Hungerford Jazz Forum. The British Legion. Church Way, Hungerford. [contact: George Wicks - Andy Richardson. The Hungerford Jazz Forum gives players and singers of all levels the opportunity to perform for a live audience in a friendly environment. Beginning and intermediate players are welcome as we recognise that "doing it for real" is the best experience there is. Woodshedding is essential but it's a waste of time if you don't get up and blow! HJF is pleased to recognise the support from a wide range of musician and we are proud that we also have support from young musicians who are still at school]

JAGZ. 'at the station' 22361 Station Hill, Ascot. Tel: 01344 878100 Fax: 01344 878102. [contact: John Gripton. Live jazz 7 days a week from Modern to Acid, Funk. Upstairs includes a Continental cafe and bar, also a Separate Jazz Club serving food and drink with a superb sound system and stage. Down stairs the night club playing the latest and oldest styles of jazz funk on Friday and Saturday nights till 2 in the morning]

Jazz at the Brasserie. Riverview Brasserie, 2 Bridge Street, Caversham Bridge, Reading. Tel: 0118 947 6451. [contact: Siobhan. Jazz quartets every Tuesday night, with a varying lineup including amongst others, Jim Mullen, Steve Fishwick, Peter King, Steve Kaldestad etc. Mainly straight-ahead and bebop. Restaurant opens 7:00, music begins at 8:00 and finishes around 10:30. £6 entry or free to diners. Book a table as it usually sells out!]

Out to Lunch Club. Rising Sun Arts, 30 Silver Street, Reading. Tel: +44118 9866788 [contact: Larry Watson. Committed to bringing to Reading the very best of contemporary Jazz, over the coming year we will be bringing some of the top names of the UK Jazz scene to the Rising Sun!! Developed out of the Out To Lunch Club, Rising Sun Jazz will be featuring some amazing events, as well as some of the countries finest musicians. We also provide a splendid range of organic beers, a selection of organic wines and offer students a concessionary admission fee.]

The Jazz Cafe. Madejski Complex, Junction 11, M4, Reading. Tel: 01189 681442 Fax: 01189 681443 [contact: David Simpson. Destination venue, 312 capacity, live jazz, latin, soul, fusion, full al a carte restaurant, open thursday, - Saturday 7:30pm till 3am]

The Jazz Club. The Railway Arches, Caversham Road, Reading. Tel: 0118 950 0 950. Fax: 0118 950 0 951 [contact: Mr Gill. Live Jazz seven days a week noon and night. Converted railway arches, converted to a very high standard, be prepared to be very impressed, the best of jazz, funk, soul, and latin, fully airconditioned, lovely food, lovely people]

Newbury Jazz Platform. Northcroft Sports Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury. Tel: 01635 846396 [Regular jam sessions for players on the 2nd Friday of each month. Doors open 7pm. Music starts at 7.30pm. Open to all levels and all styles. Bar, PA, rythmn section]

The Pelican Inn. Froxfield, Nr.Hungerford. [Sundays]

Newbury Jazz. Hilton Hotel, Newbury. Tel: 01635 43405 [Jazz at the Hilton Hotel The second Sunday of every month "Newbury Jazz" presents a range of jazz at the Pinchington Lane venue. For rurther details ring 01635 43405 Admission £3.00 per person or £5.00 for couples.]

BUCKINGHAM

Amersham Jazz Club. Football Club, Beaconsfield. [Amersham Jazz Club, founded in 1964, enthusiastically promotes live music performed by many of the finest national and international Traditional Jazz bands]

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge Modern Jazz Club. Kettle's Yard, Castle Street, Cambridge Tel: 01223 511511 [Top class British and International jazz music is available in Cambridge at Kettle's Yard, a unique, intimate and inspiring setting close to the city centre, or at the attractive, new, smoke-free theatre at Cambridge Junction's Shed Theatre, Clifton Way]

Bar Hill Jazz Club. 85 Stonefield, Bar Hill, Cambridge. Tel: 01954 789670. [Contact: Val Barrett. Opening Night Mar 16th 2007. 8:00 - 11:00 pm (Bar til 12) Free Parking, Dancing. New Orleans/Dixieland/Swing.]

ESSEX

The Lodge Country Inn. Hayes Chase, Burnham Road, Nr Battlesbridge. Tel: 01245 Fax: 01245 320060. [contact: Brian. The Hugh Rainey Jazz Band - has a diversity of musical preferences ranging from Bourbon Street to Swing Street, Dixieland to Duke. With so much inspiring music throughout the golden years of jazz why confine yourself to listening to, or playing, only one narrowly defined style? So our repertoire salutes Bechet and Bix, Louis and the Duke, Oliver and Basie, Fats and Jelly Roll, George Lewis and Condon, Bessie and Billie and all other great artists whose genius created the wonderful kaleidoscope of jazz. We try to interpret this wide range of material in our own way, aiming at an entertaining and enjoyably varied programme. Performances every Tuesday Night 8:30pm. **FREE ENTRY** Real Ale and Good Food available. Large Car Park, Just off the A130 & A132.]

Blue Boar Jazz Club Maldon. High Street, Maldon. Tel: 01621 842438 [contact: Lou Blackwell/Brian Henderson. Every Thursday evening features various jazz bands and singers for a most memorial evening]

Chelmsford Jazz Club. Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford. Tel: 01245 495028 [The Jazz Club presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre (next to the Civic Theatre) in Fairfield Road, Chelmsford. The majority of concerts are held on Sundays at lunchtime, although in the summer months some are held in the evening. The jazz favoured by members is mainstream and traditional and the club is justly proud of the quality of the musicians, both British and American (with the occasional European), who have appeared.]

Colchester Jazz Club. New Hawthorne Suite, New Farm Road , Stanway Colchester. Tel: 01206 798554. [contact: Ray Murray (Committee Chairman). Club formed 1956 Traditional Jazz every Sunday night. Good Bar, large dance floor,members £4.00 Guests £6.00.Differant live band each session. Various party nights during year. great place to be.]

Alan Gresty.Brian White Ragtimers - Colchester Jazz Club

HERTFORDSHIRE

Berkhamstead Jazz Society. Civic Centre, 161 High Street, Berkhamsted. Tel: 01296 487800 (membership details) [We regularly present live jazz of all kinds for a listening audience in a relaxed, club atmosphere with a reasonably priced licensed bar. We welcome all ages with concessionary prices for members, children and students.
We are firmly established as one of the premier jazz venues in the South-East of England, attracting the best of musical talent, a large and discerning membership and audiences from a wide area. In the past four years we frequently have had full houses for our events so it is worthwhile to book early. ]

Razzamajazz. Lytton Way, Stevenage. Tel: 08700 131 030 Fax: 01438 242 342 [contact: Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre. The Gordon Craig Theatre's resident Jazz Band - Razzamajazz - serve up a monthly musical treat in the venues Corinthian Restaurant. £12.50 for Sunday lunch and jazz or £3.00 for just jazz. Tasty meals in rustic style baskets available in the bar area. Check website for dates. All sessions run 12pm-3pm]

Jazz at The Fairway. Panshanger Golf Complex, Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City. Tel: 01992 550230 or 01462 624262

Pump House Jazz Club. Local Board Road, off Lower High Street, Watford. Tel: 020 8950 6432 [contact: Dave Fawcett. New Orleans and dixieland every Thursday evening from 8.30 - i.e. all good classic traditional jazz with many name bands. Good beer etc available and light snacks. Admission usually £5 - guest band nights £7]

KENT

DECO 5. 5-17 Oxford Street, Whitstable. Tel: +44 1227 770079. [contact: Tiziana Mazzoli. Art Deco style jazz wine bar and lounge with art gallery up stairs. Great food, great wine, cocktails and of course plenty of Jazz. Live Jazz every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Jazz Jam on Sundays.]

The Halstead Jazz Club. Halstead Village Hall, Knockholt Road, Halstead. [Public concerts on the second Sunday of every month, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the country. Tables with candles are set out in the hall and the intimate lighting makes a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. There is no bar and patrons are required to bring their own refreshments. Admission is £5, the doors open at 7:00pm, the music starts at 8:00pm and finishes at approximately 10pm.]

HJC big band - The Halstead Jazz Club

Harbour Jazz Club. Kent International Hotel, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate. [contact: Eric Booth: 01843 865456. Tuesdays.]

Jazz at Stocketts. 118 Heath Road, Coxheath, South of Maidstone. Tel: 01622-749307 Fax: 01622-842115. [contact: Lesley Sparkes. Modern trendy and stylish new restaurant throughout the week and foxy jazz/swing club every Sunday evening from 7pm with music from 8pm. Different artist every week...Karen Jones, Alice Harvey, Jo Paige, Tony Covell, Eugene Portman on keys plus many more. Trad, Modern, Blues, Dixie & Swing. Free Entry, Free Buffet and drinks at pub prices. Make an afternoon of it with Sunday Lunch served 12pm - 6pm followed by cool sounds all evening.]

John Levett's Listening Room.. Plaza Suite, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks. Tel: 01732 450175. [contact: John Levett. Sundays 8-11pm, jazz 8-10pm. Contemporary Jazz. Licensed Bar]

The Grey Lady. 70 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. Tel: 01892 544 700 Fax: 01892 619919 [contact: Carlos Caicha. Various jazz genres except trad, blues, boogie woogie, some soul. Vocal and instrumental. Thursday nights are for listening, Friday and Saturday includes up tempo for dancing, Cool Jazz Sunday lunches. The Grey Lady has a dining room so customers can eat and listen or start the night in our sister restaurant, La casa Vecchia, downstairs and move up to the club after. Cuisine is Mediterranean and the music is superb]

Tunbridge Wells Jazz Club. Masonic Centre, St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells. [contact: Peter Curtis. The Club is a registered Educational Charity and, as such, is a non profit making and, to a small extent grant aided by the Arts Council through South-Eastern Arts. Our concerts are also sponsored from time to time by local businesses. Formed in 1984 to promote local interest in jazz in all it's forms. We arrange ten or more concerts per year in Tunbridge Wells, normally at the Masonic Banqueting Centre, St Johns' Road and occasionally at the Trinity Theatre & Arts Centre, Church Road, through a season which runs from each September to the following June. Gigs normally the first Friday in the calendar month. student workshops etc]

Keith Nichols' Hot Six - Tunbridge Wells Jazz Club

The Swingate Inn. Deal Road, Swingate, Dover. Tel: 01304 204043 [contact:Dave Lewis.lounge bar of the pub most Thursdays 20.30- 23.00. free admission with collection. Dixieland and mainstream good mix of local and London bands very friendly.food available]

MIDDLESEX

Hampton Jazz. 127 Station Road, Hampton. Tel: 020 8783 1505], [contact: Nikki. Modern jazz, trio plus special guests Saturday 2-5.30pm]

Harri's Jazz. Bagster House, Walton Lane, Shepperton. Tel: 01784-435396 Fax: 01784-432994 [contact: Harriet Coleman. Mainstream to modern jazz. Top jazz artists from UK,USA, & Europe Lasty Thursday in Month from 8:30 to 11pm. Nearest station Shepperton from Waterloo. Grand piano, stage lighting, excellent sound system, club price drinks, sandwiches]

The Hook Line And Sinker. 29-31 York Street. (near Arragon Rd) Twickenham. Tel: 020 8891 5413 [contact: Keith. Jazz pub/bar in Greater London with modern style and spacious interior. Now featuring Mike's Jazz Quintet every Tuesday night from 8.30pm until 11pm. It's a friendly, accessible band playing clear melodies in a Swing/Mainstream jazz style]

Jazz @ the Manor. Ruislip Manor Sports & social Club. Grosvenor Vale HA4. Ruislip. The Big Band Jazz has moved to a new venue at Ruislip Manor Sports & Social club. Good transport Met and Piccadilly 5 mins and Central line 12 mins walk]

NORFOLK

Dereham Jazz Society.Lakeside Country Club, Quarry Lane ,Lyng, Norfolk. Tel. 01603 696471 (Contact Richard Nelson), Tel 01362 863511 (contact Fred Webbing). Traditional, mainstream, Big Bands Wednesdays 8.30 to 11pm. Good bar facilities, food available. No membership required. Pay at the door.

New Jazz Club. opens at the Anchor Hotel, Bridge Street, Thetford. Tel: 01842 763925 [Every third Monday in the month. Dixie Jazz Bandits with Mary Lou Lambert plus a special guest. Times: 8.30pm to 11pm. Admission on door - £3.50. Bar, dancing, ample parking.]

SUFFOLK

The Fleece Jazz. Kersey Mill Kersey, Suffolk, IP7 6DP, UK For tickets, call 01787 211865 [contact: David Gasson. Twelve years of the very best in modern jazz every Friday night at 8:30pm. Doors open at 7:30. There is a well stocked bar, and the pub food is great. Experience the special intimate atmosphere in the upstairs room of this historic and friendly pub. The Club (not the pub) is a nonsmoking venue.]

Jazz At The Pykkerell. High Street, Ixworth, Bury St. Edmunds. Tel: 01379 741236 [contact: Dixie Jazz Bandits. traditional jazz,resident and plus special guests. dance floor, parking. food, accommodation. music 8-30 - 11pm]

Jazznights. The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 277741 [contact: Roger & Larraine Odell. Jazznights presents the best UK jazz instrumentalists and singers who perform with the resident trio on alternate Sunday evenings. Food is available and there is a bar]

SURREY

Brave New World. 22 - 26 Berrylands Road, Surbiton. Tel: 020 8399 0200 fax: 020 8390 7701 [contact: D. Krzysiak. Jazz and Tapas 1:00pm - 4pm Sundays]

Epsom Jazz Club. The White Horse, 63 Dorking Road, Epsom. Tel: 01372 726622 [Contact: Duncan Eagles. Jazz Every Tuesday with some of the top names on the London Jazz Scene. Music starts at 8:30 until 11:00pm. Food served until 9:00pm.]

Janek Gwizdala with Elliot Mason - Epsom Jazz Club

Maltings Jazz Club. Bridge Square, Farnham. Tel: 01737 822726 [contact:Jill Lay. Traditional jazz Wednesdays]

Ram Jam Club. (back of) The Grey Horse. 46 Richmond Rd. Kingston-Upon-Thames. Tel: 0208 549 8709 (answerphone) to book a table.

Derek Nash Solo with Jazz Proof - Ram Jam Club

Syvie's Place - Warlingham Jazz Club. Croydon PO Social Club, Trenham Drive, Warlingham. Tel: +44 (0)1406 365731

TJ Johnson Band - Syvie's Place - Warlingham Jazz Club

Sutton Jazz Club. The Thomas Wall Centre. 52, Benhill Avenue, Sutton. Tel: +44 020 8643 2239 Fax: +44 020 8643 2239 [contact: Pat and Neville Dickie. Traditional Jazz, Sunday, Monthly. Buffet supplied One Sunday a month 7pm - 10pm. No Bar BYO. Coffee & Tea supplied free]

Watermill Jazz. Friends Provident, Social ClubPixham Lane,Pixham Lane, Dorking. Tel: 01372 275293 [contact: David Johnston. The Watermill Jazz Club was founded in 1994 by Ann Odell, and Steve Spurling and since then has gone from strength to strength meeting on Thursday evenings every month of the year except December. Admission is from 8.00 pm and the music starts at 8.30 pm.]

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