Gigs
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/
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.
Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon
Tues 7 Oct | ‘Gala Night’ Art Themen and Simon Allen with the Equinox Quartet | Art Themen saxes, Simon Allen saxes, Peter Bingham 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)
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
Hot Biscuits Jazz Broadcast
Join the HoT BiscuitS, Jazz on Line BBQ featuring Steve Parry, trumpet, Liam Byrne, sax, Andy Hulme, guitar, Pete Turner, Bass & Marek Dorcik, Drums. Recorded by Ian Brown at the Wilmslow Conservative Club. Sadly Ian passed away just last week. This recording is played out in memory of Ian’s love and dedication to the music scene in Manchester. Also featured in the show is Early Times with, `Sanctified` from his Jazz Zodiac Griot CD. Brought to my attention by Susan Campbell Austin. Scott Colley joins with Edward Simon & Brian Blade as, `3 visitors.` Betty Accorsi Quintet are on a `garden Trip`. James Brandon Lewis Trio with a piece from his `Apple Core`. Tasty! Closing with Clemens Kuratle Ydivide and `Roy Wood Jnr. Love, share and join us 24/07 at www.mixcloud.com/stevebewick/
Tuns O’Jazz presents Denny Ilett and Friends | Henley
Wed 15 Oct | Tuns O’Jazz presents Denny Ilett and Friends | The Boat Shed, The Three Tuns, RG9 2AA | 7:30 – 10:30pm | £8 standing, £60 VIP table for 4 – book here
Under The Eagles Wing Productions and The Three Tuns are proud to announce the Denny Ilett and friends Jazz Night series in The Boat Shed at The Three Tuns, Henley-on-Thames.
This months special guests are Dutch drummer, Sebastiaan de Krom and Enrico Tomasso on Trumpet and vocals.
He started playing drums at age 3. Sebastiaan de Krom went to the Berkley School of Music, where he received lessons by John Ramsey, Joe Hunt, and Jon Hazilla followed by a study at the Monk Institute New England Conservatory, where he studied with Fred Buddha, and with Charlie Parship in New York. Sebastiaan de Krom has played with artists like Geoff Gascoyne, Jamie Cullum, Guy Barker, Tommy Smith, Tim Garland’s Big Band, Herbie Hancock, Gene Harris, Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Barry Harris, Dave Holland, Joe Lock, Ron Carter, Steve Watts and Hein van de Geijn among others.
With an international reputation, Enrico is one of the major players on the British jazz scene as can be seen by listing just some of his recent collaborations which include those with Scott Hamilton, Marty Grosz, Warren Vache, Dan Barrett, Ken Peplowski, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Barnes, Acker Bilk, Keith Nichols, the Pizza Express All Stars and Alex Welsh Remembered. He has also featured in the big bands, Echoes of Ellington, taken the Roy Eldridge role in the Gene Krupa Big Band tribute, and performed his own tribute to Louis Armstrong, Salute to Satch.
Sebastian and Enrico will be supported by the exceptional Denny Ilett on Lead guitar and Andy Crowdy on Bass.
Doors at 7pm, music to start 7.30pm
New venue! Jazz at The Swan: Annie Parker Quartet | Three Mile Cross
Wed 15 Oct | Jazz at The Swan: Annie Parker Quartet | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Barrie Griffin 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, 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!
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.
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/
Art Themen Organ Trio | Marlow
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).
Autumn Fire: Dominic Lash, John Butcher and Angharad Davies | Reading
Fri 24 Oct | John Butcher sax, Angharad Davies violin, Dominic Lash double bass & guitar | Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street RG1 2ST | Doors 7.30pm – performance 8pm | £10 (plus booking fee) in advance, £12 on the door | Information and tickets here
An amazing opportunity to see three of the most respected musicians in their field playing together in the intimate surroundings and excellent acoustic of the Rising Sun. Dominic, John and Angharad have worked together in many different combinations over many years, but this is the first time they have come together to play as a trio. We are delighted that this incredible artistic collaboration is happening at the Rising Sun and hope you will join us to experience it.
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)
Georgia Mancio Quartet with Funghi Club Dinner | Arts for Hungerford
Sat 25 Oct | Georgia Mancio, Robin Aspland – piano, Andrew Cleyndert – bass, Dave Ohm – drums | Arts for Hungerford Croft Hall Hungerford RG17 0HY | Tickets £60 including three course candlelit dinner | Tickets and further information ArtsforHungerford.com
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam
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Sat 25 Oct | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, 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.
Fronted by exuberant flautist Annie Parker, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. They’ve been described as “usually found dodging the Jazz Police”. Expect an evening of great music in good company!
Jazz at The Retreat Pub | The Retreat, Reading
Sun 26 Oct | Stuart Henderson trumpet, Simon Allen saxophone, Leon Greening piano, Stuart Barker bass, Simon Price drums | 3.30 -5.30 | The Retreat, St. John’s Street, Reading RG1 4EH | Free entry | Donations
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker
Annie Parker
Thurs 30 Oct | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Barrie Griffin bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Every fourth Thursday: next date 27 November
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
