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
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
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.
Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Bill Laurance Trio
Fri 7 Nov | Guildford Jazz at the University of Surrey | Bill Laurance Trio | University of Surrey, Stag Hill, GU2 7XH | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £29 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
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.
Greg Abate/Alan Barnes Quintet | Marlow
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
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Allison Neale Trio
Sat 15 Nov | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Allison Neale Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 19.00 to 21.00 | Tickets £15 from here
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.
Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alexandra Ridout New York Quartet
Wed 19 Nov | Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Alexandra Ridout New York Quartet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
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.
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.
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.
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/
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Wed 26 Nov | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Jazz Singers Night with Fleur Stevenson and her band | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |20.00 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice
Thurs 27 Nov | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
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
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Annie Parker Quartet
Sat 29 Nov | Annie Parker Quartet | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Howard King bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations
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!
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/
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Sun 30 Nov | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Stuart Henderson – trumpet, Dave Newton – piano, Stuart Barker bass,, Vasilis Xenopoulos – sax, Simon Price – drums | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |15.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
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.
Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Robert Fowler Quintet
Wed 3 Dec | Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Robert Fowler Quintet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
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.
Jazz at Progress | Janette Mason – Rewired
Fri 5 Dec | Janette Mason – Rewired | Janette Mason keyboard, Tom Mason bass, Eric Ford 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
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.
Cafe Zazous Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading
Friday 5 Dec | Cafe Zazous | Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | HB more guitar, Phil Berry double bass, David Ahmed guitar, Frank Biddulph violin | Reading |The Lyndhurst Arms | 8.45 pm – 11pm | Donations gratefully received | Balboa and Lindyhop dancers welcome!
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Stuart Henderson and Dave Newton
Mon 8 Dec | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Stuart Henderson and Dave Newton | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
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.
Guildford Jazz at St John’s Church | The Christmas Project
Fri 12 Dec | Guildford Jazz at St John’s Church | The Christmas Project | St John’s Church, St John’s St, Farncombe GU7 3EJ | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
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.
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)
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/
New venue! Jazz at The Swan: Sheena Caprice and Friends | Three Mile Cross
Wed 17 Dec | Jazz at The Swan: Sheena Caprice and Friends | Sheena Caprice vocals , Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | The Swan, Basingstoke Road,Three Mile Cross RG7 1AT | 8 –10pm | Come early for Happy Hour until 7:30pm | Free entry | Book places by email or call 0118 334 6151
Sheena Caprice in 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 Evening | Berkshire Ballroom
Sat 17 Jan | 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 | Admission only £1 per person! (book at www.ballroomevents.co.uk or pay at the door on the night)
Jazz at Progress | Josephine Davies’ Satori
Fri 30 Jan | Josephine Davies’ Satori | Josephine Davies saxophones, Alcyona Mick piano, Dave Whitford bass, Jay Davies drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information soon
Jazz at Progress | Ben Crosland’s All Star Band plays the Ray Davies’ Song Book
Ben Crosland
Fri 20 Feb | Ben Crosland’s All Star Band plays the Ray Davies’ Song Book | Steve Lodder keys, Theo Travis sax, Ben Crosland bass, John Etheridge guitar, Buster Birch drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information soon
Jazz at Progress | Small Blue
Fri 27 Mar | Small Blue | Martin Pyne drums, David Beebee piano, Marianne Windham bass | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information
Jazz at Progress | Jazz Samba
Nigel Price
Fri 1 May | Jazz Samba | Nigel Price guitar, Mark Crooks tenor sax, 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 soon
Jazz at Progress | Derek Nash with the PJC Quartet
Fri 5 June | Derek Nash with the PJC Quartet | Derek Nash saxophones, Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard piano, Andy Crowdy 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 soon | Photo by Tatianta Gorilovsky
Jazz at Progress | Matt Skelton presents The Blackhawk Quintet: Celebrating Shelly Manne
Fri 3 Jul | Matt Skelton presents The Blackhawk Quintet: Celebrating Shelly Manne | James Davison trumpet, Mark Crooks tenor sax, Leon Greening piano, Conor Chaplin bass, Matt Skelton drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information
