Gigs

Bracknell Jazz @ South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell

Fri 13 June | Allison Neal-sax, flute, Colin Oxley -guitar, Marianne Windham-bass, Simon Cook-piano and Matt Fishwick- drums | South Hill Park, Box Office 01344 484123 | Bracknell RG12 7PA | 7:30 – 9:45pm. Times are approximate | Tickets from £8.50. Booking advised.

Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Tim Whitehead & Tony Woods Quintet

Tim Whitehead and Tony Woods are two of the UK’s finest saxophonists. Their styles are contrasting yet complementary, and they have been described as “blood brothers in music”. With fantastic chemistry between these two great players, this will be an evening of exciting and passionate exchanges between two masters. With Simon Cook on piano, Martin Pyne on drums and percussion and Marianne Windham on bass.

Alex Clarke Quartet | Marlow

Will McCrea Trio | Reading

Sun 8 June | Will McCrea Trio in Collaboration with Certain Sound Records Presents Jazz Lab | Reading Biscuit Factory, 1A Queens Walk, RG1 7QE | Musicians and Singers welcome! Bring your talent (and instruments) | Fully stocked bar, record sale and a wide selection of board games | 2pm – 7pm | Free entry |

Join the Trio for a night of bebop revival and a relaxed jam session courtesy of Rob at Certain Sound Records! Follow us on Instagram @ willmccreatrio for updates on jam sessions and any future gigs!

Guildford Jazz in the Vineyard | Celebrating Horace Silver

Sat 7 Jun || High Clandon Estate Vineyard, East Clandon GU4 7RP | Jazz from 13.30 and 18.15 | Tickets £45 from here

Jazz in the Vineyard at the stunning High Clandon Estate Vineyard brings a celebration of the funky soul jazz of the late, great American pianist and composer HORACE SILVER, from an all-star quintet. Featuring award-winning UK jazz trumpeter Steve Waterman and Clare Hirst, a UK saxophonist with a distinguished career in pop and jazz, along with the rhythm section of composer and pianist Andrea Vicari, Marianne Windham on bass, and Matt Fishwick on drums. Matinee performance 13:00 – 14:45 and Evening performance 18:15 -20:00 at.

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 3 Jun | Equinox Quintet with Alan Barnes | Alan Barnes alto sax & clarinet, 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)

Hot Biscuits Jazz Broadcast

This week’s Hot Biscuits jazz show shares some exquisite tracks from a live session from the Creative Space at the Swan, South Manchester curtesy of Ian Brown. This features the Steven Pimlott & Ulrich Elbracht project. Playing with them are Bassist, John Sandham and Drummer, Philip Bennett. Also on the show are new releases galore including works from, Jay Riley, Luna Cohen, Sue McCreeth, The Cloggz. Last but not least is the Franck Amsallem Trio with the `Summer knows’. If this looks interesting then let me know, share with friends but most of all listen in 24/07 at www.mixcloud.com/stevebewick/

Jazz@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 1 June | Special Guest Alex Clarke, Sax with the Terry Hutchins Qrt featuring: Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard, piano, Andy Crowdy, double bass and Brian Greene drums | Pangbourne WMC, 1 Whitchurch Rd, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7BS | 7:30 – 10pm | £12.50 card/cash on the door, or online in advance. Https://pangbournejazzclub.com

The Nicolas Meier World Group | Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion

The World Group has a unique sound, incorporating Middle Eastern, Turkish, jazz and fusion influences. Meier’s career has included three years of touring with Jeff Beck and subsequent recordings with bassist Jimmy Haslip and Vinnie Collaiuta. The World Group offers a range of colours – Nick plays various types of guitars and the group benefits from Richard Jones’ electric violin and the keyboard wizardry of Alex Hutton. With bassist, Tom Mason and the talented percussionist, Demi Garcia-Sabat.

Dave Lewis Quartet | Marlow

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

New venue! Jazz at The Swan: Andy Kennedy Quartet | Three Mile Cross

The Andy Kennedy Quartet is a contemporary jazz group appearing regularly at gigs in Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The band create their own modern interpretations of jazz standards as well as presenting original compositions. They play modern and contemporary jazz standards – from artists such as Herbie Hancock, Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker and Miles Davis – in an energetic and adventurous style. You can expect to hear a fresh take on familiar jazz tunes. Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram

Jazz at the Guildford Institute | Nicolas Meier and Alex Hutton

May’s lunchtime concert features guitarist Nicolas Meier and pianist Alex Hutton. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango mixed with jazz— Nicolas’ versatility and musical fluency are well known. Pianist Alex Hutton is a fine composer, with an ear for folk and classical influences, he is a mainstay of the London Jazz scene. With Marianne Windham on bass.

Martin Pickett Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 18 May | The pianist and composer brings his classic piano trio for an evening of specially arranged standards and original jazz. “catchy, funky … highly original playing” – Jazz Review Magazine | Martin Pickett Piano, Steve Kershaw Double Bass, Ben Twyford Drums | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

One-day adult workshop: Jazz Guitar Essentials | Rotherfield Greys

Sun 18 May | Denny Ilett’s Jazz Guitar Essentials Day | Covering many different jazz guitar techniques. | Rotherfield Greys Village Hall (near Henley) RG9 4QQ | 10am – 4pm | £100 | Full details, booking forms and contact here or email organisers Liz Jones liz@ejahenley.co.uk or Carol Crowdy carol@ace-lpm.com

One-day adult workshop: Jazz Improvisation Essentials | Rotherfield Greys

Sat 17 May | Andy Crowdy’s Jazz Improvisation Essentials Day | For any instrument, for those wishing to gain confidence at improvising | Rotherfield Greys Village Hall (near Henley) RG9 4QQ | 10am – 4pm | £100 | Full details, booking forms and contact here or email organisers Liz Jones liz@ejahenley.co.uk or Carol Crowdy carol@ace-lpm.com

Keith Fairbairn’s Groove Collective featuring Vasilis Xenopoulos | Crowmarsh Gifford,

Sat 17 May | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED. Plenty of free parking is available | There is a bar and pizza available, provided by local pub The Queens Head |Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £18 standard ticket price. 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)

“Keith Fairbairn’s Groove Collective featuring Vasilis Xenopoulos” is a band made up some of the best jazz and session nusicians in the country and we play a groove based mix of melodic funky Latin jazz by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington, Ray Barretto and many others. The mixture of virtuosic jazz soloists with a very groove heavy rhythm section is the perfect recipe for a great concert. Watch here

Deidre Cartwright | Woodley

Sat 17 May |The amazing multi award winning guitarist Deidre Cartwright , 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 £13:50/£15:50 Full Price | Tickets

Jazz at Progress | A Portrait of Bill Evans

An all-star line-up featuring a rare UK appearance from trombonist Andy Baker, and tenor saxophonist Mark Lockheart, a key figure in the development of British jazz, well known to jazz audiences from his performances with Loose Tubes and Polar Bear. In addition to a full-time performing career. Andy Baker is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. With Andrea Vicari on piano, Matt Fishwick on drums and Marianne Windham on bass.

The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Mr Jeremy Lassen | Bracknell

Sat 10 May | The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Mr Jeremy Lassen | Popular 17-piece Swing Band | Carnation Hall, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG42 7PA | 7.30pm | Tickets £15, reserve in advance via davidbennett470@gmail.com or 07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk

Guildford Jazz at the Boiler Room | BEAT: Jazz Funk Double Bill – Motet & The Joe Garland Band

MOTET delivers a danceable groove and drummer, Seb Guard, is the source of the band’s creative arrangements, with Robin Clayton (bass), David Kirby (keys) and Andy Jackson (guitar). MOTET’s horn section has Sam Parker (saxes), Tom Parsons (trumpet) and Stuart Goodburne (trombone). The band is joined by the vocalist, Debby Bracknell who has sung for artists such as Mariah Carey and Shakatak. The Joe Garland Band is group of young musicians from London who perform boisterous, groovy jazz funk and fusion in the vein of the Yellowjackets, John Scofield and Tribal Tech.

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 6 May | Equinox Quintet with Sarah Jane Eveleigh | Sarah Jane Eveleigh vocals, 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@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 3 May | Special Guest Simon Bates, Sax with the Terry Hutchins Qrt featuring: Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard, piano, Andy Crowdy, double bass and Brian Greene drums | Pangbourne WMC, 1 Whitchurch Rd, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7BS | 7:30 – 10pm | £12.50 card/cash on the door, or online in advance. Https://pangbournejazzclub.com

Rick Westoby Jazz Trio | The Lyndhurst, Reading

Bracknell jazz @ South Hill Park | “Satori”

Fri 2 May | Josephine Davies – sax, James Maddren – drums, Alcyona Mick – piano, Dave Whitford – bass, | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA RG1 7DS | 7:30 –9:45 pm | £8.50 -£18.00 Box Office 01344 484123

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Mark Nightingale/Vasilis Xenopoulos | Marlow

Corlett & Johnson Guitar Duo | Windsor Jazz Club 

Sun 20 Apr | Specially arranged instrumentals and original charts by Corlett for an intricate and classic jazz cool | Alex Corlett Guitar, Domenico Johnson Guitar | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £10 | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/

Sarah-Jane Eveleigh | Goring

Fri 18 April | Sarah-Jane Eveleigh with the house rhythm section, featuring Andrew Eveleigh on drums. 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 £12 or Inspiration The Arcade Goring, or cash or card on the door | Bring your own snacks and buy a drink from our bar – all bar proceeds go to The Goring & Streatley Young Musicians Trust.

New venue! Jazz at The Swan: P’Jam | Three Mile Cross

Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together  in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. With a repertoire that  spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company! Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram

Lunchtime jazz at the Guildford Institute | The Terence Collie piano trio

The first in a new series of monthly lunchtime trio jazz concerts at Guildford Institute in the heart of Guildford. Lunch is available from 12 to 2pm, and the performance is a single one-hour set from 2 to 3pm. This opening concert features the pianist and composer Terence Collie with Sophie Alloway on drums and Marianne Windham on bass. With sold-out shows in 2024 at prestigious venues like the 606 Club and Pizza Express Jazz Club Terence Collie captivates audiences with his virtuosity and innovative compositions. “Goddess of groove” Sophie Alloway has played drums for all the finalists in the BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024.

Bracknell jazz @ South Hill Park | “Small Blue”

Guildford Jazz at the Stoke | Rod Youngs Quartet featuring Denys Baptiste

MOBO nominated musician Rod Youngs celebrates the music of the iconic Blue Note Record label. Rod has established himself as one of the most expressive and versatile drummers on the contemporary music scene. For over two decades his approach to music has covered a wide spectrum of genres while remaining firmly rooted in the jazz tradition. Rod is joined by the incomparable Denys Baptiste, a legend of British jazz and one of the most sought-after saxophonists in the country. With guitarist Artie Zaitz and bassist Larry Bartley.

Pete Allen Jazz Band | Newbury

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Jazz@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 6 Apr | Special Guest Roger Beaujolais, Vibes with the Terry Hutchins Qrt featuring: Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard, piano, Andy Crowdy, double bass and Brian Greene drums | Pangbourne WMC, 1 Whitchurch Rd, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7BS | 7:30 – 10pm | £12.50 card/cash on the door, or online in advance. Https://pangbournejazzclub.com

Adam Beveridge | Watlington

Jazz at Progress | John Law’s Re-Creations “Many Moons” Tour

Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Vimala Rowe with John Etheridge “Blue Spirits” trio

Vimala is a sensational singer with the same wide ranging skills and tastes as John Etheridge. They are ideal partners, alike in their search for musical adventure and authenticity. John Etheridge has been described by Pat Metheny as ‘one of the best guitarists in the world’, and The Blue Spirits Trio came about through John’s love of electric guitar and organ combined. With Pete Whittaker on organ, George Double on drums. and Marianne Windham on bass.

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 1 Apr | Equinox Quintet with Alex Forsyth | Alex Forsyth flute and alto 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 @ The Retreat | Reading

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Andy Kennedy Quartet

AKQ return to The Angel. Their unique flavour and style blend seamlessly, creating an unforgettable experience for jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this ensemble as they take to the stage and redefine the boundaries of modern jazz with elegance, flavour and flair.

Duncan Lamont Jr. & Peter Rudeforth | Bourne End

Thurs 27 Mar | Duncan Lamont Jr. – Sax, Peter Rudeforth – Trumpet, Pete Hughes – Bass, Ken McCarthy – Keyboard, Martin Hart – Drums | 8:00pm | £10 | The Hedsor Social Club, Hedsor Rd, Bourne End, Bucks. SL8 5ES | Please check https://jazzfromgeoff.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555280143899 for line-up changes, etc.

Fusion6 | Reading

Alison Rolls vocals, Andy Kennedy saxes and flute, Tony Imbierski keyboards, Paul Wallace bass, Tony McKenna drums | 18+ | Milk website | Fusion 6 links

Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Huw Warren “Choro, Choro, Choro”

Celebrating Choro, the vibrant beating heart of Brazilian music, “Choro, Choro, Choro” explores music from the 1880’s to the present day by composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Pixinguinha, and modern masters such as Guinga and Hermeto Pascoal. Huw Warren has created several projects around the music of Brazil, including collaborations with Jovino Santos Neto, a critically acclaimed recording of Hermeto’s music in 2009 and a trio record for CAM Jazz ‘Everything in Between’ in 2019. With Huw Warren – piano, Tori Freestone – saxophone/flute, Andrew Bain – drums and Yuri Goloubev – drums.

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Ewen Baird Quartet

Every four weeks; next date Tuesday 22 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

Cafe Zazous Hot Club Gypsy Jazz | Reading

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