Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2019 Brochure

1–6 May 2019 Box Office 01242 850270 cheltenhamfestivals.com #cheltjazzfest

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THANK YOU to our Partners and Supporters In Association With

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Major Partners

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Festival Partners

Strategic Partner

Official Festival Hotel

Official Sparkling Wine

The Oldham Foundation

Individual Supporters In-Kind Partner

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Keith Norton and Louise Hewett Marketing Partner

Media Partners

Esther and Peter Smedvig

WELCOME

‘I’m very excited to be working with Cheltenham Jazz Festival to help create this extraordinary artistic village. It feels like a home from home for me, somewhere I can meet up with old friends and make new ones.

I’m looking forward to introducing some great new talent and bringing my favourite artists together for unique shows.’

Gregory Porter Artistic Curator

‘Like me, Gregory has a history with this great festival. I am delighted that he has joined the team at Cheltenham to bring audiences unparalleled events, intimate shows with major artists and highlight the next generation of incredible musicians.’

Jamie Cullum Associate Curator

Need help deciding? We’ve picked some events not to miss at this year’s Festival below.

Go on to discover family events for all ages from page 13, dive into the full programme from page 16 and plan your weekend with our guide on page 46.

The Best For First-Timers James Morrison page 18 Andreya Triana page 19 Friday Night Is Music Night page 20 Hypnotic Brass Ensemble page 38

See It Here First

Gregory’s Picks Charenee Wade page 16 Alina Engibaryan page 20 Kandace Springs page 37

Gregory’s

Pick

SUNLIGHT page 19 Incognito And Friends page 21 The Brass Project Live page 25 Yazz Ahmed: Polyhymnia page 31

Trios With A Twist SUNLIGHT page 19 Joshua Redman page 29 Vula Viel page 31 Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares page 36 Hermia Ceccaldi Darrifourcq page 37

Jazz Greats

Rising Stars

Wesseltoft, Berglund & Öström page 25 Abdullah Ibrahim page 26 David Sanborn page 32 Fred Hersch page 35

Nubya Garcia page 21 Cherise Adams-Burnett page 28 Yola & Kizzy Crawford page 32 Lydian Collective & Rue page 39 3

FESTIVAL VILLAGE Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1UW D ER SPA ROA

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Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre (GL50 3AA) 0.2 miles The Daffodil (GL50 2AE)

0.3 miles

House of Fraser (GL50 1HP) 0.5 miles Hotel du Vin (GL50 3AH) 0.3 miles See back cover for map.

bottlegreen Garden Bar Sit down, relax, enjoy the view, be refreshed and treat yourself to a bottlegreen cocktail in the Garden Bar.

Festival Bar Fuel up between gigs! Proudly serving Henry Westons Vintage Cider, Bath Ales Gem, bottlegreen, Chase Distillery and Neptune Rum.

Festival Bar Free Stage

Montpellier Woods

bottlegreen Garden Bar

Food Traders

Chase Distillery

Box Office The Chatterbox

MONTPELLIER WALK

Cheltenham Town Hall 0.3 miles (GL50 1QA)

Town Centre, Cheltenham Ladies’ College Parabola Arts Centre, Hotel du Vin, House of Fraser, Town Hall, free music ...around town

Other Venues

Main Entrance

Record Store

Jazz Puddles

Yamaha Discovery Space

Toilets

Toilets

Food Traders

The Chatterbox

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MON Pop into our family friendly tent and get creative making your very own hand drum. Tell us what makes your heart sing and hang your answer on our interactive wind chime.

Skate Park

Acoustic Corner

Yamaha Discovery Space Acoustic Corner Dive into acoustic sets presented by the freshest musical talent.

Kids gigs and fun for the whole family take place here throughout the weekend.

See pages 13–15 for details.

Selection of food traders open 1 May, evening Full site opens 2 May, 5.30pm Free entry

Free Stage We’ve invited some of the best acts from across the country to perform on our Free Stage throughout the Festival. For the full line-up, pick up our free music guide from the Box Office or visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/ free-music

Henry Westons Big Top

Neptune Rum Bar The Nyetimber Garden

Food Traders Bandstand

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Gardens Gallery

Children’s Playground

Jazz Puddles Step into our sound puddle installations across town and in the Festival Village and get enveloped in jazz music. No wellies required!

See page 11 for details.

Record Store Come in to purchase the latest jazz releases, CDs, vinyl, books and merchandise and get them signed by some of our Festival artists.

Neptune Rum Bar Sample this delicious Barbados rum the world’s most awarded rum. Drinks include Rum ‘n Ginger, Rum ‘n Coke, mojito or rum punch.

Brought to you by Stoney Lane Records.

The Chase Distillery Horse Box Bar Enjoy a delicious selection of gin and vodka based cocktails from Chase Distillery – pioneers of British field to bottle spirits.

The Nyetimber Garden The stunning Nyetimber Garden will provide the ideal spot from which to savour a perfectly chilled glass of Nyetimber throughout the Festival.

Gardens Gallery Head to the Gardens Gallery to discover their Jazz Festival Artist for 2019!

Food Traders Grab a quick bite or a full meal from one of our street traders all across our buzzing Festival Village.

Late Night Jam Sessions 3–5 May 10.30pm–3am Hotel du Vin (GL50 3AH) FREE The party carries on late into the night at our free jam sessions. Expect some surprise collaborations with our house band from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

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GREAT TASTE EXPERIENCES AT THE FESTIVAL

Music to your ears: Bath Ales is the Official Ale Partner of Cheltenham Jazz Festival – available at the Festival Bar. Bath Ales was founded in 1995, and is the brewer of a distinctive range of premium, authentic and inventive ales for the discerning beer drinker. Its flagship ale is Gem, a full-bodied, malty and much-celebrated amber beer.

The Nyetimber Garden will provide the ideal spot from which to savour a perfectly chilled glass of Nyetimber throughout Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Discover our celebrated collection of sparkling wines including Nyetimber Classic Cuvee, RosĂŠ, Blanc de Blancs and Demi-Sec.

The bottlegreen Garden Bar will be serving up plenty of tasty drinks to keep you refreshed over the Bank Holiday weekend. Enjoy an exclusive Festival Cocktail and soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy the entertainment on offer next door at the Free Stage.

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Who will perform this year?

The Henry Westons Sessions at Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Henry Westons Vintage Cider, the Official Cider of Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

Curated by Cheltenham Jazz Festival, the Henry Westons Sessions are an unmissable series of intimate performances filmed backstage at the Festival and shared online.

Watch the eclectic mix of established artists and emerging talent throughout the Festival at youtube.com/cheltenhamfestivals

In 1880, Henry Weston first started crafting cider from the bittersweet apples grown on his farm in Much Marcle, Herefordshire. Over many years, he refined the art of traditional cider making.

Today, Henry Westons Vintage Ciders are produced only from apples grown in a single year’s harvest in the three counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The cider is then slowly matured in aged oak vats to deliver a smooth and rounded cider, packed with magnificently exceptional character.

The UK’s No.1 glass bottled apple cider*

*IRI Scantrack 52 weeks to January 2019

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‘We love playing at Jazz It Up – such a positive experience for the students.’ Teacher Spotlight is Cheltenham Festivals’ year-round education and talent development programme. It offers a wide range of opportunities for all ages to engage with jazz as well as supporting artists throughout their musical career.

JAZZ FOR SCHOOLS Every year our Jazz for Schools programme engages hundreds of children and young people from schools across Gloucestershire and beyond.

Our Concert for Schools sees 600 excited primary school children crowd into the Jazz

Arena for a lively introduction to the joy of jazz. At the same time, older students interested in the music industry can go Behind the Scenes at Friday Night Is Music Night and meet the BBC Radio 2 producer and other professionals involved in the show.

Taking the Free Stage by storm every year, Jazz It Up is an annual highlight for school and county jazz bands to perform in front of large crowds at the heart of the Festival. Come along and join the fun at the Free Stage on 4–6 May, 10.30am–1pm.

For details on how to book for Jazz for Schools, go to cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-for-schools

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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES Beyond our extensive education outreach, Spotlight also develops the careers of emerging and established jazz artists. Some receive invaluable career advice from industry professionals through our One-to-one Clinics, while others are given a platform to introduce their music to our audiences.

This year, our annual Jazz Exchange concert will welcome student musicians from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Conservatoire de Paris – two top institutions for studying jazz.

The Showcase project opens doors for two emerging artists who have previously taken part in …around town by not only giving them the chance to play in our 600-seat Jazz Arena, but also offering a 6-month package of career support including a mentoring session with key music industry figures.

We have opened up more slots for exciting Support Acts to warm up the Town Hall crowds and our …around town programme invites local and national artists to play stages all across Cheltenham.

Following on from the success of last year’s Hack the Jazz Festival event which explored ideas for new outdoor commissions at the Festival, we are keeping in touch with two artists from the group by supporting them with Research and Development grants to turn their ideas into future events.

‘The Festival team were willing to meet us as partners and collaborators, which is unique. When many large arts organisations are booking merely to sell tickets, Cheltenham has a very clear eye on the future and seeks to build for the long term.’

Jack Abraham, manager of Kansas Smitty’s House Band

One-to-one Clinics and the Research and Development grants are kindly supported by Keith Norton and Louise Hewett.

Showcase is kindly supported by The Oldham Foundation.

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FREE GIGS

...around town

90 free gigs taking over the streets, pubs and clubs of Cheltenham From pop-up street performances and stage sets during the day to partying in Cheltenham’s pubs, bars and clubs late into the night, Cheltenham Jazz Festival …around town brings you the best local talent and up and coming national artists over the May bank holiday weekend. In a whirlwind of music, this eclectic mix of free performances will take you all across the town: starting in the Brewery Quarter, at the John Lewis Cambray Stage and in venues like Bottle of Sauce, The Tavern and The Cosy Club in the town centre, to the Free Stage at the heart of the Festival Village in Montpellier Gardens.

We’ve worked with Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) to make sure that the town’s businesses, from shopping centres to bars, are part of the fun!

In association with

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in association with Cheltenham BID

FREE 1–6 May

Jazz Puddles Festival Village, The Brewery Quarter & The Promenade (outside The Quadrangle)

Who doesn’t enjoy jumping into a puddle?

Get ready to make the leap, you won’t want to miss our marvellous musical puddles appearing all over Cheltenham!

Look out for them marked on the floor and step into the different puddles to get enveloped in jazz music from Festival artists as well as some exclusive improvised treats. This playful installation has been created especially for the Festival by artist Mike Blow. No wellies required!

Jazz Puddles is kindly supported by the Charles Irving Charitable Trust.

4–6 May

Acoustic Corner Dive into acoustic sets presented by the freshest musical talent in between Festival gigs and recharge your batteries away from the buzzing Festival Village with delicious food and drink from our street traders.

3 May, 6.30pm–5 May, 10.30pm

Jazz 625 – Celebrating A Classic Of Jazz TV Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre, Foyer Jazz 625 was the BBC’s jazz music programme broadcast in the 1960s featuring performances by leading British and American jazz musicians. Don’t miss the display of newly digitised archive gems and photographic stills from this iconic BBC strand. Artists featured include Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Cleo Laine and Ronnie Scott.

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NEW FOR 2019 3 May, 8.30–9.45pm

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Nubya Garcia £15 * Standing ticket One of the leading forces in the UK’s new wave of afro-tinged jazz, and celebrated as one of the most in-demand musicians in that scene, London-based saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia was named ‘one to watch’ by The Guardian.

4 May, 7.30–8.45pm

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Vels Trio £14 * Standing ticket

Gilles Peterson Presents…

Vels Trio’s prowess as a live band has led them to share the stage with Sons of Kemet and Moses Boyd.

Being almost indistinguishable by any sole genre, the group’s mutual loves of electronic, jazz, funk, prog and hip-hop pave the way for their sound.

House of Fraser, Basement

4 May, 10–11.15pm

3–4 May

Knowing the scene like no other, DJ and broadcaster Gilles Peterson has curated three of the most exciting acts from the new wave of UK jazz.

These musicians will raise the roof of our special pop-up venue in the town centre, just a 10 minute walk from the Festival Village.

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Joe Armon-Jones £15 * Standing ticket Joe Armon-Jones is taking the UK jazz scene by storm with his combination of jazz, hip-hop and dub flows. His band combines skittering rhythms and soaring melodies into a dazzling sound – one of the most exciting live acts around.

INTRODUCING OUR OFFICIAL HOSPITALITY PARTNER In the heart of Cheltenham, both of No.131’s Georgian Townhouses boast eclectic and contemporary interiors paired with best of British produce. Their brand new bar Gin & Juice (opening in March), offering no less than 350 gins, paired with No.131’s delectable cocktail and wine list makes it the food and drink destination of Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.

To book a bedroom or table, call 01242 822 939

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YAMAHA DISCOVERY SPACE Musical Adventures For All Ages Ever dreamt of playing a musical instrument? Maybe you already do! Whether you’re discovering or rediscovering, come and visit the Yamaha tent to inspire your inner musician with a whole host of musical events and fun hands-on sessions aimed at the whole family.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Ticket Booking Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult aged 16 or over. A ticket must be purchased for each person attending, including children under 2 years.

No tickets are required for free Yamaha Sessions.

Age Recommendations Age recommendations are here to help you as an approximate guide to the ages of children who we think will most enjoy each performance. Everyone is always welcome to all of these shows, but some parts will be more suited to the ages we’ve suggested.

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YAMAHA DISCOVERY SPACE

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SATURDAY 4 MAY

SUNDAY 5 MAY 2–3pm

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Sound Discoveries with Jason Singh £6 * Ages 3+ 10.45–11.30am

JF01 Composer, beatboxer and sound

Jazz Babies £6 * Ages 0–4 Join our early-years specialists and wonderful musicians for some good vibes, as young children discover new sounds, sing nursery rhymes, get to know jazz classics, dance and join in.

artist Jason Singh brings his one-man show to our young audience with his incredible vocal and creative talents come along and explore the weird and wonderful noises you can make with your voice, body and technology.

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Evelyn And The Yellow Birds with Cherise Adams-Burnett £6 * Ages 3+ and the whole family Presented by vocalist Cherise AdamsBurnett, this heart-warming tale explores the adventures of Evelyn, a young Jamaican woman who makes the journey across the ocean to English shores with her husband.

The show explores jazz music and its Caribbean influences, accompanied by a live band.

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Family Sing with Alice Zawadzki £6 * For all ages A feel-good session for all ages, our ever-popular Family Sing returns with the brilliant vocalist, violinist and songwriter Alice Zawadzki – warm up your vocal cords to sing along with jazz and popular tunes, learn new songs and hear Alice’s expressive originals.

3.15–7.30pm 12.15–1pm

10.30–11.30am

Yamaha Sessions Free drop-in sessions for all ages

12.15–1pm

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Jazz Babies: The Drum with Ken Wilson Max £6 * Ages 0–4 This is the drum. This is the beat. Clap your hands. Stomp your feet! Babies love song, rhythm and dance, so come along and step to the beat with award-winning picture book author Ken Wilson-Max and our special guest percussionist.

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YAMAHA DISCOVERY SPACE MONDAY 6 MAY

2–3pm

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The Destroyers: Little People’s Edition £6 * Ages 3+ One of Birmingham’s finest musical exports, The Destroyers captivate their young audiences with energy, theatrics and original songs with danceable Balkan and klezmer tunes.

From horns and whistles to guitars and fiddles, learn about the myriad of instruments and countries that make their band so special.

9–11.15am

Yamaha Sessions Free drop-in sessions for all ages

11–11.45am

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Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids Jazz Arena £8 * For all ages

2–3pm

Join sonic superhero and beatboxer Shlomo to become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!

3.15–7.30pm

12.15–1.15pm

Yamaha Sessions

Discover The Arabic Oud with Rihab Azar

Free drop-in sessions for all ages

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£6 * Ages 4+ Listen, sing, dance and explore new rhythms with Syrian oud player Rihab Azar – the first female oudist to have performed with the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music. Join her to discover the wonderful music and instruments of the Middle East.

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The Kora: ‘African Harp’ with Jally Kebba Susso £6 * For all ages Kora-playing maverick Jally Kebba Susso takes you on an unforgettable journey with his 21-string West African instrument. Born into 74 generations of Gambian musical heritage, he has forged a new trajectory for this enchanting instrument, drawing inspiration from other musical genres including jazz, Afro-funk and electro.

3.15–7.30pm

Yamaha Sessions Free drop-in sessions for all ages

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WEDNESDAY 1 MAY 7–9.45pm

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Charenee Wade The Daffodil £65 * Ticket includes a three-course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. Some tables may be shared.

Bar open from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm, performance 8.30-9.45pm.

Known for expert vocal ability and her seriously swinging groove, Charenee Wade evokes a classic jazz sound akin to Betty Carter and Sarah Vaughan. Alongside various competition accolades, she has also been embraced by some of the biggest names in American jazz including Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride and Gregory Porter. She’ll be performing music from her critically-acclaimed tribute to the socially conscious poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron as well as tunes from her forthcoming new album.

Gregory’s

Pick

8–9.30pm

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Jamie Cullum Henry Westons Big Top £62 £58 £46 or £30 (restricted view) * With four million albums sold and Grammy, Golden Globe and Brit awards to his name, Jamie Cullum has become one of the most successful UK artists of all time. Known for his energetic, explosive live shows and his signature songwriting skills, he returns to the Big Top stage with a brand new album in this first Cheltenham show since his sell-out performance in 2016.

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THURSDAY 2 MAY

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Festival Site Opening Selection of traders open Wednesday evening, 1 May Full site opens Thursday 2 May, 5.30pm Start your Bank Holiday weekend with a drink or two, free live music and great company in Montpellier Gardens. The Festival Bar and Free Stage will be buzzing from 5.30pm onwards.

FREE

See the free music line-up online at cheltenhamfestivals.com/free-music

7–8.15pm

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Ana Popovic Jazz Arena £22 * Serbian guitarist and singer Ana Popovic fell in love with American blues as a kid. Since then, she’s built a career to last: called ‘one helluva guitar-player’ by Bruce Springsteen and topping the Billboard Blues Charts with nearly all of her albums, she has shared the stage with blues greats B.B. King, Jeff Beck and Joe Bonamassa among many others. Now Ana is back on the road with music from her new album, a tribute to empowered and inspiring female role models.

7–9.45pm

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Buck & Billie The Daffodil £65 * Ticket includes a three-course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. Some tables may be shared. Bar open from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm, performance 8.30-9.45pm.

In January 1937, one of the greatest musical partnerships began in the New York recording studios, when Billie Holiday teamed up with trumpeter Buck Clayton and members of Teddy Wilson’s band. In this special presentation, the Buck Clayton Legacy Band is joined by vocalist and brilliant Billie Holiday interpreter Julia Biel to explore that musical treasure trove, including favourites such as God Bless the Child and Good Morning Heartache.

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THURSDAY 2 MAY

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8.30–10pm

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James Morrison Henry Westons Big Top £34 £32 £26 or £20 (restricted view) *

Broadcast live on BBC Radio 2

As this is a live broadcast, please be seated by 8.15pm.

Brit Award-winning singer and songwriter James Morrison is cited by fellow singers James Bay and John Newman as one of their ‘earliest inspirations’.

His first album debuted at No 1 back in 2006, and singles You Give Me Something and Broken Strings brought him worldwide success. Four world tours later, he is back with his brand new album You’re Stronger Than You Know. Driven by his love for the soul and Motown eras, his energetic songs and honest lyrics are paired with his raspy, gravelly vocals for a powerful Big Top concert.

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FRIDAY 3 MAY

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6.30–7.45pm

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Andreya Triana Jazz Arena £18 * Andreya Triana made her name through collaborations with incredible artists like Flying Lotus and Bonobo; her smoky voice and mid-tempo soul made the perfect addition to Bonobo’s album Black Sands. She released her debut album in 2010, and a few years later went on to be nominated for a MOBO award. She is gearing up to take 2019 by storm with the lead single from her new album, Woman, having already made the BBC Radio 2 playlist.

7–8pm

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TRIOS WITH A TWIST

SUNLIGHT Soweto Kinch meets Andreas Schaerer & Kalle Kalima Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre £16 * In this unique collaboration created for the Festival, award-winning vocalist Andreas Schaerer reignites an earlier Cheltenham meeting with saxophonist Soweto Kinch. Schaerer’s expansive singing style wowed audiences here in 2017, blending beat-boxing, speaking, sound imitation, scatting and even cascades of operatic notes. Meanwhile, MOBO-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch is known for his sound encompassing both jazz and hip-hop, equally skilled as a horn player and MC. This unusual trio is completed by Finnish guitarist Kalle Kalima.

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FRIDAY 3 MAY

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Alina Engibaryan The Daffodil £65 * Ticket includes a three-course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. Some tables may be shared. Bar open from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm, performance 8.30-9.45pm

A budding singer since the age of two, Russian-born Alina Engibaryan has been championed by both Gregory Porter and Michael League, co-founder of the Grammy-winning collective Snarky Puppy. Inspired by the likes of music legends Kurt Elling, Stevie Wonder and Gregory Porter, as well as mentors such as Al Jarreau, Alina’s music is a beautifully diverse kind of jazz with a modern edge.

‘Alina is really quite special...one in a million’ Al Jarreau

8–10pm

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Friday Night Is Music Night: The Song Of Soho Henry Westons Big Top £50 £48 £30 or £20 (restricted view) *

Broadcast live on BBC Radio 2

As this is a live broadcast, please be seated by 7.45pm.

A world of wonder, full of eccentric characters and good times, crammed into only one square mile in London: Soho has always been a centre of entertainment and a magnet for artists, actors, poets, gourmets, musicians and pleasure seekers.

Have a night out on the town with Guy Barker conducting the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Guy Barker Big Band and special guest singers Georgie Fame, Tommy Blaize and Vanessa Haynes, presented by John Sessions, and explore the music and passion of this exceptional borough.

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FRIDAY 3 MAY

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8–10.15pm

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Incognito And Friends

Plus support from Ashton Jones Town Hall, Main Stage £30 standing ticket £15 restricted view * Support on stage at 8pm

8.30–9.45pm

Incognito are widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the English acid jazz movement thanks to hits such as Always There.

Formed in 1979 by Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick and Paul ‘Tubbs’ Williams, they’re here to celebrate 40 years of positive vibes and undiluted jazz-funk with a very special collaboration and UK first. Joining them are soul singer Omar and Leee John, former front-man of Imagination, with all three acts collaborating to perform each other’s hits in a night that’s sure to move your feet.

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Gilles Peterson Presents: Nubya Garcia House of Fraser, Basement £15 * Standing ticket London-based saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia is one of the leading forces in the UK’s new wave of afro-tinged jazz.

One of the most in-demand musicians in that scene, in 2018 she took the world by storm appearing at festivals including Field Day, Dimensions and New York’s Winter Jazzfest, being named ‘one to watch’ by The Guardian and ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Jazz FM awards. Alongside all this she’s a key player in the bands of MOBO Award-winning drummer Moses Boyd and legendary Jungle producer Congo Natty.

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FRIDAY 3 MAY

Box Office 01242 850270 9–10pm

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Partisans Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre £15 *

‘Restless, almost reckless energy… delirious listening… consistently thrilling.’

BBC Music Magazine

Partisans have been around for as long as the Festival and they’re still thrilling their audiences with ferociously energetic performances. Hailed as breaking the ground for the new wave of British jazz in the late 1990s, Partisans is led by two of the pre-eminent musicians of their generation, Phil Robson (guitar) and Julian Siegel (tenor sax & bass clarinet). The line-up is completed by Thaddeus Kelly (bass) and Gene Calderazzo (drums), who underpin the strongly melodic compositions with freewheeling and supercharged groove.

With two critically acclaimed albums and a sold-out headline tour to their name, this group of selfprofessed ‘jazz addicted twenty-somethings’ are one of the best live acts around. Moving through swing, blues, R&B, New Orleans jazz and gospel, they have developed a sound of their own, steeped in heritage and crossing generations.

11pm–1am

Kansas Smitty’s Takeover The Daffodil £16 * 22

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The Kansas Smitty’s Wrecking Crew – the rhythm section of the Kansas Smitty’s House Band led by saxophonist Giacomo Smith – are here for three nights only in the Smittys’ third visit to the Festival. Expect the late-night party atmosphere and cocktails that have become synonymous with their shows, as they are joined by very special guests from across the Festival.

SATURDAY 4 MAY

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11am–12.15pm

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Jazz Exchange: Paris And Birmingham Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre £10 * Presenting some of the finest student musicians in Europe, this showcase of contemporary jazz brings together talent from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Conservatoire de Paris – one of the top institutions for studying music in France – to form new bands.

12.30–3pm

12.30–1.45pm

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Alfa Mist Jazz Arena £14 * As with many contemporary beatmakers, Alfa Mist discovered a world of vintage samples from jazz. Both a self-taught pianist and accomplished producer for the likes of Tom Misch, Alfa’s influences can be traced through Dilla back to Miles Davis and Avishai Cohen. A mellow and luxurious listen, his music takes melancholic jazz harmonies and blends them with alt hip-hop and soul stylings, with beautiful results. He kicks off his UK tour in Cheltenham, after a big year in which his album garnered over 5 million plays on Youtube.

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Katie Birtill Hotel du Vin £55 * Ticket includes a three-course lunch. Please arrive at 12pm to be seated. Lunch served at 12.30pm. Performance 1pm.

Some tables may be shared.

Songs from musical theatre have always featured heavily in jazz, and singer Katie Birtill shines brightly when combining her two loves on stage. After a tour with the John Wilson Orchestra and gigs at Ronnie Scott’s, it’s no surprise her album Baby, Dream Your Dream reached number one in the iTunes Jazz chart.

Join Katie and her duo for lunch to tour the American Songbook and discover some newer musical theatre numbers.

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SATURDAY 4 MAY

2–3.15pm

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Sergio Mendes Henry Westons Big Top £28 £24 £20 or £18 (restricted view) * One of the most successful Brazilian artists of all time, bossa nova legend Sergio Mendes has had an influence on the music industry which spans five decades, three Grammy awards and an Oscar nomination. With a sound that combines Brazilian rhythms with jazz, pop, soul and funk, his music is instantly recognisable, including his 1966 hit Mas Que Nada, which topped the charts again forty years later in collaboration with the Black Eyed Peas.

2–3pm

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Rachel Musson Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre

Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3

£12 * Saxophonist Rachel Musson brings a nine-piece band to perform I Went This Way, a project which combines spoken word with improvised music to create an intriguing sound somewhere between jazz and contemporary classical. The strong line-up includes the constantly creative drummer Mark Sanders, saxophonist Xhosa Cole, recently crowned BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, Debbie Sanders on spoken word, Birmingham bassist Chris Mapp and a small string section.

Yamaha Discovery Space Family events & workshops for all ages See pages 13–15 for details of today’s events: Jazz Babies, Evelyn and the Yellow Birds with Cherise Adams-Burnett, Sound Discoveries with Jason Singh, Yamaha Sessions 24

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SATURDAY 4 MAY

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John Surman, John Warren & The Brass Project Live Town Hall, Main Stage £20 or £10 (restricted/no view) * To mark his 75th birthday, master saxophonist John Surman presents a rare live performance of The Brass Project co-led by the gifted composer John Warren.

The music is distinguished by a sumptuous sound and deftly placed solos, inspired by the extraordinary 19th century journeying of Warren’s grandfather. The original rhythm team of bassist Chris Laurence and drummer John Marshall provide momentum for a 10-piece brass ensemble drawn from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s jazz course.

4–5.15pm

Bugge Wesseltoft, Dan Berglund, Magnus Öström: Rymden Jazz Arena £22 *

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Between Bugge Wesseltoft’s project New Conception of Jazz and Dan Berglund and Magnus Öström’s part in the enduring Esbjörn Svensson Trio (e.s.t.) these three masters have brought innovation to jazz since the 1990s. Now they come together to perform as a new trio. Rymden (Swedish for ‘space’ or ‘the universe’) combines atmospheric songwriting, dramatic rhythms and jazz at the highest level. The trio features Wesseltoft on piano and keyboards, Berglund on bass and Öström on drums.

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Dan Weiss Starebaby Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre

Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3

£16 *

5.45–7pm

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Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya Henry Westons Big Top £38 £36 £28 or £20 (restricted view) * Effervescent South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim remains one of the most charismatic, much-loved and influential figures in jazz, having been at the forefront of the scene for over 50 years and working with the likes of Duke Ellington and John Coltrane. Originally under the name Dollar Brand, his music has long tracked the turbulence of his homeland, and now reflects its current optimism through music of great hope and reflective soulfulness. For this UK exclusive marking the release of a new album, he is joined by his long-time band Ekaya.

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Starebaby comes from drummer Dan Weiss’s long-standing dream to bring together some of the most accomplished players on the jazz scene to combine improvisation with the power of heavy metal and electronica. Their music ebbs and flows with foreboding doom building to thundering swells before fading to quiet reflection and vulnerability. One of the most in-demand drummers in jazz, Weiss is joined by Craig Taborn and Matt Mitchell on keyboards, Ben Monder on guitar, and Trevor Dunn on bass.

SATURDAY 4 MAY

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Georgie Fame & The Guy Barker Big Band Town Hall, Main Stage £30 or £15 (restricted/no view) * Celebrating his 75th birthday this year, Georgie Fame is looking back on a career that has spanned five decades. In that time he has recorded 14 hit singles such as Yeh Yeh (which knocked The Beatles off the number one spot) and Getaway. He continues to tour his unique blend of jazz/ rhythm and blues throughout Europe, and is joined for this show by one of the UK’s busiest composers and arrangers, Guy Barker, along with the sensational Guy Barker Big Band.

7.15–8.30pm

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Nikki Yeoh & Zoe Rahman Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre £18 * Recognised as two of the most groundbreaking contemporary jazz composers of their generation, pianists Nikki Yeoh and Zoe Rahman will have you at the edge of your seat as they share their talents across two grand pianos. Featuring specially arranged music from their outstanding solo piano records Solo Gemini and Dreamland, this pair will challenge the boundaries of piano playing in a hugely entertaining way.

Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3

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SATURDAY 4 MAY

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Carmel Jazz Arena £18 * Almost thirty years after she became an international star, singer Carmel McCourt is going back on tour with a new band. In the 1980’s she hit the UK Top 20 with Bad Day and more chart success followed with More, More, More, appearances on BBC’s Top of the Pops and two acclaimed albums produced by Brian Eno. Her blend of jazz-pop with touches of soul and gospel has attracted a cult following and will leave you dancing.

‘[A] variously intimate and neo-soulfully searing vocalist’ The Guardian 7–9.45pm

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Cherise AdamsBurnett The Daffodil £65 * Ticket includes a three-course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. Some tables may be shared. Bar open from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm, performance 8.30-9.45pm.

Cherise Adams-Burnett is a fiercely talented vocalist whose performance style fuses her passion for soul and neo-soul with her appreciation of jazz. She charmed audiences in a guest-spot with Kansas Smitty’s at last year’s Festival and has also appeared at the Proms. She returns with a preview of her debut album, influenced by the likes of Lianne La Havas, Laura Mvula and the great jazz singers.

7.30pm–8.45pm

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Gilles Peterson Presents: Vels Trio House of Fraser, Basement £14 * Standing ticket Brighton-based Vels Trio’s prowess as a live band has earned them an exceptionally diverse array of fans including Gilles Peterson, and has led to sharing stages with Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, Sons of Kemet and Moses Boyd. Being almost indistinguishable by any sole genre, the group’s mutual loves of electronic, jazz, funk, prog and hip-hop pave the way for their sound. Expect heavy grooves and emotionally-charged songwriting ‘fusing tripped out hip-hop beats with some exploratory melodies’ (Vice).

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Gregory Porter Henry Westons Big Top £62 £58 £46 or £30 (restricted view) * SOLD OUT due to early on-sale in November. Sign up for enews at cheltenhamfestivals.com to be among the first to hear in the future.

Known for his irresistibly charismatic performance style and soulful, rich voice, this Grammy and Mobo Award-winning musical phenomenon has become a definite audience favourite since making his UK festival debut in Cheltenham in 2012. Gregory Porter returns to his ‘home from home’ with brand new material from his forthcoming album.

9.15–10.30pm

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Joshua Redman Town Hall, Main Stage £22 or £11 (restricted/no view) * American saxophonist Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed jazz artists to have emerged at the end of the last century. With three Grammy nominations and top honours in DownBeat magazine and Rolling Stone polls, he draws on diverse influences so his CV includes performances with The Rolling Stones, B.B. King and Yo Yo Ma as well as the cream of jazz. He appears with his trio featuring drummer Gregory Hutchinson and bassist Reuben Rogers in the only UK stop on his tour.

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SATURDAY 4 MAY

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10.15–11.15pm

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Michael Formanek Elusion Quartet Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre

Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3

£16 *

Bassist Michael Formanek has played a pivotal role on New York’s creative jazz scene since the 1990s, and in the ‘80s played for long stints with major jazz names such as Stan Getz and Freddie Hubbard. With the Elusion Quartet he seeks a kind of emotional directness, from Kris Davis’ flowing, balletic piano solos, to Tony Malaby’s tenor saxophone cries, to Ches Smith’s raucous grooves; this is a band of New York contemporary heavy-hitters.

Late Night Jam Sessions 3–5 May 10.30pm–3am Hotel du Vin FREE Just a short stroll from the Festival site, the party carries on late into the night at our free jam sessions! Spot a few Festival artists playing with our house band from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

‘Bass rich hustle music straight out of the London soul jazz dance lineage.’ The Wire 10–11.15pm

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Gilles Peterson Presents: Joe Armon-Jones House of Fraser, Basement £15 * Standing ticket Joe Armon-Jones, keys player and co-founder of Ezra Collective, is taking the UK jazz scene by storm with his combination of jazz, hip-hop and dub flows.Tracks from his debut album are consistently featured on the taste-making curated Spotify playlists and have seen praise from Pitchfork, Clash Music, BBC Radio 1xtra and BBC Radio 6 Music. His band effortlessly combines skittering rhythms and soaring melodies into a dazzling sound that’s made them one of the most exciting live acts around.

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11pm–1am

Kansas Smitty’s Takeover The Daffodil £16 * See J13 on page 22 for details.

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Julie Campiche

Vula Viel

Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre

Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre

Julie Campiche is forging a new path for the harp in unconventional terrain: the jazz scene. She combines this iconic classical instrument with electronic effects and improvisation to create new sonic possibilities.

The young Swiss artist has ‘timing which seems to fly from her heart’ (Swiss Vibes) as she balances open improvisations with structured music, creating a delicate yet powerful acoustic sound with her quartet of saxophone, bass and drums.

£12 *

£12 * UK trio Vula Viel take you on a unique musical journey led by Bex Burch. Playing the Gyil (a traditional Ghanaian xylophone), she takes the instrument into new territory with bassist Ruth Goller and drummer Jim Hart. Described as ‘Ghanaian minimalism’, their grooves seamlessly blur Steve Reich, jazz, post-punk and traditional music from Ghana. The band’s name means ‘Good is Good’ in the Dagaare language so prepare for an uplifting Sunday morning.

12.30–1.45pm

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Yazz Ahmed: Polyhymnia Jazz Arena £18 * An exclusive preview of Polyhymnia, the forthcoming album from one of jazz’s brightest new stars. When the celebrated British-Bahraini trumpeter Yazz Ahmed is not performing with Radiohead and Lee Scratch Perry, her own music is ‘psychedelic Arabic jazz, intoxicating and compelling’. Performed for the first (and possibly only) time with the full 13-piece ensemble from the record, Polyhymnia is a tribute to six inspiring women - from Malala Yousafzai to the ladies of the suffragette movement. Her last album garnered rave reviews and made many ‘Best of 2017’ lists around the world, so this is one to watch.

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SUNDAY 5 MAY

2–3.30pm

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Double Bill: Yola & Kizzy Crawford Henry Westons Big Top £18 £16 £14 or £12 (restricted view) * Yola’s arresting vocals and timeless country influenced soul have been compared to the Staples Singers and Dolly Parton. You might recognise her from performances with Massive Attack or her stunning song on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny last year. A Welsh speaker with Bajan heritage, singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford successfully fuses soul, folk and jazz.

Add a voice that boasts both range and charisma to influences including Lianne la Havas, and you can see why her latest single has been supported by Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2.

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2.15–3.30pm

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David Sanborn Acoustic Band Town Hall, Main Stage £28 or £14 (restricted/no view) *

Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3

David Sanborn’s soulful saxophone has been one of the most distinctive sounds in contemporary music for four decades. Now he returns to the Festival, this time with his Acoustic Band. With six Grammy awards, eight gold albums and one platinum, he is not short of accolades before even mentioning a stellar list of appearances with the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and James Brown to name just a few.

SUNDAY 5 MAY

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The Bad Plus Jazz Arena £20 * The Bad Plus came together at the end of the 20th century, winning legions of fans worldwide with their creativity, unique sound and iconic covers ranging from Nirvana to Radiohead and Prince to Johnny Cash. After 18 years on the road, this is their first visit to the Festival, presenting their ‘exhilarating’ (The New York Times) new record with new pianist Orrin Evans.

4.15–5.15pm

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Hanna Paulsberg Concept Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre £12 * Ten years ago, while still a student, Hanna Paulsberg took part in the first Trondheim Exchange project at the Festival. Since then, the Norwegian saxophonist has gone on to perform with Chick Corea, Bugge Wesseltoft, Marilyn Mazur, Laura Jurd and the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra to name a few. We’re delighted to have her back at the Festival to perform with her own band.

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Madeleine Peyroux Henry Westons Big Top £38 £36 £28 or £20 (restricted view) * Having come a long way from her busking days in the streets of Paris, Madeleine Peyroux’s extraordinary journey is one of music industry’s most compelling. Eight albums and 22 years since her debut Dreamland, she still merges early jazz and blues with contemporary, pop and folk and her vocals have been compared to the grandes dames of jazz: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Edith Piaf. She brings her full band and latest album, Anthem.

‘A great interpreter of a poetic lyric’ The Guardian

5.45–7pm

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Swing Out Sister Plus support from Ben Cipolla Town Hall, Main Stage £28 or £13 (restricted/no view) * Support act in the bar from 5.15pm

Arriving in the mid-eighties, Swing Out Sister stood out as the original purveyors of jazz-infused pop, paving the way for the likes of Amy Winehouse with their cinematic sound which manages to be simultaneously classic and contemporary. Their first LP was an instant UK number one following the single Breakout, which charted worldwide and earned the band two Grammy nominations. Swing Out Sister have returned after a decade with their tenth album and now play a rare UK show.

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SUNDAY 5 MAY

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‘An elegant force of musical invention’ The L.A. Times

7–8pm

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Fred Hersch Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre

Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3

7–9.45pm

£20 *

Emma Hatton

One of jazz piano’s all time greats, Fred Hersch is a twelve-time Grammy nominee. He has been an influential creative force on the next generation of jazz pianists for more than three decades, with former students including Brad Mehldau and Ethan Iverson. In this UK exclusive, he gives a solo concert in the intimate surrounds of the Parabola Arts Centre. His colleague Jason Moran said: ‘Fred at the piano is like LeBron James on the basketball court. He’s perfection.’

The Daffodil

Yamaha Discovery Space Family events & workshops for all ages See pages 13–15 for details of today’s events: Family Sing with Alice Zawadzki, Jazz Babies, The Destroyers: Little People’s Edition, Yamaha Sessions

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£65 * Ticket includes a three-course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. Some tables may be shared. Bar open from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm, performance 8.30-9.45pm.

Drawing inspiration from legends of song Eva Cassidy, Etta James and Carole King among many others, Emma Hatton’s origins have left her as comfortable singing blues as she is soul, jazz and country. She was celebrated for her recent international tours as guest vocalist for the world-renowned Postmodern Jukebox and amassed a huge fan base in the world of stage after starring as leading lady in shows including Evita and Wicked. From her West Country roots to the West End and worldwide, she is one songbird destined to soar.

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SUNDAY 5 MAY 7.30–8.45pm

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Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares Jazz Arena £22 * Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Omar Sosa meets Yilian Cañizares, rising star vocalist and violinist: two generations of Cuban artists interpreting their Afro-Cuban roots in unique ways and blending the tradition with jazz. Joined on stage by percussionist Inor Sotolongo, their songs range from the poignant to the exuberant, and their exceptional musical chemistry is unmissable.

9–10.30pm

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Sinatra At The Sands: Curtis Stigers And The Ronnie Scott’s Big Band Henry Westons Big Top £34 £32 £26 or £20 (restricted view) * Curtis Stigers channels the hip, swinging chemistry of Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra.

Stigers’ most recent album One More For The Road is a celebration of the classic record Sinatra at the Sands, which was recorded by the king of swing at the legendary Sands hotel, Las Vegas in 1966. This show sees Curtis joining forces with the absolutely masterful Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, whose worldfamous home venue celebrates its 60th birthday this year. Together they perform his own renditions of the Sinatra classics and more.

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Kandace Springs Plus support from Harris/ Wilkins Town Hall, Main Stage £20 or £10 (restricted/no view) * Support act in the bar from 8.45pm

Gregory’s

After giving one of her first UK performances opening for Jamie Cullum at the 2016 Festival and then later selling out the Jazz Arena, Nashville-born singer, songwriter and pianist Kandace Springs makes a highly anticipated return to Cheltenham.

Known for her ‘intimate, low-key jazz-infused approach’ (MOJO) and her lithe and smoky voice, her latest album Indigo combines classical composition with quiet-storm cool, jazz poise with hip-hop swing, tropical warmth with soulful depth.

11pm–1am

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9.45–10.45pm

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Hermia Ceccaldi Darrifourcq

Kansas Smitty’s Takeover

Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre

The Daffodil

‘The purpose of discipline is to promote freedom’; saxophonist Manuel Hermia is inspired by this Henry Miller quote when he weaves together jazz, world music, rock and free improvised music. Joined by virtuoso cellist Valentin Ceccaldi, who makes use of his whole instrument to play percussive rhythms, and creative drummer Sylvain Darrifourcq, this critically acclaimed Belgian/French trio produces surprising and inventive music: a gem waiting to be discovered.

£16 * See J13 on page 22 for details.

Recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3

£14 *

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‘Boisterous and molten-hot music’ Pitchfork

1–2.15pm

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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Henry Westons Big Top £18 £16 £14 or £12 (restricted view) *

11–11.45am

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Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are seven brothers from the south side of Chicago who blend hip-hop, cosmic jazz and funk. They made their name playing on street corners but together have toured the world playing with everyone from Prince and Snoop Dogg to Damon Albarn, and their stirring song War even featured on The Hunger Games soundtrack.

Their signature dose of hard brass will have you on your feet, singing along and bouncing around ‘like trampoline testers’ (Evening Standard).

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Yamaha Discovery Space

Shlomo is a genre-defying, award-winning, recording-breaking beatboxer, producer and livelooper who makes all kinds of music using just his mouth and a mic. At the top of his game, he sets new standards for his craft and has worked with legendary artists including Björk, Damon Albarn and Lily Allen. Join this sonic superhero and become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!

Family events & workshops for all ages See pages 13–15 for details of today’s events: Discover the Arabic Oud with Rihab Azar, The Kora with Jally Kebba Susso, Yamaha Sessions

‘Forget one-man band, this guy is a one-man music festival’ The Times

MONDAY 6 MAY

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Showcase: Lydian Collective & Rue Jazz Arena £10 *

4.30–5.45pm

A double bill of the best talent from last year’s Free Stage programme. London’s Lydian Collective present a unique combination of hypnotic rhythms and an uplifting instrumental vibe, and are about to make their mark in the UK and beyond. A wayward talent with vocal agility and soulful songwriting skills that have been compared to Erykah Badu, Rue’s fresh, unique style draws upon influences from jazz, soul, R&B and pop resulting in a sound that stands alone in its own right.

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Level 42 Henry Westons Big Top £38 £36 £28 or £20 (restricted view) * After 38 years of music making, 21 album releases, 18 top 40 singles, selling out Wembley Arena for a total of 21 nights and more than 30 million records sold worldwide, Level 42 are still going strong. Known for songs including Lessons in Love and Something About You, and fronted by bassist Mark King, the band continue to be a benchmark for British jazz funk at the highest level. It’s a pleasure to welcome them to the Festival for the first time.

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MONDAY 6 MAY 6.30–8pm

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National Youth Jazz Orchestra Jazz Arena £16 * NYJO has helped launch the careers of many of the country’s most renowned jazz musicians, including Guy Barker, Amy Winehouse and Mark Nightingale. This 18-piece big band featuring the UK’s finest young professional musicians, led by Music Director Mark Armstrong, bring a concert celebrating women’s contributions to jazz throughout history: from Ella Fitzgerald and composer/pianist Mary-Lou Williams to contemporary artists like Esperanza Spalding and Mercury nominee Laura Jurd.

8.30–10pm

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Katie Melua Henry Westons Big Top £38 £36 £28 or £20 (restricted view) * Since making her musical debut in 2003 at age 18, Georgian-British singersongwriter Katie Melua has gone on to become one of the highest selling artists in the United Kingdom and Europe.

She achieved platinum status for her second, iconic record Piece by Piece, and her latest record has commanded some of the finest reviews of her career with The Sunday Times describing it as ‘bewitching… ravishing… spellbinding’.

If she hasn’t already, Melua will capture you with her unique folk-jazz vocals and colourful melodies, with traces of worldbeat and pop.

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TH JF04 FAMILY SING WITH ALICE ZAWADZKI

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JF05 JAZZ BABIES: THE DRUM

JF06 THE DESTROYERS

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JF08 THE KORA: ‘AFRICAN HARP’

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WEDNESDAY 1 MAY J01 JAMIE CULLUM J02 CHARENEE WADE

THURSDAY 2 MAY J05 JAMES MORRISON J03 ANA POPOVIC J04 BUCK & BILLIE

FRIDAY 3 MAY J10 FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: THE SONG OF SOHO J07 ANDREYA TRIANA J09 INCOGNITO AND FRIENDS J08 SUNLIGHT

J12 PARTISANS J11 ALINA ENGIBARYAN

J13 KANSAS SMITTY’S TAKEOVER

J56 GILLES PETERSON PRESENTS: NUBYA GARCIA

SATURDAY 4 MAY J22 ABDULLAH IBRAHIM

J27 GREGORY PORTER

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J25 CARMEL J23 GEORGIE FAME & GUY BARKER BIG BAND

J28 JOSHUA REDMAN

AMAHA SESSIONS J29 MICHAEL FORMANEK ELUSION QUARTET

J24 NIKKI YEOH & ZOE RAHMAN

N WEISS BABY

J26 CHERISE ADAMS-BURNETT

J30 KANSAS SMITTY’S TAKEOVER

J31 GILLES PETERSON PRESENTS: VELS TRIO

J55 GILLES PETERSON PRESENTS: JOE ARMON-JONES

SUNDAY 5 MAY J39 MADELEINE PEYROUX

J44 SINATRA AT THE SANDS J42 OMAR SOSA & YILIAN CANIZARES

J40 SWING OUT SISTER

J45 KANDACE SPRINGS

AMAHA SESSIONS J46 HERMIA CECCALDI DARRIFOURCQ

J41 FRED HERSCH

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J47 KANSAS SMITTY’S TAKEOVER

MONDAY 6 MAY J53 KATIE MELUA

LEVEL 42 J52 NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA

AMAHA SESSIONS

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Before the Festival: There will be a Pop Up Box Office on

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During the Festival: Festival Box Office, Montpellier Gardens,

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Family Events Pittville Play Area

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