Gigs

Alex Clarke, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 1 Nov 2026 with Terry Hutchins (guitar), JP (piano), Brian Greene (drums) and Andy Crowdy (double bass), at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | Further information and tickets

The Big Four! | Magoos Henley

Sun 1 Nov 2026 | The Big Four! | Andrew Eveleigh drums. Marianne Windham bass, Hugh Turner guitar, Annie Parker flutes This is a night not to be missed! Put on your dancing shoes and get yourself a ticket! | Magoos 22 Hart St, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AU | Doors open 7pm | Music 7.30 – 10pm | Tickets £10/£12 : click on QR code or visit Ticketsource. (no booking fees)

Jazz and Blues at Magoos is a project by Annie Parker, in conjunction with Magoos, to bring vibrant, quality, live music to Henley. These are pop-up gigs rather than a regular slot; they occur as and when! The Potts & Parker Little Big Band played the first gig in June, went down a storm and left the audience begging for more! So here we go…

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Rob Fowler Trio

Rob Fowler is one of British jazz’s finest tenor-saxophonists, celebrated for his warm, broad tone and swinging style, securely rooted in the classic traditions of Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. His career includes performing and recording Rufus Wainwright, Bryan Ferry, Humphrey Lyttelton, the BBC Big Band and the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Supported by one of the UK’s most versatile and inventive pianists Robin Aspland, whose career includes six years as Musical Director for Van Morrison, and Marianne Windham on bass.

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 3 Nov 2026 | Equinox Quintet with Jonny Ford | Jonny Ford sax, 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)

Jazz at The Six Bells: Steph Pirrie | Beenham

Stephanie Pirrie by Ian Wallman

Steph Pirrie is a jazz trumpet player, vocalist, composer and arranger based in Oxford. She regularly performs with her quartet and writes and arranges songs and music. She runs the popular Jericho Singers choir and performs with her folk trio the Three Idle Women. Steph is also a conductor and accredited vocal coach specialising in acapella, backing vocals and choirs. She runs workshops and singing days for beginners through to advanced singers.

Cafe Zazous – Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading

Bracknell Jazz Presents NAT STEELE vibraphone with the Bracknell Lions Trio

Fri 6 Nov 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

Apollo Big Band with singer Karen Wymbs | Stockcross

Fleur Stevenson / Hugh Turner Duo | Wallingford

Fri 6 Nov 2026 | Fleur Stevenson / Hugh Turner Duo | Miller of Mansfield, Goring-on -Thames | 7:30pm | Free entry

Kingsclere Jazz Club

It’s got to be perfect! And it doesn’t get any better than this… the number one Vibraphone Virtuoso is coming to perform at The Fieldgate Centre along with a wonderful line up of the finest musicians. For aficionados, vibraphonist Roger needs no introduction, he is quite simply the UK’s most celebrated trailblazing player of ‘vibes’. Tickets from here

Blue Magoo Band | Magoo’s Henley

Fri 6 Nov | A fun up-beat mix of Jazz, Blues and Latin with soulful ballads | Led by Annie Parker with local musicians – flute, sax, violin | Magoo’s Bar, 22 Hart Street, Henley, RG9 2AU | Free entrance with a prompt 7.30 start

Thames Rivercruise Winter Warmer Jazz Cruise | Reading

Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Thames Rivercruise Winter Warmer Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham Pier | 7-10pm | Tickets: £55 (ncludes two course meal) from here

Jim Wynn Swingtet (swing balboa dance) | Islip near Oxford

Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Jim Wynn Swingtet | Islip Village Hall, Church Lane, Islip (near Kidlington) OX5 2TA | 8-11pm | £25 on DanceCloud or cash/card on the door

Join us for a lovely evening of fabulous music and dancing – dancers who like faster music and those who want to come and enjoy listening to an amazing band and watching fabulous dancing very welcome.

Fusion 6 | Reading

Sun 8 Nov 2026 | Fusion 6 | Reading Biscuit Factory, 1 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QE | 15:00 – 18:00 | Free entry/donations

Jazz funk classics & original instrumental & vocal funk, jazz, soul, acid jazz fusion – Andy Kennedy – saxes/flute, Tony Imbierski – keys, Paul Wallace – bass, Tony Mckenna – drums, Alison Rolls – vocals, plus DJ support from Dave & friends

The Paul Sykes Big Band | Frimley

Lorne Lofsky & Nigel Price Quartet | Marlow

Canadian Lorne Lofsky is a living legend, having toured and recorded with Oscar Peterson, Joey DeFrancesco and…Chet Baker!. Nigel Price is one of the most highly regarded and in demand guitarists on the UK jazz scene today, a longstanding regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s. Jeremy Brown and Joel Barford have similarly stellar credentials. Tickets

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Greg Abate

Thurs 12 Nov 2026 | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here

After four years at Berklee College of Music, Greg Abate spent two years playing lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra and then occupying the tenor sax chair with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra. This talented and versatile musician now tours widely as a post hard-bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals and Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and Europe, including the UK and Russia. Greg is supported by Alex Hutton on piano, Marianne Windham on bass and Alfonso Vitale on drums

The Music of John Scofield | Goring

Fri 13 Nov 2026 | The Music of John Scofield featuring Jez Cook guitar, Ewen Baird tenor sax, Charlie Stratford drums and Howard King bass | Goring Community Jazz Club, Goring Village Hall, Reading, RG8 9AG | 7:30pm doors 8pm first set | Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/goring-community-jazz-club – £14 or cash or card on the door | All bar proceeds go to The Goring & Streatley Young Musicians Trust.

Blake’s Heaven Big Band | Oxford

Evening of British Jazz | Maidenhead

As a part of their 60th Anniversary celebrations Dawkes Music are hosting an evening of music and conversation about the history and landmarks of British jazz over the last 60 years. Two of the greatest raconteurs in the jazz scene Evening of British Jazz | (and also two of jazz’s finest exponents) will be there to play, talk, answer questions and generally entertain.

Aret Komlosy | Aldermaston

Eriko Ishihara Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 15 Nov 2026 | A fine singer and an excellent jazz pianist with an enviable reputation on the UK jazz scene, working at the likes of Ronnie Scott’s, 606 Club and the Royal Festival Hall | Eriko Ishihara Piano/Vocal, Colin Oxley Guitar, Jeremy Brown 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/

Tea Time Jazz | Wallingford

ea Time Jazz | Wallingford

Martin Pickett Organ Trio | Caversham

Thurs 19 Nov 2026 | Martin Pickett Organ Trio | Martin Pickett organ. Mike Wilkins saxophone, Mike Goff drums |The Angel Bar Caversham 18 Prospect Street Reading RG4 8JG | Music from 8pm | Tickets £10 Book a Table @ www.angelbar.co.uk/events or from www.ticketsource.com/mgmusic

Taking the classic Hammond organ trios of Jimmy Smith and Dr Lonnie Smith as models, the trio play some classic Blue Note repertoire as well as a smattering of originals, all performed with the hallmark Hammond soul jazz vibe. Martin’s sensitive interplay and creative soloing has made him first call for many of Oxfordshire’s finest as well as visiting musicians such as Art Themen, Steve Waterman and Julian Siegel.

Guildford Jazz at The University of Surrey | Andy Sheppard Trio

Andy Sheppard is one of the world’s leading saxophonists, playing and writing for settings from solo to chamber orchestra including recording an internationally acclaimed trilogy of albums in a trio with Carla Bley and Steve Swallow. Andy’s latest Trio consists of Italian jazz icon Rita Marcotulli on piano and acclaimed French bassist Michel Benita. Saltcatchers, the trio’s latest album, was released in September 2026 and described by jazz reviewers as full of captivating melodic beauty, delicate harmony and thoughtful interplay.

New Jazz Venue! | Andy Kennedy & Friends | Queens College Arms, Pamber End

Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Andy Kennedy saxes, Andy Sturmey piano, Phil Berry 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

Saxophonist Andy Kennedy is well known across the south of England and has played in many jazz, soul and R&B bands, including Johnny Marvels Blues Groove.. Currently he has two bands of his own: The Joss Corbin Quintet and his main band Fusion 6. Andy has played on many recording projects and recently made an album of his own original compositions. Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram

Guildford Jazz at Cranleigh Arts Centre | Christian Garrick Quartet

Christian Garrick is the world’s finest jazz violinist and master of all jazz violin styles before adding in elements of rock, folk and classical for good measure. This versatile musician’s worldwide schedule has included performing with his great friend Nigel Kennedy as well as the likes of Wynton Marsalis and Dolly Parton. With support from David Gordon on piano, Marianne Windham on bass and Tom Hooper on drums. Look forward to an unforgettable evening of breathtaking skill and playful improvisation.

Thames Rivercruise Winter Warmer Jazz Cruise | Reading

Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Thames Rivercruise Winter Warmer Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham Pier | 7-10pm | Tickets: £55 (ncludes two course meal) from here

BBO Big Band Charity Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 22 Nov 2026 at Pangbourne WMC, Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors 645pm | Music 730pm – 10pm | Advance Online Tickets £14 (+ £1.65 booking fees) £14 Cash or card on the door | Further information and tickets

Nick Tomalin’s ‘Shades of Shearing’ Quintet | Reading

Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Jazz at Progress: Nick Tomalin’s ‘Shades of Shearing’ Quintet | Nick Tomalin piano, TBC vibraphone, Dave Warren guitar, Dominic Howles double bass, Matt Fishwick 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

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice & Friends

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.

Jazz at Oakwood | Tommy Andrews & Tom Green | Woodley

Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Tommy Andrews saxes, Tom Green trombone, Martin Pickett piano, Al Pirrie double bass, Mike Goff drums | Alan Cornish Theatre at The Oakwood Centre Headley Rd, Woodley RG5 4JZ | Doors 7pm Band 7:45pm | Early Bird £15:50 / £17:50 full price – from here.

Fusion 6 | Reading

Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Fusion 6 | The Retreat, 8 St John’s Street, RG1 4EH | 20:00 – 23:00 | Free entry/donations 18+

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