Jazz Gig Calendar

This is a live jazz gig listings service from Jazz in Reading. We feature mostly modern jazz gigs happening within 20 miles or so of Reading.

The listings used to be published monthly, under the name 'Jazz Round About Reading', but all gigs now appear in the calendar, the link for which is below left. Check it out whenever you feel the urge to hear live jazz. Don't forget to refresh your browser each time you visit, to be sure of catching all latest changes or additions. Please check with venues before setting off - all details may be subject to change.

Musicians, promoters and venues should send their gig information to us via the Submit Your Gig form. Please note that the details you submit will be checked and edited before being approved for publication. We reserve the right to make amendments before publication if we consider the content inappropriate or inaccurate.

If you have any queries, please email info@jazzinreading.com

Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends

Wed 17 Dec | Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends | Simon Mayor, Hilary James, Gerald Garcia , Richard Collins with guest Andy Baum / Slim Panatella | Goring on Thames Village Hall, Goring, Oxon RG8 9HT | 7.45pm | Tickets £20 from Eventbrite or tel 0118 9268615 or mail@mandolin.co.uk

A RIOT OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR

An evening of infectious fun, musical charm and effortless virtuosity from Britain’s leading hot-fingered mandolin maestro Simon Mayor and his merry crew of Mandolinquents. Simon will be joined by the internationally renowned classical guitarist Gerald Garcia; ‘one of Britain’s finest voices’ and pounder of the mighty mandobass, Hilary James; three-time UK banjo champion Richard Collins (you may have seen him in Dolly Parton’s ‘Smokey Mountain Christmas’ in the West End).

SPECIAL GUESTS – Slim Panatella & the Mellow Virginians. The Mandolinquents’ almost-alter-egos joined by ‘The Prof.’ Andy Baum will be riding into town with a few wild western ditties and some good old-fashioned horse sense…. complete with hot swing fiddle and banjo pickin’.

A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed!

‘A stunning acoustic tour de force, played by a quartet at the top of its game.’ – Sing Out! USA

“Folk, jazz, swing, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov…plus funny intros, wit and sparkle from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.” – BBC Radio 2

‘Serious musicianship at play… truly uncategorisable: a bracing alternative to boxed-in listening.’ – The Irish Times

New venue! Jazz at The Swan: Sheena Caprice and Friends | Three Mile Cross

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.

Paul Higgs, trumpet with Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne

Sun 14 Dec | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/

Pete Allen’s Big Jazz Band | Newbury

Crow Jazz Christmas Cracker | Crowmarsh Gifford

Sat 13 Dec | 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)

Guildford Jazz at St John’s Church | The Christmas Project

The Christmas Project is an exciting international band led by two of the Netherland’s leading jazz musicians Henk Kraaijeveld and Jan Willem van Delft with Guildford’s Marianne Windham (Winner of the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Services to Jazz’) on bass and Steve Brown on drums plus special guest, leading UK vocalist Clare Wheeler.

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Stuart Henderson and Dave Newton

Sixteen times winner of the British Jazz Award for best pianist, Dave Newton has worked with a galaxy of jazz stars from Alan Barnes to the great American clarinettist Buddy de Franco while Stuart Henderson, formerly principal trumpet of The Scots Guards, has also become a leading figure on the UK jazz scene. Marianne Windham completes the lineup on bass.

Cafe Zazous Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading

A Jazzy Christmas with Paul Edis & Friends | Cookham

Jazz at Progress | Janette Mason – Rewired

Janette Mason, a nominee for Jazz Instrumentalist of The Year in The Parliamentary Jazz Awards is a jazz pianist, a composer for film and TV, an arranger and producer of all genres from jazz to soul to pop, and a dedicated and heartfelt musical communicator.

Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Robert Fowler Quintet

Starting his professional career in 1986 with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, tenor saxophonist Robert Fowler has gone on to play with a wide variety of leading jazz musicians as well as touring with rock singer Brian Ferry. Robert’s quintet, which includes Colin Oxley (g) and Robin Aspland (p), will be celebrating the music of the legendary songwriters Rodgers and Hart.

New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Jan Steele | Beenham

Jan Steele is a composer and plays jazz saxophone, clarinet and flute. He studied at London and York Universities, has written music for Channel 4 documentaries and has played all over Europe. He leads various bands ranging from contemporary music to Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz.

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 2 Dec | 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)

Jim Wynn Swingtet @ Balboa Beckons | Oxford

Sun 30 Nov | Jim Wynn Swingtet playing at an afternoon of social balboa (swing) dancing | 2.15 – 6pm, preceded by Balboa Workshop with the fabulous Izzy Ling and Andrew Wilson for those with some experience of balboa 12 – 2.15pm | Old Headington Village Hall, Oxford OX3 9BY | £40 whole day or £15 afternoon dance only | Book tickets here (or 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.

Fusion6 | Milk Bar, Reading

Fusion6 return to Milk for a night of live Jazz, Funk, Soul and Fusion. Re-imagining jazz grooves from Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington Jnr, Gil Scott-Heron, Freddie Hubbard and more plus a couple of new original pieces.

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

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

Sat 29 Nov | 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 email or 07739-314261 or at http://www.thesupertonics.co.uk/

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Annie Parker Trio

Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, this joyful trio of 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!

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice

Next date Thursday 22 January 2026

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

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Blakes Heaven Big Band | Pangbourne

Sun 23 Nov | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/

Esta B & The Stings | Marlow Bottom

Pat Thomas and Tim Hill | The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading

Fri 21 Nov | Pat Thomas and Tim Hill | The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading | 7:30 pm | To stay informed about ticket information or to know if tickets are not required, look for and click the Notify Me button here

An evening of musical encounters that could embrace jazz, free improv, electronica, hymns, rhythm and noise and beyond. Pat Thomas is one of the UK’s most creative pianists and keyboard players who has been playing with saxophonist Tim Hill for many years. Tim lived and played in Reading in the 1980s and 90s and was one of the first people to put on music at the arts centre, with many wild evenings that included Pat. Both of them also regularly play with Readings own pioneering guitarist Mike Cooper.

Jazz at The Swan: Mike Goff Quartet | Three Mile Cross

Wed 19 Nov | Jazz at The Swan: Mike Goff Quartet | Andy Kennedy saxes and flute. Mike Kennedy piano, Brian Throup bass, Mike Goff drums | The Swan, Basingstoke Road,Three Mile Cross RG7 1AT | 8–10pm | Come early for Happy Hour until 7:30pm | Entry is free but space is limited. Book places by email or call ‭0118 334 6151‬ | Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram

The 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.

Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alexandra Ridout New York Quartet

UK born, New York based trumpeter Alexandra Ridout is one of the most talented young musicians on the international scene. Since winning the prestigious BBC Young Jazz Musician of The Year in 2016 Alexandra has received numerous international awards. The other Quartet members also have impressive credentials, having performed and recorded with a wide range of world class artists.

Alexandra Ridout New York Quartet | Maidenhead

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Allison Neale Trio

Unique on the UK jazz scene, American-born alto saxophonist Allison Neale is a beautifully fluent and inventive musician, who plays in a strongly melodic ‘West Coast cool jazz’ style reminiscent of Paul Desmond (of Dave Brubeck fame). For this intimate evening concert Allison will be joined by the fine pianist Eriko Ishihara and versatile bassist Marianne Windham.

Live Jazz Night | Yately United Community Centre

Fri 14 Nov | Popular quartet bring their blend of jazzy flavours to a new venue for live jazz | Rick Westoby sax, Richie Fraser piano, Marc Worsfold bass, Mike O’Riley drums | Yately United Community Centre, Sean Devereux Park, Chandlers Lane, GU46 7SZ | Music from 8pm | Free Admission

Greg Abate/Alan Barnes Quintet | Marlow

Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Bill Laurance Trio

Described by The Guardian as ‘A Jazz Maestro’ pianist Bill Laurance’s albums, whether solo, duo or orchestral recordings, have all been released to universal critical acclaim. There are few creative avenues that this brilliant musician has yet to explore and his latest trio with drummer Oscar Ogden and bassist Menelik Claffey has developed an innovative musical kinship.

Bracknell Jazz @ South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell

Fri 7 Nov | The Music of Mike Westbrook : Chris Biscoe-reeds, Mike Outram-guitar, Dave Whitford-bass, Kate Williams-piano and Jon Scott- drums | South Hill Park, Box Office 01344 484123 | Bracknell RG12 7PA | 7:30 – 9:45pm. Times are approximate | Tickets from £8.50.

Jazz at Progress | The Freddie Gavita Quartet in Homage to Freddie Hubbard

Fri 7 Nov | The Freddie Gavita Quartet in Homage to Freddie Hubbard | Freddie Gavita trumpet, Tom Cawley keys,. Daniel Casimir bass, Mez Clough drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information

New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: P’Jam | Beenham

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

Alessio Menconi/Nigel Price Quartet | Marlow

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

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Tues 4 Nov | Equinox Quintet with Stuart Henderson | Stuart Henderson trumpet, 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)

Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Vasilis Xenopoulos & Paul Edis

Vasilis Xenopoulos

An hour of world-class jazz featuring tenor saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos and pianist Paul Edis with Marianne Windham on bass. Originally from Greece, Vasilis had just finished studying at Berklee College in the US when he met up with Paul in West London some 20 years ago. Their first album. entitled ‘A Narrow Escape’, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim followed by glowing reviews from around the world for their latest album ‘Feels Like Home’, released in 2024.

Jim Mullen, guitarist with Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne

Sun 2 Nov | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker

Annie Parker

Every fourth Thursday: next date 27 November

Jazz at The Retreat Pub | The Retreat, Reading

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam

Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram

Fronted by exuberant flautist Annie Parker, P’Jam is a joyful quartet of musicians who simply enjoy playing jazz together in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. They’ve been described as “usually found dodging the Jazz Police”. Expect an evening of great music in good company!

Georgia Mancio Quartet with Funghi Club Dinner | Arts for Hungerford

Sat 25 Oct | Georgia Mancio, Robin Aspland – piano, Andrew Cleyndert – bass, Dave Ohm – drums | Arts for Hungerford Croft Hall Hungerford RG17 0HY | Tickets £60 including three course candlelit dinner | Tickets and further information ArtsforHungerford.com

Rachel Calladine and Alan Barnes | Crowmarsh Gifford

Sat 25 Oct | 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)

Autumn Fire: Dominic Lash, John Butcher and Angharad Davies | Reading

Fri 24 Oct | John Butcher sax, Angharad Davies violin, Dominic Lash double bass & guitar | Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street RG1 2ST | Doors 7.30pm – performance 8pm | £10 (plus booking fee) in advance, £12 on the door | Information and tickets here

An amazing opportunity to see three of the most respected musicians in their field playing together in the intimate surroundings and excellent acoustic of the Rising Sun. Dominic, John and Angharad have worked together in many different combinations over many years, but this is the first time they have come together to play as a trio. We are delighted that this incredible artistic collaboration is happening at the Rising Sun and hope you will join us to experience it.

Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Lenore Raphael

Internationally renowned jazz pianist and Steinway artist Lenore Raphael plays tribute to two great jazz masters: pianist Oscar Peterson and alto saxophonist Sonny Stitt, famously recorded on the 1959 album “Sonny Stitt Sits in with the Oscar Peterson Trio”. This special performance also features Glen Manby (alto sax), Marianne Windham (bass) and Matt Home (drums).

Art Themen Organ Trio | Marlow

Lawrie Wright Trio | Windsor Jazz Club

Sun 19 Oct | An evening of original jazz and modern interpretations of post-1960s pop songs from Brian Wilson, Jim Webb, Burt Bacharach and more. | Lawrie Wright Piano, Hamish Stewart Drums, TBC Double Bass | 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/

Saturday Night Jazz | The Lyndhurst, Reading

Sat 18 Oct | Popular quartet make a return visit to entertain with their unique 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

Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Nick Smart Quintet

Nick Smart, Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music and an internationally renowned trumpeter and musical director, presents a concert to celebrate in words and music the life of legendary trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler. Also featuring Emma Rawicz (Winner of Jazz Newcomer of the Year 2022) on tenor saxophone, and renowned guitarist John Parricelli.

New venue! Jazz at The Swan: Annie Parker Quartet | Three Mile Cross

Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, this joyful quartet of 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!