Gigs
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/
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis
Vasilis Xenopoulos
Mon 3 Nov | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
An hour of world-class jazz featuring tenor saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos and pianist Paul Edis with Marianne Windham on bass. Originally from Greece, Vasilis had just finished studying at Berklee College in the US when he met up with Paul in West London some 20 years ago. Their first album. entitled ‘A Narrow Escape’, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim followed by glowing reviews from around the world for their latest album ‘Feels Like Home’, released in 2024.
Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon
Tues 4 Nov | Equinox Quintet with Stuart Henderson | Stuart Henderson trumpet, 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)
Alessio Menconi/Nigel Price Quartet | Marlow
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.
Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Bill Laurance Trio
Fri 7 Nov | Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Bill Laurance Trio | University of Surrey, Stag Hill, GU2 7XH | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £29 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Described by The Guardian as ‘A Jazz Maestro’ pianist Bill Laurance’s albums, whether solo, duo or orchestral recordings, have all been released to universal critical acclaim. There are few creative avenues that this brilliant musician has yet to explore and his latest trio with drummer Oscar Ogden and bassist Menelik Claffey has developed an innovative musical kinship.
Greg Abate/Alan Barnes Quintet | Marlow
Live Jazz Night | Yately United Community Centre
Fri 14 Nov | Popular quartet bring their blend of jazzy flavours to a new venue for live jazz | Rick Westoby sax, Richie Fraser piano, Marc Worsfold bass, Mike O’Riley drums | Yately United Community Centre, Sean Devereux Park, Chandlers Lane, GU46 7SZ | Music from 8pm | Free Admission
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Allison Neale Trio
Sat 15 Nov | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Allison Neale Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 19.00 to 21.00 | Tickets £15 from here
Unique on the UK jazz scene, American-born alto saxophonist Allison Neale is a beautifully fluent and inventive musician, who plays in a strongly melodic ‘West Coast cool jazz’ style reminiscent of Paul Desmond (of Dave Brubeck fame). For this intimate evening concert Allison will be joined by the fine pianist Eriko Ishihara and versatile bassist Marianne Windham.
Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alexandra Ridout New York Quartet
Wed 19 Nov | Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alexandra Ridout New York Quartet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
UK born, New York based trumpeter Alexandra Ridout is one of the most talented young musicians on the international scene. Since winning the prestigious BBC Young Jazz Musician of The Year in 2016 Alexandra has received numerous international awards. The other Quartet members also have impressive credentials, having performed and recorded with a wide range of world class artists.
Jazz at The Swan: Mike Goff Quartet | Three Mile Cross
Wed 19 Nov | Jazz at The Swan: Mike Goff Quartet | Andy Kennedy saxes and flute. Mike Kennedy piano, Brian Throup 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 | Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram
The quartet is a contemporary jazz group appearing regularly at gigs in Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The band create their own modern interpretations of jazz standards as well as presenting original compositions. They play modern and contemporary jazz standards – from artists such as Herbie Hancock, Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker and Miles Davis – in an energetic and adventurous style. You can expect to hear a fresh take on familiar jazz tunes.
Pat Thomas and Tim Hill | The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading
Fri 21 Nov | Pat Thomas and Tim Hill | The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading | 7:30 pm | To stay informed about ticket information or to know if tickets are not required, look for and click the Notify Me button here
An evening of musical encounters that could embrace jazz, free improv, electronica, hymns, rhythm and noise and beyond. Pat Thomas is one of the UK’s most creative pianists and keyboard players who has been playing with saxophonist Tim Hill for many years. Tim lived and played in Reading in the 1980s and 90s and was one of the first people to put on music at the arts centre, with many wild evenings that included Pat. Both of them also regularly play with Readings own pioneering guitarist Mike Cooper.
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/
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice
Thurs 27 Nov | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Next date Thursday 22 January 2026
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
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/
Jim Wynn Swingtet @ Balboa Beckons | Oxford
Sun 30 Nov | Jim Wynn Swingtet playing at an afternoon of social balboa (swing) dancing | 2.15 – 6pm, preceded by Balboa Workshop with the fabulous Izzy Ling and Andrew Wilson for those with some experience of balboa 12 – 2.15pm | Old Headington Village Hall, Oxford OX3 9BY | £40 whole day or £15 afternoon dance only | Book tickets here (or cash/card on the door)
Join us for a lovely afternoon of social balboa dancing – other dancers who like to dance to faster music and those who want to come and enjoy listening to an amazing band and watching fabulous dancing also very welcome.
