Gigs
Anna’s Hummingbird Jazz | Farnham
Sun 2 Aug 2026 | An idyllic setting with songbird Anna Stewart on vocals, the mighty Nicolas Meier on guitar and the formidable Marianne Windham on double bass, English, French and Spanish jazz, French chansons, and Spanish son de cuba! All under the stars and the stretch tent. | Birdies Coffee House and Bar, Folly Hill, Farnham, GU9 0AU | Doors at 6pm, music from 7pm to 10.30pm | Tickets £15 | Freshly made stone baked pizza available, with bar open throughout. | Further information and tickets here
The Paul Sykes Big Band | Ash Vale
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Phil Hopkins Trio
Mon 3 Aug 2026 | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Phil Hopkins Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Chromatic harmonica virtuoso Phil Hopkins celebrates the richly varied musical output of the greatest jazz harmonica player Toots Thielemans. In a long career, Thielemans’ expressive harmonica added magic to the recordings of a pantheon of jazz greats including Benny Goodman, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Quincy Jones. Completing the trio are the fantastic pianist Liam Dunachie and Guildford’s Marianne Windham on bass. Expect an hour of glorious swing, samba and fascinating stories of Thielemans’ life and times.
Pasadena Roof Orchestra | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row
Mon 3 Aug 2026 | Pasadena Roof Orchestra | Putting on The Ritz with the original Hotsy Totsy Gang. | The Crooked Billet, 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
The Equinox Trio and guest pianist Andy Sturmey | Sherfield-on-Loddon
Tues 4 Aug 2026 | The Equinox Trio and Guest Pianist Andy Sturmey. Peter Bingham tenor sax, Derek Alford bass and Paul Kaluza drums | Four Horseshoes pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes (http://the4horseshoes.co.uk//) | Free admission but donations are warmly welcomed 🤩
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Louise Balkwill Quintet
Wed 5 Aug 2026 | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Louise Balkwill Quintet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15| Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
The 2022 winner of the Riga Jazz Stage International Jazz Voice competition, Louise Balkwill has been hailed as one of the finest jazz singers of her generation. Known for her dazzling vocal improvisation, joyful stage presence and heartfelt storytelling, Louise presents a collection of sparkling new compositions and fresh re-tellings of beloved standards, all delivered with her trademark warmth, wit and thrilling musicianship. Also featuring Jonathan Bauer (trumpet), Rob Barron (piano), Joshua Walker-Martin (drums) and Marianne Windham (bass).
Jazz at the Six Bells: Peter Bingham | Beenham
Wed 5 Aug 2026 | Peter Bingham tenor sax, Andy Sturmey piano. Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | The Six Bells, The Green, Back Lane, Beenham, RG7 5NX | 8 –10pm | Entry just £6 | Book places by email or call 0118 971 3368 or pay on the door.
Peter Bingham started playing clarinet in his pre-teen years and later converted to saxophone at the age of 15 in order to play in his uncle’s dance band. He ran that band after his uncle retired and also played in an organ trio. He began playing modern jazz at a jazz workshop at the West End Centre in the late 1970s. Peter’s current band Equinox, formed in 2000, has a ‘first Tuesday of the month’ residency at The Four Horseshoes, Sherfield on Loddon.
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Stacey Dawson
Thurs 6 Aug | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Stacey Dawson alto sax, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Every four weeks; next date Thursday 3 September.
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
Bracknell Jazz Presents a KENNY WHEELER Tribute with the Bracknell Lions Trio plus a special guest yet to be revealed
Fri 7 Aug 2026 | Bracknell Lions Trio: Simon Cook piano, Rudy Cook bass, Ted Hayes drums plus special guest | 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
Rebecca Poole Jazz Quartet | Reading
Mon 10 Aug 2026 | Rebecca Poole, Jazz Quartet | London Street Brasserie,. 2-4 London Street, Reading RG1 4PN | Book a table between 6:00pm-6:30pm & dine from our full à la carte menu before the performance begins. From 8:30pm, Rebecca performs live, presenting a selection of jazz standards, romantic classics & her own original material. Tickets are £25 per person for the performance, with food & drinks charged separately on the night. We have limited availability so do call for tickets on 01189 505036.
Sarah Bolter Trio | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 16 Aug | Multi-instrumentalist, whose performances include the Isle of Wight Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Brighton Fringe, Swanage Jazz Festival and many clubs | Sarah Bolter Saxophones/Clarinet/Flute/Vocals, Andy Daniels Piano, Peter Maxfield Double Bass | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 in advance (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
Jazz Talk | Marlow
Thurs 20 Aug 2026 | Jazz Talk | All Saints Church Hall, located on The Causeway in Marlow SL7 2AA | 7.30pm | Tickets £5.00 from here
Marlow Jazz cCub and Marlow Museum have been working together to support the current exhibition at the Museum – Marlow’s Mr Jazz – all about the life of Michael Eagleton who founded the jazz club 51 years ago. The exhibition is currently in ‘pop-up’ mode at All Saints Church Hall; Supporting the exhibition are a number of events taking place in the church hall.. Come and have a drink, and hear about Michael Eagleton’s influences and influence in jazz and beyond.
New Jazz Venue! | Sheena Caprice | Queens College Arms, Pamber End
Fri 21 Aug | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Howard King bass, Jim Wade drums | Queens College Arms, Aldermaston Road (A340). Pamber End RG26 5QR | 8 – 10pm | Free entry but booking is advisable: 01256 850071 or bookings@queenscollegearms.co.uk
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.
Live Jazz from the Marlow Jazz Club Jazz Jam Band
Sat 22 Aug 2026 | Live Jazz from the Marlow Jazz Club Jazz Jam Band | All Saints Church Hall, located on The Causeway in Marlow SL7 2AA | 1.30-4.00pm | Free Entry!
Part of the exhibition Marlow’s Mr Jazz – all about the life of Michael Eagleton who founded Marlow Jazz Club 51 years ago. Refreshments and live band playing much loved jazz standards.
Children’s Jazz Workshop | Marlow
Sat 29 Aug 2026 | Children’s Jazz Workshop | All Saints Church Hall, located on The Causeway in Marlow SL7 2AA | 10.30am-12.30pm | Tickets £5.00 from here
Run by Marlow Jazz Club resident bass player Stuart Barker and singer Lucy Fosker. Children and all instruments are welcome. Part of the exhibition Marlow’s Mr Jazz – all about the life of Michael Eagleton who founded Marlow Jazz Club 51 years ago.
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice & Friends
Sat 29 Aug 2026 | Sheena Caprice & Friends | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham 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.
