National Jazz and Blues Festival
| National Jazz, Blues & Rock Festival | |
|---|---|
The 15th National Jazz, Blues and Rock Festival held at Reading in 1975 | |
| Genre | Jazz, blues, etc. |
| Location(s) | Richmond Athletic Ground, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames |
| Years active | 1961– 1980s |
| Founders | Harold Pendleton |
The National Jazz and Blues Festival was the precursor to the Reading Rock Festival and was the brainchild of Harold Pendleton, the founder of the prestigious Marquee Club in Soho.