Jazz Fringe Brochure 2011

21 APRIL – 2 MAY

BOX OFFICE 01242 505 444 REGENT ARCADE CHELTENHAM

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WELCOME Welcome to the 2011 Jazz Fringe Festival, which kicks off on 21 April, a week before the main Jazz Festival.

FRINGE ON THE TOWN

BBC INTRODUCING

The Fringe is focussing on your favourite local venues to bring you a selection of the best unsigned talent in a selection of free gigs.

Join us on Thursday 28 April for the opening of this year’s Jazz on the Square. During the Festival the Fringe can be experienced on the Budvar stage and we’ll bring you free music throughout with extended hours in the evenings and an extra full day for Friday’s Bank Holiday.

On Sunday 1 May between 4.40 and 8.20pm Jez Nelson hosts a showcase of the most exciting and creative emerging UK jazz talent on the stage in the gardens. Radio 3’s flagship contemporary jazz show, Jazz on 3, has teamed up with BBC Introducing to provide a platform for rising artists at the heart of the festival. Rachel Musson’s Skein, The Discordian Trio, Saltwater Samurai and Trish Clowes will be performing sets recorded for broadcast on Jazz on 3 and a range of shows across the BBC Radio Network. www.bbc.co.uk/music/introducing

A ROYAL CELEBRATION

BUDVAR BREWED JAZZ COMPETITION

Friday 29 April from 10.30am

Cheltenham Jazz Festival has been running a nationwide competition to find the very best pub Jazz band in the UK in association with Budweiser Budvar. cheltenhamfestivals.com/budweiserbudvar

FRINGE ON THE SQUARE

Why not make the most of the extra Bank Holiday and join us to celebrate Will and Kate’s big day.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT Wedding live on the big screen Jive dances and showcases Punch and Judy Games for the kids Specially selected Fringe acts

FOOD & DRINK International food stalls Tea and cakes Fully licensed bar

COMPETITION FINAL Monday 2 May, Budvar Stage 12.20pm – 13.25pm Featuring the three chosen bands

WINNERS PERFORMANCE Monday 2 May, Budvar Stage 17.45pm – 18.30pm

FRINGE ON THE TOWN THU 21 APRIL ZANG TANG

The Railway, 8pm Zang Tang are a furious funky five piece band from Bristol playing a super-tight fusion of acid jazz/ house/funk. Always producing an explosive and energetic performance they guarantee to get any venue grooving. zangtang.com

LUND QUARTET

Slak Bar, doors at 8pm Lund Quartet are a Bristol based instrumental band, exploring the musical ground between Jazz and HipHop. The traditional jazz piano trio is augmented with a turntablist, scratching samples recorded especially for the band by some of Bristol’s finest musicians. lundquartet.com

FRI 22 APRIL SWING FROM PARIS

The Exmouth Arms, 1 – 2pm Specialising in the French Swing of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli ‘Swing from Paris’ bring their own sound to jazz and swing classics, while evoking the sounds of the streets of Paris. swingfromparis.com

AMY SPENCER AND THE HUNDEES

The Swan, 7pm Gentle melodies and beautiful vocals from Cheltenham’s young singer-songwriter Amy Spencer.

Followed by Dan Batchelor and Chris Forster from The Hundees who will be performing an acoustic set of fantastic cover versions of popular songs, as well as original material. myspace.com/amyspencermusic

SAT 23 APRIL

MON 25 APRIL

THRILL COLLINS, AMY SPENCER

STEVE FRANKS

Costa in Waterstones, 1 – 3pm A selection of local artists entertain coffee drinkers and Saturday shoppers.

APPLEBY KINSEY

The Vine, 3pm Ken Appleby, Catherine Kinsey and Andrew Stafford play their own interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk songs with influences from jazz and Celtic melodies. myspace.com/applebykinsey

WAITING FOR KATE

The Strand, 8pm Featuring vibrant horn playing and upbeat vocals, Waiting For Kate play lively funk and ska infused indie which gets the whole dancefloor skanking in unison. waitingforkate.co.uk

SUN 24 APRIL THE MIDNIGHT MILE

The Jolly Brewmaster, 2pm Vocalist Romy Quinnen and guitarist Andy Oliveri make up the soul-folk hit-machine that is The Midnight Mile. Their tunes feature country guitar chords, twinkled organs and sultry vocals. myspace.com/themidnightmile

SHEILA WILKINS AND BAND

The Beehive, 7.30pm A stylish and versatile jazz and swing singer with a backing group of local jazz musicians. Playing a range of great jazz pop and latin favourites. sheilawilkins.co.uk

Bistro Coco, 7pm The Steve Franks Trio present flamenco and latin inspired contemporary jazz pieces, including works by Chick Corea and Steve’s own exquisite and exciting compositions. Be prepared for original catchy melodies and infectious fiesta-style Brazilian rhythms. stevefranks.co.uk

WED 27 APRIL ELLIE DUSSEK

The Sandwich Box, 12pm Ellie will be playing a mixture of her own material and covers of artists such as Norah Jones and Eva Cassidy for the customers of this busy sandwich shop. Please be aware this event is for passers by only - there is nowhere to sit. myspace.com/elliedussek

JAPAN BENEFIT CONCERT

The Frog & Fiddle, Sat 30 April 4 – 11.30pm Minimum Donation on the Door £3 A madcap marathon of out there sonic mischief, music & poetry in aid of a good cause - The British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.

Line up: Brown Torpedo, Oui Legionnaires, Toasted Rat (Final Gig!), Longstone, Hailström, The Cadbury Sisters, Emily Harrison, Horston Longsail, Michael Scott Andrew Lips For final running order and stage times go to the Facebook event page: tinyurl.com/facebook-japan Minimum Donation on the Door £3 All donations and proceeds from the door will be in aid of The British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.

This is not a Cheltenham Festivals event

JAZZ TOWN FM 87.7 FM

Tune in to our exclusive Jazz Festival and Fringe radio station for event updates, interviews and VIP competitions. cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazzfringe

FRINGE ON THE SQUARE

OPENING OF JAZZ ON THE SQUARE

Imperial Gardens Thu 28 April, 5.30 pm Eat, drink, relax and peruse the Jazz stalls as you take in the sounds from the Free Budvar Stage. cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz

JAZZ ART ACTIVITIES

Sat & Sun, 11am – 3pm Artists from Cheltenham Open Studios will be helping everyone to express themselves with a giant graffiti wall and other cool, hands-on arty stuff. cheltenhamopenstudios.org.uk

FREE JAM SESSIONS

Hotel du Vin, 10.30pm – 3am Fri 29 April, Sat 30 April, Sun 1 May

THU 28 APRIL INDIGO KINGS

Budvar Stage, 5.30pm Jazzy Blues outfit The Indigo Kings entertain the crowds with their mix of ballads and songs exploring love and life with a sound that also incorporates reggae, latin and country. myspace.com/theindigokings

MY NAME IS EARL

Budvar Stage, 6.40pm Stuart Earl and Lyndon Webb make up “My name is Earl”. Based in the South West and Wales they play a mixture of original songs and interesting covers on acoustic and slide guitars. reverbnation.com/stuartearl euroblues.org

PATSY GAMBLE

Budvar Stage, 7.45pm Leading saxophonist Patsy Gamble performs a mixture of her own vocal and instrumental led original material and some of your favourite jazz, soul and funk standards with her excellent band of local musicians. patsygamble.co.uk

THRILL COLLINS

Budvar Stage, 9pm Skiffle-pop lounge jazz trio, Thrill Collins specialise in 80s and 90s covers, very much in the tradition of their genre. myspace.com/thrillcollinsmusic

FRI 29 APRIL ROYAL WEDDING

Budvar Stage, 11am – 1pm Watch the special event live on our big screen in the Imperial Gardens.

JAZZ TOWN FM 87.7 FM

Tune in to our exclusive Jazz Festival and Fringe radio station for event updates, interviews and VIP competitions. cheltenhamfestivals.com/ jazzfringe

RIPON SCHOOL BIG BAND

Budvar Stage, 1pm Winners of the Martyn Donaldson Trust School Jazz Award at Music for Youth, the Ripon School Big Band perform an energetic set featuring some traditional Big Band repertoire.

JAZZ JIVE SWING DANCE

Budvar Stage, 2.20pm James Hamilton plays some fantastic tunes and leads the dancing in a have a go jazz jive dance session. jazzjiveswing.com

RABBIT FOOT SPASM BAND

Budvar Stage, 3.05pm Energetic, loud and lots of fun, Rabbit Foot perform a succession of short up tempo numbers, featuring loads of brass, rasping sax, raucous rhythm and tap dancing. rabbitjazz.co.uk

MIKE AND KIM CYPHER

Budvar Stage, 4.20pm Saxophonist Kim Cypher leads a lively and versatile band featuring 5 of the most renowned musicians in the South West They perform a set of jazz, funk, reggae, latin and blues. kimcypherband.co.uk

ANDY NOWAK TRIO

Budvar Stage, 5.35pm A young piano led trio from Bristol playing original tunes by pianist and composer Andy Nowak.

With an emphasis on exploration and fun, the trio concentrate on bringing the compositions to life with effervescence and flair. myspace.com/andynowaktrio

THE CADBURY SISTERS

Budvar Stage, 6.50pm Three sisters perform originals and covers with beautiful melodies and intricate harmonies. myspace.com/thecadburysisters

JAKE HALL

Budvar Stage, 8.05pm With a voice that’s unforgettable and almost unimaginable: soulful, raw, and confident way beyond his years, Jake Hall can lean towards US soul legend Bill Withers or Paul Weller on any given day. myspace.com/jakehallofficial

FRINGE DJ

Budvar Stage Resident DJs from our festival record store Rise play a mix of jazz, soul, funk and reggae. rise-music.co.uk

SAT 30 APRIL MARCHING BAND

Promenade & Budvar Stage, 10 – 11am This lively performance by a specially created marching band, featuring young Gloucestershire musicians, will start on the promenade and finish with a special stage performance.

DEATHRAY TREBUCHAY

MONKEY CHUCKLE

GARDEN ZADAR DJ

BBC INTRODUCING

Budvar Stage, 6.45pm A dynamic six-piece from East London, Deathray Trebuchay expertly fuse punk and deathjazz with Balkan brass to create something that’s cathartic, highoctane and hugely enjoyable. deathraytrebuchay.com/

Budvar Stage, 11am – 2pm Young jazz musicians from schools all over Gloucestershire play arrangements of jazz, funk and soul classics.

Budvar Stage, 8pm Dean Smith from The Garden Festival in Croatia plays a selection of soulful sounds ranging from soul, boogie, jazz, funk and reggae. thegardenfestival.eu soulshare.net

THE TRISH BROWN BAND

ZEN ELEPHANT

JAZZ IT UP!

Budvar Stage, 2.25pm The Trish Brown Band are a radical 5 piece group that combine original jazz, acoustic, blues and soul tunes. Currently working the Bristol circuit this collective are set to make their mark. myspace.com/trishbrownmusic

BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE

Budvar Stage, 3.30pm A group of rising stars from Birmingham Conservatoire’s acclaimed jazz course perform a special Cheltenham Jazz Festival set. See the future of jazz today!

MUNDO PEQUENO

Budvar Stage, 4.30pm A heady mix of Latin grooves, African rhythms and jazz harmonies with a little Eastern flavour creeping in now and again, Mundo Pequeno’s music has the power to move both your heart and your feet. myspace.com/pequenomundo

STEVEN SPROAT

Budvar Stage, 5.30pm Steven Sproat is considered to be one of the UK’s finest ukulele exponents. He has developed his own style over 38 years of playing and has performed extensively in the UK and abroad. stevensproat.com

Budvar Stage, 9.30pm Emerging as one of the southwest’s freshest bands Zen Elephant create an acoustic-based groove accompanied by passionate vocals and rhythms which encompass elements of traditional folk, reggae and roots music. myspace.com/zenelephant

SUN 1 MAY JAZZ IT UP!

Budvar Stage, 11am – 2pm Young jazz musicians from schools all over Gloucestershire play arrangements of jazz, funk and soul classics.

HEG DOUGHTY AND THE WOLF CHORUS

Budvar Stage, 2.05pm Heg Doughty is a singer / songwriter whose story-inspired compositions take you on a journey through intimate snapshots of life to epic tales of the stormy Atlantic.

This year, Heg is working with a fresh new line-up including her choir ‘The Wolf Chorus’ who create a dramatic sound. hegdoughty.com

SALLY ARCHER

Budvar Stage, 3pm Singer/songwriter Sally Archer performs soul and jazz music influenced by Nina Simone, Adele, Billie Holiday, Dee Dee Warwick, Etta James and Corinne Bailey Rae. myspace.com/sallyarchermusic

Budvar Stage, 3.55pm Bristol based brass-heavy funk outfit Monkey Chuckle feature a three piece horn section, jazz influenced instrumental playing and a groove directed straight towards the dancefloor. myspace.com/monkeychuckle 5.30 – 8.20pm Performances from four bands selected after submitting demo tracks via the BBC Introducing Uploader. Recorded for broadcast on Jazz on 3.

MON 2 MAY ROB BARRATT

Budvar Stage, 1.25pm Comic, poet and singer Rob Barratt performs a humorous set of pithy poems and silly songs sure to make the audience laugh, groan and clap. myspace.com/537234912

GJYO

Budvar Stage, 2.30pm A first class big band, Gloucestershire’s leading youth jazz ensemble GYJO showcases some of the local areas finest young musicians in this high energy set. cheltenhamjazzarts.co.uk/ youth_bands.php

GORDON WOOD

Budvar Stage, 3.45pm Bluesman Gordon Wood is not only a vocalist of raw power and deep conviction but also a deft composer of finely crafted songs with memorable lyrics and hook-lines you just can’t get out of your head. He performs a set of acoustic blues with guitar virtuoso Phil Bird. gordonwood.eu

CONSERVATOIRE

Budvar Stage, 4.45pm A group of rising stars from Birmingham Conservatoire’s acclaimed jazz course perform a special Cheltenham Jazz Festival set. See the future of jazz today!

BUDVAR COMPETITION WINNER

Budvar Stage, 5.45pm The winner from the earlier Budvar Brewed Jazz competition plays a headline slot to close the Fringe Festival for 2011.

May Day Bank Holiday Weekend

27 APRIL – 2 MAY 2011

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Jazz on the Square Free Entry

2011 sees the return of Jazz on the Square, our exciting outdoor Festival experience in Imperial Gardens. It’s a great place to get immersed in the Jazz Festival experience, with free music, entertainment, a jazz market as well as food stalls and a fully licensed bar.

Budvar Stage

A huge variety of performers from headline acts to school bands, all for FREE.

Jazz Arena

The purpose built Arena will host an array of main programme headliners and rising stars. Check out cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz for details.

Food & Drink Stalls

The Square will come alive, with tantalising tastes from around the world, to local produce, with plenty of Budvar, cocktails and more...

Jazz Stalls

A variety of stall-holders will be selling their wares, and local retailer Rise Records will be manning a CD stall and hosting special artist signings.

JAZZ FESTIVAL BAR 28 April – 2 May 2011 Eat, drink and relax at the heart of Jazz on the Square in Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens.

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1 Budvar Stage Imperial Gardens, GL50 1QA

7 The Strand 40 – 42 High Street, GL50 1EE

2 The Railway Inn New Street, GL50 3QL

8 The Jolly Brewmaster 39 Painswick Road, GL50 2EZ

3 Slak Bar 16 Bath Street, GL50 1YE

9 The Beehive 1 – 3 Montpellier Villas, GL50 2XE

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4 The Exmouth Arms 167 Bath Road, GL53 7LX

10 Costa in Waterstones 33 - 41 The Promenade, GL50 1LE

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5 The Swan 35 – 37 High Street, GL50 1DX

11 Bistrot Coco 30 Cambray Place, GL50 1JP

6 The Vine 47 High Street, GL50 1DY

12 The Sandwich Box 3 Imperial Square, GL50 1QB

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