upbeat eight piece band will be playing there again with a heady mix of Jazz, Latin, Calypso, Funk and more. It’s a free gig and a great way to start your weekend!

Jazz at The Hope and Anchor, Wokingham | Argo Jazz

Argo Jazz is an exciting and entertaining group with a sound combining sublety, energy, variety and expression. The band offers an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and songs from across the decades. Songs written in the 1930’s find a home alongside much more recent compositions.

Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion

Vasilis Xenopoulos and Paul Edis began playing together 20 years ago. In the intervening years they’ve played numerous gigs together, releasing their first album, A Narrow Escape, in 2016 to critical acclaim. Their latest recording ‘Feels Like Home’ features original music inspired by the many places they’ve called home over the years. Released on April 19th on the Ubuntu label. Vasilis Xenopoulos – tenor saxophone, Paul Edis – piano with Joel Barford on drums, Marianne Windham on bass

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 2 Apr | Equinox Quintet with Jonny Ford | Jonny Ford sax, 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)

Jazz at the Hope & Anchor | P’Jam

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!

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam

Cafe Zazous Gypsy Jazz | Lyndhurst Arms Reading

Good Friday 29 March| Cafe Zazous Hot Club gypsy jazz quintet | HB more guitar, David Stamper guitar, Phil Berry double bass, David Ahmed guitar, Frank Biddulph violin | The Lyndhurst Arms, Reading | 1pm till 3pm | Donations gratefully received and Balboa dancers welcome!

Bracknell Jazz | Nat Steele

Duncan Lamont Jr, Jenny Howe | Bourne End

Thurs 28 Mar | Duncan Lamont Jr – Reeds, Jenny Howe – Vocals, backed by The Martin Hart Trio. 8:00, £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES. Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com for line-up changes, etc.

Jazz Singers’ Night In Reading

Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan | Dorchester on Thames

Sun 24 March | Snug Sessions at Bishop’s Court Farm, in conjunction with Hampstead Jazz Club: Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan | Barb Jungr vocals, Simon Wallace piano, Davide Mantovani bass | Bishop’s Court Farm, 91 High St, Dorchester on Thames OX10 7HP | Doors: 6pm. Show: 7-9pm | £23 (+ booking fee) | Tickets

Jazz at Progress | Arbenz + Hart + Pursglove = ‘Conversation’

Fri 22 Mar – Arbenz + Hart + Pursglove = ‘Conversation’ – Florian Arbenz drums, percussion, Jim Hart vibraphone, percussion, Percy Pursglove trumpet/flugelhorn | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL | 7: 30pm | £19.00 (£17.00 concessions, £10 under 16) plus maximum 5% booking fee | Details

Sam Braysher Plays Kurt Weill | Guildford

Sam Braysher’s new project explores the work of Kurt Weill, a fascinating composer who lies at the intersection of European classical music, jazz, opera and American musical theatre. Although best known for songs such as “Mack The Knife” and “September Song”, Braysher looks at some of Weill’s lesser known pieces from the swirling harmonies of his Weimar-era early work with Bertolt Brecht, to his more jazz-adjacent American period. With Hungarian pianist Matyas Gayer, drummer Steve Brown and Marianne Windham on bass.

Ben Cummings, Ollie Weston | Bourne End

Thurs 21 Mar | Ben Cummings – Trumpet, Ollie Weston – Alto Sax, backed by The Martin Hart Trio. 8:00, £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES. Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com for line-up changes, etc.

Woodcote Village Hall | The New Jazz Sextet

Sat 16 Mar | The New Jazz Sextet featuring Andy Townsend trumpet, Ewen Baird saxophone, Ross Law trombone, Nick Hill piano, Howard King bass, Mike Goff drums | Woodcote Village Hall, Reading Rd, Woodcote RG80QY | 7:30pm doors 8pm start | Tickets £12:50 | Bar. Bring your own snacks | Free parking

Art Themen: Thane and the Villeins | Kenton Theatre, Henley

Here’s one not to miss!
Sat 16 Mar 7:30 pm | Kenton Theatre, Henley | Art Themen’s organ trio ‘Thane and the Villeins’ | Details below – and here is a recent review to whet your appetite. | Book here

BEAT at the Boiler Room: Yamäya | Guildford

Yamäya amalgamate influences from across the great African continent including Afrobeat, Griots and Ethiopiques with dub, hip hop, jazz and beyond. Those rich and intricate grooves are then layered with the inimitable rhythm and harmonic palette of traditional African song and rap. One of the best live bands in Britain delivering powerful original music eclectically drawn from Afrobeat, Ethio-Jazz, Dub, Mbalax, Jazz, and other distinctly UK styles.

Sue Greenway, Mike Wills | Bourne End

Jean Toussaint & Freddie Gavita | Marlow

Tues 12 Mar | Jean Toussaint & Freddie Gavita | Jean Toussaint tenor and soprano, Freddie Gavita trumpet and flugelhorn, Frank Harrison piano, Stuart Barker bass, Elliot Toms drums | Marlow Jazz Club, The Royal British Legion Hall SL7 1NT | 8.30pm | £10

The International star who came to fame in Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Jean is joined by a regular colleague, the highly acclaimed Freddie. Advance reservation or booking will be essential for this one: please phone 01628 486571 for details or buy tickets here

Jo Harrop ‘Mother’s Day Special’ in conjunction with Hampstead Jazz Club | Bishop’s Court Farm.

Baron Mara | Oxford

Crowmarsh Jazz Club | The Music of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley

Sat 9 Mar | The Music of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley | Ben Cummings trumpet, Ollie Weston sax, Ineza Kerschkamp vocals, Chris Eldred piano, Curtis Ruiz double bass, Clark Tracey drums | Crowmarsh Jazz Club, Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Bar and pizza available | Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £15 (£5 for Care workers & people on benefits): https://crowmarshjazz.co.uk

Goring Community Jazz Club | Stuart Henderson

Fri 8 Mar | Stuart Henderson trumpet, TBC saxophone, Nick Hill piano, Howard King bass, Mike Goff drums | Goring Community Jazz Club, The Old School, Station Rd, Goring, Reading RG8 9AZ | 7pm doors 7:30 start | Tickets here £10 or Inspiration The Arcade Goring, or cash or card on the door | Bring your own drinks or drink at the Catherine Wheel, a two minute walk.

Johnny Thirkel, Frank Walden | Bourne End

Thurs 7 Mar | Johnny Thirkel – Trumpet, Frank Walden – Reeds, Al Pirrie – Bass, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Martin Hart – Drums. 8:00, £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES. Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com for line-up changes, etc.

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