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featuringCARO EMERALD SUN RA ARKESTRA RUMER JOE LOVANO WILKO JOHNSON MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLASJOHN SCOFIELD & PABLO HELD TRIO GREGORY PORTERMEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD LAURA MVULA TONY ALLENAVERAGE WHITE BAND GILLES PETERSON + GOGO PENGUINFRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: THE SINATRA LEGACYBASSEKOU KOUYATE LEE KONITZ & DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET and many more...
29 APRIL - 4 MAY 2015BOX OFFICE 0844 880 8094 CHELTENHAMFESTIVALS.COM
2 3Cover image: RHS Malvern Garden at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2014
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS WELCOME
Look out for Jamie’s Picks - a hand-picked selection of unmissable events:
Jamie’s Picks of the Festival
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD page 22 J31
TONY ALLEN page 18 J16
ALICE ZAWADZKI page 12 J01
HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND page 25 J39
ALICE RUSSELL page 14 J05
JAMIE CULLUM: GUEST DIRECTOR“The great thing about Cheltenham Jazz Festival is that it brings together so many genres under the umbrella of jazz… I think it is one of the best Jazz Festivals in the world.” Jamie Cullum
We’re delighted to welcome Jamie Cullum once again as the Guest Director for Cheltenham Jazz Festival, bringing his unparalleled energy and enthusiasm to the Festival programme.
JAMIE’S PICK
BIG NIGHTS OUTCARO EMERALD page 13 J03 MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS page 20 J22
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT page 15 J07
AVERAGE WHITE BAND page 23 J34
GILLES PETERSON & GOGO PENGUIN page 20 J25
RISING STARSSI CRANSTOUN & PURDY page 21 J28
JONATHAN SILK page 17 J14
SAMUEL BLASER page 18 J18
ANDREA MOTIS page 14 J08
MUSICAL ENCOUNTERSPHRONESIS: PITCH BLACK page 14 J06
JAZZ IN A BOX page 9
THE EDGE PROJECT page 19 J23
BEAM: INTERACTIVE MUSIC page 9
SEE IT HERE FIRST GERSHWIN REDISCOVERED page 26 J42
JULIAN ARGUELLES SEPTET page 24 J36
SURNATURAL ORCHESTRA page 21 J26
LEE KONITZ & DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET page 17 J15
AMERICAN LEGENDS SUN RA ARKESTRA page 17 J13
JOE LOVANO’S VILLAGE RHYTHMS BAND page 19 J20
JOHN SCOFIELD MEETS PABLO HELD TRIO page 22 J30
KURT ELLING page 15 J07
CARO EMERALD
GREGORY PORTERIN GERSHWIN REDISCOVERED
SUN RA ARKESTRA
PURDY
PHRONESISIndividual Supporters: Stephen Hodge
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This exclusive area will be free to enter for all myWaitrose customers who present their card on the day.
Through the enchanted doors you will experience a garden inspired by Waitrose products, including those from the Waitrose Garden range. This exclusive secret garden will be a place for you to relax and soak up the fun of the festival, with bonus myWaitrose benefits handed out at selected times.
Just come along to the myWaitrose Secret Garden on the day you visit the Cheltenham Jazz Festival to find out more and enjoy the magical atmosphere. Please remember to bring your myWaitrose card with you and we look forward to welcoming you.
Waitrose is proud to bring you the myWaitrose Secret Garden at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2015.
Secret GardenDoes your band have what it takes to play live at Cheltenham Jazz Festival? Enter now for your chance to take the Endsleigh Free Stage by storm with Endsleigh’s Battle of the Bands.
Endsleigh is once again proud to sponsor the Free Stage at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. As part of our commitment to supporting emerging talent, Endsleigh – the
bands the opportunity of a lifetime.
hub.endsleigh.co.uk/jazz
Endsleigh’s Battle of the Bands
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JAZZ IN THE GARDENS SITE OPENS 30 APRIL FREE ENTRY
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ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGEFrom 5.30pm, 30 April - 1 May From 10.45am, 2-4 May
Montpellier Gardens come alive with plenty of free music to enjoy on the Endsleigh Free Stage. For the full line-up, see cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-fringe
THE ENGLISH PROVENDER CO. MONTPELLIER WOODSLook out for this delightful secluded spot, with pop-up performances, free tastings and surprises throughout the Festival... including some teddy bear picnics! See pages 8-9 for details.
JAZZ IN A BOXThis extremely intimate venue disguised as a shipping container will host some quirky one-on-one gigs with selected Festival artists. For details, see pages 8-9.
CD SHOPLocal music retailer Rise Records will be on hand throughout the Festival with the latest releases for sale, and will be hosting CD signings with some of our artists.
MYWAITROSE SECRET GARDENVisit the secret garden to relax and soak up the fun of the Festival. Exclusive to myWaitrose members, just present your myWaitrose card to enter.
THE MORETTI EXPERIENCEVisit The MORETTI Experience for authentic Italian food, masterclasses and live music to enjoy with it all.
TAKE FIVE TENTFamily activities, talks, workshops and more take place throughout the weekend - for the schedule, see pages 8-9.
FINDING OUR VENUESMost events take place on the main Festival site, located in central Cheltenham on Montpellier Gardens (GL50 1UW). All other venues are within walking distance.
VENUES ON THE FESTIVAL SITE (GL50 1UW)The Jazz Arena The Big Top Take Five Tent Endsleigh Free Stage
OTHER VENUESParabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham Ladies’ College: GL50 3AAHotel du Vin: GL50 3AHThe Daffodil: GL50 2AECheltenham Town Hall: GL50 1QA
BOTTLEGREEN GARDEN BARSit down, relax, enjoy the view, be refreshed and enjoy a bottlegreen cocktail in the garden bar.
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TALKS, WORKSHOPS, MUSIC & MORE
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
All talks and workshops take place in the Take Five Tent on the main Festival site in Montpellier Gardens.
SATURDAY 2 MAY
MUSICAL ENCOUNTERSSaturday 2 - 2.45pm FREE (ticket required) JT02
Get the musicians’ perspective on our series of ‘musical encounters’. Jasper Høiby, Kit Downes, Matthew Bourne and Jonathan Stockdale discuss performing in the dark, to an audience of one, and letting the audience dictate what you play.
WHEN BRITAIN BANNED JAZZSaturday 3.30 - 4.30pm FREE (ticket required) JT03
Martin Cloonan looks at the impact of the infamous ‘ban’ on US jazz musicians touring in the UK caused by work permit restrictions from 1935-54. Immigration and workers’ rights remain hot topics today, so what lessons does history have for us?
ARTIST INTERVIEW: JOE LOVANOSaturday 5.15 - 6pm £6 JT04
Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses the fascinating story behind his Festival set: how he met Fela Kuti and explored the connections between afrobeat and jazz.
SUNDAY 3 MAY
JAZZ MEETS POP: REINVENTING THE HITSSunday 2.30 - 3.30pm FREE (ticket required) JT06
Jazz musicians often borrow songs from other genres and reinterpret them. In this interactive session Catherine Tackley investigates how and why, and challenges pianist Alexander Hawkins and guitarist Phil Robson to reinterpret the classic Beatles song Yesterday, live on stage.
THE LIVE REVIEW: JOHN SCOFIELD MEETS PABLO HELDSunday 6 - 6.45pm £6 JT07
Join Ed Potton from The Times and other music critics in a live review session of John Scofield & Pablo Held’s performance: expert opinions combine with audience views in a lively discussion.
MONDAY 4 MAY
WORKSHOP: LIVE MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHYMonday 12.30 - 3.30pm £20 JT08
Leading live music photographer and regular Jazzwise Magazine contributor Tim Dickeson leads this workshop aimed at beginner to intermediate level photographers. Participants will put what they learn into practice during a Festival soundcheck and live event supervised by Tim.
Participants will need to bring their own camera with full manual control settings.
THE MUSIC THAT INSPIRED ME: GREGORY PORTERMonday 2 - 2.45pm £6 JT09
Grammy winning vocalist Gregory Porter chooses 5 essential records which have influenced his life and music.
FAMILY
JAZZ KIDS Take Five Tent Saturday & Sunday 11.30am - 12.30pm £6 JT01 & JT05
Trumpet player Matt Gough introduces young festival fans to the double bass, the trumpet and the blues in an hour long workshop of singing and dancing!
Ideal for ages 3-8, accompanied by parents/carers. Produced by Jazzlines.
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNICS The English Provender Co. Montpellier Woods Sunday & Monday 12.30 - 2pm FREE
If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise! Bring your bear and a picnic for a jolly good time with The English Provender Co. Try and buy their tasty chutneys and luxury curds, and a chance to win some top prizes - including best-dressed bear!
FREE MUSIC AND MORE
JAZZ IT UP Endsleigh Free Stage 10.45am - 1.15pm
Saturday & Sunday: Schools
Monday: Gloucestershire Jazz Live
Jazz It Up is THE platform for hundreds of young jazz musicians from Gloucestershire secondary schools and the county Jazz Live scene to strut their stuff over the bank holiday weekend. You won’t be disappointed!
If you know of a Gloucestershire school jazz band, please encourage them to apply for a place at cheltenhamfestivals.com/take-part
JAZZ IN A BOX By the Montpellier Gardens bandstand Saturday & Sunday 3-5pm FREE
If you thought sitting on the front row was getting close to an artist, wait till you try Jazz in a Box. Catch Festival artists solo in a 5 minute gig where you are the only audience member. Musicians include pianist Kit Downes performing a specially written piece. The ultimate intimate gig experience.
CLASSIC ALBUM PLAYBACK2-4 May Take Five Tent FREE
Chill out to the sound of great albums marking their 50th birthday this year:
Saturday 6.30pm: Miles Davis - E.S.P.
Sunday 4.30pm: John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
Sunday 7pm: Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil
Monday 3.30pm: Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington – Ella at Duke’s Place
LATE NIGHT JAM SESSIONS1-3 May Hotel Du Vin 10.30pm - 3am FREE
Looking for a late night party? Don’t forget to check out the impromptu jam sessions at Hotel du Vin. The place to discover some unique collaborations and some surprise guest performers, and all for free!
FESTIVAL FRINGE 24-26 April
The Jazz Festival Fringe takes over pubs, bars and restaurants across Cheltenham for a round of free gigs showcasing up-and-coming artists before the main Festival kicks off. Get yourself in the mood for the bank holiday weekend!
cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-fringe
EXHIBITIONS
PAINTED PIANOSAt the Festival look for the beautiful painted pianos, created by renowned artist Polly Alakija and local children. The Painted Pianos project is supported by
MAL DEAN: JAZZ ARTOpen throughout the Festival FREE
This interactive exhibition across the festival site explores British artist Mal Dean’s illustrations of jazz musicians during the 1960s and 70s. Curated by Oliver Peterson Gilbert (Tate/University of Southampton), it features drawings published in Melody Maker, Time Out and Jazz News, which celebrate and criticise the players of the time.
BEAM: INTERACTIVE MUSICParabola Arts Centre foyer Saturday & Sunday 11.30am - 9.30pm FREE
Play with curious and delightful interactive machines, curated by Brunel University’s BEAM Festival. Remix festival performers, play instruments made of Lego and see what noises are hiding inside a chest of drawers...
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BIRRA MORETTI is an imported, authentic Italian premium lager where it has been enjoyed since it was founded in Udine in 1859 and has been growing in popularity in the UK over the last few years. Its taste profile is created from a special blend of high quality hops and raw materials that provide a unique taste and aroma that intensify the slight bitter flavour.
We are passionate about combining our great beer with great food and great company along with fantastic music so we are delighted to be served at the Festival once again.
We would like to invite you to our MORETTI experience by the Big Top where we have ‘Bella’, our magnificent 1962 Lambretta that serves MORETTI, authentic Italian food dishes and regular masterclasses for you to learn how to create them yourselves, and live music to enjoy with it all.
Salute!
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THE DAFFODIL Bar open from 6pm Dinner served at 7.30pm Performance 9.15 - 11pm House band before main performance. £65. Ticket includes a three course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. J01
Vocalist, violinist and songwriter Alice Zawadzki crafts beautiful songs which have been described as modern fairy tales, dealing in mischief, whimsy, magic, loss and love. Championed by Festival Guest Director Jamie Cullum on his BBC Radio 2 show, her pure voice floats over tunes harnessing jazz, contemporary classical and pop.
ALICE ZAWADZKI
JAZZ IN THE GARDENSENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 5.30pm onwards FreeKick off your Bank Holiday weekend in style on Montpellier Gardens, with a drink or two at the Festival bar from 5.30pm and some fantastic live music on the Endsleigh Free Stage. For details visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-fringe
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THE BIG TOP 8.30 - 10pm As this is a live broadcast, please be seated by 8.15pm £50 £46 £30 J03
Since her chart-topping success you’re more likely to find pop-jazz singer Caro Emerald in arenas holding thousands – so this is a rare chance to see her in our more intimate Big Top setting. The modern-day epitome of 1940s and ‘50s Hollywood glamour, and with a voice reminiscent of the legendary Billie Holiday, she creates energetic retro swing that has audiences dancing in the aisles.
CARO EMERALD
BETH HARTNINA FERRO
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 2
THE JAZZ ARENA 7 - 8.20pm £24 J02
Blues-rock vocalist Beth Hart is a force of nature who rose to fame with the hit LA Song (Out Of This Town). With a Grammy nominated collaboration with Joe Bonamassa, success with artists from Jeff Beck to Slash, and a recent sell-out Royal Albert Hall performance with Robert Cray to her name, she’s one not to miss.
Supported by Stephen Hodge
THE DAFFODIL Bar open from 6pm. Dinner served at 7.30pm Performance 9.15 - 11pm House band before main performance. £65. Ticket includes a three course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. J04
Following successful tours with Gregory Porter and Neil Sedaka, the accomplished vocalist and songwriter Nina Ferro brings her blend of jazz, blues, country and soul to The Daffodil. Her stunning vocal range and captivating stage presence are sure to make this a very special jazz dinner.
JAMIE’S PICK
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THE BIG TOP 8 - 10pm As this is a live broadcast, please be seated by 7.45pm £44 £40 £30 J07
His effect on the recording industry incalculable; his impact on jazz profound; his image and lifestyle among the most influential in the world. Featuring vocalists Kurt Elling, Clare Teal and Anthony Strong with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Guy Barker Big Band, this special Friday Night Is Music Night celebrates the extraordinary musical contribution of the legendary Frank Sinatra for his 100th anniversary.
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: THE SINATRA LEGACY
FREE MUSIC ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 12.45 - 1.45pm FREE
FREE MUSIC ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 5.30pm onwards FREE
FESTIVAL JAM SESSION HOTEL DU VIN 10.30pm - 3am FREE
See pages 8 & 9 for details
FREE MUSIC & JAMS
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 2
PHRONESIS: PITCH BLACKPARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 8 - 9.15pm £15 J06
Performing in complete darkness, MOBO-nominated jazz trio Phronesis explore how musical perception can change with the absence of one of our senses, with music from their recent album Life to Everything. Conceived when bassist Jasper Høiby’s sister lost her sight, he writes ‘Sister, now that your eyes have ceased to work, here’s something for your ears.’
“A unique, unmissable triumph” ***** Daily Telegraph
ALICE RUSSELLTHE JAZZ ARENA 6.30 - 7.45pm £16 J05
Described by the Independent as ‘one of Britain’s best kept secrets’, Alice Russell is a natural talent. Her powerful soul sound has attracted much praise, and she has lent her strong, emotional vocals to collaborations with Nostalgia 77, Quantic, and David Byrne. She brings material from her new album To Dust, which sees her at her soulful best.
& JOAN CHAMORRO GROUPANDREA MOTIS
THE DAFFODIL Bar open from 6pm. Dinner served at 7pm Performance 8.30 - 10.15pm £65. Ticket includes a three course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. J08
Still in her teens, Andrea Motis is a prodigious talent from Barcelona. Her sweet yet breathy singing and poised trumpet playing are ably supported by her mentor and saxophonist/bassist Joan Chamorro in a set of swinging standards, floating samba and some choice contemporary covers.
THE DAFFODIL 11.30pm - 2am (doors open 11pm) £15 J09
End your day at the Festival’s very own jazz club with a live set from the Soul Family sextet. They can usually be found in residency at Ronnie Scott’s pumping out the best soul and jazz with vocalists Natalie Williams and Brendan Reilly, but who knows which other Festival artists might step up to jam with them tonight?
SOUL FAMILY & FESTIVAL FRIENDSLATE NIGHT JAZZ CLUB
Eat, drink and enjoyA mouth-watering selection of food and drink is available on-site at the Festival bar and Festival Market. Find out more about what’s on offer at cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-in-the-gardens
“A newcomer unselfconsciously wearing star quality like a halo” The Guardian
“strikingly soulful… jaw dropping” MOJO
Complete your evening at the Daffodil with the Festival’s late night jazz club, J09 (See next page).
JAMIE’S PICK
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KIZZY CRAWFORDTHE JAZZ ARENA 12.15 - 1.30pm £15 J11
Eighteen year old Kizzy Crawford has a soaring voice which surpasses her years. With sophisticated songwriting this Bajan-Welsh singer is making her mark by fusing bilingual soul and jazz, already gaining airtime on national TV & radio and supporting Gruff Rhys and Newton Faulkner.
TRONDHEIM JAZZ EXCHANGE
JONATHAN SILK SEXTET
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 12noon - 1.15pm £10 J10
We’re proud to host this exciting collaboration featuring the finest musicians from two of Europe’s top jazz training grounds, Trondheim Conservatory in Norway and Birmingham Conservatoire. Three bands formed of students from both colleges will showcase the best of the jazz world’s up-and-coming talent.
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 3 - 4.15pm £12 J14
Drummer and composer Jonathan Silk leads a lively sextet playing music inspired by Maria Schneider and Bob Brookmeyer, with an electronic edge. The future looks bright for Silk after a stellar year where he won BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, released a critically acclaimed debut album, and was described as ‘one to watch’ by Jazzwise magazine.
HOTEL DU VIN 1 - 3pm £55. Ticket includes three course lunch. Please book your ticket through the Festival Box Office then arrange your table time directly with the hotel on 01242 588450. Tables available 12-1pm, performance at 1pm. J12
Vocalist Ben Cox is attracting praise from the likes of Ian Shaw and Lianne Carroll for his rich tone and ‘cracking songwriting’. He and pianist/co-writer Jamie Safiruddin pay tribute to a brief collaboration between the legendary Tony Bennett and ‘60s piano star Bill Evans, giving their sublime duets a fresh twist.
TOWN HALL 3.45 - 5pm £24 J15
Saxophonist and US jazz heavyweight Lee Konitz was a key player in Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool band and has had a remarkable 70 year career. His unmistakable sound and thoughtful, melodic playing are the epitome of cool. He is joined by double Grammy nominated trumpet player and renowned innovator Dave Douglas in the UK premiere of this new quintet.
LEE KONITZ & DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IT UP ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 10.45am - 1.15pm FREE
FAMILY JAZZ KIDS TAKE FIVE TENT 11.30am - 12.30pm £6 JT01
FREE MUSIC ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 1.30pm onwards FREE
TALK MUSICAL ENCOUNTERS TAKE FIVE TENT 2 - 2.45pm FREE (ticket required) JT02
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IN A BOX 3 - 5pm FREE
TALK WHEN BRITAIN BANNED JAZZ TAKE FIVE TENT 3.30 - 4.30pm FREE (ticket required) JT03
ARTIST INTERVIEW JOE LOVANO TAKE FIVE TENT 5.15 - 6pm £6 JT04
FESTIVAL JAM SESSION HOTEL DU VIN 10.30pm - 3am FREE
See pages 8 & 9 for details
TALKS, FREE MUSIC & JAMS
THE BIG TOP 1.30 - 2.45pm £24 £22 £16 J13
Jazz pioneer Sun Ra may have departed this world, but his influential big band is very much alive. Led by alto saxophonist and long-time Ra collaborator Marshall Allen, the Arkestra bring interplanetary swing, funk and doo-wop to the Big Top in a joyous burst of tightly organised madness. Majestic in their sequinned space capes, this will be the most eye-catching gig of the Festival.
SUN RA ARKESTRA
& JAMIE SAFIRUDDINBEN COX
“Real talent” Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1
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TONY ALLENTHE JAZZ ARENA 4 - 5.15pm £22 J16
Tony Allen is the human metronome of afrobeat. As the original drummer and musical director for Fela Kuti’s band, he crafted the trademark groove which has been influential around the world. With material from his tenth solo album (which featured long-time collaborator Damon Albarn), he fuses together afrobeat, jazz, funk and psychedelic pop.
THE BIG TOP 5.30 - 6.45pm £26 £24 £20 J17
In this triumphant comeback tour from his battle with cancer, the Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson is back with a new zest for life. Following his critically acclaimed joint album with The Who’s Roger Daltrey, he is sure to duck-walk his way into the Big Top with his own kind of gutsy rhythm & blues and rock & roll.
TOWN HALL 7 - 8.15pm £22 J19
Hailed as one of the finest UK jazz voices, Clare Teal is an acclaimed vocalist and songwriter. Also known as the presenter of BBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special she brings a toe-tapping selection of jazz classics and original material backed by her seven-piece mini big band, and hosted in her own exuberant style.
WILKO JOHNSON CLARE TEAL
SAMUEL BLASER TRIO
THE EDGE PROJECT
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 6 - 7.15pm £14 J18
Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser brings his exciting trio to the Festival for a rare UK performance. His grounding in jazz and classical music produces tunes which develop seamlessly through wonderful interaction between the trio members. French guitarist Marc Ducret (known in the UK for his work with Tim Berne) and Danish drummer Peter Bruun complete the international line-up.
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 9.30 – 11pm £10 J23
A late night showcase with two exclusive first performances. Keep your phone switched on for Impermanence Trio’s set as they let the audience decide what they play, hosted by Jonathan Stockdale. And in a brand new collaboration, pianist Alexander Hawkins and vocalist Elaine Mitchener come together for an unusual and creative encounter with jazz standards.
SUGAR SISTERSTHE DAFFODIL Bar open from 6pm Dinner served at 7pm Performance 8.30 - 9.45pm £65. Ticket includes a three course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. J21
Brought together by a love of three-part vocal harmonies, ukulele and red lipstick, the Sugar Sisters are each accomplished singers in their own right. Together they deliver deliciously sophisticated arrangements of 1940s swing, 90s R&B and Calypso with a playful sassiness and infectious charm that promises to captivate any audience.
“Perhaps the greatest drummer who ever lived” Brian Eno
JOE LOVANO’S VILLAGE RHYTHMS BAND
THE JAZZ ARENA 7.30 - 9pm £22 J20
In the early ‘80s, saxophonist Joe Lovano met and jammed with godfather of afrobeat Fela Kuti in Nigeria. The experience left a lasting impression. Three decades later Lovano has become a renowned voice in jazz, bringing together the emphatic pulse of afrobeat with his own warm, melodic playing, as he explores the connection between West African music and jazz.
AFROBEAT SPECIAL
AFROBEAT SPECIAL
ALEXANDER HAWKINS ELAINE MITCHENER
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THE BIG TOP 9 - 10.15pm £36 £32 £20 J22
Motown’s ultimate soul diva needs little introduction. The enviable string of hits to her name say it all: Dancing in the Street, Heat Wave, Nowhere to Run and Jimmy Mack to name a few. Now a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she continues to thrill audiences around the world with her energetic live shows.
TOWN HALL 10.30pm - 1.30am £16 Standing Ticket J25
An exclusive club night curated by and featuring world-renowned DJ, broadcaster and producer Gilles Peterson, with jazz-meets-electronica trio GoGo Penguin. Exhilarating to see live, the Mancunian three piece are influenced by everything from Massive Attack to Aphex Twin – and with Gilles’s trademark mix of hip-hop, world beats, electronica and jazz, it’s the recipe for a perfect Saturday night out.
“It’s obvious why the Manchester clubs are jumping to this band” The Guardian
THE BIG TOP 2.30 - 4pm £18 £16 £14 J28
Recently supporting Lana del Rey, PURDY writes her songs with all the swagger and charm of a new age femme fatale - and with hints of Nancy Sinatra and Peggy Lee. Si Cranstoun’s distinctive northern soul voice has seen him compared to legends such as Sam Cooke, with his recent UK tour supporting the Overtones winning him scores of fans.
MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS
GILLES PETERSON AND GOGO PENGUIN
DOUBLE BILL: SI CRANSTOUN & PURDY
THE SPEAKEASYTHE DAFFODIL 10.30pm - 2am £35. Standing Ticket (includes prohibition punch cocktail) Dress code 1920s/30s. J24
Be transported back to the prohibition era of 1920s and ‘30s America as Cheltenham’s speakeasy opens for one night only. Dress up and get your dancing shoes on as the liquor flows and the place is jumping to The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band!
SURNATURAL ORCHESTRAPARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 12noon - 1.15pm £14 J26
This renowned French big band makes its UK debut at the Festival, and is not to be missed. Flitting effortlessly between jazz, Balkan brass riffs, waltzes, funk, and hip-hop grooves, they have a raucous energy reminiscent of Loose Tubes. With 18 brilliant musicians freely roaming the stage, they are unlike anything else you will see in 2015.
NATALIE WILLIAMSTHE JAZZ ARENA 1 - 2.15pm £16 J27
With her unique interpretations of popular songs, from Sting’s Brought to My Senses to Disclosure’s Latch, the MOBO nominated jazz and soul artist Natalie Williams will showcase some brand new material in her own style of soul, jazz, funk and pop.
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RACHAEL COHEN QUARTETFEATURING PHIL ROBSON
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 3 - 4pm £14 J29
In Bed With are a high energy electro-acoustic trio, led by drummer Sylvain Darrifourcq with Julien Desprez on guitar and Kit Downes on keys. Born out of the Anglo-French creative scheme Jazz Shuttle, their sound spans avant-rock, contemporary jazz and electronica.
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 6 - 7.15pm £14 J32
Rachael Cohen is an alto saxophonist and composer, and one of the brightest emerging stars of her generation. Her infectious tone, uncanny lyricism and deceptively simple melodies have gained her a great deal of attention. The quartet features internationally renowned guitarist Phil Robson, bassist Mark Lewandowski and drummer James Bashford.
THE BIG TOP 5.45 - 7pm £26 £24 £20 J31
Danceable beats, a grooving bass line and wailing Hammond organ; this is more than just a jazz-funk trio. Having collaborated with the likes of Iggy Pop and Maceo Parker, Medeski Martin & Wood draw on everything from hip-hop to Brazilian beats. For this special, one-off set they are joined by lifelong fan and Festival Guest Director Jamie Cullum.
TOWN HALL 7.15 - 9.40pm £24 Standing Ticket J34
Dust off your dancing shoes – Average White Band’s trademark sound takes in funk, soul, R&B and disco. Best known for their instrumental hit Pick Up the Pieces and instant disco classic Let’s Go Round Again, the Scottish six-piece went on to top the US singles and album charts, achieving platinum albums and triple Grammy nominations along the way.
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD WITH SPECIAL GUEST JAMIE CULLUM
AVERAGE WHITE BAND PLUS THE STAXS
THE JAZZ ARENA 4.15 - 5.30pm £22 J30
Guitarist John Scofield, whose previous collaborators include Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock to name a few, joins rising star pianist Pablo Held’s dynamic trio. Their first encounter in 2014 resulted in a live album and a strong musical connection: now they tour together, mixing Scofield’s R&B tinged jazz mastery with Held’s inventive, lyrical playing.
“a fascinating fresh setting for a unique guitarist who always means business” The Guardian
JOHN SCOFIELD MEETS PABLO HELD TRIO
“Cohen takes a softly devious
approach reminiscent of
Lee Konitz” The Guardian
THE JAZZ ARENA 7.15 - 8.45pm £20 J33
Combining tradition with jazz, blues and rock has earned Bassekou Kouyate three number one world music albums and a Grammy nomination. With his band Ngoni ba, he has revolutionised the ngoni, one of the oldest string instruments in Africa, has graced the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and performed with Sir Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones and many more.
BASSEKOU KOUYATE& NGONI BA
“The best rock’n’roll band in the world.” The Independent
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TALKS, FREE MUSIC & JAMS
THE JAZZ ARENA 10.45 - 11.45am £8 Ideal for ages 5+ J38
Supersonics present their new, exciting family show! Fun melodies, strange sounds and hefty beats get transformed with different styles, soundscapes and moods by Petter Frost Fadnes (sax), Chris Sharkey (guitar) and Ståle Birkeland (drums); all in their own hectic, energetic, supersonic style.
THE JAZZ ARENA 2.30 - 4pm £10 J40
A double bill of some of the best artists from our 2014 Fringe. Melissa James’s debut album of original blues, soul, jazz and folk was described by Jazzwise magazine as ‘the arrival of a remarkable new voice’. Young singer-songwriter Hattie Briggs hails from Stroud, and has already featured on BBC Introducing and Radio 2 with her mellow, Eva Cassidy-inspired sound.
FAMILY SHOW: SUPERSONICS
FRINGE SHOWCASE: MELISSA JAMES & HATTIE BRIGGS
THE BIG TOP 12noon - 1.15pm £18 £16 £14 J39
Hackney isn’t known for its mining tradition: this is East London’s unique take on the brass band. Excavating nuggets of funk, hip-hop and high-octane rock from the musical coalface and throwing in a few chunks of Balkan brass, ska and contemporary jazz for good measure, expect unexpected covers and grooving originals.
HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IT UP ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 10.45am - 1.15pm FREE
FAMILY TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC THE ENGLISH PROVENDER CO. MONTPELLIER WOODS 12.30 - 2pm FREE
WORKSHOP LIVE MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY TAKE FIVE TENT 12.30 - 3.30pm £20 JT08
FREE MUSIC ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 1.45pm onwards FREE
TALK THE MUSIC THAT INSPIRED ME: GREGORY PORTER TAKE FIVE TENT 2 - 2.45pm £6 JT09
See pages 8 & 9 for details
TALKS, WORKSHOPS, FREE MUSIC & JAMS
THE BIG TOP 9 - 10.30pm £32 £30 £22 J35
A voice compared to Karen Carpenter has led to multiple Brit award nominations and a White House performance, no less. Soulful singer Rumer’s journey, from lonely and lost to where she is now, can be heard throughout her music as she brings her new album Into Colour to the Festival.
TOWN HALL 10.45pm - 12.30am £20 Standing Ticket J37
Revered producer, bass virtuoso and composer Squarepusher pushes the boundaries and limits of music, melding jazz with drum and bass and acid house. He brings an innovative new live show to the Festival, with stunning visuals and eagerly awaited material from his new album on the influential Warp label. Don’t miss the first performance of this new show after its sold-out premiere.
RUMER
SQUAREPUSHER
JULIAN ARGUELLES SEPTETPARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 9.15 – 10.45pm £15 J36
Saxophonist Julian Argüelles is one of the key musicians who emerged from the ranks of Loose Tubes. Formed especially for the festival, this new seven-piece band expands upon Arguelles’ existing quartet, with the addition of three up-and-coming horn players: Percy Pursglove, Kieran McLeod and George Crowley. The band premieres new arrangements of Julian’s fine compositions.
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THE JAZZ ARENA 6.30 - 7.45pm £18 J41
Pianist Neil Cowley writes delicately beautiful melodies which evolve into expansive riffs, haunting, cinematic grooves and ‘the greatest stadium-filling anthems that Coldplay never wrote’ (Uncut). With Evan Jenkins on drums and Rex Horan on bass, the trio perform music from their latest release Touch and Flee alongside classic tunes from their first four albums.
NEIL COWLEY TRIO
THE BIG TOP 8 - 9.30pm As this is a live broadcast, please be seated by 7.45pm £66 £62 £30 J42
A world premiere performance, paying homage to the American greats George and Ira Gershwin. Stunning new arrangements breathe contemporary life into classic songs, including Summertime and I Got Rhythm. Performed by two of the most distinctive voices of this generation, Laura Mvula and Gregory Porter, with the BBC Concert Orchestra playing arrangements created by Ignite (Troy Miller and Fabio D’Andrea); don’t miss this highlight of the Festival.
GERSHWIN REDISCOVEREDCREATED BY IGNITE, FEATURING LAURA MVULA & GREGORY PORTER
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 2
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Festival Director Ian George
Festival Manager Emily Jones
Programme Advisor Tony Dudley-Evans
Festival Assistant Becky Woodcock
Development Managers Lisa Garrett Sue Heritage
Development Officer Laura Popperwell
With many thanks to all the staff at Cheltenham Festivals, those at each venue and the Festival volunteers, all of whom provide invaluable support and help make the Festival a success. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/thankyou for a full credit list.
Cheltenham Festivals Board of Trustees Peter Bond – Chair Dominic Collier – Vice Chair Susan Blanchfield Lewis Carnie (Chair of Jazz Festival) Oli Christie Prof Russell Foster CBE Edward Gillespie OBE Prof Averil Macdonald Baroness Gail Rebuck Dr Diane Savory OBE Margaret Austen – Company Secretary
Festival Advisory Group Mike Bartlett Sheela Bates Joe Baxter Marc Connor Kate Danielson Hugh Phillimore Nick Stewart
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HUNGRY FOR MORE? DON’T MISS THESE AT THE 2015 CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL:Sinatra’s Close to You recreated by Matt Ford and musicians from Ronnie Scott’s
Parisian cabaret from Claire Martin and her trio
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris from the BBC Concert Orchestra
Food’s Thomas Strønen & Iain Ballamy with Trish Clowes
Full programme announced 7 March 2015.
cheltenhamfestivals.com/musicMORE FROM CHELTENHAM FESTIVALS IN 2015:The Times Cheltenham Science Festival 2-7 JUNEThe Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2-11 OCTOBER
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By joining as a Patron you can be more involved with Cheltenham Festivals while supporting our work as a charity.
• Enjoy the atmosphere and mingle with the stars in the Jazz Hospitality bar, open to Patrons and VIPs throughout the Festival
• Book your tickets up to two weeks in advance of members through our dedicated ticket service
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From £67 per month, your Patronage covers all four Festivals and will support our artistic programme and education work.
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PLEASE MAKE A DONATION WHEN YOU BOOKCheltenham Festivals is a not-for-profit organisation. In addition to Arts Council support, we must actively raise 96% of our funding every year to bring the arts and sciences live to audiences, support emerging talent, and deliver inspirational educational programmes.
£10 could contribute to our education work which develops literacy skills and inspires
children to discover a love of reading.
£25 could give an emerging artist their first opportunity to engage with audiences,
helping them to develop their talent.
£50 can help to provide transport and tickets for schoolchildren who would not
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If you are passionate about the Festivals then please consider making a donation when booking your tickets. Every gift, no matter what size, is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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GET CLOSER TO THE FESTIVALS WITH PATRONAGE
We would like to thank our Patrons for their generous support including those who have chosen to remain anonymous:
Life PatronMark and Sue BlanchfieldPeter and Anne BondDominic and Jannene CollierMichael and Felicia CrystalColin and Suzanne DoakCharles FisherDavid and John HallJeremy and Germaine Hitchins FamilyJonathan and Cassinha Hitchins FamilyStephen and Tania Hitchins FamilyMr and Mrs Richard JonesSteven and Linda JonesHugh and Sue KochRobert and Moira LeechmanHazel and Jeremy LewisGraham and Eileen LockwoodFiona McLeodThe McWilliam family in loving memory of Ruth McWilliamKeith Norton and Piers NortonJohn and Susan SingerSimon Skinner and Jean Gouldsmith SkinnerMark and Elizabeth Philip-SørensenAndrew SmithChris and Bridgette SunmanFiona and David SymondsonLudmila and Hodson ThornberThe Walker Family
Platinum PatronMike and Kerry AlcockJack and Dora BlackJennifer Bryant-PearsonAndrew ChardMichael and Angela CronkNigel and Sally DimmerGeorge and Cynthia DowtyMargaret HeadenSimon and Emma KeswickThe Kilvington FamilySir Peter and Lady MarychurchHayden and Tracy McKinnesDes and ChiChi MillsHoward and Jay MiltonThe Oldham Foundation
Adrian and Lizzie PortlockDr Gill Samuels CBEPeter Stormonth Darling Charitable TrustPeter and Alison Yiangou
Gold PatronChristopher BenceStephen and Victoria BondCharlie ChanStuart and Gillian CorbynWallace and Morag DobbinPeter and Sue ElliottMaurice Gran and Carol JamesSimone Hindmarch-ByeStephen HodgeLord and Lady HoffmannAnthony Hoffman and Dr Christine Facer HoffmanElizabeth JacobsKeith JagoBrian KeySteven KingSir Michael and Lady McWilliamJanet and Charles MiddletonPaul and Kathy MottersheadThe Helena Oldacre TrustIan and Sarah PassmoreShelley and Paul RobertsSharon and Toby RobertsEsther and Peter SmedvigAndy and Ali StalsbergPhil and Jennifer StapletonMeredithe Stuart-SmithGiles and Michelle ThorleyDiego VargasMichael and Rosie WarnerSteve and Eugenia Winwood
Festival PatronKate AdieSir John and Lady AirdDavid and Zany Anton-SmithNicholas and Caroline AugustMargaret AustenPaula and David BaldwinAlison BestermanMichael H BondPaul and Ruth BrakeJonathan and Daphne CarrAlex ChalkMark ChardAndrew and Jan CliftSimon CollingsMr and Mrs Andrew and Jacqueline Coyle
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BOOKING INFORMATION
MEMBERS’ PRIORITY BOOKING: From 1pm, 25 February 2015PUBLIC BOOKING: From 1pm, 4 March 2015
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GETTING TO CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVALCheltenham is easily accessible from all over the UK, by road and rail. Most events take place on the main Festival site, located in central Cheltenham on Montpellier Gardens (GL50 1UW). All other venues are within walking distance.
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