the vibe - cheltenham jazz festival 2013

Cheltenham Jazz Festival line-up includes... van morrison, maDeleine PeYrouX, noisettes, ravi coltrane, GeorGie fame, Dionne warwicK

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival line-up

1–6 May 2013

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Your guide to the free music, fi lms, food, drink and fun at

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JAzz FRINGE PROGRAMME INSIDE

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RISING STARS IN THE FESTIVAL FRINGE

“THIS IS A QUITE BRILLIANT RECORD, DESTINED TO BE AS WIDELY PLAYED AND ADMIRED AS SADE’S DIAMOND LIFE”

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“‘I BELONG TO YOU’ PROVES THAT THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT” Sunday Times Culture

“IT’S BEEN A LONG WAIT, BUT OH SO WORTH IT” The Mail on Sunday

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“THIS IS A QUITE BRILLIANT RECORD, DESTINED TO BE AS WIDELY PLAYED AND ADMIRED AS SADE’S DIAMOND LIFE”

Sunday Express

“‘I BELONG TO YOU’ PROVES THAT THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT” Sunday Times Culture

“IT’S BEEN A LONG WAIT, BUT OH SO WORTH IT” The Mail on Sunday

THE DEBUT ALBUM – OUT NOW

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4 Eat, drink and be merry in Montpellier Gardens

6 Gregory Porter: Artist in Residence

7 When Jamie Cullum met Gregory Porter

8 Joe Stilgoe: suited and booted

10 Introducing the Jazz Kitchen

14 The gift of the gab: Gabby Young & Other Animals

16 Mercury Prize Nominees at Cheltenham Jazz Festival

18 Dave Douglas: the start of a musical education

21 Jazz stars of the future

23 FREE Fringe on the town programme

24 FREE Fringe in the gardens programme

27 Jazz Cinema programme

29 Talks, workshops & masterclasses

32 Transatlantic Jazz

35 The art of songwriting

36 Get into the vibes

39 Donated to Cheltenham Festivals?

41 Win the ultimate gin and tonic hamper

44 Cheltenham Jazz Festival programme at a glance

46 Festival Fringe venue maps

48 Fringe, cinema and talks programme at a glance

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Don’t miss the free live music in the GarDens See page 24 for the full line-up

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The gardens will spring to life with pop-up bars, coffee shops and market stalls bursting with taste bud tantalizing delights. With free entry to the gardens throughout the festival, a visit to the bustling food quarter is a great way to try out the Jazz Festival for the first time. And with a chance to take in the tunes on the outdoor free stage and sample the delicious wares on offer – it’s also the ideal accompaniment to a weekend packed with outstanding live music.

With cuisines from across the globe on offer, the feast of culinary treats will be as varied as the festival programme. From a taste of Mexico with tacos and burritos from Los Amigos!, to exotic gourmet burgers from Ank Marvin, to a slice of artisan Italy from Woodburns Espresso Pizza Bar – the festival food quarter offers some truly far-flung-flavours.

Lovers of great British food need not fear - as there will also be an appearance from everyone’s favourite guilty Festival pleasure – Pieminister. A meal of pie, mash and gravy is the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon in the gardens, and a festival must!

Whatever tickles your tastebuds, your festival feast can be finished off with a scoop of Movenpick ice cream, a classic French Crepe or a Spanish churros dipped in scrumptious chocolate sauce - each a suitably indulgent way to celebrate the bank holiday weekend.

Embarking on a culinary adventure and taking in all the fun of the festival can be thirsty work. Thankfully Montpellier Gardens will play host to some suitably thirst-

quenching tipples from Henry Weston’s and Heineken, and super stylish cocktails from Fever-Tree Tonics. Alongside the range of liquid refreshments, an unrivalled view of the free stage and bunting aplenty make the boutique Festival bar, brought to you by our friends at The Wondering Wine Company, the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere between gigs.

Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-in-the-gardens for full details of the tasty treats on offer

Over the May Bank Holiday weekend Montpellier Gardens will be at the heart of the UK’s music scene and - with a feast of stalls, cuisines and mouth-watering goodies on offer - it will also be transformed into a food lover’s dream!

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After his stand-out show at last year’s Festival, the newly crowned King of vocal jazz Gregory Porter returns to the 2013 Festival as Artist in Residence.

As well as performing material from his new album in The Big Top, he is also holding a vocal masterclass and selecting some of his favourite films to be shown in the Festival cinema over the Festival weekend.

Plus, he might just make some surprise guest appearances with other artists at the Festival, so keep an eye out!

Artist in Residence at Cheltenham Jazz FestivalGreGory porter

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Gregory PorterThe Big Top, Montpellier Gardens5.45pm – 7.15pm, Saturday 4 May

vocal masterclassBeyond The Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens1.30 – 2.30pm, Sunday 5 May

Gregory’s film PicksSee page 27

Jamie Cullum’s BBC Radio 2 show is broadcast on Tuesdays at 7pmDon’t miss the cheltenham Jazz festival special on tuesday 7 may

JC Just before the show today I performed live with Gregory Porter here at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. He really is one of my favourite singers of the moment. He’s the kind of singer I’ve been looking to hear for a long time and I am a huge, huge fan. So how was your show here?

GP it was great - we would say in the states ‘it was off the chain’ actually. the audience was great, they were like “whatever you want to do Gregory is ok with us!”

JC I know what you mean; they’re pretty good with that here. Before the show I asked you what the set list looked like, you gave me the first 3 or 4 tunes then said “we’ll play the rest by ear”. It keeps you on your toes. You’ve been entered into the bosom of Cheltenham, people love you here.

GP this is my first time in cheltenham and i love it here – we went to a gig in a small club last night where Paloma faith was performing.

JC A great moment from last night was when Paloma was singing and you just got up and started singing with her.

GP Yes she has a beautiful voice and she’s a beautiful person. i want the audience to know that Jamie cullum tried to get me drunk off champagne but i refused.

JC That is absolutely not true, it was completely the other way around! We sang a couple of your songs on stage earlier. Have you sung your songs with other people before?

GP You know that’s actually never happened. i did a masterclass one time and the students did some of my songs but other than that - people singing them on stage with me, that’s never happened. what i try to do, strike into the heart of the matter emotionally, you do that with the music too. i had no problems with the things you did with my music, so it was great.

JC Tell me a little bit about your album Be Good.

GP it’s an extension of who i am musically and an extension my emotions. i write from personal experience and about those close to me and their personal experiences. i write about people, i’m a ‘people watcher’. it’s about love and family and just the human condition; hidden politics are in there too. it’s been great, i never thought i’d be talking this but it’s been received well all over the world. i’m grateful for the ‘cultivating of the soil’ that you’ve done over here in the uK, because every time i come over here to do something it sells out!

JC That’s easy though – it’s easy when you’re this amazing! It’s great because it makes me look really good when I play your music. Have you got any British things that you like doing while you’re over here?

GP i like going into pubs, there’s dark wood everywhere and you order fish and chips. i do like my beer cold though… i’m thankful to the British for upholding some beautiful traditions and i’m glad to be a part of it.

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Guest Director Jamie cullum talked to Gregory Porter during his BBC Radio 2 show, which was broadcast live from the Festival last year.

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what can the audience expect from your show?

The sound is modelled on music from the early days - Fats Waller and Nat King Cole, through to a bit of Billy Joel and Ben Folds. The live shows tend to be a mixture of songs people know and some of my songs, and I always like to surprise the audience by doing a song that’s either locally inspired or a has been around recently. I did a Jesse J song the other day to keep in touch with the kids!

tell us about your latest album we look to the stars

The new album, which has been a good three or four years in the making, has 11 tracks, and 10 of them are my own, plus a version of Waterloo Sunset. It’s got trumpets, sax, strings, bells, whistles, the lot!

what are you most looking forward to about cheltenham Jazz festival 2013?

There’s a feeling that people have come just to see and hear some great music, there’s a great sense of support. And meeting everyone - as people will know who have been to the Hotel du Vin Festival Jam Sessions, that’s where everyone goes out to hang out afterwards. It’s just like a huge hero’s party – you see all these great people.

Joe stilgoeJazz Arena, Montpellier Gardens7.30 – 9pm, Saturday 4 May £16

festival Jam sessionsHotel du Vin, Cheltenham10.30pm – 3amFriday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May

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The Jazz Kitchen will be open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and promises to be a mouth-watering addition to the Festival site. With a menu based on Calcot’s popular Conservatory Restaurant, diners will be able to enjoy a feast of local food to complement the world-class programme of concerts.

Alongside themed cocktails and specially chosen wines, diners will be able to enjoy a fixed price lunch and evening menu with five choices per course. The gourmet treats on offer include Gloucestershire smoked chicken and mango salad, marinated Cotswold lamb cutlets and a confit of Madgetts duck with puy lentils and locally smoked wild boar sausages. All the menus have been designed with a concert-goer in mind and can be served in less than an hour.

Live music in the evenings, a beautifully designed venue and a champagne and cocktail bar will add to the vibrant atmosphere and ensure The Jazz Kitchen is the social hub of the Festival.

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New for 2013 the Jazz Kitchen will open its doors at the heart of the Jazz Festival site in Montpellier Gardens. The Festival is working with renowned Cotswold caterers Calcot Kitchens to create the unique ‘pop-up’ restaurant which will showcase the best seasonal produce from across the region.

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We met up with Gabby recently for a chat about the band, her influences and her love of fashion.

what can the audience expect from your show?

We call it circus swing, as I don’t think we fit into any other genre. It’s very eclectic and we give our audiences a visual treat - we always throw surprises in there and we like every show to be an experience.

how does style and fashion influence you?

I love playing with clothes and fashion and not taking it too seriously. I’ve got a job where I’m on a stage so I get to wear big dresses and dance around in them.

what has influenced you and your music?

I realised that being a songwriter was my calling because it meant that I could throw together all the types of music that I liked. I was also inspired by Jeff Buckley because he had a really operatic voice, but he used it for rock music - I thought it was really special to hear an artist do whatever he wanted with his voice.

what are you most looking forward to about cheltenham Jazz festival?

I love performing at Festivals, I think we’re a real festival band actually. At a festival people are there to have a really good time, they’re really relaxed, and people start singing along, and it always feels like such a big party.

Gabby Young and other animalsThe Big Top, Montpellier Gardens1 – 2.15pm, Monday 6 May

Gabby Young and other animals will be bringing their un-missable musical extravaganza to this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Flamboyant and stylish, they combine sensational vocals with jazz, swing and gypsy folk elements.

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ROLLER TRIO

POLAR BEAR

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One of the perhaps surprising and certainly encouraging aspects of the current music scene in UK is the amount of intermingling between the pop and jazz scenes. Musicians tend not to see barriers – jazz pianist Neil Cowley has worked with and written for Adele, drummer Clive Deamer, a key member of Get The Blessing, now often works with Radiohead and drummer Seb Rochford of Polar Bear has jammed with Pete Doherty’s Libertines.

Moreover many of the young British bands draw on many different styles of music and it is therefore natural that the best of these groups are nominated for the annual Mercury Music Award. They never win of course, but they do gain valuable publicity and exposure.

This year Cheltenham Jazz Festival presents on the Bank Holiday Monday a double bill of two bands that were nominated for the Mercury Prize, Polar Bear nominated in 2005, and Roller Trio, nominated last year. They may not win the prize, but it seems that they both made a strong impression playing live at the ceremony. In 2005 the winner Antony of Antony and the Johnsons said he would have voted for Polar Bear and in 2012 Tim Jonze wrote in his Mercury blog in the Guardian: “This is one of those years where the jazz nomination sounds a million times more forward-thinking than almost anything

else on the list – they create a thrilling cacophony of coiled sax and tightly wound rhythms.” Jazz after all is definitely music to be heard live, so perhaps these reactions are not surprising.

So check out the Polar Bear/Roller Trio double bill. But if this appeals, there are others that will too. Of all the young rock influenced UK bands my favourite is Troyka and this year they will be playing big band arrangements of their material with a band conducted by trumpeter Nick Smart. Coming from a different angle, i.e. more jazz influenced soul, is Laura Mvula, something of an overnight sensation with her debut album Sing To The Moon. Also showing an influence from soul and gospel is young pianist Reuben James leading his trio with special guest zara McFarlane. Reuben was a sensation in Abram Wilson’s band last year and shows a respect for the jazz tradition as well as more contemporary influences.

Finally there is Barbacana, an Anglo French quartet led by pianist Kit Downes, which comes to Cheltenham as part of the Jazz Shuttle project that supports French/UK collaborations. A recent performance in London was described as ‘a constantly shifting dynamic spectrum, ranging from full-volume, rowdy sax blasts and singeing electric guitar to near-silence’.

laura mvula Jazz Arena, Montpellier Gardens 6.30 – 8pm, Friday 3 May

troyk-estra Parabola Arts Centre 12 – 1.15pm, Sunday 5 May

reuben James trio with Zara mcfarlane Parabola Arts Centre 3 – 4.15pm, Sunday 5 May

Barbacana Parabola Arts Centre 6 – 7.15pm, Sunday 5 May

Polar Bear & roller trio Jazz Arena, Montpellier Gardens 6 – 8pm, Monday 6 May

By tony Dudley-evans, Jazz Festival Programme Advisor

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For me, the appearance of Dave Douglas and his quintet with vocalist Heather Masse is a real Jazz Festival highlight. Dave is a musician whose dedication to the craft of performance and composition I greatly respect and whose music I thoroughly enjoy.

In my first year at University a fellow trumpet player urged me to check out an upcoming gig in Leeds, at the brilliant Wardrobe venue. I am forever indebted to him for that recommendation, as this was the night I discovered Dave and his music. It also turned out to be the first gig I went to with my future wife, so it’s a great memory for lots of reasons.

The Wardrobe was to prove an important venue for my musical education over the next few years and this was a great way to start. Up to that point my musical horizons were a bit limited, particularly where jazz music was concerned, with a background firmly rooted in traditional big band and standard material. Dave’s music was a fresh sound to me and it was the beginning of 4 years of discovering a whole range of superb music and innovative creative approaches.

His music features lyrical melodic lines, absorbing solo playing and a strong modern groove, which conjures up images of hip downtown jazz clubs in New York. His choice of collaborators and different musical projects has always impressed me and reflects his considered and forward thinking approach.

His latest project is a superb example of a thoughtful and well-crafted response

to a significant personal inspiration. The musical result, his album Be Still, is beautiful and ultimately uplifting. It mixes jazz with Americana, folk, and hymnal music. Its origins are poignant, featuring arrangements of hymns his mother asked him to perform at her funeral service. Alongside these are some excellent original compositions and several other arrangements of traditional folk themes.

At Cheltenham, Dave and his quintet will be joined by vocalist Heather Masse to perform this wonderful music. I’m now also indebted to Dave for introducing me to Heather. She is a fantastic singer with a gentle, warm voice that really draws you in. She studied as a jazz singer, and is steeped in that tradition, but has also developed a distinguished reputation for her work as a folk and bluegrass singer with the Billboard-charting folk supergroup The Wailin’ Jennys. She seems the perfect singer to convey Dave’s arrangements.

I cannot recommend this recording or the Festival performance highly enough, whether you are a Festival regular or a jazz newcomer. This is truly moving and engaging music making of the highest quality – something it is a privilege to present at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

Dave Douglas Quintet Jazz Arena, Montpellier Gardens1.30 – 2.45pm, Saturday 4 May

Jazz Festival Manager Phil woods reveals his love for the music of fellow trumpeter Dave Douglas.

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“His music features lyrical melodic lines, absorbing solo playing and a strong modern groove, which conjures up images of hip downtown jazz clubs in New York.”

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Last year singer-pianist Natalie Duncan played the Jazz Festival Free Stage. Since then, her debut album has been released to widespread critical acclaim, she has performed on Later with Jools Holland and we are welcoming her back to the 2013 Festival in a main programme slot.

Jo silver and the café BohemiaFree Stage, Montpellier Gardens2.45pm, Saturday 4 May

helena JeseleFree Stage, Montpellier Gardens, 6.30pm, Saturday 4 May

Kat edmonsonFree Stage, Montpellier Gardens, 7.45pm, Saturday 4 May

Local musicians Jo Silver and the Café Bohemia will be bringing a flavour of French jazz to the Free Stage on Saturday 4 May.

Q. how did you get your name?

Jo. ‘We used to run a café at Glastonbury Festival, at the back of the circus field, where after their gigs good musicians could come to play together, drink, you know, hang out. It was a gallery too so in the daytime we’d play a lot of Lee Morgan, stuff like that, and the name ‘The Café Bohemia’ just stuck.’

Q. what have the band have been up to since their well-received appearance at last year’s Jazz fringe?

AC. ‘Crikey, lots....this year has really been about collaborations. Playing the festivals with ‘Swing Museum’ who are based in the Midlands & making a new CD with Cheltenham’s own ‘Swing for Paris’ (as seen on the BBC) which Jo guest vocals on.’

Q. so, what can we expect from a café Bohemia gig?

Jo. ‘Django! And songs that you will know! Great guitar!’

Q. are you looking forward to your gig on the free stage on 4 may?

Jo. ‘Oh gosh YES! I went to school in Cheltenham and go to all the Festivals. I’m so pleased to be asked back again, we both are, I can’t wait!’

Jazz stars of the Future

Catch more stars of the future this year for free on the Free Stage.Singer-songwriter Helena Jesele was born in in Manchester, but

raised in Dublin. She grew up in a typically musical Irish family, listening to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Frank Sinatra.

Her desire to write songs to music based on the tradition of classic analogue recording with real, not programmed instrumentation, got her noticed by Soul and Jazz aficionados, Truth and Soul. A recording and writing spell in Brooklyn soon followed and currently Helena is with the legendary Paul O’Duffy putting the finishing touches to her debut album.

US singer Kat Edmonson’s self-released 2009 debut album Take To the Sky hit the top 20 in the US jazz charts, adding enough juice that she found herself playing gigs alongside Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett.

A musical kinship with Lyle led to a duet on the Christmas classic ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ which the pair performed on tour and on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. On tour with Lovett, Kat opened nightly; performing original material she’d begun writing. This set the stage for Way Down Low, her second record and first to include original material.

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Fringe on the Town kicks off on Friday 26 April, a week before the Jazz Festival proper, with pubs bars and restaurants hosting a selection of free live events.

See page 47 for a map showing all the Jazz Fringe venues

FRIDAY 26 – MONDAY 29 APRIL

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the indigo KingsThe Swan 8.30pmThis 7-piece band plays 1930s inspired jazz and irresistible swing rhythms, fused with heart aching blues and a sprinkling of vintage pop. Sweet and saucy harmony vocals meet with gritty lyrics to tell stories of life and love, whilst smooth sax and classic blues guitar are woven together with jazz piano to create a foot tapping vintage yet modern sound that sits somewhere in the melodic haze between Caro Emerald, Annie Sellick & the Hot Club and Paloma Faith. Also playing on The Free Stage on Sunday 5 May!theindigokings.co.uk

swing caféThe Strand 9pmSwing Café is a stylish swing/jazz band playing well known and loved tunes from the 1920s to the 1950s, as well as swing arrangements of more contemporary songs. Combining the smooth, lyrical sounds of vocalist Billie Baker with the sizzling talent of young jazz musicians from Birmingham’s prestigious Conservatoire, this is an ensemble that delivers a perfect blend of swing/jazz favourites guaranteed to please. swingcafe.spruz.com

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steve franks trioWaterstones Cheltenham 1-3pm Steve is a virtuoso guitarist who specialises in playing the Spanish guitar. He is in his element playing Latin jazz - encompassing bossa nova, flamenco rumba and arrangements of pop standards as well as jazz standards and classical pieces. The Jazz Trio plays modern Latin jazz numbers and specialises in Steve’s own compositions. These are very catchy and tuneful numbers with an infectious rhythmic feel.stevefranks.co.uk/trio

the coronettesThe Swan 8.30pmThe Coronettes are an acoustic duo from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, who perform the quirkiest covers you’ll never imagine. Their repertoire is an eclectic collection of tunes, all dexterously handpicked from over eight decades of popular music and culture. Standards, classics, anthems and hits have all been lovingly re-arranged for guitar and vocals and dressed in the eccentric sound of the Coronettes - a mashed up musical kaleidoscope of bubblegum jazz and acoustic wizardry that will have you swaying your head, swinging your hips and singing along.thecoronettes.co.uk

waiting for KateThe Railway 7.30pmFeaturing vibrant horn playing and upbeat vocals Waiting For Kate play lively funk and ska infused indie which gets the whole dance floor skanking in unison.waitingforkate.co.uk

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Blue horyzonRise Records 2.30pmCatch Cheltenham and Cornwall’s most famous folk pop and bluegrass band in this quick session in Beechwood Arcade’s Rise Records.

rich o’Brien Band Exmouth Arms 2.30pmThe Rich O’Brien Project’s modern blend of jazz, funk, soul and r’n’b appeals to astute listeners and dance floor goers alike. It merges grooves reminiscent of a Marcus Miller or Soulive record with ambient melodies that explore a range of musical styles.richardobrienmusic.com

Blue horyzon The Tavern 8pmCheltenham and Cornwall’s most famous folk pop and bluegrass band. Playing cover versions that will make your feet stomp and hips roll. bluehoryzon.com

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mammal hands Free Stage 5.30pmMammal Hands combine keyboards, saxophone, guitar, drums, tabla, live sampling and electronics to create a sound influenced by bands such as Sons of Kemet and Esbjorn Svensson Trio, minimalist composers like Steve Reich and John Adams and elements of North Indian music.mammal-hands.tumblr.com/live-Dates

fujalada Free Stage 6.45pmFujalada kick out a pulsating mix of funk-fuelled, feel-good vibes combined with top-notch musicianship & showmanship. Guaranteed to get even the most dance-floorly challenged up & out of their seats! Played The Railway at last year’s Fringe Festival. fujalada.com

albatross archive Free Stage 8pmCardiff based folk/jazz quartet of guitar, bass, sax and drums mixed with three-part vocals. Have performed sessions for BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cardiff and have had tracks played on Nation Radio and The Waiting Room radio show. albatrossarchive.com

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rich o’Brien BandFree Stage 5.45pmThe Rich O’Brien Project’s modern blend of jazz, funk, soul and r’n’b appeals to astute listeners and dance floor goers alike. It merges grooves reminiscent of a Marcus Miller or Soulive record with ambient melodies that explore a range of musical styles.richardobrienmusic.com

thrill collins Free Stage 7pmLocal skiffle-pop lounge jazz trio Thrill Collins specialise in 80s and 90s covers, very much in the tradition of their own genre.thrillcollinsmusic.wordpress.com

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Jazz it up!Free Stage 10.45amAlways great fun to watch, our showcase for school jazz has become immensely popular, with bands coming from all over Gloucestershire to play. From new groups performing for the first time to well-established ensembles the young musicians always put on a show to remember.

steve franks trio Free Stage 1.30pmSteve is a virtuoso guitarist who specialises in playing the Spanish guitar. He is in his element playing Latin jazz - encompassing bossa nova, flamenco rumba and arrangements of pop standards as well as jazz standards and classical pieces. The Jazz Trio plays modern Latin jazz numbers and specialises in Steve’s own compositions. These are very catchy and tuneful numbers with an infectious rhythmic feel.stevefranks.co.uk/trio


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Jo silver and the café Bohemia Free Stage 2.45pmNamed after the famous jazz club, ‘The Café Bohemia’ features composer & lead guitarist, AC Wood & is fronted by the sweet & sultry vocals of Ms. Jo Silver, combining Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club classics with strong influences of American Be-Bop. Together they have played everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to St.James Palace & have supported everyone from Gino Washington to John Renbourn.

esP Free Stage 4pmDescription: Espen Bjarnar’s ESP are a Norwegian Jazz Band, they started out as Espen’s Master’s project several years ago. Their first record “Ambigious Play” has just been released.

verve talent search slotFree Stage 5.15pmDecca Records’ Verve label has joined forces with Cheltenham Jazz Festival to launch a new talent search – Search For A New Jazz Star. This exciting competition seeks to find and celebrate the brightest up-and-coming jazz talent from across the UK and showcase their skills at the Festival. Join us as we showcase the winning act!

helena JeseleFree Stage 6.30pmHelena Jesele is singer and songwriter who was born in Manchester, but raised in Dublin, Ireland. She has performed at famous London jazz venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, La Pigalle and Cafe Royale. helenajesele.com

Kat edmonson Free Stage 7.45pmThe Texas native grew up with a mother who introduced her to the Great American Songbook - in the US she has been no. 1 in the iTunes Jazz charts. Definitely an act not to be missed at the festival! katedmonson.com


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Jazz it up!Free Stage 10.45amAlways great fun to watch, our showcase for school jazz has become immensely popular, with bands coming from all over Gloucestershire to play. From new groups performing for the first time to well-established ensembles the young musicians always put on a show to remember.

the indigo Kings Free Stage 1.30pmThis 7-piece band plays 1930s inspired jazz and irresistible swing rhythms, fused with heart aching blues and a sprinkling of vintage pop. Sweet and saucy harmony vocals meet with gritty lyrics to tell stories of life and love, whilst smooth sax and classic blues guitar are woven together with jazz piano to create a foot tapping vintage yet modern sound that sits somewhere in the melodic haze between Caro Emerald, Annie Sellick & the Hot Club and Paloma Faith. theindigokings.co.uk

the coronettes Free Stage 2.45pmThe Coronettes are an acoustic duo from Cheltenham, who perform the quirkiest covers you’ll never imagine. Their repertoire is an eclectic collection of tunes, all dexterously handpicked from over eight decades of popular music and culture. Standards, classics, anthems and hits have all been lovingly re-arranged for guitar and vocals and dressed in the eccentric sound of the Coronettes - a mashed up musical kaleidoscope of bubblegum jazz and acoustic wizardry that will have you swaying your head, swinging your hips and singing along. thecoronettes.co.uk

victoria Klewin and the truetones Free Stage 4.00pmOriginally conceived as a cross between vocal jazz and blue-eyed soul, the Bristol six-piece is all that and more, gracefully merging genres and styles to create music that is as unique as it is engaging and accessible. vk-tt.com

tom Gee Band Free Stage 5.15pmThis 8-piece Blues/Soul outfit is from up North, and have played venues such as The Wardrobe in Leeds, The Adelphi in Hull, O2 Arena in London, NEC in Birmingham. tomgeemusic.com

the holly thomas QuintetFree Stage 6.30pmThe Holly Thomas Quintet has created high energy takes on jazz standard repertoire alongside haunting contemporary arrangements and original pieces. hollythomasmusic.co.uk

swing from ParisFree Stage 7.45pmSwing from Paris bring you the sounds of a chic Parisian café and the French jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. With violin, guitars and double bass, expect stylish jazz & vintage swing. swingfromparis.com


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Gloucestershire Jazz live Free Stage 10.45amA collection of adult and student groups from Gloucestershire Music’s Jazz Live Music Centre perform.

Bad ass Brass Free Stage 1.45pmBad Ass Brass is the hottest brass band on the UK jazz scene. Having performed all over the world to sell out audiences Bad Ass Brass never fails to get the audience energised with their original, bold blend of New Orleans grooves and jazz improvisation. Also, the band has been nominated for a London Jazz Award!badassbrass.co.uk

my name is earl Free Stage 3pmBased in the South West and Wales My Name is Earl play acoustic and slide guitars and a mixture of original songs and interesting covers. reverbnation.com/stuartearl

international Jazz DisasterFree Stage 4.15pmThis Dixieland, Hot-Jazz Swing group play hits of the 20s, 30s and 40s. Guaranteed to “whip you up into a frenzy with a bit of somethin’ special, the beat, bass and geetar swingin’, clarinet screamin’, and the sweetest trumpet you ever did hear”jazzdisaster.co.uk

mango Jam Free Stage 5.30pmMango Jam are a 4 piece jazz/jazz funk band, made up of musicians who have vast experience in live performance. Based in Gloucestershire they play a wide variety of songs from jazz standards to their own interpretations of funky dance/disco classics.myspace.com/mangojamq

the roving crows Free Stage 6.45pm Multi award winning original folk-fusion outfit. Formed in early 2009 The Crows inexhaustible energy and unrivalled ability to connect deeply with the audience gives them real stand-alone status. The Crows fuse folk, ska, reggae and klezmer in a unique and energetic performance. rovingcrows.com


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In this all-star musical romp Frank Sinatra plays CK Dexter-Haven, a jazz musician desperate to win back his ex-wife, socialite Tracy (Grace Kelly) who is just about to re-marry. Set in Rhode Island, the fi lm features a Newport Jazz Festival sub plot and also stars Louis Armstrong as himself.

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the aristocats11am – 12.30pm £5 Full Members save 10%

A Cheltenham Jazz Festival fi lm favourite, The Aristocats follows cool tomcat, Tom O’Malley, and a family of Parisian felines as they try to get back home to their owner after a jealous butler kidnaps them to stop them from inheriting a fortune. Contains the classic song Everybody wants to be a cat, this Disney classic is one for the whole family.

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Based on the life and times of its star, Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, this critically acclaimed musical, featuring some of the top African-American performers of the time, explores the post-WW1 exploits of the aspiring dancer and his relationship with a popular songstress.

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Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Film 2012, Chico and Rita tells the story of a young piano player and a beautiful singer who fall in love in Havana but whose relationship is threatened by Rita’s newly found fame. Includes music from Dizzy Gillespie, Cole Porter, Thelonious Monk and Bebo Valdés.

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Disney’s re-telling of the classic fairy tale, featuring a beautiful young girl named Tiana and a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again. They share a fateful kiss which leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

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As a child Will Handy’s musical talents were restricted to church, but after writing a theme song for a local politician, Gogo a speakeasy singer convinces him to be her accompanist which marks the start of an incredible career. Loosely based on the life of W C Handy, St. Louis Blues stars jazz and blues greats such as Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald and features at least ten of Handy’s own songs including the title song ‘St. Louis Blues’.

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Set in late 1920s Hollywood, as the world of fi lm changed forever with the arrival of talking pictures, The Artist tells the story of silent movie actor George Valentin and rising star Peppy Miller. Winner of numerous awards, this black and white fi lm has been described as ‘dazzling’ and ‘beguiling’, and has a beautiful score by Ludovic Bource.

Paris Blues8.30 – 10.10pm £5 Full Members save 10%

Ram Bowen (Paul Newman) and Eddie Cook are two expatriate jazz musicians living in Paris where, unlike America at the time, Jazz musicians are celebrated and racism is a non-iassue. When they meet and fall in love with two young American girls, Lillian and Connie, who are vacationing in France, Ram and Eddie must decide whether they should move back to America with them, or stay in Paris.

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An animated fi lm set in 1910, Monster in Paris tells the story of an unlikely friendship between singer Lucille (Vanessa Paradis) and Francoeur, a monster who lives in a garden.

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While on a trip to Paris with his fi ancé’s family, a nostalgic screenwriter (played by Owen Wilson) fi nds himself being mysteriously transported back to the 1920s every day at midnight. Also stars Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotlillard, Adrien Brody, Michael Sheen, Kathy Bates, Tom Hiddleston and Carla Bruni.

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Isaac (Woody Allen) has a complicated love life. He is tormented by his ex-wife (Meryl Streep) and while dating a high school girl that he wants to break up with he falls in love with the mistress of his best friend (Diane Keaton). Soundtrack by George Gershwin.

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TALKinterview with tony Dudley-evansBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens10.30 – 11.30am £5 Full Members save 10%

Artistic Advisor to Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Jazzlines in Birmingham, Tony Dudley-Evans shares his experiences as a jazz promoter over the last 50 years in this interview with the presenter of BBC Radio 3’s Late Junction, Fiona Talkington. Highly-regarded across the industry, Tony has brought real character to promoting jazz events and has commissioned many great composers.

TALKcareers in event productionBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens1 – 2pm £5 Full Members save 10%

A panel of experienced production managers, tour managers and technical event crew share their experiences of supporting artists to create live music events across the UK, Europe and the World. They discuss how they started out in their careers and what they’ve learnt along the way. The panel will include; Dylan Bate (a tour manager with over 15 year’s experience who specialises in event pre-production) Rachel Groom (a freelance event and production manager who has worked on Glastonbury Festival, a for the last 10 years as well as on a variety of other events) and Joe Summers (a successful singer-songwriter in his own right who also tours as part of Steve Winwood’s technical production team).

TALKsetting up Your own record labelBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens3.15 – 4.15pm £5 Full Members save 10%

Industry experts Dave Douglas (Greenleaf Music), and Dave Stapleton (Edition Records), share their experience of setting up independent record labels and the challenges they faced along the way in discussion with Andrew Dubber, a music industries specialist and advisor to Bandcamp. They explain

what motivated them to take this approach, and why this is an increasingly popular move.

TALKradio Production with BBc’s anthony cherry & ruth BeazleyBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens4.45 – 5.45pm £5 Full Members save 10%

Executive Producer Anthony Cherry and Co-Producer Ruth Beazley lead the talented team behind BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night. In discussion with broadcast production expert Jim Beaman, who is a Senior Lecturer at University of Gloucestershire, they explain how they started out in their careers, share their experience and provide insight behind the scenes of the world’s longest-running orchestral live music programme.

TALKmusic Journalism in the 21st centuryBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens7.30 – 8.30pm £5 Full Members save 10%

A panel of leading music journalists including Mike Flynn (Jazzwise, Time Out, Bass Guitar Magazine) and Peter Bacon (The Jazz Breakfast Blog, Birmingham Post) discuss how the industry has changed throughout their careers and how they see its future with leading journalist and broadcaster Alyn Shipton. They will also share tips and provide advice for the budding critics of the future.

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marketing musicBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens11.30am – 12.30pm £5 Full Members save 10%

In the digital age the way music is created, distributed and sold is changing and technology is providing artists with a range of opportunities. A panel of experts, including Mike Bartlett (Director of Decca Records), Andrew Dubber (Music Industries expert and advisor to Bandcamp) and musician Joe Stilgoe discuss how best to raise your profile, market your music, and the opportunities offered by licensing deals and digital platforms.

MASTERCLASSfinding Your voice with Gregory PorterBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens1.30 – 2.30pm £8 Full Members save 10%

With a voice that can caress or confront, embrace or exhort, Grammy nominee, Gregory Porter exhibits such an incredible degree of vocal mastery that no less a jazz luminary than Wynton Marsalis has gone on record to call him “a fantastic young singer.” He discusses his career, his influences and explains his approach to live performance.

TALKsurgery meets JazzBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens4 – 5pm £5 Full Members save 10%

This innovative event looks at the skills and creativity needed to improvise. Through demonstrations and discussion we explore the parallels between surgery and music with Professor Roger Kneebone, (Imperial College) and musician Liam Noble.

WORKSHOPtheo Jackson songwriting workshopBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens 5.30 – 6.30pm £6 Full Members save 10%

Talented young pianist and singer Theo Jackson explains his approach to songwriting and shares tips, tricks, and some insightful advice for budding songwriters.

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WORKSHOPlive music Photography workshopBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens12.30 – 3.30pm £20 Full Members save 10%

Leading live music photographer Tim Dickeson is a regular contributor to Jazzwise Magazine and various international publications. He leads a workshop demonstrating how to take great photos of live music events. Following an introductory talk, participants will then have a chance to put his tips into practice in a festival soundcheck and live event while receiving helpful feedback from Tim.

MASTERCLASSlive electronics in Performance with leafcutter JohnBeyond the Band Tent, Montpellier Gardens2.30 – 3.30pm £5 Full Members save 10%

The musician, composer and producer Leafcutter John discusses his use of live electronics in performance, particularly as part of the Mercury Prize nominated contemporary jazz group Polar Bear to which he provides electronics, guitar and vocals. He discusses his creative approach, gives a basic outline of the software and hardware he uses and will answer audience questions.

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THE NEW GARY BURTON QUARTET

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Jazz seems to go through fascinating changes of focus in the even number decades, i.e. 1960s, 1980s, 2000s and this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival programme has some strong links to the quite radical changes that emerged in the 1960s. This was a period dominated by the two major figures of jazz, John Coltrane and Miles Davis and was a decade when jazz refreshed itself, rediscovered its links with rock music, and developed a huge following for both the spiritual style of Coltrane and for Miles Davis’ rock influenced style of jazz.

The first link is with Ravi Coltrane, son of John and Alice Coltrane, who plays Cheltenham with his quintet. Ravi in fact was born just two years before his father’s premature death and was brought up by his mother, whose ambient spiritual music gained many followers both from jazz and other audiences. Ravi took a long time to develop his own identity in the music, but recent albums, e.g. Spirit Fiction, show that he has his own voice that combines the power of his father’s music with the ‘elusive beauty’ of his mother’s. Interestingly, Ravi is a cousin of the electronic producer Flying Lotus and has appeared at live events with him.

The second link is with Gary Burton, the vibraphone player who appears at Cheltenham with his new quartet. Gary studied in Berklee in USA in the 60s at the same time as Mike Gibbs, and in the late 60s played with the very influential Larry Coryell Quartet, which built on the early jazz rock albums of Miles Davis and played a key role in further developing this style.

Mike Gibbs is also at the festival leading and conducting the 12-piece Hans Koller Ensemble. Mike was born in Southern Rhodesia, now zimbabwe, and first spent time in London in the 60s and 70s where amongst other things he acted as musical director for the very popular comedy show The Goodies. Mike, along with Gil Evans, was a key figure in adapting the rock influenced style to big band jazz.

At Cheltenham this year he presents a programme of arrangements for the Hans Koller Ensemble of Gil Evans pieces plus some of his own work. This is music of great subtlety, beautiful textures and infectious swing.

Moving to the 1980s Mike Stern joined the newly re-formed Miles Davis Band, having

played with an early version of Blood Sweat and Tears, and added the rock energy of that band to Miles’ new band. After Miles Mike Stern went to play with The Brecker Brothers band and Jaco Pastorious. Since the 1990s he has followed his own career and led his own bands. He is a guitarist who loves to play and rolls off chorus after chorus of music of driving energy that one can just sit back and enjoy.

So, here are four jazz legends from America, all of whom have a key place in the history of the music. Each one remains at the top of their game and will undoubtedly make an important and enjoyable contribution to the Festival.

ravi coltrane QuintetJazz Arena, Montpellier Gardens4.30 – 5.45pm, Saturday 4 May

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Although I love nothing more than getting geeky about song-writing, the truth is that there is no correct method to it. There’s also no such thing as a universally accepted set of criteria which makes a good song. Each person’s appreciation of a song is, of course, subjective and their opinions are formed in completely different ways.

As such it could seem that talking about ways to improve song-writing technique may be defunct. But talking to other people with similar interests, albeit with different opinions and ideas, will surely only improve our understanding of what it is that we hope to achieve in our own writing.

A few days ago I stumbled across some old songs of mine which I recorded as a teenager. It was an interesting experience. By comparison to present-day me I had very little understanding of music theory and my ability

to perform the songs was mostly hindered by a mix of misplaced egoism and a lack of any actual practise. They were definitely some positive qualities showing through but for the most part they were self-indulgent, a bit whiny, and they were played poorly on guitar - an instrument I only really took up because its portability made it easier to show off. I only play piano now. And I’m still a show off.

These songs proved a few things to me. Firstly, beware your ego - it lies to you. Secondly, it does no harm to embrace learning the fundamentals of music theory and performance – having the extra tools at your disposal can only be a good thing, even if you choose not to use them often. Thirdly, enjoy what you’re writing and be proud of it – despite the overall lack of quality of the old tunes, there was a lot which I could still salvage if I wanted to and this is largely

because of the love which went into writing them. They weren’t great but, as I mentioned earlier, there’s no set criteria for what a great song is. Maybe someone else would think it was my best work. Unfortunately we will never know because I’m hiding those recordings from everyone. Forever.

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“I am really pleased that at this year’s Jazz Festival, we present both Gary Burton, one of the true pioneers of the instrument, and Jason Adasiewicz, for me the most exciting and innovative of the young vibraphone players.”

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In recent years I have developed something of a ‘thing’ about the vibraphone in jazz, not quite a passion, but certainly a quiet enthusiasm. There was a period in the 1990s and early 2000s when the vibes seemed to become very low profile in jazz, but recently a number of interesting young players, such as Chris Dingman and Jason Adasiewicz in the USA, and Jim Hart and Lewis Wright in the UK, have brought the instrument back into prominence. So I am really pleased that at this year’s Jazz Festival, we present both Gary Burton, one of the true pioneers of the instrument, and Jason Adasiewicz, for me the most exciting and innovative of the young vibraphone players.

The initial use of the vibes was as an additional percussion instrument in vaudeville bands providing novelty effects. But very rapidly the vibes became almost exclusively a jazz instrument. Its use in jazz was pioneered by Paul Barbarin, a drummer and percussionist, who recorded in the 1920s with Henry Red Allen and Louis Armstrong. But it was Lionel Hampton, originally a drummer, who really established the vibes as a major jazz instrument. He recorded on vibes as early as 1930 and led both small groups and a renowned big band from the vibes throughout his career. Other great vibes players include Red Norvo, Milt Jackson, Bobby Hutcherson and Joe Locke.

Hampton mostly used just two mallets and played essentially as a member of the front line without contributing to the accompaniment for the other front line players. The four mallet approach in which the player holds in each hand one mallet between the thumb and index finger and the other between the index and the middle

fingers, was developed by Gary Burton and is referred to as the Burton Technique. This technique enabled him to develop a much more pianistic approach to the vibes and this innovative approach became the dominant influence on later vibes players.

Gary Burton was very influential in the way he blended jazz with other genres of music, notably rock and country music, in what became known as fusion jazz. He was also important in the development of the duo format in jazz, particularly with pianist Chick Corea. Burton, now in his 70s, remains a true jazz legend winning a 2013 Grammy for best

jazz solo, and it is amazing that we can hear him on the first date of an extensive European tour with his quartet.

Jason Adasiewicz is part of the vibrant Chicago improvised music scene; he’s in his 30s and was originally a drummer. His approach to the vibes is much more percussive than that of Gary Burton’s; he

hits the vibes hard and is very concerned with achieving an overall integrated sound for the Sun Rooms trio he works in. He takes advantage of both the chordal and the harmonic possibilities of the vibes and the flexibility of the instrument to create a style that draws on the whole history of both jazz itself and the role of the vibes in jazz. But above all he creates a wonderful, wide-ranging dynamic in his playing and in his interaction with the bass and drums in the Sun Rooms trio that hasn’t always been there in other vibes players. The Sun Rooms trio is above all an exciting live band.

the new Gary Burton QuartetJazz Arena, Montpellier Gardens, 4.30 – 5.45pm, Sun 5 May

Jason adasiewicz’s sun roomsParabola Arts Centre, 9 – 10.30pm, Sunday 5 May

Cheltenham Jazz Festival Programme Advisor tony Dudley-evans tells us why he’s got a thing for the vibes.

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At Cheltenham Jazz Festival it’s often the internationally recognised acts that grab the headlines, but any visitor will also see that there’s a lot more going on at the Festival.

As a charity we aim to give everyone the opportunity to engage directly with arts and science, and so across all four Festivals you’ll see all sorts of free activities taking place. We also keep ticket prices as low as possible, so that everyone has the chance to see high quality events.

Taking place over the main weekend of the Jazz Festival, Jazz It Up! celebrates the best of Gloucestershire’s lively school jazz scene, giving secondary school bands a rare and highly-valued opportunity to showcase their talent against the backdrop of a world-renowned Festival. These performances are always high energy and lots of fun, and most importantly they get young people involved in creating music.

We also give opportunities to emerging artists, authors and scientists, which can really help to develop their careers. For instance, this year’s Cheltenham Music Festival will give up-and-coming composers the opportunity to immerse themselves in classical music, with workshops from internationally recognised musicians and leading composers.

This is where our supporters make a real difference to our work. People are often surprised to learn that only 40% of our income comes from tickets. Without our supporters we simply could not create the inspiring experiences that make Cheltenham Festivals the success they are or give these fantastic opportunities to emerging artists and scientists.

We are very grateful for the donations which many of you have recently given when

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cinema tentSee page 27 for a full fi lm listing

the JaZZ KitchenBrand new for 2013: Fine dining from Calcot Kitchens

festival BarRelax with a drink and watch the music on the Free Stage

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free staGeFree music from Thurs 2 May. See pages 24-25 for full listing

festival marKetFood, drink & craft stalls

cD shoPCDs for sale and artist signings, provided by Rise Records

festival coffee lounGeGrab a drink from The Little Green Bean Machine and enjoy the sounds of the Free Stage

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1 The Swan GL50 1Dx

2 The Strand GL50 1EE

3 Waterstones GL50 1LE

4 The Railway GL50 3QL

5 Rise Records GL50 1DQ

6 Exmouth Arms GL53 7Lx

7 The Tavern GL50 3DN

8 The Free Stage GL50 1UW

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JaZZ cinema ALL FILMS £5

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FRiDAY 26 APRiL

the indigo Kings The Swan 8.30pmswing café The Strand 9pm

SATURDAY 27 APRiL

steve franks trio Waterstones 1-3pm the coronettes The Swan 8.30pmwaiting for Kate The Railway 7.30pm

SUnDAY 28 APRiL

Blue horyzon Rise Records 2.30pmrich o’Brien Band Exmouth Arms 2.30pmBlue horyzon The Tavern 8pm

FRiDAY 3 MAY

high society 8.15 – 10pm £5

SATURDAY 4 MAY

the aristocats 11am – 12.30pm £5

stormy weather 2.30 – 4.30pm £5

chico & rita 8.30 – 10pm £5

SUnDAY 5 MAY

Princess and the frog 11am – 12.30pm £5

st. louis Blues 2.45 – 4.10pm £5

the artist 5.45 – 7.30pm £5

Paris Blues 8.30 – 10.10pm £5

MonDAY 6 MAY

a monster in Paris 12.30 – 2pm £5

midnight in Paris 4.30 – 6pm £5

manhattan 7 – 8.45pm £5

SATURDAY 4 MAY

Talk interview with tony Dudley-evans Beyond the Band Tent 10.30 – 11.30am £5

Talk careers in event production Beyond the Band Tent 1 – 2pm £5

Talk setting up Your own record label Beyond the Band Tent 3.15 – 4.15pm £5

Talk radio Production Beyond the Band Tent 4.45 – 5.45pm £5

Talk music Journalism in the 21st century Beyond the Band Tent 7.30 – 8.30pm £5

SUnDAY 5 MAY

Talk marketing music Beyond the Band Tent 11.30am – 12.30pm £5

Masterclass finding Your voice with Gregory Porter Beyond the Band Tent 1.30 – 2.30pm £8

Talk surgery meets Jazz Beyond the Band Tent 4 – 5pm £5

Workshop theo Jackson songwriting workshop Beyond the Band Tent 5.30 – 6.30pm £6

MonDAY 6 MAY

Workshop live music Photography workshop Beyond the Band Tent 12.30 – 3.30pm £20

Masterclass live electronics in Performance with leafcutter John Beyond the Band Tent 2.30 – 3.30pm £5

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ThURSDAY 2 MAY

mammal hands Free Stage 5.30pmfujalada Free Stage 6.45pmalbatross archive Free Stage 8pm

FRiDAY 3 MAY

rich o’Brien Band Free Stage 5.45pmthrill collins Free Stage 7pmfringe DJ Free Stage 8pm

SATURDAY 4 MAY

Jazz it up! Free Stage 10.45amsteve franks trio Free Stage 1.30pmJo silver and the café Bohemia Free Stage 2.45pmesP Free Stage 4pmverve talent search Free Stage 5.15pmhelena Jesele Free Stage 6.30pmKat edmonson Free Stage 7.45pmfringe DJ Free Stage 9pm

SUnDAY 5 MAY

Jazz it up! Free Stage 10.45amthe indigo Kings Free Stage 1.30pmthe coronettes Free Stage 2.45pmvictoria Klewin and the truetones Free Stage 4pmtom Gee Band Free Stage 5.15pmthe holly thomas Quintet Free Stage 6.30pmswing from Paris Free Stage 7.45pmfringe DJ Free Stage 9pm

MonDAY 6 MAY

Gloucestershire Jazz live Free Stage 10.45amBad ass Brass Free Stage 1.45pmmy name is earl Free Stage 3pminternational Jazz Disaster Free Stage 4.15pmmango Jam Free Stage 5.30pmthe roving crows Free Stage 6.45pm

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