THANK YOU to our Partners and Supporters In Association With
WELCOME ‘I am thrilled to have taken on the programming of this incredible Festival at such a genuinely exciting time for jazz music.
Principal Partner
Henry Westons Vintage Cider
Major Partners
We really are spoilt for choice with the huge wealth and breadth of amazing new talent. It’s been a fantastic opportunity to create a programme for you that presents these young artists alongside the jazz legends that Cheltenham is so well known for. 2020 sees some brilliant and unique collaborations and features exciting artists curated by our very own Artistic Curator Gregory Porter and Associate Curator Jamie Cullum. As always, we are championing new talent through our year-round commitment to engage Gloucestershire’s fine young musicians and we offer nearly 90 inspiring (and free!) events for everyone to enjoy across the town throughout the Festival, giving up-and-coming musicians a platform to shine. Have a great time!’ David Gaydon Head of Programming, Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Official Gin & Vodka
Need help deciding? Here is our pick of unmissable event highlights. Then go on to discover family fun at the Festival from page 11, dive into the full programme from page 14 and plan your week with our handy guide on page 46. Done!
Gregory’s Picks Gregory’s
Pick
Festival Partners Charles Irving Charitable Trust
Keyon Harrold page 19 Makaya McCraven page 21 Lizz Wright page 23 Gary Bartz & Maisha page 39
Rising Stars See It Here First
Birmingham Exchange page 19 Georgia Cécile page 24 Amahla & Rosie Tee page 28 Judi Jackson & Jalen N’Gonda page 30
Neil Charles: Dark Days page 20 Shake Stew page 22 Laura Jurd: Stepping Back, Jumping In page 28
Official Festival Hotel
Jazz Greats Gregory Porter page 14 Nitin Sawhney page 31 Keb’ Mo’ page 32 Norma Winstone & Pablo Held page 37 KC & The Sunshine Band page 40
Individual Supporters In-Kind Partner
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The Best For First-Timers
Keith Norton and Louise Hewett Marketing Partner
Media Partners
Squeeze page 16 Kansas Smitty’s Takeover page 18 The Rite Of Trio page 31 Emeli Sandé page 35 Ibibio Sound Machine page 38 3