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/
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)
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 Hroft Hall Hungerford RG17 0HY | Tickets £60 including three course candlelit dinner | Tickets and further information ArtsforHungerford.com
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice Quartet
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 inspiring 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.
