Jazz is becoming more and more popular in Oxford, with new locations to hear the music popping up all the time. The regular jazz venues include The Spin at the Wheatsheaf (Thursdays), The Big Bang Restaurant (Tuesdays), Gee's (Sunday's), The Old Parsonage Hotel (Fridays), Quod (Sundays), and the Backroom at the Bullingdon Arms (Tuesdays). See our list below for all the jazz that's happening in Oxford right now.
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Sun Aug 01
Jazz at Quod
Enjoy world class live jazz at Quod by some of the best jazz trios in the UK every Sunday. Top jazz instrumentalists from all over the country create a superb ambiance, on the terrace in summer and in the bar in winter. This week: Mark Allaway on saxophone, Tim Lapthorn on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Quod
5 - 7 pm
Sun Aug 01
Jazz at Gee’s
Every Sunday evening at Gee’s we entertain you with world class live jazz. Stylistically eclectic and culturally diverse, the music is geared towards the non-jazz enthusiast as well as aficionados, creating a superb atmosphere whether you want to directly immerse yourself in the music or have it gently in the background as you chat or enjoy your meal. This week: Jacqui Hicks sings accompanied by Tim Lapthorn on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Gee's
8 - 9.45 pm
Tue Aug 03
Alison Bentley @ The Jazz Cellar
The finest vocals from this utterly professional Jazzette with Kevin Armstrong on guitar. Perfect summer jazz.
Jazz Cellar at The Big Bang
Tue Aug 03
The Oxford Jazz Club feat. The Howard Peacock Quintet
Backroom at the Bully
Fri Aug 06
Jazz at the Old Parsonage
Every Friday evening at the Parsonage we bring you world class Jazz like you have never heard before. From the house of the famous London jazz clubs Ronnie Scott’s and the 606, each week come truly great musicians. Held in the bar in winter and on the terrace in summer. This week: Dave Coltan on guitar with Tim Dawes on double bass.
The Old Parsonage
8 - 10 pm
Sun Aug 08
Jazz at Quod
Enjoy world class live jazz at Quod by some of the best jazz trios in the UK every Sunday. Top jazz instrumentalists from all over the country create a superb ambiance, on the terrace in summer and in the bar in winter. This week: Dave Lewis on saxophone, Ross Stanley on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Quod
5 - 7 pm
Tue Aug 10
Miquid Licks @ The Jazz Cellar
Bristol’s finest funkyteers let loose on the Oxford scene. Not to be missed.
Jazz Cellar at The Big Bang
Tue Aug 10
The Oxford Jazz Club feat. The Howard Peacock Quintet
Backroom at the Bully
Fri Aug 13
Jazz at the Old Parsonage
Every Friday evening at the Parsonage we bring you world class Jazz like you have never heard before. From the house of the famous London jazz clubs Ronnie Scott’s and the 606, each week come truly great musicians. Held in the bar in winter and on the terrace in summer. This week: Ross Stanley on piano with Tim Dawes on double bass.
The Old Parsonage
8 - 10 pm
Sat Aug 14
Summer special with John Etheridge
£10 conc £8 Stud £6.
“I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge” - Sting (in a Guardian interview)
“One of the best guitarists in the world” - Pat Metheny
The Spin at the Wheatsheaf
Sun Aug 15
Jazz at Quod
Enjoy world class live jazz at Quod by some of the best jazz trios in the UK every Sunday. Top jazz instrumentalists from all over the country create a superb ambiance, on the terrace in summer and in the bar in winter. This week: Osian Roberts on saxophone, Tim Lapthorn on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Quod
5 - 7 pm
Sun Aug 15
Jazz at Gee’s
Every Sunday evening at Gee’s we entertain you with world class live jazz. Stylistically eclectic and culturally diverse, the music is geared towards the non-jazz enthusiast as well as aficionados, creating a superb atmosphere whether you want to directly immerse yourself in the music or have it gently in the background as you chat or enjoy your meal. This week: Nia Lynn sings accompanied by Tim Lapthorn on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Gee's
8 - 9.45 pm
Tue Aug 17
Jez Cook @ The Jazz Cellar
Top notch technique and gorgeous harmony from the masterful Mr Cook with Paul Jefferies on bass – 2 of Oxford’s finest gentlemen of jazz.
Jazz Cellar at The Big Bang
Tue Aug 17
The Oxford Jazz Club feat. Alvin Roy & Reeds Unlimitedf
Backroom at the Bully
Tue Aug 17
Alvin Roy’s Reeds Unlimited
FREE!
Backroom at the Bully
9.30 pm
Fri Aug 20
Jazz at the Old Parsonage
Every Friday evening at the Parsonage we bring you world class Jazz like you have never heard before. From the house of the famous London jazz clubs Ronnie Scott’s and the 606, each week come truly great musicians. Held in the bar in winter and on the terrace in summer. This week: Sean Hargreaves on piano with Tim Dawes on double bass.
The Old Parsonage
8 - 10 pm
Sun Aug 22
Jazz at Quod
Enjoy world class live jazz at Quod by some of the best jazz trios in the UK every Sunday. Top jazz instrumentalists from all over the country create a superb ambiance, on the terrace in summer and in the bar in winter. This week: Alex Garnet on saxophone, Graham Harvey on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Quod
5 - 7 pm
Sun Aug 22
Jazz at Gee’s
Every Sunday evening at Gee’s we entertain you with world class live jazz. Stylistically eclectic and culturally diverse, the music is geared towards the non-jazz enthusiast as well as aficionados, creating a superb atmosphere whether you want to directly immerse yourself in the music or have it gently in the background as you chat or enjoy your meal. This week: Gwynn Allen sings accompanied by Tim Lapthorn on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Gee's
8 - 9.45 pm
Tue Aug 24
Kate Winter @ The Jazz Cellar
Back by popular demand, the gorgeous Kate is back with one of London’s finest (Alex Hutton) on keys – A birthday special for Max!
Jazz Cellar at The Big Bang
Tue Aug 24
The Oxford Jazz Club feat. The Howard Peacock Quintet
Backroom at the Bully
Wed Aug 25
Trish Elphinstone Quintet
Free Entry.
Half Moon
8.30 pm
Fri Aug 27
Jazz at the Old Parsonage
Every Friday evening at the Parsonage we bring you world class Jazz like you have never heard before. From the house of the famous London jazz clubs Ronnie Scott’s and the 606, each week come truly great musicians. Held in the bar in winter and on the terrace in summer. This week: John Pearce on piano with Tim Dawes on double bass.
The Old Parsonage
8 - 10 pm
Sun Aug 29
Jazz at Quod
Enjoy world class live jazz at Quod by some of the best jazz trios in the UK every Sunday. Top jazz instrumentalists from all over the country create a superb ambiance, on the terrace in summer and in the bar in winter. This week: Graham Blevins on saxophone, Ross Stanley on piano & Tim Dawes on double bass.
Quod
5 - 7 pm
Sun Aug 29
Jazz at Gee’s
Every Sunday evening at Gee’s we entertain you with world class live jazz. Stylistically eclectic and culturally diverse, the music is geared towards the non-jazz enthusiast as well as aficionados, creating a superb atmosphere whether you want to directly immerse yourself in the music or have it gently in the background as you chat or enjoy your meal. This week: Polly Gibbons sings accompanied by Tim Dawes on double bass & Ross Stanley on piano.
Gee's
8 - 9.45 pm
Tue Aug 31
Sophie Garner @ The Jazz Cellar
Sassy, funky, bluesy – a truly stunning performer – with Rob Terry on piano. A second Birthday treat, as she’s spectacular!
Jazz Cellar at The Big Bang
Tue Aug 31
The Oxford Jazz Club feat. The Hugh Turner Band
Backroom at the Bully
