Gigs
Jazz at Progress | The Alex Hitchcock Quartet
Fri 2 Jan | The Alex Hitchcock Quartet | Alex Hitchcock tenor sax, Will Barry piano, Joe Downard bass, Luke McCarthy 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
Photo: Hal Masonberg Photography
New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Emily Windham | Beenham
Wed 7 Jan | Jazz at The Six Bells: Emily Windham | Emily Windham vocals, Simon Cook 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.
Emily is a versatile and skilled jazz vocalist with an engaging stage presence, Emily has performed in a wide range of venues and festivals, billed alongside some of the UKs most respected musicians. Recent performances include Petersfield Jazz Festival, Scarborough Jazz Festival, Wood Street Jazz Festival, and the Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival
Brandon Allen Quartet | Goring
Fri 9 Jan | Brandon Allen Quartet with Hugh Turner guitar, Steve Wyndham drums and Howard King bass | Goring Community Jazz Club, Goring Village Hall, RG8 9AG | 7:30 doors 8pm start | Tickets from TicketSource £14, cash or card on the door | Bar by Goring & Streatley Young Musicians Trust | Parking 2 minute walk at Wheel Orchard car park.
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Leon Greening Trio
Mon 12 Jan | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute| Leon Greening Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Pianist Leon Greening is an exciting and hugely popular performer at jazz clubs around the UK. With his hard swinging style, inspired by the likes of Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly and Bobby Timmons, Leon epitomises the very best on the UK Jazz scene today. Joining Leon will be drummer Steve Brown, and Marianne Windham on bass.
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Art Themen Organ Trio
Thurs 15 Jan | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Art Themen Organ Trio | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15| Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Saxophonist Art Themen is a true living legend of the British jazz scene. Described by THE OBSERVER as “One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians”, he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever. For this first concert Art’s trio, which features organist Pete Whittaker and drummer George Double, will be joined by Marianne Windham on bass.
Jazz Evening | Berkshire Ballroom
Sat 17 Jan | Join Rick Westoby Jazz Quartet for a fabulous evening of live jazz music | Rick Westoby sax, Richie Fraser piano, Marc Worsfold bass, Mike O’Riley,drums | Berkshire Ballroom, Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 8FS | from 7pm | Admission only £1 per person! (book at www.ballroomevents.co.uk or pay at the door on the night)
Andy Fite: Jazz Comic Philosopher | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 18 Jan | Originally from New York and now based in Stockholm, with an approach to songwriting that is both serious and seriously funny. We’re proud to present his first performance in the UK. | Andy Fite Guitar/Voice/Composition | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
John Etheridge’s All Stars | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row
Wed 21 Jan | John Etheridge’s All Stars | John Etheridge guitar, Art Themen, saxes, Alec Dankworth bass, Sebastiaan de Krom drums | The Crooked Bllet, Newlands Ln, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | £38 music cover | Full details and tickets here or call us on 01491 681048
A fusion of blues, contemporary, jazz & bloody good music. Etheridge, one of THE guitar greats. Acclaimed in all musical genres having worked with John Williams, Nigel Kennedy, Andy Summer/Police, Stephane Grappelli, Frank Zappa, Soft Machine, 100s more. Sax Supremo Art Themen illuminated the jazz & blues scene for decades – with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker before Clapton joined cream; toured the globe with Stan Tracy Jazz Quartet. Drums: Sebastiaan de Krom from Herbie Hancock & Jamie Cullum’s band. Alec Dankworth double bass, illustrious Cleo Lane/John Dankworth heritage. Bass with bands including Van Morrison, Duke Ellingworth Orchestra, Martin Taylor & many more. Four exquisite musicians.
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker
Annie Parker
Thurs 22 Jan | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Every fourth Thursday: next date 19 February
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
Crowmarsh Jazz | Swing from Paris
Sat 24 Jan | Swing from Paris | Violin: Fenner Curtis, Guitars: Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes, Double bass: Tomasz Williams | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | £18 standard ticket price: https://crowjazz.co.uk/buy-tickets. 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).
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
Guildford Jazz at The Stoke Hotel | Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio
Fri 30 Jan | Guildford Jazz at The Stoke Hotel | Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio | Stoke Hotel, Stoke Rd, Guildford GU1 4JN | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15 | Tickets £18 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Join multi-award-winning trombonist Dennis Rollins for an evening with his simmering jazz funk trio, featuring Hammond organ virtuoso Ross Stanley and Joel Barford on drums, playing a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements and smokin’ grooves or, as the BBC Music Magazine has expressed it: ” This group produces genuine fireworks”.
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice
Sat 31 Jan | Sheena Caprice | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass. Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations
Sheena Caprice is 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.
