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
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 22 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | In the studio with Wendy Kirkland Pianist Singer talking about iconic female jazz musicians and an update on what Wendy Kirkland is up to with promises of live concerts and streaming. We feature Mary Lou Williams, Rhoda Scott and Carla Bley to name drop just three of what we have for you in the broadcast.| Archives
Gypsy Jazz Festival Day Two | Crooked Billet, Stoke Row
Wed 21 Jul | Gypsy Jazz Festival | A Memorial Celebration to Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Ian Cruickshank | Musicians include Jeff Green, Jez Cook, John Coverdale, Nils Solberg, Alyn Shipton, Alan Barnes, Pete Morgan, Ade Holland, Chris Garrick, Andy Crowdy, Denny Ilett, Trevor Davies and Paul Vernon Chester. Special guests include John Etheridge and Mike Piggot | Crooked Billet, Newlands Lane, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 6.30pm, 7pm latest | Music 7 – 10.30pm | £30 | Tickets from 01491 681048 / 682304 or paulclerehugh@thecrookedbillet.co.uk
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 21 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | In the studio with Wendy Kirkland Pianist Singer talking about iconic female jazz musicians and an update on what Wendy Kirkland is up to with promises of live concerts and streaming. We feature Mary Lou Williams, Rhoda Scott and Carla Bley to name drop just three of what we have for you in the broadcast.| Archives
Gypsy Jazz Festival Day One | Crooked Billet, Stoke Row
Tues 20 Jul | Gypsy Jazz Festival | A Memorial Celebration to Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Ian Cruickshank | Musicians include Jeff Green, Jez Cook, John Coverdale, Nils Solberg, Alyn Shipton, Alan Barnes, Pete Morgan, Ade Holland, Chris Garrick, Andy Crowdy, Denny Ilett, Trevor Davies and Paul Vernon Chester. Special guests include Piotr Jordan and Howard Moore | Crooked Billet, Newlands Lane, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 6.30pm, 7pm latest | Music 7 – 10.30pm | £30 | Tickets from 01491 681048 / 682304 or paulclerehugh@thecrookedbillet.co.uk
Stuart Henderson Quintet at the Wood Street Jazz Festival
Sun 18 July | Stuart Henderson Quintet at the Wood Street Jazz Festival | Stuart Henderson trumpet, Ollie Weston tenor sax, Tom Berge piano & organ, Raph Mizraki bass & percussion, Simon Price drums | Wood Street Village Green, GU3 3DY | Festival with four bands runs from 12.30 to 5.30pm and is in aid of the charity “Challengers” | Other bands appearing are Dennis Rollins, Louise Clare Marshall and The Something Else Big Band | Tickets £20 or £36 for two | full details and tickets here
Sarah Bolter Quartet | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Fawley nr Henley-on-Thames
Sat 17 July | Sarah Bolter Quartet | Sarah Bolter saxes, clarinet, flute, vocals, Rory McInroy piano, Marianne Windham bass, Jim Wade drums | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley RG9 6J | 5pm – 8pm | Free entry | By reservation here or call 07792 633987 | Enjoy Oaken Grove wines along with local fresh stone-baked pizza while listening to some cool jazz on our 200 m2 covered courtyard and wine terrace overlooking the vineyard | Discover Sarah Bolter
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 10 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |An exclusive live set from the Ellie Whitley Quartet. The broadcast also includes a couple of live pieces from Charlie Parker fan Mark Toomey, a big band fusion shot from Elliott Henshaw’s Spice Fusion, mellow jazz from Jim McJannet, and a ripping guitar piece from Tasos Gkoumas.| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 8 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | An exclusive live set from the Ellie Whitley Quartet. The broadcast also includes a couple of live pieces from Charlie Parker fan Mark Toomey, a big band fusion shot from Elliott Henshaw’s Spice Fusion, mellow jazz from Jim McJannet, and a ripping guitar piece from Tasos Gkoumas.| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 7 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | An exclusive live set from the Ellie Whitley Quartet, vocals and trombonist. The broadcast also includes a couple of live pieces from Charlie Parker fan Mark Toomey, a big band fusion shot from Elliott Henshaw’s Spice Fusion, mellow jazz from Jim McJannet, and a ripping guitar piece from Tasos Gkoumas.| Archives
Jazz at Oaken Grove Vineyard | Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Music – Denny Ilett Jnr Trio
Sun 4 July | Celebration of Louis Armstrong’s Music – Denny Ilett Jnr Trio | Denny Ilett Jnr guitar, Enrico Tomasso trumpet, Andy Crowdy bass | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates midday, jazz from 3pm | Tables for 2-6 people, £30 to £90 per table | Information and tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 3 July | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |Whilst browsing my vinyl jazz I was prompted to share an old broadcast featuring Red Rodney & Ira Sullivan Quintet, Sprint. A post-bop gem, one of Rodney’s finest recordings I thought and still do today.| Archives
Guitar with Pete, Pete and Nick | Livestream
Thurs 1 July | Guitar with Pete, Pete and Nick | Pete Oxley guitar, Pete Roth guitar, Nicolas Meier guitar | Two shows: 2pm 5pm
The Supertonics Big Band, plus vocalist | Bracknell
Wed 30 Jun |The Supertonics Big Band, plus vocalist | The Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park
Arts Centre, Bracknell RG12 7PA | 7.45pm | popular 17-piece Swing Band | Tickets £12 from SHP or davidbennett470@gmail.com or 07739-314261 or www.thesupertonics.co.uk
Jazz at Loseley Park | Guildford
Sun 27 Jun | Walled Garden Loseley Park Guildford | In aid of GUTS
(fighting bowel cancer) | Music 5 – 830 pm | Bring a picnic & chairs or
a rug | Opening set by Farnham Big Band | Main set, Sara Dowling Vocals,
Gabriel Latchin Keys, Marianne Windham Bass, Steve Brown Drums | Bar
provided by Greyfriars Vineyard | Staggered Entry Times | £17, members
£15 | Tickets HERE
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 26 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |With help from the Scottish Jazz Federation and their extensive database of Celtic jazz sources next weeks broadcast will feature jazz from Scotland, including a feature on jazz vocalist and composer Jill Torvaney| Archives
Dunajska Kapelye | Didcot
Cancelled due to Covid restrictions
Fri 25 Jun | Dunajska Kapelye | Piotr Jordan violin, Jez Cook guitar, Andy Crowdy bass | Rhythms at the Yurt | Sires Hill, North Moreton, Didcot OX11 9BG | 8.00pm | £25 for live and suggested donation of £10 for live stream. sue@hollebone.com for tickets | Livestream link
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thur 24 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |With help from the Scottish Jazz Federation and their extensive database of Celtic jazz sources next weeks broadcast will feature jazz from Scotland, including a feature on jazz vocalist and composer Jill Torvaney| Archives
Trio with Sophie and Jakub | Livestream
Thurs 24 Jun | Trio with Sophie and Jakub | Sophie Alloway drums, Jakub Cywinski acoustic bass, Nicolas Meier guitar | Two shows: 2pm 5pm
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 23 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |With help from the Scottish Jazz Federation and their extensive database of Celtic jazz sources next weeks broadcast will feature jazz from Scotland, including a feature on jazz vocalist and composer Jill Torvaney| Archives
Karen Sharp & Art Themen / Marlow Jazz Club
Cancelled due to Covid restrictions
Tues 22 Jun | Karen Sharp & Art Themen | Karen Sharp tenor & baritone; Art Themen, tenor & soprano; Alex Hutton, piano; Elliot Toms, drums; Stuart Barker, bass | Marlow | Royal British Legion Hall SL7 1NT | 8.30pm | £10
Sara Dowling Quartet | Bracknell
Sat 19 Jun | Sara Dowling Quartet | Sara Dowling voice, Ross Stanley piano, Dario Di Lecce double bass, Steve Brown drums | Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell | 7:45pm | £16/£8 under 18s | Tickets from SHP Box Office 01344 484123
Moscow Drug Club – Dinner and Jazz | Marlow
Fri 18 June | 3 Course Dinner – Table service | Moscow Drug Club | Marlow | The Jazz Experience at Monkton Barn | 7pm | £70 | Tickets
Spanish and Latin guitar | Livestream
Thurs 17 Jun | Spanish and Latin guitar | Andres Garcia guitar, Nicolas Meier guitar | Livestream | 2pm (UK time) | 5pm (UK time)
Alex Hutton Trio play Latin Jazz | Norden Farm
Thurs 17 June | Alex Hutton Trio play Latin Jazz | Alex Hutton piano, Mikele Montolli bass, Andy Ball drums, special guest Graeme Flowers trumpet | Norden Fam Courtyard Theatre and live stream | 8pm | Encore screening via live stream: Sat 19 June 8pm | £15 | £13 concessions | Live stream / encore screening ticket: £15 per household | Information and tickets here | Booking cut off time: 7.30pm on Thur 17 Jun
“His ’n’ Hers” with the Dave & Judith O’Higgins Quintet | Boileroom, Guildford | Livestream
Wed 16 Jun | “His ’n’ Hers” with the Dave & Judith O’Higgins Quintet | Dave and Judith O’Higgins tenor saxes, Graham Harvey piano, Marianne Windham bass, Sebastiaan de Krom drums | Livestream from the Boileroom, Guildford | 7:30pm | £10 | Buy tickets | Full information
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 12 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |Hot Biscuits Gary Heywood-Everett takes a spin at the `Aviators Ball,` a CD from Matt Owens, local musician and composer. Also included is a guitar fusion treat from Czesław Kazimierek. An audio glimpse of Ilkley Moor from Jamil Sheriff and Beverley Beirne. A `Summer Song` from Jill Torvaney. Nghia Duong and his Trio give us `Consternation` and finishing the broadcast `Somewhere,` with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and Kurt Ellington| Archives
Stuart Henderson’s Jazz Trumpet Legends | Wallingford
Sat 12 Jun | Music from the greatest jazz trumpet players | Stuart Henderson, trumpet & vocals, Hugh Turner guitar, Raph Mizraki double bass, Fleur Stevenson vocals | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | Following Government COVID guidelines. Bring your own snacks and drinks | Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | Tickets £15 here
Conversation with Kuba Cywinski | Livestream
Thurs 10 Jun | Conversation with Kuba Cywinski | Jakub Cywinski acoustic bass, Nicolas Meier guitar | Livestream | 2pm (UK time) | 5pm (UK time)
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 10 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |Hot Biscuits Gary Heywood-Everett takes a spin at the `Aviators Ball,` a CD from Matt Owens, local musician and composer. Also included is a guitar fusion treat from Czesław Kazimierek,. An audio glimpse of Ilkley Moor from Jamil Sheriff and Beverley Beirne. A `Summer Song` from Jill Torvaney. Nghia Duong and his Trio give us `Consternation` and finishing the broadcast `Somewhere,` with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and Kurt Ellington| Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 9 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |Hot Biscuits Gary Heywood-Everett takes a spin at the `Aviators Ball,` a CD from Matt Owens, local musician and composer. Also included is a guitar fusion treat from Czesław Kazimierek,. An audio glimpse of Ilkley Moor from Jamil Sheriff and Beverley Beirne. A `Summer Song` from Jill Torvaney. Nghia Duong and his Trio give us `Consternation` and finishing the broadcast `Somewhere,` with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and Kurt Ellington| Archives
Hugh Turner Trio | Purple Turtle, Reading
Sun 6 Jun | Hugh Turner Trio | Hugh Turner guitar, Maff Potts keys/organ, Paul Glover drums | Purple Turtle, Gun St, Reading | Doors 2pm, music 2:30pm | £8 , tickets sold in tables of 4-6 | Book here
Jazz at Oaken Grove Vineyard | Art Themen Trio
Sun 6 June | Art Themen Trio | Art Themen saxes, Dave Newton piano, Andy Crowdy bass | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates midday, jazz from 3pm | Tables for 2-6 people, £50 to £150 per table | Information and tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 5 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm |Hot Biscuits shares a reminder of how good live jazz can be with a set from the Manchester based bebopper Freddy Garner Quartet presented by Gary Heywood-Everett. Ever wondered what Jazz in Russia might be like? Then listen into a selection prepared by Людмила Каплина especially for Hot Biscuits | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 3 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |Hot Biscuits shares a reminder of how good live jazz can be with a set from the Manchester based bebopper Freddy Garner Quartet presented by Gary Heywood-Everett. Ever wondered what Jazz in Russia might be like? Then listen into a selection prepared by Людмила Каплина especially for Hot Biscuits | Archives
Gabrielle Ducomble | Livestream
Thurs 3 Jun | Gabrielle Ducomble vocals, Nicolas Meier guitar, Ben Hazleton acoustic bass | View 2pm show | View 5pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 2 Jun | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm |Hot Biscuits shares a reminder of how good live jazz can be with a set from the Manchester based bebopper Freddy Garner Quartet presented by Gary Heywood-Everett. Ever wondered what Jazz in Russia might be like? Then listen into a selection prepared by Людмила Каплина especially for Hot Biscuits | Archives
Enrico Tomasso Quartet | Guildford
Wed 2 Jun | Enrico Tomasso Quartet | Enrico Tomasso Trumpet, John
Pearce Keys, Marianne Windham Bass, Bobby Worth Drums | Guildford
Cricket Club Pavillion @ 18 30 & 20 45 | Two shows for social distancing
| £18, members £16 | Optional Thai Supper £10 | Tickets HERE
Jazz at Oaken Grove Vineyard | Sweet Chorus – A Tribute to Stephane Grappelli
Mon 31 May | Sweet Chorus – A Tribute to Stephane Grappelli | John Etheridge guitar, Christian Garrick violin, Dave Kelbie guitar, Andy Crowdy bass | Oaken Grove Vineyard, Benhams Lane, Fawley, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6JG | Gates midday, jazz from 3pm | Tables for 2-6 people, £66 to £199 per table | Information and tickets
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 29 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | A cosmopolitan display of jazz in next weeks broadcast with an insight into Jazz fusion from Japan kindly sent in by Mitsuhiro Ono and a feature from Gary Heywood-Everett who goes the `Full Circle` with the Peter Moc Group and Lage Lund, guitarist whilst Siobhan Soraghan and Andy Faulkner take us on a Sentimental Journey between them.| Archives
Jazz Singers’ Night in Reading | The Butler
Thurs 27 May | Jazz Singers’ Night in Reading | Fleur Stevenson vocals/host, Simon Feast piano, Nick Hill double bass, Paul Glover drums | The Butler, 85-91 Chatham St, Reading RG1 7DS | 8pm | Free admission
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 27 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | A cosmopolitan display of jazz in next weeks broadcast with an insight into Jazz fusion from Japan kindly sent in by Mitsuhiro Ono and a feature from Gary Heywood-Everett who goes the `Full Circle` with the Peter Moc Group and Lage Lund, guitarist whilst Siobhan Soraghan and Andy Faulkner take us on a Sentimental Journey between them.| Archives
Music of Joe Henderson | Kelvin Christian
Thurs 27 May | Music of Joe Henderson | Kelvin Christian sax, Nicolas Meier guitar, Marianne Windham acoustic bass | 2pm show | 5pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 26 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | A cosmopolitan display of jazz in next weeks broadcast with an insight into Jazz fusion from Japan kindly sent in by Mitsuhiro Ono and a feature from Gary Heywood-Everett who goes the `Full Circle` with the Peter Moc Group and Lage Lund, guitarist whilst Siobhan Soraghan and Andy Faulkner take us on a Sentimental Journey between them.| Archives
Nicolas Meier | Special Sunday “Stories” | Livestream
Sun 23 May | Special Sunday “Stories” | Nicolas Meier guitar | 5pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 22 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | Hear the story of composer, arranger and pianist who blended bebop with big band to create the new cool in jazz, Gill Evans. A jazz story in twelve pieces | Archives
Oxley – Meier Guitar Project | Livestream from Rhythms at the Yurt
Fri 21 May | Oxley – Meier Guitar Project | Pete Oxley – guitar, Nicolas Meier – guitar | Livestream from Rhythms at the Yurt | 8.00pm | Donate here | View here
Guitar day with Clement Regert | Livestream
Thurs 20 May | Guitar day with Clement Regert | Clement Regert guitar, Nicolas Meier guitar| 5pm show | 8pm show
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Thurs 20 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hear the story of composer, arranger and pianist who blended bebop with big band to create the new cool in jazz, Gill Evans. A jazz story in twelve pieces | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Wed 19 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 9pm | Hear the story of composer, arranger and pianist who blended bebop with big band to create the new cool in jazz, Gill Evans. A jazz story in twelve pieces | Archives
Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk
Sat 15 May | Hot Biscuits Jazz Show | www.fc-radio.co.uk | 11pm | While the return of live jazz gets ever closer, catch up with some live music from past days of the Hilary Step with John Settle drums, Stuart Mc Donald sax and Ed Harrison Bass, as the No Idea Trio. Also included, a track from R n B Stevie Oakes Solo Tunes, a solo harmonica blues piece from Mat Walklate, a Latin jazz piece from Bluesy Susie and her band, finishing with an extended syncopation with Kurt Ellington and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra | Archives
