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: Martin Speake’s Charukesi | Reading
Fri 29 Jan 2027 | Jazz at Progress: Martin Speake’s Charukesi | Martin Speake alto saxophone, Alyson Cawley tenor saxophone, Mike Outram guitar. Richard Fox tuba, Tom Hooper 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
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | P’Jam
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Sat 30 Jan 2027 | P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations.
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!
Kate Williams Trio featuring Art Themen | Crowmarsh
Sat 30 Jan 2027 | Kate Williams Trio featuring Art Themen | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED. Plenty of free parking is available. There is a bar and stone baked pizza available provided by local pub The Queens Head. Tickets (£20) 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).
The Supertonics Big Band, featuring vocalist Mr Jeremy Lassen | Bracknell
Sat 6 Feb 2027 | In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support | Popular 17-piece big band, 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, reserve in advance via davidbennett470@gmail.com or 07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk
Jazz at Progress: Coltrane and Hartman on Impulse! | Reading
Fri 19 Feb 2027 |Jazz at Progress: Coltrane and Hartman on Impulse! | Mark Lockheart sax, Marvin Muoneké vocals, Gary Crosby bass ,Alex Webb piano, Alfonso Vitale drums | Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading, RG1 5HL | Doors 7pm, Music 7:30pm | £20.00 (£18.00 concessions, £10 under 16) | More information soon
Robert Otwinowski Trio | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 21 Feb 2027 | Born in Poland and now UK-based, Otwinowski was awarded 2nd prize by Poland’s “Guitar & Bas” magazine for best ‘’Festival Music and Show ‘’ in JAZZ/BLUES category. Also twice finalist of Master Competition of Jazz Guitar players ‘’Guitar City’’ in Warsaw. | Robert Otwinowski (Poland) guitar, Stuart Baker (England) double bass, Fabio Iacono (Italy) drums | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 in advance (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
The Amy Winehouse Band | The Anvil, Basingstoke
Fri 19 Mar 2027 | The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7QR | 19.30 | Tickets £40.50, £37.50, £35 from here
The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s original band, who were with her from the very start, performing at her earliest gigs in London pubs and throughout her meteoric rise – are celebrating the 20th anniversary of her defining album, Back to Black. Led by Amy’s long‑time musical director and bass player, Dale Davis, they continue to bring her catalogue to audiences around the world, keeping Amy’s musical legacy alive and giving new generations the chance to experience her unforgettable songs live.
Jazz at Progress: Benn Clatworthy Quartet
Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Jazz at Progress: Benn Clatworthy Quartet | Benn Clatworthy tenor sax, Alex Hutton piano, Simon Thorpe bass, Matt Home drums | 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: Yetii: “Inner World’s” album tour
Fri 30 Apr 2027 | Yetii: “Inner World’s” album tour | Alex Veitch piano & compositions, Ashley John Long double bass, Alex Goodyear 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
