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 @ The Retreat | Reading

Jazz at The Six Bells: Judy Vaughan with the Gareth Chelley Quartet | Beenham

Wed 1 Apr 2026 | Judy Vaughan with the Gareth Chelley Quartet | Judy Vaughan vocals, Gareth Chelley saxes, Phil Craddock piano, Barrie Griffin bass. Jim Wade drums | The Six Bells, The Green, Back Lane, Beenham, RG7 5NX | 8 – 10pm | Half price entry just £6 | Book places by email or call ‭ 0118 971 3368 or pay on the door.

Judy is a vivacious vocal talent with the ability to light up a stage. She flows with jazz and blues, her musical inspiration, experience and performance style coming from a wide range of genres like jazz, soul, gospel and operetta.

Cafe Zazous: Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading

The Paul Sykes Big Band | Frimley Green

In concert – performing an exciting blend of high octane Big Band swing and jazz in relaxed and informal surroundings.

Jazz at The Four Horseshoes | Sherfield-on-Loddon

Tues 7 Apr 2026 | 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)

Rebecca Poole | Marlow

Bracknell Jazz Presents GEOFF SIMKINS alto sax & MALCOLM EARLE-SMITH trombone with the Bracknell Lions Trio

Fri 10 Apr 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

Kevin Armstrong’s Hummus Crisis feating Imogen Ryall | Goring

Fri 10 Apr 2026 | Kevin Armstrong’s Hummus Crisis feating Imogen Ryall, with Martin Pickett on piano, Ben Twyford 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.

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

Sat 11 Apr 2026 | In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support | 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 | Raffle and free prize
draw | Tickets £15 (only a handful remaining) reserve in advance via
davidbennett470@gmail.com or 07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk

Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Guitar – Blues

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

Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Improvisation

All details here

Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Felicity Taylor

Every fourth Thursday: next date 21 May

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

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.

Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sheena Caprice & Friends

heena 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 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

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)

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.

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!

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.

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

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).

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.

Caversham Cats and Friends | Wokingham

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

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

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

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).

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

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 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 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

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

Lily Dior Quintet | Crowmarsh

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

Jazz at Progress | Matt Skelton presents The Blackhawk Quintet: Celebrating Shelly Manne

Fri 3 Jul 2026 | 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 and tickets

Bracknell Jazz Presents the ADAM DYER QUARTET with KLARA DEVLIN trumpet

Fri 3 July 2026 | Adam Dyer piano, Duncan Eagles reeds, Jakob Cwynski bass, Eric Ford 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

Bossa Gringo | Crowmarsh

Sat 11 Jul 2026 | Bossa Gringo | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | £18

Bracknell Jazz Presents a KENNY WHEELER Tribute with the Bracknell Lions Trio plus a special guest yet to be revealed

Fri 7 Aug 2026 | Bracknell Lions Trio: Simon Cook piano, Rudy Cook bass, Ted Hayes drums plus special guest | 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

Bracknell Jazz Presents MP3: MARTIN PYNE TRIO

Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Russel Jarret guitar, Marianne Windham bass, Martin Pyne percussion | 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

Bracknell Jazz Presents MARK BASSEY trombone with the Bracknell Lions trio

Fri 2 Oct 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 48412

Bracknell Jazz Presents NAT STEELE vibraphone with the Bracknell Lions Trio

Fri 6 Nov 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

Bracknell Jazz Presents ART THEMEN tenor sax with the Bracknell Lions Trio

Fri 11 Dec 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

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