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

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Pangbourne Jazz Club: Brian Greene Trio | Wallingford

We will be playing jazz standards and a mix of chilled cool funk.Entrance is free, but do book a table for dinner or drinks and let them know in the notes on the booking page you are coming for the Jazz.

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Guildford Jazz at the Cricket Pavilion | Matt Wates Sextet

Matt Wates’ swinging, accessible music has been described as “an infectious blend of Jazz Messengers-style bebop and West Coast cool, with some funky rhythm and blues thrown in”. A favourite at festivals, jazz clubs and concert halls throughout Europe, the music is a mix of classic jazz standards and originals performed by some of the finest players on the scene. With Matt Wates – alto sax, Martin Shaw -trumpet/flugelhorn, Andy Panayi – tenor sax, Leon Greening – piano, Matt Skelton – drums, Marianne Windham – bass

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Henley Jazz Workshop 29 July – 2 August

29 July – 2 August 2024 – The ever popular Henley Jazz Workshop for adult beginners and improvers will be holding its 11th annual workshop at Valley Road School in Henley, featuring an impressive tutor line-up of Karen Sharp, Alex Clarke, Steve Waterman, Denny Ilett and Thomas L’Etienne, with Andy Crowdy overseeing the workshop as musical director. With more emphasis on improvisation techniques, but still small-group based, this year’s places are going quickly.

The workshop culminates with an evening meal and drinks on 2 August, overlooking the stunning Oaken Grove Vineyard in Fawley with the groups performing their favourite numbers.

Please check availability before booking!
Full details here

Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham

Pete Allen Jazz Band | Donnington Valley Hotel

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Robert Otwinowski

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes, Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 6 Aug | 12th Birthday – By invitation only | Four Horseshoes Pub, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0EX | 8pm to 10.30pm | Four Horseshoes

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | More info soon

Every fourth Tuesday: next date 10 September

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

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Simon Cook

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Alex Forsyth

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Jenny Fay

Jenny’s early influences as a jazz singer naturally include Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald but she has found inspiration from many other singers with current obsessions including Gregory Porter, China Moses and the wonderful Liane Carroll.

Jenny has been fortunate enough to be tutored by Liane Carroll and has learnt from her the importance of crafting a song to tell a story that touches hearts. More recently Jenny has studied under Emilia Mårtensson, a winner of the Jazz Vocalist of the Year in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards.

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Simon Cook

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 3 Sept | Equinox Quintet with Mike Gale | Mike Gale 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)

Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Phil Craddock

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice & Leslie Maynerd

Sheena Caprice

Tues 10 Sep | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice vocals, Leslie Maynerd alto sax, Phil Craddock piano, Phil Berry bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.

Every fourth Tuesday: next date 8 October

Live music. Free entry. Excellent food and drink. And a lot more space than the late-lamented Global Cafe. Who could ask for more?

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Robert Otwinowski

Sundowner Jazz Cruise with Fleur Stevenson | Caversham

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Robert Otwinowski

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Blakes Heaven Big Band featuring Fleur Stevenson | Thame

Fri 27 Sep | Blakes Heaven Big Band featuring Fleur Stevenson | The Players Theatre, 3 Nelson Street, Thame OX9 2DP | Tickets: https://www.thameplayers.co.uk/what-s-on

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam 

Photo by Steve Foster @jazzshots (Instagram & FB)

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!

Crowmarsh Jazz | Chris Cobbson and Hugh Turner Quartet

Sat 28 Sep | Chris Cobbson and Hugh Turner Quartet: Jazz, Funk & African Guitar Explosion! | Hugh Turner and Chris Cobbson (guitars), Curtis Ruiz (bass), Damon Sawyer (drums). | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Bar and pizza available | £15 standard ticket price. £5 for anyone living or working in adult social care and anyone in receipt of benefits. www.crowmarshjazz.co.uk

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Phl Craddock

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 1 Oct | Equinox Quintet with Alex Forsyth | Alex Forsyth 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 Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 5 Nov | Equinox Quintet with Annie Parker | Annie Parker flutes, 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)

Rat Pack: A Swingin’ Christmas at the Sands | The Anvil, Basingstoke

Fri 8 Nov | Rat Pack: A Swingin’ Christmas at the Sands | Tom Russell Fox as Frank Sinatra, Jim Whitley as Sammy Davis Jr., and Glenn Macnamara as Dean Martin | The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR | 8.15pm | Tickets £39, £36.50, £33.50, £29 (includes £4 booking fee) | More info and booking via: anvilarts.org.uk | 01256 844244

The stars of The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands bring the ultimate Christmas party this festive season. The show will offer audiences all the usual most-loved Rat Pack staples as well as, sing-alongs to a range of festive favourites.

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam 

Photo by Steve Foster @jazzshots (Instagram & FB)

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 3 Dec | Equinox Quintet with Debby 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)

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