Gigs
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Alex Garnett Trio
Mon 2 Mar 2026 | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Alex Garnett Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
For over two decades tenor saxophonist Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and mainland Europe, being instantly recognized by his dark, husky sound. A versatile musician, he is a long-standing member of the Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars as well as an in-demand session and studio saxophonist. With Paul Edis on piano and Marianne Windham bass.
Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon
Tues 3 Mar 2026 | Equinox Quintet with Vic Cracknell | Vic Cracknell male vocalist, 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)
Hugh Turner’s New Funk Five featuring Ollie Weston | Oxford
Wed 4 Mar 2026 | Hugh Turner’s New Funk Five featuring Ollie Weston | Ollie Weston – saxophone, Jerry Soffe – bass, Steve Wyndam – drums Keith Fairbairn – percussion | The Tap Social, 27 Curtis Industrial Estate Oxford OX2 0LX | Doors 7:30p, Start 8pm | £11 incl booking fee | Info and tickets here
Electrifying guitarist leads his quintet through jazz ,funk and fusion originals and covers.
New year. new band, new venue, new tunes.
New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Sheena Caprice | Beenham
Wed 4 Mar 2026 | Sheena Caprice | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup 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.
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.
Guildford Jazz at The University of Surrey | Alan Barnes’ ‘Copperfield’
Thurs 5 Mar 2026 | Guildford Jazz at The University of Surrey | Alan Barnes’ ‘Copperfield’ | University of Surrey, Stag Hill GU2 7XH | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15| Tickets £22 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
This Dickensian Jazz Suite presents characters and scenes from Dickens’ favourite novel ‘David Copperfield’. After each sketch, presented with Alan Barnes’ charismatic and engaging humour, eight virtuoso musicians will bring the characters and scenes vividly to life. One of the UK’s greatest jazz musicians, Alan’s two previous jazz suites played to packed houses in the EFG London Jazz Festival.
Bracknell Jazz Presents the MARK CROOKS TRIO plays Jimmy Giuffre
Fri 6 Mar 2026 | Mark Crooks reeds, Colin Oxley guitar, Simon Reed bass | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Music 19:30-21:50 | Tickets; £19.00. Under 18 £8.50 Concessions for disabled and carer. 01344 484123
Debby Bracknell & Stuart Henderson | Goring
Fri 13 Mar 2026 | Debby Bracknell & Stuart Henderson | 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 Cranleigh Arts Centre | Jazz Samba
Fri 20 Mar 2026 | Guildford Jazz at Cranleigh Arts Centre | Jazz Samba | Cranleigh Arts Centre, High St GU6 8AS | Jazz from 19.30 to 22.00 | Tickets £20.50 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
The Jazz Samba quintet takes its name and inspiration from Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s 1962 ground-breaking and chart-topping bossa nova album. Led by tenor saxophonist Mark Crooks and award-winning guitarist Nigel Price, this is a joyful celebration of the blending of Brazilian rhythms, jazz sensibility and the majestic compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Donato and Sergio Mendes.
OK – not totally jazz, but….
… Gershwin’s An American in Paris is definitely “jazz-influenced” and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story has plenty of jazz, Latin and blues elements.
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alex Clarke
Thurs 26 Mar 2026 | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alex Clarke | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15| Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
An evening celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Guildford Jazz, with a rare all-female quintet featuring saxophonist Alex Clarke, finalist at the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020 and winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards. With Andrea Vicari on piano, Sophie Alloway on drums, Marianne Windham on bass and Emily Windham on vocals.
Jazz at Progress | Small Blue
Fri 27 Mar 2026 | Small Blue | Martin Pyne drums, David Beebee piano, Marianne Windham bass | 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
Crowmarsh Jazz | Alex Clarke Quartet
Sat 28 Mar 2026 | Alex Clarke Quartet | 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).
