Gigs
Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Matt Wates Sextet
Thurs 1 Aug | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Matt Wates Sextet | Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP | food and drinks from 7.15 pm Jazz from 8.00 pm | Tickets £20 (discounts for members and students) from here
Matt Wates’ swinging, accessible music has been described as “an infectious blend of Jazz Messengers-style bebop and West Coast cool, with some funky rhythm and blues thrown in”. A favourite at festivals, jazz clubs and concert halls throughout Europe, the music is a mix of classic jazz standards and originals performed by some of the finest players on the scene. With Matt Wates – alto sax, Martin Shaw -trumpet/flugelhorn, Andy Panayi – tenor sax, Leon Greening – piano, Matt Skelton – drums, Marianne Windham – bass
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 2 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Peter Bingham Quartet | Pater Bingham tenor sax, Lawrie Wright piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Henley Jazz Workshop 29 July – 2 August
29 July – 2 August 2024 – The ever popular Henley Jazz Workshop for adult beginners and improvers will be holding its 11th annual workshop at Valley Road School in Henley, featuring an impressive tutor line-up of Karen Sharp, Alex Clarke, Steve Waterman, Denny Ilett and Thomas L’Etienne, with Andy Crowdy overseeing the workshop as musical director. With more emphasis on improvisation techniques, but still small-group based, this year’s places are going quickly.
The workshop culminates with an evening meal and drinks on 2 August, overlooking the stunning Oaken Grove Vineyard in Fawley with the groups performing their favourite numbers.
Please check availability before booking!
Full details here
Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham
Sat 3 Aug | Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Fleur Stevenson vocals, Hugh Turner guitar | Thames River Cruise, Main Pier Caversham Pier, Caversham RG1 8BD | 6-8pm | £36 Tickets: https://www.thamesrivercruise.co.uk/events/saturday-sundowner-cruise
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Robert Otwinowski
Sun 4 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Robert Otwinowski Trio | Robert Otwinowski guitar, Brian Throup bass, Fabio Iacono drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | midday – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Jazz at The Four Horseshoes, Sherfield-on-Loddon
Tues 6 Aug | 12th Birthday – By invitation only | Four Horseshoes Pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 9 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Fleur Stevenson/Hugh Turner Duo | Fleur Stevenson vocals, Hugh Turner guitar | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Sun 11 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Rory Mcinroy Trio | Rory Mcinroy piano, Brian Throup bass, Noah Stone drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | midday – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | More info soon
Tues 13 Aug | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Jan Steele, 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.
Jan Steele is a composer and plays jazz saxophone, clarinet and flute. He has written music for TV documentaries and has played all over Europe. He leads various bands ranging from contemporary music to Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz.
Every fourth Tuesday: next date 10 September
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
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 16 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Essential Jazz Quartet | Henry Whitby piano, Ed Adams guitar, Brian Throup bass, Cam Thembi Morran percussion | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham
Sat 17 Aug | Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Fleur Stevenson vocals, Hugh Turner guitar | Thames River Cruise, Main Pier Caversham Pier, Caversham RG1 8BD | 6-8pm | £36 Tickets: https://www.thamesrivercruise.co.uk/events/saturday-sundowner-cruise
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Phil Craddock
Sun 18 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Phil Craddock Trio | Phil Craddock piano, Howard King double bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | noon – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Fri 23 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Theo Warren Quartet | Theo Warren tenor sax, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Simon Cook
Sun 25 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Simon Cook Trio | Simon Cook piano, Rudy Cook double bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | midday – 3pm | Free entry | Lunch reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Sun 25 Aug | Jazz @ The Retreat | TJ Johnson vocals / piano, Simon Price drums, Stuart Barker bass | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH | 15.30 – 17.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
Sarah Jane Eveleigh | Green Room, Henley
Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames
Alex Forsyth
Fri 30 Aug | Live Jazz at The Relais: Alex Forsyth Quartet | Alex Forsyth sax, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Relais Henley, Hart St. RG9 2AR | 7 – 10pm | Free entry | Dinner reservations 01491 572161 or info@therelaishenley.com
Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival September – October 2024
Guildford Jazz are excited to announce that the first ever Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival will take place during September and October 2024, in venues all over town. The festival promises to bring the joy of live music to new listeners, a boost in trade to venues across town, and another compelling reason for us all to be proud to be part of the Guildford community. With live music at venues from G Live all the way to cafes, bars, heritage venues and even street music.
Artists include – Natalie Williams Soul Family, Bill Laurance, Simcock and Rebello, Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir, Alyn Shiptom, Toni Kofi & the organisation and the Peter Roth Trio.
We hope you agree the festival looks fantastic and look forward to welcoming you!
Details and Tickets here. Sponsored by STEVEN&BOLTON
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Jenny Fay
Sat 31 Aug | Jenny Fay and Friends | Jenny Fay vocals, Simon Cook piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | 8pm | Free entry
Jenny’s early influences as a jazz singer naturally include Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald but she has found inspiration from many other singers with current obsessions including Gregory Porter, China Moses and the wonderful Liane Carroll.
Jenny has been fortunate enough to be tutored by Liane Carroll and has learnt from her the importance of crafting a song to tell a story that touches hearts. More recently Jenny has studied under Emilia Mårtensson, a winner of the Jazz Vocalist of the Year in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
