Gigs
Jazz at The Six Bells: Judy Vaughan with the Gareth Chelley Quartet | Beenham
Wed 1 Apr 2026 | Judy Vaughan with the Gareth Chelley Quartet | Judy Vaughan vocals, Gareth Chelley saxes, Phil Craddock piano, Barrie Griffin 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.
Judy is a vivacious vocal talent with the ability to light up a stage. She flows with jazz and blues, her musical inspiration, experience and performance style coming from a wide range of genres like jazz, soul, gospel and operetta.
Cafe Zazous: Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading
Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Good Friday as part of Easter Reading festival | Cafe Zazous: Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | HB more guitar & vocals, Paul Malloy double bass, David Ahmed guitar, Frank Biddulph violin | The Lyndhurst Arms, Reading | 1pm till 3pm | Donations gratefully received | Lindyhop and Balboa dancers welcome
The Paul Sykes Big Band | Frimley Green
Sun 5 Apr 2026 | The Paul Sykes Big Band | The Mytchett Centre GU16 6AA (on B3411 between Ash Vale Station and Frimley Green) | 7pm | Cash entrance £15 | Licensed bar | Further info: Paul Sykes 07971 187274 / 01276 29740 or www.paulsykesbigband.co.uk
In concert – performing an exciting blend of high octane Big Band swing and jazz in relaxed and informal surroundings.
Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon
Tues 7 Apr 2026 | Equinox Quintet with Annie Parker | Annie Parker flutes, 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)
Bracknell Jazz Presents GEOFF SIMKINS alto sax & MALCOLM EARLE-SMITH trombone with the Bracknell Lions Trio
Fri 10 Apr 2026 | Bracknell Lions Trio: Simon Cook piano, Rudy Cook bass, Ted Hayes drums | 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
Kevin Armstrong’s Hummus Crisis feating Imogen Ryall | Goring
Fri 10 Apr 2026 | Kevin Armstrong’s Hummus Crisis feating Imogen Ryall, with Martin Pickett on piano, Ben Twyford on drums and Howard King on 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.
The Supertonics Big Band, with Sarah Jane Eveleigh | Carnation Hall, Bracknell
Sat 11 Apr 2026 | In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support | Popular 17-piece
big band, featuring guest singer Sarah Jane Eveleigh, playing an
entertaining mix of high-energy swing, jazz, and standards | Carnation Hall,
Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG42 7PA | Doors 7pm | Music 7.30pm to 10pm |
Seating around tables, bring your own food & drink | Raffle and free prize
draw | Tickets £15 (only a handful remaining) reserve in advance via
davidbennett470@gmail.com or 07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk
Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Guitar – Blues
Alex Forsyth | Reading
Sat 11 Apr 2026 | Alex Forsyth saxophones and flute, Martin Pickett piano, Steve Kershaw double bass, Mike Goff drums, | Alan Cornish Theatre at The Oakwood Centre Woodley | Doors 7pm Band 7:45pm | Early Bird (available until 4 Apr) £15: 50) £17: 50 Full Price | Tickets
Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Improvisation
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Felicity Taylor
Thurs 16 Apr 2026 | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Felicity Taylor violin, 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 21 May
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
Malcolm Earle Smith Five @ Balboa Beckons, Oxford
Sun 19 April | Malcolm Earle Smith Five playing at an afternoon of social balboa dancing | 2.15-6pm, preceded by Balboa Workshop with the renowned Jenn Lee for those with some experience of balboa 12-2.15pm | Old Headington Village Hall, Oxford OX3 9BY | £40 whole day on DanceCloud or £15 afternoon only (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.
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice & Friends
Sat 25 Apr 2026 | Sheena Caprice & Friends | 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.
