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
Marlow Jazz Club | Steve Waterman
Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Guitar – Blues
Small Blue Trio | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 15 Feb 2026 | Jazz originals inspired by literature and film, from this trio on-the-up following their acclaimed new album ‘Furrow’. | Martin Pyne Composition/Drums/Percussion, David Beebee 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 | £5 – £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
Rebecca Poole – Romancing the Song – Valentine’s Special | Henley
Sat 14 Feb 2026 | Rebecca Poole – Romancing the Song – Valentine’s Special | Henley | The Kenton Theatre, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BS | 7:30pm | £30 | Information and tickets here
Valentine’s Day Jazz at The Six Bells: Jan Steele | Beenham
Sat 14 Feb 2026 | Valentine’s Day Jazz at The Six Bells | Jan Steele saxophones & flute, Phil Craddock piano, Howard King bass, Jim Wade drums | The Six Bells, The Green, Back Lane, Beenham, RG7 5NX | 8 –10pm | Entry just £6 | Book places by email or call 0118 971 3368 or pay on the door.
Mellow music for Valentine’s Day.
Mingus Music with the New Jazz Sextet | Goring
Charles Mingus
Fri 13 Feb 2026 | Mingus Music with the New Jazz Sextet featuring Ben Cummings on trumpet, Ewen Baird on tenor, Ross Law on trombone | 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.
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Denny Ilett’s R & BBop
Wed 11 Feb 2026 | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Denny Ilett’s R & BBop | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15| Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Guitarist/vocalist Denny Ilett and saxophonist/singer Pete Long’ join forces in a new and exciting band, blending the Bebop of Charlie Parker with the Rhythm & Blues of T-Bone Walker and Louis Jordan to produce a treasure-trove of captivating rhythms and intoxicating melodies.
Jazz Essentials Workshop | Jazz Improvisation
Gareth Williams – solo | North Moreton
Cafe Zazous: Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading |
Fri 6 Feb 2006 | Cafe Zazous| Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | HB more guitar| Paul Malloy double bass | David Ahmed guitar | Frank Biddulph violin | Reading | The Lyndhurst Arms 88 Queens Rd, Reading RG1 4DG | 8.45 pm till 11pm | Donations gratefully received. Balboa and Lindyhop dancers welcome!
New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: P’Jam | Beenham
Photo by Steve Foster – @jazzshot on Instagram
Wed 4 Feb | Jazz at The Six Bells: P’Jam | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Marianne Windham 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.
Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, this joyful quartet of musicians simply enjoy playing jazz together in sometimes slightly unexpected and spontaneous ways. They’ve been described as “usually found dodging the Jazz Police”. With a repertoire that spans Miles Davis to the Beatles, expect an evening of great music in good company!
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute| Steve Waterman Trio
Mon 2 Feb | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute| Steve Waterman Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
To mark the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis our featured guest is Steve Waterman, one of the UK’s top jazz trumpet players and for whom Miles was a critical influence. Steve is the winner of numerous British Jazz awards and has recorded many critically acclaimed CDs. Joining Steve will be Alex Hutton on piano and Marianne Windham on bass.
Guildford Jazz at The Stoke Hotel | Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio
Fri 30 Jan | Guildford Jazz at The Stoke Hotel | Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio | Stoke Hotel, Stoke Rd, Guildford GU1 4JN | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15 | Tickets £18 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Join multi-award-winning trombonist Dennis Rollins for an evening with his simmering jazz funk trio, featuring Hammond organ virtuoso Ross Stanley and Joel Barford on drums, playing a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements and smokin’ grooves or, as the BBC Music Magazine has expressed it: ” This group produces genuine fireworks”.
Jazz at Progress | Josephine Davies’ Satori
Fri 30 Jan | Josephine Davies’ Satori | Josephine Davies saxophones, Alcyona Mick piano, Dave Whitford bass, Jay Davies 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
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Sun 25 Jan | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Stuart Henderson – trumpet, Pete Billington – keys, Stuart Barker – bass, Piers Green – sax, Simon Price – drums | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |15.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
Crowmarsh Jazz | Swing from Paris
Sat 24 Jan | Swing from Paris | Violin: Fenner Curtis, Guitars: Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes, Double bass: Tomasz Williams | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED | £18 standard ticket price: https://crowjazz.co.uk/buy-tickets. 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 (fleur@fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk) or phone (07795974223).
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker
Annie Parker
Thurs 22 Jan | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Barrie Griffin bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Every fourth Thursday: next date 19 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
John Etheridge’s All Stars | The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row
Wed 21 Jan | John Etheridge’s All Stars | John Etheridge guitar, Art Themen, saxes, Alec Dankworth bass, Sebastiaan de Krom drums | The Crooked Bllet, Newlands Ln, Stoke Row RG9 5PU | Arrive 7pm latest, music from 8:30 PM | £38 music cover | Full details and tickets here or call us on 01491 681048
A fusion of blues, contemporary, jazz & bloody good music. Etheridge, one of THE guitar greats. Acclaimed in all musical genres having worked with John Williams, Nigel Kennedy, Andy Summer/Police, Stephane Grappelli, Frank Zappa, Soft Machine, 100s more. Sax Supremo Art Themen illuminated the jazz & blues scene for decades – with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker before Clapton joined cream; toured the globe with Stan Tracy Jazz Quartet. Drums: Sebastiaan de Krom from Herbie Hancock & Jamie Cullum’s band. Alec Dankworth double bass, illustrious Cleo Lane/John Dankworth heritage. Bass with bands including Van Morrison, Duke Ellingworth Orchestra, Martin Taylor & many more. Four exquisite musicians.
Andy Fite: Jazz Comic Philosopher | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 18 Jan | Originally from New York and now based in Stockholm, with an approach to songwriting that is both serious and seriously funny. We’re proud to present his first performance in the UK. | Andy Fite Guitar/Voice/Composition | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
Jazz Evening | Berkshire Ballroom
Sat 17 Jan | 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 | Admission only £1 per person! (book at www.ballroomevents.co.uk or pay at the door on the night)
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Art Themen Organ Trio
Thurs 15 Jan | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Art Themen Organ Trio | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.15| Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Saxophonist Art Themen is a true living legend of the British jazz scene. Described by THE OBSERVER as “One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians”, he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever. For this first concert Art’s trio, which features organist Pete Whittaker and drummer George Double, will be joined by Marianne Windham on bass.
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Leon Greening Trio
Mon 12 Jan | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute| Leon Greening Trio | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Pianist Leon Greening is an exciting and hugely popular performer at jazz clubs around the UK. With his hard swinging style, inspired by the likes of Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly and Bobby Timmons, Leon epitomises the very best on the UK Jazz scene today. Joining Leon will be drummer Steve Brown, and Marianne Windham on bass.
Big Band Show | Frensham
Sun 11 Jan | Big Band Show | Frensham British Legion Club, Shortfield Common Rd GU10 3BJ | 12.30 – 3pm | £12.50 payable to account Geoffrey Hiscott / 07 02 46/ 49033098 | Further information from 07811 822347 (calls, WhatsApp, text or Messenger) or otisb1981@yahoo.com
Bring your own picnic (or banquet!).. However all drinks must be purchased at the club bar … at their unbelievably low prices!!
Pete Allen’s Big Jazz Band | Newbury
Brandon Allen Quartet | Goring
Fri 9 Jan | Brandon Allen Quartet with Hugh Turner guitar, Steve Wyndham drums and Howard King 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.
New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Emily Windham | Beenham
Wed 7 Jan | Jazz at The Six Bells: Emily Windham | Emily Windham vocals, Simon Cook piano, Marianne Windham 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.
Emily is a versatile and skilled jazz vocalist with an engaging stage presence, She has performed in a wide range of venues and festivals, billed alongside some of the UKs most respected musicians. Recent performances include Petersfield Jazz Festival, Scarborough Jazz Festival, Wood Street Jazz Festival, and the Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival
Graeme Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band | Theale
Jazz at Progress | The Alex Hitchcock Quartet
Fri 2 Jan | The Alex Hitchcock Quartet | Alex Hitchcock tenor sax, Will Barry piano, Joe Downard bass, Luke McCarthy 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: Hal Masonberg Photography
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Sarah-Jane Eveleigh/Hugh Turner Duo
Sat 27 Dec | Sarah-Jane Eveleigh/Hugh Turner Duo | Sarah-Jane Eveleigh vocals, Hugh Turner guitar | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations
Sarah Jane Eveleigh is a passionate and gifted storyteller, widely respected for her interpretations and delivery of American Songbook standards, who brings a level of style, accuracy and class to her performances.
Hugh Turner is recognised as one of the regions finest jazz guitarists. His influences range from George Benson and John Scofield through to Grant Green and Jimi Hendrix.
Sarah Jane Eveleigh Quartet | Windsor Jazz Club
Sun 21 Dec | American songbook standards delivered with style, accuracy and a festive flavour | Sarah Jane Eveleigh Voice, Tom Neill Piano, Howard King Double Bass, Andrew Eveleigh Drums | Windsor Jazz Club, at The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR | Doors 7.30pm | Music 8 – 10pm | £5 – £10 (no booking fees) | For further information and tickets please visit https://windsorjazzclub.uk/
Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends
Wed 17 Dec | Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends | Simon Mayor, Hilary James, Gerald Garcia , Richard Collins with guest Andy Baum / Slim Panatella | Goring on Thames Village Hall, Goring, Oxon RG8 9HT | 7.45pm | Tickets £20 from Eventbrite or tel 0118 9268615 or mail@mandolin.co.uk
New venue! Jazz at The Swan: Sheena Caprice and Friends | Three Mile Cross
Wed 17 Dec | Jazz at The Swan: Sheena Caprice and Friends | Sheena Caprice vocals , Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | The Swan, Basingstoke Road,Three Mile Cross RG7 1AT | 8 –10pm | Come early for Happy Hour until 7:30pm | Free entry | Book places by email or call 0118 334 6151
Sheena 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.
Paul Higgs, trumpet with Terry Hutchins Qrt | Pangbourne
Sun 14 Dec | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/
Crow Jazz Christmas Cracker | Crowmarsh Gifford
Sat 13 Dec | Crowmarsh Village Hall, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED. Plenty of free parking is available | There is a bar and pizza available, provided by local pub The Queens Head |Doors 6.45pm, show 7.30pm | £18 standard ticket price. 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 fleur@fleurstevensonjazz.co.uk or phone (07795974223)
Guildford Jazz at St John’s Church | The Christmas Project
Fri 12 Dec | Guildford Jazz at St John’s Church | The Christmas Project | St John’s Church, St John’s St, Farncombe GU7 3EJ | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
The Christmas Project is an exciting international band led by two of the Netherland’s leading jazz musicians Henk Kraaijeveld and Jan Willem van Delft with Guildford’s Marianne Windham (Winner of the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Services to Jazz’) on bass and Steve Brown on drums plus special guest, leading UK vocalist Clare Wheeler.
Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Stuart Henderson and Dave Newton
Mon 8 Dec | Guildford Jazz at The Guildford Institute | Stuart Henderson and Dave Newton | Guildford Institute, Ward St, GU1 4LH | Jazz from 14.00 to 15.00 | Tickets £12 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Sixteen times winner of the British Jazz Award for best pianist, Dave Newton has worked with a galaxy of jazz stars from Alan Barnes to the great American clarinettist Buddy de Franco while Stuart Henderson, formerly principal trumpet of The Scots Guards, has also become a leading figure on the UK jazz scene. Marianne Windham completes the lineup on bass.
Cafe Zazous Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | Reading
Friday 5 Dec | Cafe Zazous | Hot Club gypsy jazz quartet | HB more guitar, Phil Berry double bass, David Ahmed guitar, Frank Biddulph violin | Reading |The Lyndhurst Arms | 8.45 pm – 11pm | Donations gratefully received | Balboa and Lindyhop dancers welcome!
A Jazzy Christmas with Paul Edis & Friends | Cookham
Jazz at Progress | Janette Mason – Rewired
Fri 5 Dec | Janette Mason – Rewired | Janette Mason keyboard, Tom Mason bass, Eric Ford 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
Janette Mason, a nominee for Jazz Instrumentalist of The Year in The Parliamentary Jazz Awards is a jazz pianist, a composer for film and TV, an arranger and producer of all genres from jazz to soul to pop, and a dedicated and heartfelt musical communicator.
Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Robert Fowler Quintet
Wed 3 Dec | Guildford Jazz at the Guildford Cricket Pavilion | Robert Fowler Quintet | Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Rd GU1 4RP | Jazz from 20.00 to 22.30 | Tickets £20 (Discounts for Members and Students) from here
Starting his professional career in 1986 with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, tenor saxophonist Robert Fowler has gone on to play with a wide variety of leading jazz musicians as well as touring with rock singer Brian Ferry. Robert’s quintet, which includes Colin Oxley (g) and Robin Aspland (p), will be celebrating the music of the legendary songwriters Rodgers and Hart.
New venue! Jazz at The Six Bells: Jan Steele | Beenham
Wed 3 Dec | Jazz at The Six Bells: :Jan Steele | Jan Steele saxes, Phil Craddock piano, Howard King 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.
Jan Steele is a composer and plays jazz saxophone, clarinet and flute. He studied at London and York Universities, has written music for Channel 4 documentaries and has played all over Europe. He leads various bands ranging from contemporary music to Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz.
Jim Wynn Swingtet @ Balboa Beckons | Oxford
Sun 30 Nov | Jim Wynn Swingtet playing at an afternoon of social balboa (swing) dancing | 2.15 – 6pm, preceded by Balboa Workshop with the fabulous Izzy Ling and Andrew Wilson for those with some experience of balboa 12 – 2.15pm | Old Headington Village Hall, Oxford OX3 9BY | £40 whole day or £15 afternoon dance only | Book tickets here (or 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.
Fusion6 | Milk Bar, Reading
Sun 30 Nov | Fusion 6 | Andy Kennedy saxes, EWI and flute, Tony Imbierski keyboards, Paul Wallace bass, Tony McKenna drums, Alison Rolls vocals | Milk Bar, Reading | 7:30-9:30pm | Tickets in advance from Milk £5 / £3 NUS
Fusion6 return to Milk for a night of live Jazz, Funk, Soul and Fusion. Re-imagining jazz grooves from Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington Jnr, Gil Scott-Heron, Freddie Hubbard and more plus a couple of new original pieces.
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Sun 30 Nov | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Stuart Henderson – trumpet, Dave Newton – piano, Stuart Barker bass,, Vasilis Xenopoulos – sax, Simon Price – drums | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |15.30 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Mr Jeremy Lassen | Bracknell
Sat 29 Nov | The Supertonics Big Band, plus guest vocalist Mr Jeremy Lassen | Popular 17-piece Swing Band | Carnation Hall, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG42 7PA | 7.30pm | Tickets £15, reserve in advance via email or 07739-314261 or at http://www.thesupertonics.co.uk/
Dinner Jazz at The Angel | Annie Parker Trio
Sat 29 Nov | Annie Parker Trio | Annie Parker jazz flutes, Phil Craddock piano, Howard King bass | The Angel, Woolhampton RG7 5RT | Music from 8pm | Free entry. Call 0118 971 3827 to make dinner reservations
Fronted by the exuberant Annie Parker on flute and bass flute, this joyful trio of 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!
Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice
Thurs 27 Nov | Jazz at The Fisherman’s Cottage | Sheena Caprice vocals, Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass, Jim Wade drums | Fisherman’s Cottage, Kennet Side RG1 3DW | Music from 8pm | Free entry, donations welcomed.
Next date Thursday 22 January 2026
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
Jazz @ The Retreat | Reading
Wed 26 Nov | Jazz @ The Retreat Reading | Jazz Singers Night with Fleur Stevenson and her band | The Retreat , 8 St Johns St , RG14EH |20.00 | Free entry | Donations appreciated
Blakes Heaven Big Band | Pangbourne
Sun 23 Nov | Pangbourne Jazz Club @PWMC | Rosewood Hall, 1 Whitchurch Rd Pangbourne, RG8 7BS | Doors at 645pm Jazz from 730pm | Tickets £12.50 https://www.Pangbournejazzclub.com/
Esta B & The Stings | Marlow Bottom
