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 at The Swan: Mike Goff Quartet | Three Mile Cross
Wed 17 Sep | Jazz at The Swan: Mike Goff Quartet | Alex Forsyth sax & flute, Andy Sturmey piano, Joe Yeadon bass, Mike Goff drums | The Swan, Basingstoke Road,Three Mile Cross RG7 1AT | 8–10pm | Come early for Happy Hour until 7:30pm | Entry is free but space is limited. Book places by email or call 0118 334 6151
Stellar sax & flute player returns with special guest Andy Sturmey on piano
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Matt Skelton’s Blackhawk Quintet
Wed 17 Sep | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Matt Skelton’s Blackhawk Quintet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP | Jazz from 19:15 to 22:30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
The Blackhawk Quintet present an evening of cool jazz in tribute to the legendary drummer Shelley Manne, one of the greats of the 1950s West Coast jazz scene. The centrepiece of the music is inspired by a clutch of golden quintet performances captured live at The Black Hawk Jazz Club in San Francisco between 22 and 24 September 1959. The stellar line-up comprises Jim Davison (trumpet), Mark Crooks (tenor sax), Leon Greening (piano), Conor Chaplin (double bass), and Matt Skelton (drums & leader).
Tuns O’Jazz presents Denny Ilett and Friends | Henley
Wed 17 Sep | Tuns O’Jazz presents Denny Ilett and Friends | The Boat Shed, The Three Tuns, RG9 2AA | 7:00 – 10:30pm | £8 standing, £60 VIP table for 4 – book here
Under the Eagles wing productions and The Three tuns are proud to present Denny Ilett to launch our NEW monthly Jazz Night series in The Boat Shed at The Three Tuns, Henley-on-Thames previously operating out of The Green Room.
Denny Ilett stands out as a versatile and accomplished musician, seamlessly navigating genres while maintaining a distinct musical identity. A self-taught guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and teacher, Denny’s musical explorations span jazz, blues, big band, contemporary classical, orchestral, rock, soul, funk, and psychedelia. He has collaborated with a diverse range of renowned musicians, including funk legend Pee Wee Ellis, conductor Charles Hazlewood, Will Gregory (Goldfrapp), Adrian Utley (Portishead), soul artist Lewis Taylor, Paul Jones (Manfred Mann), trumpet virtuoso Bobby Shew, and New Orleans vocalist Lillian Boutté, with whom he toured globally for over two decades as musical director.
Denny will be supported by an exceptional band: Andy Crowdy on bass, Clark Tracey on drums and the one and only Art Themen on saxophone.
Café Zazous Hot Club | The Lyndhurst Arms, Reading
Fri 19 Sep | Café Zazous | Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | HB more guitar| Phil Berry double bass | David Ahmed guitar| Frank Biddulph violin | Reading | The Lyndhurst Arms | 8.45 pm till 11pm | Donations gratefully received and Balboa dancers welcome!
The Chris ‘Santo’ Cobbson Songbook featuring Fleur Stevenson | Crowmarsh Gifford
Sat 20 Sep | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED. Plenty of free parking is available | There is a bar and pizza available, provided by local pub The Queens Head |Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £18 standard ticket price. Tickets are reduced to £5 for anyone living or working in adult social care and anyone in receipt of benefits from DWP – please get in touch for details: email fleur@fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk or phone (07795974223)
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/
Guildford Jazz at Abbott’s Hospital | New Orleans Jazz with The Alvar Tree Frogs
Sun 21 Sep | Guildford Jazz at Abbott’s Hospital | New Orleans Jazz with The Alvar Tree Frogs | Abbot’s Hospital, High St, Guildford GU1 3AJ | Jazz from 14:15 to 16:00 | FREE Entry
A rare opportunity to step inside Abbott’s Hospital with live jazz in the Courtyard from The Alvar Tree Frogs. The band were formed on Alver Street, New Orleans where one night, tired and happy, its founder members listened to the tree frogs singing their song and decided to form a band that would breathe life into music long forgotten, music that made the streets of New Orleans a place to dance and party in the 20s, 30s and 40s, music that is so hip you’ll want to hop around and dance to it.
Hot Biscuits Jazz Broadcast
Monkish influenced, James Chadwick. Guitarist has a new CD Inside/out and is featured this week on HoT BiscuitS, jazz on line by colleague, Gary Heywood-Everett. No punches pulled. Also, the show features recent jazz players and bands seen recently at London’s, 606 Club with thanks.You can catch Viviana Zarbo on a fine romance, Lauren Bush whose feeling alright. Alex Hitchcock’s band featuring Deschanel Gordon on piano. A Carole King number, You never can tell, from Emma Hatton. You never can tell from Dino Baptiste & his Night train. A finale before leaving for the US from, Arthur Leas Bootleg Trio on Lonely in the morning. (Sound familiar listeners) and last but not least is Paul Moran with When, or where. Like it, share it and tune in 24/07 at www.mixcloud.com/stevebewick/
Dave O’Higgins Quintet | Marlow
Guildford Jazz at the Stoke Hotel | Janette Mason
Fri 26 Sep | Guildford Jazz at the Stoke Hotel | Janette Mason | Stoke Rd, Guildford GU1 4JN | Jazz from 20:00 to 22:30 | Tickets £18 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
For her latest album, ‘ReWired’, pianist Janette Mason has selected a wide range of tunes from timeless standards to modern chart classics from the likes of Gary Numan, David Bowie, Kate Bush and Olivia Rodrigo. With Janette’s fierce and inventive arrangements pulling everything together, the original tunes’ irresistible melodic personalities are daringly expanded and reconfigured by the trio so that they delight the listener anew with the depth and sophistication of jazz while retaining the direct appeal of pop. Mixing deep grooves, gutsy swing, blazing solos and unforgettable melody, this is timeless music re-wired for the present day! With Tom Mason on bass and Eric Ford on drums.
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Skylarks with Thames Trio
Sat 27 Sep | Skylarks with Thames Trio | Maria Scott, Lucy McConville and Della Thompson vocals, Terry Hutchins guitar, Steve Kershaw double bass, Stephen Law drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations
The Skylarks perform a repertoire of three-part vocal harmony arrangements of popular swing and jazz standards, accompanied by Thames Trio.
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion Mark Kavuma’s Sextet
Wed 1 Oct | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion Mark Kavuma’s Sextet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £25 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Charismatic and visionary trumpet player and composer Mark Kavuma and his sextet present their new album ‘Magnum Opus’ featuring original compositions, arrangements and performances by leading members of the British jazz scene. Released last Autumn, the album was launched at a sold-out Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre) as part of the London Jazz Festival.
Pete Josef, Colour Tour 2025 – Live at Dawkes
Fri 3 Oct | We are delighted to welcome the incredible Pete Josef to the Dawkes stage. Pete, along with an inspired group of the UK’s finest jazz and soul musicians, will be performing his album, Colour, as part of his Anniversary Tour.| Dawkes Music, Reform Road, Maidenhead, SL6 8BT | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8-10pm | £18-£25 (no booking fees) | For further info and tickets please visit https://dawkes.co.uk/live
Bracknell Jazz @ South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell
Fri 3 Oct | “El Chamuyo” Tango Quartet: Kamila Bydlowska-violin, Juampi Mauro-bass, Adam Dyer-piano and Simon Cook- bandoneon | | South Hill Park, Box Office 01344 484123 | Bracknell RG12 7PA | 7:30 – 9:45pm. Times are approximate | Tickets from £8.50. Booking advised.
Chloe du Pre, vocals/piano with Terry Hutchins Quartet | Pangbourne
Sun 5 Oct | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/
Pete Allen’s Big Jazz Band | Newbury
Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Institute | Andrea Vicari Trio
Mon 6 Oct | Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Institute | Andrea Vicari Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 16.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
A lunchtime (lunch available from mid-day) concert featuring acclaimed pianist and prolific composer Andrea Vicari, described by The Guardian as “a breathtakingly eclectic and sharp post-bop improvisor”. With Matt Fisher on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.
Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale
Redtenbacher’s Funkestra – Live at Dawkes
Thurs 9 Oct | The London based, multi-national, Redtenbacher’s Funkestra is the brainchild of bassist, composer and producer Stefan Redtenbacher who will deliver a high energy evening of jazz, soul and, of course, funk | Dawkes Music, Reform Road, Maidenhead, SL6 8BT | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8-10pm | £18-£25 (no booking fees) | For further info and tickets please visit https://dawkes.co.uk/live
Nigel Kennedy in concert with Beata Urbanek Kalinowska | Stoke Row
Mon 6 Oct and Thurs 9 Oct | Nigel Kennedy in concert with Beata Urbanek Kalinowska | Violin, cello, piano | Crooked Billet, Stoke Row, RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | Full details and tickets (standard £50, front row £60) here
An up close and intimate evening featuring a mix of jazz, original compositions, Gershwin and arrangements of favourite classical pieces for violin, piano & cello. Nigel Kennedy & Beata Urbanek Kalinowska have mesmerised jazz audiences all around the world. To witness international musicians of such calibre up close & person in such an up close & intimate venue is unheard of.
Nigel Kennedy’s early career was primarily spent performing classical music. His 1989 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons album became the The Guinness Book of Records’ bestselling classical recording ever. Kennedy has won multiple Brit Awards. Whilst recognised as one of the world’s greatest classical musicians, Kennedy’s love of jazz is well known. At 14 years old, he played with the great Hot Club Gypsy Jazz musician Stéphane Grappelli.
Cellist Beata Urbanek Kalinowska trained at Krakow music academy, Ecole de Musique de Paris and Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik, Stuttgart. A multi award winning musician who has worked with Nigel Kennedy for many years – recording on his album Vivalidi’s Four Seasons. The New Four Seasons. The Four Elements. Kennedy meets Gershwin. Two Part Interventions J.S.Bach and Kennedy’s Warner recordings The Man I Love.
Jazz at Progress | Chris Biscoe Profiles Quartet
Fri 10 Oct | Chris Biscoe Profiles Quartet | Chris Biscoe saxes, alto clarinet and alto flute, Alcyona Mick piano, Larry Bartley bass, Winston Clifford drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information and Tickets
The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Miss Sarah Jane Eveleigh | Bracknell
Sat 11 Oct | Charity Concert for Macmillan Cancer Care | The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Miss 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
Stuart Henderson Quintet | Woodley
Sat 11 Oct | The Quintet play the Music of Cannonball and Nat Adderley | Featuring Stuart Henderson trumpet and cornet, Mike Wilkins alto saxophone with the House Trio Martin Pickett piano, Steve Kershaw double bass, Mike Goff drums | Oakwood Theatre Headley Rd Woodley Reading RG4 5JZ | Cafe and Bar from 7.00pm. Jazz from 7:45pm | Tickets £14:50 Early Bird until 12 Sep Full price £16:50 post 12 Sep | Tickets
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Nick Smart Quintet
Wed 15 Oct | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Nick Smart Quintet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Nick Smart, Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music and an internationally renowned trumpeter and musical director, presents a concert to celebrate in words and music the life of legendary trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler. Also featuring Emma Rawicz (Winner of Jazz Newcomer of the Year 2022) on tenor saxophone, and renowned guitarist John Parricelli.
New venue! Jazz at The Swan: P’Jam | Three Mile Cross
Wed 15 Oct | Jazz at The Swan: P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Swan, Basingstoke Road,Three Mile Cross RG7 1AT | 8 –10pm | Come early for Happy Hour until 7:30pm | Free entry | Book places by email or call 0118 334 6151
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
Saturday Night Jazz | The Lyndhurst, Reading
Sat 18 Oct | Popular quartet make a return visit to entertain with their unique blend of jazzy flavours! | Rick Westoby sax, Richie Fraser, piano, Marc Worsfold, bass, Mike O’Riley, drums | The Lyndhurst, 88 Queen’s Road, Reading RG1 4DG | Music from 8pm | Free Admission
Lawrie Wright Trio | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 19 Oct | An evening of original jazz and modern interpretations of post-1960s pop songs from Brian Wilson, Jim Webb, Burt Bacharach and more. | Lawrie Wright Piano, Hamish Stewart Drums, TBC Double Bass | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Lenore Raphael
Thurs 23 Oct | Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Lenore Raphael | University of Surrey, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Internationally renowned jazz pianist and Steinway artist Lenore Raphael plays tribute to two great jazz masters: pianist Oscar Peterson and alto saxophonist Sonny Stitt, famously recorded on the 1959 album “Sonny Stitt Sits in with the Oscar Peterson Trio”. This special performance also features Glen Manby (alto sax), Marianne Windham (bass) and Matt Home (drums).
Rachel Calladine and Alan Barnes | Crowmarsh Gifford
Sat 25 Oct | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED. Plenty of free parking is available | There is a bar and pizza available, provided by local pub The Queens Head |Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £18 standard ticket price. Tickets are reduced to £5 for anyone living or working in adult social care and anyone in receipt of benefits from DWP – please get in touch for details: email fleur@fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk or phone (07795974223)
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice
Sat 25 Oct | Sheena Caprice Quartet | Sheena Caprice vocals, 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.
Sheena Caprice in an aspiring jazz vocalist, who began singing at the age of four. Her passion for Jazz was heavily influenced by greats such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter and Nina Simone. Her performances also reflect more contemporary artists such as Rachelle Ferrell and Dianne Reeves. Sheena has performed at various venues, including Sky Lounge at Castle View Windsor.
Jim Mullen, guitarist with Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne
Sun 2 Nov | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice
Tues 4 Nov | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice vocals, 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 2 December.
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
New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: P’Jam | Beenham
Wed 5 Nov | Jazz at The Six Bells: P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Six Bells, The Green, Back Lane, Beenham, RG7 5NX | 8 –10pm | Half price entry just £6 | Book places by email or call 0118 971 3368 or pay on the door.
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
Jazz at Progress | The Freddie Gavita Quartet in Homage to Freddie Hubbard
Fri 7 Nov | The Freddie Gavita Quartet in Homage to Freddie Hubbard | Freddie Gavita trumpet, Tom Cawley keys,. Daniel Casimir bass, Mez Clough drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information
Bracknell Jazz @ South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell
Fri 7 Nov | The Music of Mike Westbrook : Chris Biscoe-reeds, Mike Outram-guitar, Dave Whitford-bass, Kate Williams-piano and Jon Scott- drums | South Hill Park, Box Office 01344 484123 | Bracknell RG12 7PA | 7:30 – 9:45pm. Times are approximate | Tickets from £8.50.
Blakes Heaven Big Band| Pangbourne
Sun 23 Nov | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Annie Parker Quartet
Sat 29 Nov | Annie Parker Quartet | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Howard King bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations
Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, this joyful quartet of musicians 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!
The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Mr Jeremy Lassen | Bracknell
Sat 29 Nov | The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Mr Jeremy Lassen | Popular 17-piece Swing Band | Carnation Hall, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG42 7PA | 7.30pm | Tickets £15, reserve in advance via email or 07739-314261 or at http://www.thesupertonics.co.uk/
Jazz at Progress | Janette Mason – Rewired
Fri 5 Dec | Janette Mason – Rewired | Janette Mason keyboard, Tom Mason bass, Eric Ford drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information and tickets
Crow Jazz Christmas Cracker | Crowmarsh Gifford
Sat 13 Dec | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED. Plenty of free parking is available | There is a bar and pizza available, provided by local pub The Queens Head |Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £18 standard ticket price. Tickets are reduced to £5 for anyone living or working in adult social care and anyone in receipt of benefits from DWP – please get in touch for details: email fleur@fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk or phone (07795974223)
Paul Higgs, trumpet with Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne
Sun 14 Dec | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/
Jazz at Progress | Josephine Davies’ Satori
Fri 30 Jan | Josephine Davies’ Satori | Josephine Davies saxophones, Alcyona Mick piano, Dave Whitford bass, Jay Davies drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information soon
Jazz at Progress | Small Blue

Martin Pyne
Fri 27 Mar | Small Blue | Martin Pyne drums, David Beebee piano, Marianne Windham bass | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information soon
Jazz at Progress | Jazz Samba

Nigel Price
Fri 1 May | Jazz Samba | Nigel Price guitar, Mark Crooks tenor sax, Marianne Windham bass, Demi Garcia, percussion | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information soon
Jazz at Progress | Matt Skelton presents The Blackhawk Quintet: Celebrating Shelly Manne
Fri 3 Jul | Matt Skelton presents The Blackhawk Quintet: Celebrating Shelly Manne | James Davison trumpet, Mark Crooks tenor sax, Leon Greening piano, Conor Chaplin bass, Matt Skelton drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information soon