Gigs

The Hot Club Of Jupiter Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 21 June 2026 | A unique mix of Reinhardt and Grappelli inspired gypsy swing, hot jazz, New Orleans groove, Brazilian carnival samba, and French surrealism | Kit Massey Violin/Vocals, Sam Dunn Guitar, Nick Walsh 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/

Andy Sturmey Quartet | Farnham

Lily Dior Quintet | Crowmarsh

Sat 20 Jun 2026 | Lily Dior Quintet | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | £18

Plenty of free parking is available. There is a bar and stone baked pizza available provided by local pub The Queens Head. 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 or phone (07795974223).

Saturday Night Jazz! | The Lyndhurst, Reading

Sat 20 June | Popular quartet make a return visit to entertain with their rich and diverse blend of jazzy flavours! | Rick Westoby sax, Richie Fraser, piano, Marc Worsfold, bass, Mike O’Riley, drums | The Lyndhurst, 88 Queen’s Road, Reading RG1 4DG | Music from 8pm | Free Admission

Bracknell Jazz Presents MICK FOSTER baritone sax & DOMINIC ASHWORTH guitar with the Bracknell Lions trio

Fri 19 June 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

John Horler Trio – Celebrating Bill Evans | Norden Farm, Maidenhead

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Simon Spillett-Ray Gelato Quintet

Tenor saxophonists Ray Gelato and Simon Spillett are two of the best-loved and entertaining musicians on the UK jazz scene, Ray with his hugely popular Giants and Simon with his big band and quartet. If you love the classic, melodic, swinging sax sounds of US masters such as Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet and Gene Ammons then this is a gig not to be missed. With Gunter Kurmayer, piano, Marianne Windham, bass and Pete Cater, drums.

Lady Nade sings Nina Simone | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Karen Sharp Trio

Multi-award-winning tenor saxophonist Karen Sharp is universally admired for her melodic, accessible yet distinctive, saxophone playing. Having recorded six albums as leader she has won the British Jazz Award for best tenor saxophonist on several occasions and has been a nominee in the Rising Star category of the US Downbeat Critics Poll for baritone sax in both 2018 and 2019. With the brilliant Gareth Williams, one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists, and Marianne Windham on bass

Bossa Gringo | Blewbury

James Allsopp, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 7June 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 | For further information and tickets

The Paul Sykes Big Band with Debby Bracknell | Mytchett

Jazz at the Oakwood Centre | Vince Guaraldi Tribute

Guildford Jazz at The High Clandon Estate Vineyard | Sarah Jane Eveleigh Quintet

Vocalist Sarah Jane Eveleigh celebrates the legendary ladies of jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Peggy Lee. With jazz trumpeter Martin Shaw, pianist Alex Hutton, bassist Marianne Windham and Andrew Eveleigh drums. Bring a picnic or have pizzas on the lawn and, on arrival, enjoy a complimentary glass of award-winning vintage Cuvee from High Clandon Estate Vineyard. All proceeds go to Cherry Trees, an organisation that provides home from home specialised short breaks for young people with complex disabilities.

Jazz at Progress | Derek Nash with the PJC Quartet

Fri 5 June 2026 | Derek Nash with the PJC Quartet | Derek Nash saxophones, Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard piano, Stuart Barker bass, Brian Greene 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 | Photo by Tatianta Gorilovsky

Based in Reading, London born Loren writes and produces music that evokes. Inspired by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill and Marvin Gaye, her music connects through honest storytelling, creating a sound that feels like a genuine interaction. Mixing personal and second-hand experience with observation, lyrics are frank, and performances sultry and sincere. Enjoy some funky RnB covers and originals.

Jazz at the Six Bells: Sheena Caprice | Beenham

Wed 3 June 2026 | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup 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.

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 The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield on Loddon

Tues 2 June 2026 | Equinox Quintet with Debbie Bracknell | Debbie Bracknell 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 @ The Retreat | Reading

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Ewen Baird and Friends

Saxophonist and bandleader Ewen is originally from Malawi but spent his formative years in Edinburgh. He is currently based in Oxford. Amongst others, he has performed with Jim Mullen, Steve Waterman, Geoff Castle, Kenny Baker and Dave Jones. He has an MMus in Jazz performance from Birmingham Conservatoire and teaches the saxophone and Jazz Improvisation around Oxfordshire.

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Fapy Lafertin & Tcha Limberger Gypsy Jazz Quartet | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Tues 26 May 2026 | Fapy Lafertin & Tcha Limberger Gypsy Jazz Quartet | Belgian Manouche, Romani Gypsies. The real deal, stars of the genre | The Crooked Billet, Newlands Ln, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | £40 music cover | Full details and tickets here or call us on 01491 681048

Laurence Cottle Quartet | Pangbourne Jazz Club 10th Anniversary Concert

Sun 24 May 2026 with Laurence Cottle (bass), Jim Watson (piano), Joel Barford (drums) and Paul Booth (Saxophone), 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 | For further information and tickets

The Supertonics Big Band, with Sarah Jane Eveleigh | Carnation Hall, Bracknell

Sat 23 May 2026 | 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 |
Tickets £15, reserve in advance via davidbennett470@gmail.com or
07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Denys Baptiste and Tony Kofi

Two of the UK’s most acclaimed saxophonists, Denys Baptiste and Tony Kofi celebrate one of the most iconic front-line partnerships in jazz history: Julian “Cannonball” Adderley and John Coltrane. Steeped in the Coltrane tradition, tenor saxophonist Baptiste’s playing combines technical authority with emotional depth while Tony Kofi, one of the UK’s finest alto saxophonists, is renowned for his powerful sound, fearless improvisation, and deep-rooted connection to the jazz tradition. With Bruno Heinen (pno), Mikele Montoli (bs) and Winston Clifford (dr).

Pete Billington Trio | North Moreton

Mention ‘Jazz in Reading’ when booking
for a special cash price of £20!

Michael Wilkins Quartet | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 17 May 2026 | Prodigious multi-saxophonist and regular soloist on the club and big band circuit | Michael Wilkins Saxophones, Steve Kershaw Double Bass, Mike Goff Drums, Tom Neill Piano | 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 Evening | Berkshire Ballroom

Sat 16 May 2026 | Join Rick Westoby Jazz Quartet for a fabulous evening of live jazz music | Rick Westoby, sax, Richie Fraser, piano, Marc Worsfold, bass, Mike O’Riley, drums | Berkshire Ballroom, Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 8FS | from 7pm | £5 per person

Bracknell Jazz Presents the ALISON RAYNER QUINTET

Fri 15 May 2026 | Alison Rayner double bass, Buster Birch drums / percussion,
Deirdre Cartwright guitar, Diane McLoughlin saxophones, Steve Lodder,piano | 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

Caversham Cats and Friends | Wokingham

Mary Bourne vocals | Jonathan Bowring tenor sax
Roger Proctor piano | Todd Brown bass | Mike Goff drums

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Peter Bingham

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

Hugh Turner’s Nu Funk Five | Marlow

On Tuesday 12th May 2026 the club will welcome the great Hugh Turner and his wonderful band the Nu Funk Five. For many, Hugh doesn’t need much introduction – he is a premium local talent. Suffice to say, however, he is one of jazz’s finest guitarists and also one of its funkiest exponents. Think George Benson, John Scofield, Grant Green. Jazz standards and originals are all played with his inimitable groove and he is backed by a group which is equally groove oriented.

Photo courtesy of Steve Foster – @jazzshots (Instagram & FB

Moscow Drug Club | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Marianne Windham Trio

Guildford Jazz anchor Marianne Windham, recipient of the ‘Services to Jazz’ Award in the 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, brings her chosen instrument to the fore to explore the role of the bass in the history of jazz and considers the bass players who have influenced her playing and musical journey. With the brilliant and versatile Steve Lodder (whose career includes touring with the pop group Simply Red and musical collaborations with Paul McCartney) on piano and Martin Pyne on drums.

Pete Allen’s Big Jazz Band | Newbury

Claire Martin and Ian Shaw | Crowmarsh

Sat 9 May 2026 | Claire Martin and Ian Shaw | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | £20

Julian Nicholas Quartet | Goring

Fri 8 May 2026 | Julian Nicholas Quartet, with Martin Pickett on piano, Dexter Norton 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.

Jazz at The Six Bells: Annie Parker & Friends | Beenham

Photo: Steve Foster @jazzshots

Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, these joyful musicians 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!

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Derek Nash Quartet

Irrepressible saxophone star of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Derek Nash is one of the hottest, funkiest players on the UK scene. He exudes an irresistible exuberance as both bandleader of his distinguished group Sax Appeal and as a distinguished jazz soloist and composer in his own right. With David Newton, (16 times winner of the British Jazz Awards for Best UK Jazz Piano Player) on piano, Sebastian de Krom on drums, and Marianne Windham on bass.

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 5 May | Equinox Quintet with Derek Nash | Derek Nash saxophones, 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)

The Paul Sykes Big Band with Denny Ilett | Mytchett

Jazz at Progress | Jazz Samba!

Fri 1 May 2026 | Jazz Samba! | Nigel Price guitar, Mark Crooks tenor sax, John Cervantes piano, Marianne Windham bass, Demi Garcia, percussion | 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

Simon Bates, sax with The Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 26 Apr 2026 with Terry Hutchins (guitar), JP (piano), Brian Greene (drums) and Stuart Barker (double bass & bass guitar), 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 | For further information and tickets

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Ronnie Scott’s Royalty – Natalie Williams and James Pearson Duo | Henley-on-Thames

Sat 25 Apr | Ronnie Scott’s Royalty – Natalie Williams and James Pearson Duo | The HAODS Studio, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9. | Doors open at 7.30pm with an 8pm start, finishing at approximately 10.00pm | £29

We are very excited to welcome singing sensation Natalie Williams & piano virtuoso James Pearson, for an exhilarating evening of swinging jazz and poignant song from two of the UK’s most respected and in demand artists. More information here

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice & Friends

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.

Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Improvisation

All details here

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

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Gigs

Mention ‘Jazz in Reading’ when booking for a special cash price of £20!

Mention ‘Jazz in Reading’ when booking
for a special cash price of £20!