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

Guildford Jazz | Davison & Callum Au Quintet

An exciting quintet led by two award-winning jazz musicians, trumpeter James Davison and trombonist Callum Au, with an evening of music bringing the atmosphere of 50’s and 60’s jazz to life. Inspired by the music of the 1960s Clark Terry/Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, the band plays a selection of originals and covers of some of the best of their repertoire. With the Sam Watts on piano and Matt Skelton on drums, and Marianne guesting on bass.

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sarah-Jane Weston

Crowmarsh Jazz | Polly Gibbons Quartet

Sat 25 Jan | Polly Gibbons Quartet | Polly Gibbons (vocals), Tim Dawes (bass), Tim Lapthorn (piano) and Saleem Raman (drums) | Crowmarsh Jazz, Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Bar and pizza available | £18 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

Hot Biscuits Jazz Broadcast

This sounds like an incredible lineup! If you’re a jazz enthusiast, or simply inquisitive to new music sounds this broadcast is definitely worth tuning into. You can catch the live set from Christian Van Fields, Grant Russell, and Luke Flowers, along with music from Mary Sho, Nick Adema, Hannah Horton, Trevor Watts, and the London Gay Big Band. Don’t miss out on this musical treat! You can listen anytime at www.mixcloud.com/stevebewick/ Enjoy the show!

Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Mike Goff Trio with Special Star guest Debby Bracknell

Every four weeks; next date Tuesday 25 February.

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: Annie Parker Quartet

Jazz@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 2 Feb | Special Guest Andy Panayi, 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

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Phil Craddock

Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Robert Otwinowski

Bracknell jazz @ South Hill Park | Karen Sharp Quartet

Fri 7 Feb | Karen Sharp – reeds, Nikki Iles – piano, Dave Green – bass, Steve Brown – drums | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA RG1 7DS | 7:30 –9:45 pm | £8.50 -£18.00 Box Office 01344 484123

Pete Allen Jazz Band | Newbury

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Lawrie Wright

Goring Jazz | Saxophonist Jan Steele

Valentine’s Day Special – Live Jazz at The Relais | Sheena Caprice

An evening of swinging songs for lovers in the sumptuous candlelit ambience of The Relais’ Salon.

Winter Blues and Jazz | Wallingford

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Robert Otwinowski

Annie Parker Trio | Windsor Jazz Club 

Sun 16 Feb | Parker and her trio blow fresh air into some well-known and lesser known jazz standards | Annie Parker Flutes, Simon Cook Piano, Marianne Windham Double Bass | 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/

Jazz at Progress | Empirical Quintet

Fri 21 Feb | Empirical Quintet | Nathaniel Facey alto sax, Jonny Mansfield vibes, Will Barry piano, Tom Farmer bass, Shaney Forbes drums Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £19.00 (£17.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | Information

The original quartet as above were: Tom Farmer bass, Nathaniel Facey alto sax, Lewis Wright vibes, Shaney Forbes drums. Lewis Wright has moved to the USA, so in his place is Jonny Mansfield. Since their start in 2007 they have played in quartet, quintet and sextet formations. For this event at Progress it will be a quintet with guest pianist Will Barry.

The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Sarah Jane Eveleigh

Sat 22 Feb | The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Sarah Jane Eveleigh – 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

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Lawrie Wright

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Jan Steele & Friends

Every four weeks; next date Tuesday 25 March.

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Sarah Bolter | Woodley

Jazz@PJC – Pangbourne Jazz Club

Sun 2 Mar | Special Guest Mark Nightingale, Trombone with the Terry Hutchins Qrt featuring: Terry Hutchins guitar, Jim Pollard, piano, Stuart Barker, 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

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Phl Craddock

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Simon Cook

Bracknell jazz @ South Hill Park | Jo Fooks and Steve Waterman

Fri 14 Mar | Jo Fooks – reeds, Steve Waterman – trumpet, Simon Cook – piano, Rudy Cook -bass, Buster Birch – drums | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA RG1 7DS | 7:30 –9:45 pm | £8.50 -£18.00 Box Office 01344 484123

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Alex Forsyth

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Esta B and the Stings | Windsor Jazz Club

 Sun 16 Mar | The JazzFM Puresolo singing competition winner brings an evening of contemporary and accessible jazz | Esta B Daley Voice, Phil Chaundy Saxophones, Jo Hutchins Keyboards & Flute, Simon Lenton Bass, Esther Ng Drums | 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/

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Robert Otwinowski

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Lawrie Wright

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Ewen Baird Quartet

Every four weeks; next date Tuesday 22 April.

Live Jazz at The Relais: Annie Parker Quartet

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Robert Otwinowski

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

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

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Phl Craddock

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Bracknell jazz @ South Hill Park | “Small Blue”

Goring Jazz | Howard King Quintet

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

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

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/

Live Jazz at The Relais | Henley-on-Thames

Jan Steele

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

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