Gigs

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Alex Garnett Trio

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)

New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Sarah Jane Eveleigh | Beenham

Jazz vocalist & songwriter Sarah Jane Eveleigh was born and raised in Manchester before relocating to the south of England to study a diploma in performing arts. Drawing from a wealth of professional and personal experience, she is a passionate and gifted storyteller, widely respected for her interpretations and delivery of American Songbook standards, who brings a level of style, accuracy and class to her performances. Working alongside a host of talented musicians she continues to build a strong reputation as one of the most sought after vocalists on the circuit.

Hugh Turner’s New Funk Five featuring Ollie Weston | Oxford

Electrifying guitarist leads his quintet through jazz ,funk and fusion originals and covers.
New year. new band, new venue, new tunes.

Guildford Jazz at The University of Surrey | Alan Barnes’ ‘Copperfield’

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

Anna’s Hummingbird Jazz (New night) | Farnham

Sat 7 Mar 2026 | Anna’s Hummingbird Jazz (New night) | A captivating night of music with warm, lyrical French, Spanish and English Jazz vocals from Anna Stewart; virtuoso electric accordion playing from Ukranian Volodymyr Vasylenko; and superb drumming and percussion from Martin Pyne | Birdies Coffee House and Bar, Folly Hill, Farnham, GU9 0AU | Doors at 6.30pm, music from 7.30pm to 10.30pm | Tickets £15 | Freshly made stone baked pizza available, with bar open throughout. | Further information and tickets

Debby Bracknell & Stuart Henderson | Goring

Mothers Day Sax Night | The Broad Street Tavern, Wokingham

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage: Judy Vaughan & the Gareth Chelley Quartet | Reading

Thurs 19 Mar 2026 | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage: Judy Vaughan & the Gareth Chelley Quartet | Judy Vaughan vocals, Gareth Chelley saxes, 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 16 April

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

Guildford Jazz at Cranleigh Arts Centre | Jazz Samba

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.

Will McCrea Trio | Reading

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.

Alex Clarke Quartet | Marlow

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alex Clarke

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

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam

Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram

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!

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).

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

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