Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024

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Welcome

Whether you’re completely new to jazz music or an aficionado, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy at the hottest May Bank Holiday weekend of the season. Wander on over to Montpellier Gardens for a family day out or party late into the night as the Festival bursts onto the streets, bars and clubs of Cheltenham.

Sample an electric mix of jazz legends and brand-new talent in our

or complete your Festival experience with the Big Top buzz.

Be the first to see the superstars of the future on our Free Stage in the Festival Village, including a jazz extravaganza performed by local Gloucestershire schools.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ian George Head of Programming Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Co-CEO Cheltenham Festivals

Thank you to our Partners and Supporters

Principal Partners

We are proud to support Cheltenham Festivals and their engaging outreach with children and young people. Together we can ensure all audiences are able to access high-quality arts and culture on their doorstep.

Arts Council England

Major Partners

At Cotswolds Distillery, we have had great success over the years partnering with Cheltenham Jazz Festival, it has allowed us to reach brand new audiences and share our award-winning natural spirits. Providing attendees with a truly unforgettable and immersive experience!

Cotswolds Distillery

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Longrow Capital

Keith Norton

Stephen Hodge

Individual Supporters

Festival Partners

We are pleased to support the Cheltenham Jazz Festival Showcase. This gig and mentoring opportunity helps aspiring artists develop through to the next stage of their careers.

Oldham Foundation

In-Kind and Media Partners

Jazzwise is immensely proud of our longstanding media partnership with Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The event matches our own outlook on jazz: to celebrate the greats while embracing brave new sounds and always pushing the music forward.

Jazzwise Magazine

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Three nights of great acts, vibrant music and street food-inspired menus at Dunkertons Organic Cider Tap Room

FEATURING

FRIDAY

Giacomo Smith & Lucy-Anne Daniels: The Music of Lester Young & Billie Holiday

See p14 for full event details

SATURDAY

Giacomo Smith featuring Joplin Parnell

See p22 for full event details

SUNDAY

Jay Rayner Sextet

See p30 for full event details

Find out how to book on page 59

Beats, Bites and Beyond

From the heart of the Festival village to the far reaches of our vibrant town, you can make a day of it by immersing yourself in free events, indulging in delightful bites, sipping refreshing drinks, and experiencing the magic in our Jazz Festival venues.

Street Food

From savoury bites to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy from our street food traders across the buzzing Festival Village.

Festival Bar

Relax and refuel between gigs at the Festival Bar.

Help us reduce Festival waste by using re-usable plastic cups at the bar:

1. Collect your cup when you buy your first drink for a one-off £1.20 levy

2. Exchange for a fresh cup when you get another drink

3. Return it when you leave the Festival site

Discovery Space

The go-to place for family fun and musical joy, delve into the full family programme from p35.

...around town Free Programme

Thanks to the support of Cheltenham BID, we’ve filled a host of venues around the town centre with free live music, ensuring the rhythm never fades. Explore a line-up that showcases the best acts from Cheltenham and beyond from p39. With thanks to our Partners

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Dionne Warwick

Big Top

£40, £44, £64, £68

Dionne Warwick has had more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She was discovered by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1961 and went on to record 18 consecutive Top 100 singles including Don’t Make Me Over, Walk on By, Say a Little Prayer, A House is Not a Home, Alfie, Heartbreaker, Déjà Vu, among countless others.

EVENT

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Elaine Delmar

Hotel du Vin

£76 Ticket includes a three-course meal and a drink on arrival. Tables may be shared

Join powerhouse and top UK jazz vocalist Elaine Delmar for an intimate evening of music. A Ronnie Scott’s regular, Elaine performs career-defining tracks from the likes of Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, George Gershwin and Stephen Sondheim. EVENT

Bar open from 6pm with dinner served at 6.30pm. Performance 8.15–9.30pm

With thanks to our event sponsor

Andrew Smith

Gabriella Liandu

Hotel du Vin

£76 Ticket includes a three-course meal and a drink on arrival. Tables may be shared Gabriella Liandu brings a blend of original compositions and favourites from jazz and soul including Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James, plus their contemporaries José James, Kurt Elling, and Cécile McLorin Salvant. With Gabriella’s own arrangements, compositions and poetry, the audience can expect a truly personalised, musical experience.

EVENT TIME

6.30–9.30pm J11

Bar open from 6pm with dinner served at 6.30pm. Performance 8.15–9.30pm

Jack Savoretti

EARLY TICKET RELEASE - EVENT SOLD OUT

Jack Savoretti’s top 10 album Written in Scars made him a star with its battle-worn lyricism. Fresh from the release of his latest album Europiana, he brings back his brooding, bittersweet love-songs and stakes his claim as one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation.

EVENT TIME

CODE 8.30–10pm J01

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A future superstar of blues

Joe Bonamassa

With thanks to our event sponsors

Toby Lee

Jazz Arena

£26

Dubbed a future superstar of blues by Joe Bonamassa, teen Toby Lee has a bright career ahead of him and has had a number one album in the Official Jazz and Blues Album charts. This Blues Artist of the Year (UK Blues Award, 2022) has also performed with artists such as Walter Trout, Slash and Buddy Guy.

EVENT TIME BOOKING CODE 7–8.15pm J10

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Atila

Hotel du Vin

£76 Ticket includes a three-course meal and a drink on arrival. Tables may be shared With his sartorially stylish and smooth, classy vocals, jazz singer Atila performs unique interpretations from the Great American Songbook. Taking inspiration from influences including early Frank Sinatra, Atila kick-started his career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and since toured with legend Buddy Greco and performed sell-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s.

National Youth Jazz Orchestra Presents: Nikki Yeoh

Parabola Arts Centre

£25

Accompanied by NYJO’s 18-piece ensemble, Nikki Yeoh integrates an original poem as a central motif. The performance features Nucleus, a new NYJO-commissioned piece dedicated to influential UK trumpeter Ian Carr, a major force in progressive UK jazz and a significant influence on Yeoh.

Bar open from 6pm with dinner served at 6.30pm. Performance 8.15–9.30pm

Friday 3 May, 9.30am–4pm

One of the best modern soul voices of our time

Alice Russell

Alice Russell

Jazz Arena

£26

One of the best modern soul voices of our time, Alice Russell ’s raw talent and charisma commands attention and affection. The much-loved British soulstress from the Tru-Thoughts label returns with the most personal and bold album of her career, I Am

Sultan Stevenson

Parabola Arts Centre

£20

Pianist Sultan Stevenson’s live performances echo greats such as McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock and Geri Allen.

Packing a wealth of talent beyond his young years, Sultan’s debut album Faithful One earned him a Parliamentary Jazz Award for best newcomer of the year – it’s easy to see why he’s considered one of the brightest stars of his generation.

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One of the fastest emerging young artists on the London jazz scene

Sultan Stevenson

Orchestra Baobab and Nubiyan Twist

Town Hall, Main Hall

£22, £26

Hailing from Senegal, Orchestra Baobab are a seminal band in world music and one of Africa’s great iconic bands. Enjoy sun-soaked sounds from Afro-Cuban rhythm with Portuguese influences and Congolese rumba.

Drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, Latin, soul, reggae and dance music, expect ultra-tight musicianship and an infectious 10-piece big band sound from Nubiyan Twist

This is a standing event with unreserved tickets; however, balcony seats can be reserved

Giacomo Smith & Lucy-Anne Daniels

Dunkertons Tap Room

£65 Ticket includes a three-course set menu. Banquet style seating and some tables may be shared

A new musical partnership from London between reedman Giacomo Smith and singer Lucy Anne-Daniels based around the legendary musical interplay between Lester Young and Billie Holiday. Young and Holiday mirrored each other’s tone, with the raspy reediness of Holiday’s voice blending seamlessly into the creamy lyricism of Young’s saxophone.

open from 7pm with dinner served at 7.30pm. Performance 9–10.15pm

Brand New Heavies

with the London Concert Orchestra

Big Top

£30, £36, £48, £50

The Brand New Heavies are back on tour with their greatest hits Never Stop, You Are The Universe, Midnight at the Oasis, and Sometimes. Expect a very special show featuring players from the London Concert Orchestra

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Birmingham Conservatoire and Siena and Hamburg Exchange

Parabola Arts Centre

£14

Spotlight

Spotlight on talent development

Rising stars from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire invite students from the prestigious Siena Jazz-Accademia Nazionale del Jazz in Italy and Hamburg Hochschule of Music to showcase a programme of wide and varied jazz. A must-see favourite for first-timers and Festival-goers.

EVENT TIME BOOKING CODE

11am–12.30pm J17

Sponsored by the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

CHERISE

Hotel du Vin

£60 Ticket includes a three-course meal and a drink on arrival. Tables may be shared Soul singer and songwriter CHERISE is fast becoming a rising star on the UK music scene. Combining her raw, beautiful melodies and effortless vocals with a bold and punky attitude, CHERISE performs a set of soul tracks from her debut album, Calling. Having performed with the likes of Michael Kiwanuka, Jamie Cullum and Gregory Porter, she’s headed for stardom.

EVENT TIME BOOKING CODE

12.30–3pm J22

Bar open from 12pm with lunch served at 12.30pm. Performance 2–3pm With thanks to our event sponsors

Spotlight is our year-round talent development programme, providing an invaluable platform for up-and-coming talent, helping to inspire and support performers throughout their career.

One to Watch

Exchange

Every year we welcome young musicians from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and two top institutions for studying jazz. Join us at Parabola Arts Centre for an unforgettable experience as these emerging artists come together in a giant jazz celebration.

Celebrating Excellence

The Showcase

The Showcase programme is at the heart of our commitment to supporting emerging jazz artists. From connecting them with industry professionals to showcasing their talent in our Festival programme. Look out for Ruta Di and Amahla on our Jazz Arena stage (see page 18). Supported by Oldham Foundation

Find out how you can help us continue to support emerging artists on pages 29 and 33

Charlotte Keeffe: Right Here, Right Now, Quartet

Parabola Arts Centre

£20

Charlotte Keeffe’s Right Here, Right Now Quartet is an exciting quartet featuring Ashley John Long on double bass, Ben Handysides on drums, Moss Freed on guitar and Charlotte on trumpet, flugelhorn and compositions. A breeding ground for squelchy, sploshy, splash sound brushing and music-making.

EVENT TIME BOOKING CODE

1.30–2.30pm J24

The Showcase: Amahla and Ruta Di

Jazz Arena

£20

Nominated for an Ivor Novello Rising Star award and mentored by legendary Nile Rodgers of Chic. Amahla’s tone and sociopolitical lyricism sets her apart as a unique voice in British soul and jazz. Ruta Di pairs her beautiful voice and incredible range with guitar solos and catchy hooks, showcasing a rich and inventive blend of neo-soul, jazz, classical and Brazilian music with heartfelt lyrics.

EVENT TIME BOOKING CODE

12.30–1.45pm J18

Supported by Oldham Foundation

Charlotte is one of the

most exciting

improvisers

in the UK, and her shows are in equal parts energetically joyous and delicately

moving

Charlotte Keeffe: Right Here, Right Now Quartet

With thanks to our event sponsors

Image: Nick Brittain

One of the great soul interpreters of her generation

The New York Times

Brad Mehldau

Trio

Town Hall, Main Hall

£24, £36

Legendary American Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau’s innovation of contemporary jazz piano earned him the reputation of most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years (The New York Times).

EVENT TIME

CODE 2–3.15pm J19

Combining the essence of jazz exploration with classical romanticism and pop allure, this is one you won’t want to miss

Brad Mehldau Trio

Bettye LaVette

featuring Gregory Porter with Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra

Big Top

£30, £36, £44, £46

Soul legend Bettye LaVette was right at the heart of the Detroit Motown sound. Her 60-year career has seen her work with artists such as James Brown and Cab Calloway following her 1965 hit Let Me Down Easy

Festival favourite Gregory Porter joins her to perform classic big band material with the sensational Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra EVENT TIME

2–3.15pm J20

Set aside all you knew about the steelpan, you’re about to be re-introduced to it in the most wonderful way

David Ola and The Lucumí Project

David Ola and The Lucumí Project

Parabola Arts Centre

£20

Set aside all you knew about the steelpan, you’re about to be re-introduced to it in the most wonderful way. David Ola leads an authentic setup featuring story lead music originating from West Africa and the Caribbean Diaspora.

Image: Danny Clinch

Allysha Joy

Jazz Arena

£26

Allysha Joy’s potent lyricism, unique musicianship and killer vocals have garnered her legions of fans around the world. Well-known as the lead vocalist of the 30/70 Collective, Allysha is famous for her meditative and raw soul-sound. Her debut album Acadie : Raw was named Best Soul Album at the Music Victoria Awards and received a nomination for Best Jazz Album at Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards.

EVENT TIME

CODE 4–5.15pm J23

Sponsored by FEWS Event Structures

Allysha Joy’s potent lyricism, unique musicianship and killer vocals have garnered her legions of fans around the world

Jordan Rakei

Big Top

£26, £30, £36, £38 Jordan Rakei blends delicate jazz vocals with rhythmic hip-hop for a timeless and soulful sound. Renowned as a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and songwriter, Jordan returns in 2024 with a new hotly anticipated fifth album, The Loop, and two shows at the Royal Albert Hall.

You can check out our jazz artists’ Spotify playlists on our website

With thanks to our event sponsors

Jo Harrop

Hotel du Vin

£76 Ticket includes a three-course meal and a drink on arrival. Tables may be shared

Raised on a musical diet of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin, Jo Harrop quickly established herself as one of the most unmistakable voices in British jazz. Her honey-soaked vocals have earned her critical acclaim with her ‘simple, modest and perfect’ tones (The Guardian). She’s also worked with icons Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart and Gloria Gaynor.

Triple Grammy and Tony Award winner

Dee Dee Bridgewater

Town Hall, Main Hall £24, £32

With a career stretching back to the 60s, iconic jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater has stood shoulder to shoulder with many music greats including Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Rollins. Dee Dee’s not only a triple Grammy and Tony Award winner and Memphis Hall of Fame Inductee, she’s also an educator, activist and jazz legend.

Kit Downes and Norma Winstone

Parabola Arts Centre

£25

Cheltenham regular Kit Downes (piano and organ) joins critically acclaimed vocalist Norma Winstone for a duo performance featuring jointly composed original material as part of a new project that has an album on the prestigious ECM label coming out later this year. The performance will include their favourite compositions as well as those of John Taylor and Ralph Towner.

Bar open from 6pm with dinner served at 6.30pm.

Sponsored by Jazzwise

With thanks to our event sponsors

Image: Thelonious Monk Institute

Lakecia Benjamin

Jazz Arena

£28

New York-based alto saxophonist, arranger and composer Lakecia Benjamin has worked with stars including Stevie Wonder, Prince and Missy Elliot. Fusing jazz, funky soul, R&B, and hip-hop, Lakecia makes her Cheltenham debut with her signature urgent, inventive sound. Featuring tracks from her expansive three times Grammy nominated new album, Phoenix

A unique meld of R&B, several strains of jazz, and funk

Lakecia Benjamin

Giacomo Smith featuring Joplin Parnell

Dunkertons Tap Room

£65 Ticket includes a three-course set menu. Banquet style seating and some tables may be shared

Head to Dunkertons for a night of good tunes and good times with AmericanItalian alto-saxophonist/clarinettist Giacomo Smith. Known for his London club band Kansas Smitty’s, his latest project brings the sounds of New Orleans with music from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Jelly Roll Morton. Featuring New Orleans’ native son Joplin Parnell on piano and vocals.

7.30–10.15pm J31

Bar open from 7pm with dinner served at 7.30pm. Performance 9–10.15pm.

Dave Douglas & Trish Clowes EYES UP

Parabola Arts Centre

£25

Dave Douglas and Trish Clowes team up for this new musical voyage. The trumpeter and the reed player each present material written especially for the occasion, with a clear homage to their love of Wayne Shorter. Douglas and Clowes’s music for EYES UP features Ross Stanley, Chris Montague and Joel Barford, in an open forum for contemporary, rhythmic and lyrical repertoire, allowing for urgent, impassioned playing from the full band. Both leaders bring their full compositional powers to bear in this new collaborative effort, likely to be recorded and expanded over the coming seasons.

Nadine Shah

Town Hall, Main Hall

£22, £28

Expect midnight pop and torchy indie rock from Mercury Prize nominee Nadine Shah. Bringing shades of Nick Cave meets PJ Harvey, there’s no doubt Nadine is one of the UK’s most remarkable artists. She performs tracks from new album Filthy Underneath

Saving Grace with Robert Plant & Suzi Dian

Big Top

£40, £44, £64, £68

Making a much-anticipated return following the critical acclaim of their new album, they bring a new set that includes several Led Zeppelin songs. Robert Plant ’s spellbinding project Saving Grace

with Suzi Dian is a mystical experience of sublime vocals and top musicianship.

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Sunday 5 May

Zara McFarlane

Presents the Music of Sarah Vaughan

Jazz Arena

£26

Experience the life and music of Sarah Vaughan with multi award-winning singer-songwriter Zara McFarlane. Known for her unique sound melding influences from jazz, reggae, folk and nu soul, Zara has created a unique show honouring one of jazz’s singing greats.

Julien Durand’s DREAMSCAPES with Lucy-Anne Daniels

Parabola Arts Centre

£20

Julien Durand’s DREAMSCAPES, a fivepiece band made up of Cenk Esen (keys), Jack Robson (drums), George Garford (sax), create sonic landscapes through extended instrumental techniques and electronics. With the vocal magic of Lucy-Anne Daniels they deliver a lasting, memorable performance.

Fatoumata

Diawara

Town Hall, Main Hall £22, £32

Singer-songwriter and Grammy nominee Fatoumata Diawara reinvents traditional African music by combining her Mali roots with afrobeat, jazz, pop, electronic and hip-hop influences. Her set features songs from her most recent album, London KO, a collaboration with Damon Albarn.

Snarky Puppy

Big Top

£30, £36, £42, £44

New York-based collective Snarky Puppy have become one of the most respected names in instrumental music. Led by bassist Michael League, their sound balances raw funk, relentless groove,

Sam Eastmond and John Zorn’s Bagatelles

Parabola Arts Centre

£25

London composer Sam Eastmond has worked closely with John Zorn and is the sole UK musician entrusted with Bagatelles. He arranged a significant number of pieces for the band, launching the project at London’s Cafe OTO in 2023. This will be its first festival performance.

lyrical melodies and a delicate mix of composition and improvisation.

The Royal Scammers

Jazz Arena

£26

The Stacey Brothers and their 14-piece big band pay homage to the iconic, multi award-winning American rock band Steely Dan (Show Biz Kids, Babylon Sisters).

Jeremy and Paul Stacey have contributed to a whole host of big names including Zero 7, Oasis, Sheryl Crow, Tom Jones and Sia.

by Keith Norton

With thanks to our event sponsors

Keith Norton

Courtney Pine

Town Hall, Main Hall

£32, £22

British jazz giant and multiple MOBO winner Courtney Pine marks his 60th birthday with a special edition of his award-winning project, House of Legends, celebrating the influence and contributions to the UK from people of the Caribbean. He also shares the re-release of his groundbreaking debut album Journey to the Urge Within EVENT

Sponsored by Jazzwise

Morcheeba

Big Top

£26, £30, £36, £38

Trip hop legends Morcheeba fast became the soundtrack of a 90s generation with albums Who Can You Trust?, Big Calm and Fragments of Freedom. Having sold over 10 million albums and toured the world with their signature chilled, electronic and organic sound, expect groove-oriented tunes with a laid-back mix of fusion, funk, and blues.

With thanks to our event sponsors

Expect groove-oriented tunes with a laid-back mix of fusion, funk, and blues

Morcheeba

Image: Michelle Hayward

Parabola Arts Centre

£20

un.procedure’s music provides an encounter between electronics, high energy grooves and improvisations, plus the arresting visuals of Dave Stanley (GURIBOSH). A new commission for the un.procedure band with Cassie Kinoshi on saxophone, Piera Onacko on keys and Nathan England-Jones. The group will be expanded for the commission with a string quartet and woodwind joining the trio.

The Tony Dudley-Evans Commission supported by Longrow Capital

One of the UK’s most accomplished jazz singers and outstanding pianists

Liane Carroll

Hotel du Vin

£76 Ticket includes a three-course set menu and a drink on arrival.

One of the UK’s most accomplished jazz singers and outstanding pianist Liane Carroll performs jazz classics and original compositions. Well-known for her powerful, highly emotional voice and superlative improvising skills, Liane has enjoyed a long career across multiple genres.

Theo Croker

Jazz Arena

£28

Former student of legendary jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, American trumpeter Theo Croker is an artist steeped in jazz tradition. Well versed in the swing, bop, and modal styles of acoustic jazz, Croker’s own music reveals a love of organic funk, soul, and groove-oriented hip-hop.

A vital contribution to the growing body of nouveau jazz fusion

New York Times

With thanks to our event sponsors

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Big Top

£30, £36, £46, £48

Celebrate pop hits from the 00s with queen of the dancefloor Sophie Ellis-Bextor Featuring floor-filling hits including Murder on the Dancefloor, Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love) and Take Me Home (A Girl Like Me), expect some soul classics from artists including Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin.

EVENT TIME BOOKING CODE

9–10.15pm J41

Sponsored by Investec Wealth and Investment (UK)

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Huey Morgan

The Fun Lovin’ Criminal

Town Hall, Main Hall

£22, £28

Former Fun Lovin’ Criminals front man Huey Morgan brings his brand-new show to Cheltenham. Promising funk, hip-hop and a set list including hits from the huge Fun Lovin’ Criminals debut album of 1996 Come Find Yourself, featured on Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs. Just remember to bring your Scooby Snacks.

Jay Rayner

Sextet

Dunkertons Tap Room

£65 Ticket includes a three-course set menu. Banquet style seating and some tables may be shared

Undoubtably the best jazz pianist in Britain of all the judges on Masterchef, restaurant critic Jay Rayner leads an ensemble of top-flight musicians through a vivid night that features the very best of songwriting and jazz.

This is a standing event with unreserved tickets; however, balcony seats can be reserved

Image: Getty Images

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Monday

Tobago and D’Lime

Jazz Arena

£10

Join Tobago and D’Lime as they bring some Calypso sunshine to Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Having featured on the big screen in Paddington and Paddington 2, this is set to be an entertaining performance for the whole family.

The Clare Teal Seven

Jazz Arena

£28

Join award-winning jazz vocalist and longtime BBC Radio 2 and Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal for an evening of exhilarating swing as she shares her fabulous new show, The Clare Teal Seven. Rejoice with Clare as she shares inspirational, uplifting music and unbridled entertainment, all interspersed with her warm and witty storytelling.

Paddington Bear’s favourite calypso band

Tobago and D’Lime

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Big Top

£26, £30, £36, £38

Prepare to be captivated by acappella harmonies from the world-renowned, highly evocative and uplifting all-male South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The group borrows heavily from traditional South African music called Isicathamiya.

by Stephen Hodge

This band first became a wordwide hit when they featured on Paul Simon’s Graceland album Ladysmith Black Mambazo

With thanks to our event sponsors

Stephen Hodge

UB40

Big Top

£32, £38, £58, £60

A group of friends from Birmingham never dreamed they would become the world’s most successful reggae band, selling over 100 million records and spending over 11 years in the UK album charts. Reminisce with UB40 as they perform their early hits including One in

corto.alto

Jazz Arena

£26

With his heady mix of intuitive improv, electronic production and bass-heavy dub, fast-emerging Scottish composer-producer and multi-instrumentalist corto.alto is a jazz musician for the digital age. Having been championed by Giles Peterson, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Ten and Food for Thought to classics Red Red Wine, (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You and Kingston Town

Sponsored by Jazzwise

With thanks to our event sponsors

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Gregory Porter

Big Top

£40, £44, £74, £76

One of the biggest selling jazz artists on the planet and a Cheltenham favourite, Gregory Porter brings his honey-soaked voice for a very special closing concert. Expect new twists on his biggest selling songs and modern interpretations of some of the classics.

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Saturday 4 May

Jazz Babies

Discovery Space

£10

Ages 0-3

Join early-years music specialists for a warm and interactive morning of feel-good music for little ones. They’ll discover intriguing new sounds, voices and movements to familiar songs and tunes. A gentle, happy way to start the weekend.

Namvula

Discovery Space

£10

Join vibrant singer-songwriter

A warm and interactive morning of feel-good music for little ones

Jazz Babies

Ages 3+

Namvula for African storytelling, with interactive songs and uplifting performances that weave together global soundscapes, drawing inspiration from the deep grooves of her Zambian and Scottish heritage.

Aga Serugo-Lugo

Discovery Space

£10

Join multi-instrumentalist Aga SerugoLugo for an afternoon of song, sounds, harmonies and inspiring new musical discoveries. Vocalist, clarinettist, pianist, composer and musician extraordinaire, Aga performs everything from classical and jazz music to soul and funk.

All ages welcome

He specialises in collaborative musical storytelling and believes musicmaking should be a shared, immersive experience.

Sunday

Jazz Kids with Richard Foote

Discovery Space

All ages welcome £10

Charismatic trombonist Richard Foote, leader of the dynamic Young Pilgrims, introduces the wonderful world of jazz and blues to smaller ears. With a morning of fun and games, improvisation, singing and tunes galore, let Richard and the band help your little ones kickstart their own jazz journeys.

EVENT TIME

Family Sing with Sara Colman

Discovery Space

All ages welcome £10

A firm Festival favourite, Family Sing returns for 2024 with fabulous singer-songwriter Sara Colman. Bring your ears and voices, family and friends, smiles and spirit for an hour of lovely singing, harmonies and feel-good music with Sara.

EVENT TIME

CODE

12.15–1.15pm JF05

The Hot Club of Jupiter

Discovery Space

Ages 3+ £10

Join Kit Massey and the infectious gypsy jazz and manouche music of The Hot Club of Jupiter for an unmissable musical afternoon. Expect foot stomping swing classics, original songs and plenty of fun, games and humour. Not only has Kit performed worldwide with leading musicians, from Aphex Twin to Jamie Cullum, he has a band who bring together Gypsy swing, hot jazz, New Orleans grooves, Brazilian carnival samba and French surrealism.

EVENT TIME

CODE 2–3pm JF06

Expect foot stomping swing classics, original songs and plenty of fun, games and humour

The Hot Club of Jupiter

Image: Ian Wallman

Discover Flamenco with Ana Garcia

Discovery Space

£10

Ages 5+

Acclaimed flamenco dance artist, choreographer and teacher Ana García leads us into the magical world of flamenco and culture of Andalusia. From the history and origins of flamenco to joining in with rhythm, clapping, footwork, movement and music, come along for a special afternoon exploring this beautiful and fiery artform of southern Spain.

Alim Kamara from Djeli to Rap

Discovery Space

£10

Ages 7+

British-Sierra Leonean rapper and storyteller Alim Kamara hosts a captivating show of inspiring stories, lyrics, rhythm and music. As a child growing up and living in Sierra Leone, Alim would listen to Djelis – storytellers – admiring the way they weaved lessons through their tales. When he moved to London and started his music career, he used this technique and achieved number one singles in Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

Thursday 2 May

11am–5pm

Haptic Dancefloor

Discovery Space

Beat Blocks bring their incredible haptic dancefloor to the Festival. Featuring performances from Jack of The Suburbs, Tom Spice, Fussie, Sasha & Bryony, Cherrysmoke and Bitter Sweet

4.30–5.30pm Belle Noir

Free Stage

The stunning harmonies of this vocal group are an alchemy of jazz, soul, blues and pop. Expect to be transported to the ambiance of a speakeasy with a mix of re-imagined covers, inspired by the likes of Melody Gardot, Jamie Cullum and Blossom Dearie.

5.45–6.45pm

Ben Dwyer

Xperiment

Free Stage

Inspired by West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms, the Ben Dwyer Xperiment have a sound that’s unmistakably fresh and unique, combining the delicate technicalities of jazz with funk, soul, and hip-hop.

7–8pm Disco Manifest

Free Stage

Bringing disco, funk, and soul-jazz to the Free Stage, this Brummy-based, 12-piece band reimagine disco hits with jazz-infused arrangements, inspired by artists Earth, Wind & Fire, Herbie Hancock and Louis Cole.

Concerts for Schools

7.30–8.30pm

Belle Acoustique

The Botanist

Belle Acoustique bring together vocals, guitar and double bass to cover jazz, soul, blues and funk, from old school to modern day. Influences include Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson and Scary Pockets.

9–10pm Fussie Tailors

A four-piece alternative R&B/soul ensemble, drawing inspiration from hip-hop, soul, electronic, and indie. Together they create a distinct blend of up and down tempo melodies, rich in synths, vocal harmonies and smooth guitar.

9–10pm Stolen Chocolates

Urban Fox

Local favourites Stolen Chocolates combine jazz, soul and blues with a bit of pop and funk thrown in the mix.

We can’t wait to welcome primary school children from across Gloucestershire to discover the joy of jazz in our Festival Big Top. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-for-schools

With thanks to our event sponsors

Friday 3 May

1.30–2.30pm

Issy Winstanley

Free Stage

Inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac, expect emotional reflection and ear-worm hooks you can’t get out of your head from singer-songwriter, Issy Winstanley

2.45–3.45pm

The Other Way

Free Stage

The Other Way play ecological soul-jazz music for dancing into the void, with echoes of Wayne Shorter and Robert Glasper, featuring trumpet and bird sound.

4–5pm

Andrew Duncan

Sextet

Free Stage

From folk-inspired melodies to Radiohead and Chopin influences, this performance features original music from BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year semi-finalist, Andrew Duncan, and his sextet.

5.15–6.15pm No Big Deal

Free Stage

An instrumental trio (bass, drums, piano) playing jazz/funk/latin music, inspired by Herbie Hancock, Radiohead, Vulfpeck, J Dilla and more.

6.30–7.30pm

Immi Dash

Free Stage

With liquifie d melodies, smoky harmony stacks and atmospheric beats, R&B artist and singersongwriter Immi Dash is one to watch.

6.30–7.30pm

Andrew Duncan

Sextet

The Nook

See Free Stage listing for more information.

A wild evening of reckless performance art and music

YEAH YOU + Support

7pm till late YEAH YOU + Support

The Wilson

YEAH YOU, the renowned father-daughter duo, fresh off their tour with Wolf Eyes. With support from DBH Mano, Dan Cooper, Tom Cassidy, and Will Cooper (bagpipes).

7.45–8.30pm GS Collective

Free Stage

Fifteen of Gloucestershire’s young emerging artists bring their Jazz-Grime collective to Cheltenham, featuring musical collabs and cross-genre sounds. Supported by Tomorrow’s Warriors, The Music Works and Jazz Stroud

8–9pm

The Other Way

The Botanist

See Free Stage listing for full event details.

With thanks to our event sponsors

The Speakeasy

Frog and Fiddle

Showcasing a genreblending selection of songwriters, from indie fusion to quirky jazz.

8–8.45pm TABLE4ONE

TABLE4ONE is an indie, alternative ensemble of musicians focused on collaboration and fusion of genre. The group take influence from artists Cage The Elephant, The Strokes and more.

9–9.45pm

Sophie & The Sticks

Eclectic band Sophie & The Sticks offer a fresh blend of genres and a soulful, captivating experience. The trio take inspiration from Hiatus Kaiyote, Arctic Monkeys and William the Conqueror.

10–11pm Fabulous Red Diesel

Quirky, original and unashamedly hooky, feel good with sonic sounds from this bardic-indie jazz quartet.

Late Night House Party

Bottle of Sauce

After hours jam sessions, where traditional jazz meets lively trans-European folk-swing fusion.

8–9pm Giulia Marro Quartet

This drumless jazz quartet bring traditional jazz to the forefront, influenced by Nat King Cole, Barney Bigard, Teddy Wilson and Lester Young.

9.30–10.30pm

Scratchy Beard

Folk-meets-swing in this fun and intoxicating montage of trans-European roots music. This set combines anglo-celtic storytelling with Gypsy jazz and a pinch of bluesy roots.

Musicate

8.45–10pm

DJ Fade

Free Stage

DJ Fade brings an electric set to the Free Stage packed full of jazz hits, soul, funk and hip-hop.

9–10pm No Big Deal

Queens Hotel

An instrumental trio (bass, drums, piano) playing jazz/funk/latin music, inspired by Herbie Hancock, Radiohead, Vulfpeck, J Dilla and more.

11pm–late

Late Night Jam Sessions

Hotel du Vin

The party carries on late into the night at Hotel du Vin’s jam sessions. Expect some surprise collaborations and a famous face or two, backed by a house band.

We bring teachers and pupils together with early career musicians to develop creative approaches to music in the classroom. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/ musicate for more information

10am–1.30pm

Jazz It Up

Free Stage

Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s annual highlight where school and county jazz bands perform at the heart of the Festival.

1–1.45pm 52s

Regents Arcade

This new and upcoming indie/rock band are influenced by a wide range of genres from heavy metal to pop.

1–1.45pm

Sasha and Bryony

John Lewis

Sasha and Bryony are an acoustic duo based in Cheltenham. They are a new, independent female group with a fresh and soulful sound.

1.15–2pm Bex Kite

Montpellier Courtyard

Bex Kite specialises in guitar-led indie dream-pop. Her immersive and yearnful melodies are reminiscent of 90s post-punk groups and modern indie darlings.

1.15–2pm George & Mariella

The Brewery Quarter

An alternative/indie sound with endless rhythmic and meditative possibilities, harmonising vocals and chilled instrumentals.

2–2.45pm

Emmy Luda and James Taylor

Free Stage

Jam along to jazz-pop with singer Emmy Luda and James Taylor on keys. Inspirations include JP Saxe, Olivia Dean and Julia Michaels.

2.30–3.30pm Refuge

The Brewery Quarter

Refuge play a mix of sax-led, ska-influenced indie classics. The band spin a unique take on covers that rotate between sax, vocals and guitar.

2.30–3.15pm Rock Choir

John Lewis

A contemporary choir singing an eclectic mix of popular tunes from the 50s to present. Join for a feelgood, musical journey.

2.30–3.15pm

Tenth Avenue Band

Regents Arcade

Having performed all around Europe, Newcastle’s Tenth Avenue Band return to the Festival this year with their colourful exploration of jazz, ska reggae and pop.

2.30–3.30pm

Thrill Collins

Montpellier Courtyard

Thrill Collins are a UKbased skiffle-pop trio who have a habit of rearranging the most epic pop songs of all time into spectacular medley marathons.

3–3.45pm

Beyond the Blue

Free Stage

Exciting up-and-coming seven piece Londonbased jazz band that draws influence from a wide range of genres: UK dance music, jazz and classical music.

4–5pm

The GAB Trio

Free Stage

A guitar and percussion trio who blend the boundaries of jazz, sambo, tango and flamenco to produce Brazilian-infused tunes and re-worked pop numbers.

5.15–6.15pm

Tenth Avenue Band

Free Stage

See p43 for full event details.

The Music Works

Takeover

Discovery Space

Be the first to see tomorrow’s rising stars as part of The Music Works takeover.

5.30–6pm

Pebble Daisy

Singer-songwriter creating waves in Gloucestershire with bubble grunge/ alternative rock. Influenced by Wolf Alice, Phoebe Bridgers and Mazzy Star.

6.05–6.35pm

T.Santana

This rapper and spoken word artist will take you on a captivating musical journey from drill right through to ethereal soundscapes.

6.45–7.15pm

Muna Moné

British-Nigerian artist Muna Moné blends genres seamlessly, drawing inspiration from the sounds and societal themes of her heritage.

7.25–8pm t.e.d.

t.e.d. blends simple guitar lines and synths, creating a unique sound with vulnerable lyrics. influenced by Daniel Ceasar and Beabadoobe.

Supported by The Music Works

5.30–6.30pm

Namvula

For the Saints

See p36 for full event details.

6.30–7.30pm

Blossom Caldarone

Free Stage

Inspired by songwriter greats including The Carpenters and Carole King, Blossom Caldarone brings a unique sound, featuring piano, cello and double bass.

7–8pm

Cheltenham

Improvisers Orchestra

The Wilson

Taste different flavours of jazz and beyond with the Cheltenham Improvisers Orchestra as they experiment with jazzinspired, improvised music.

7.30–8.30pm

Dom Franks Presents…

John Gordons

Saxophonist and composer Dom Franks leads a cutting-edge jazz trio including guitarist Aiden Pope. Featuring special guest bassist David Flanagan

With thanks to our event sponsors

7.45–8.45pm

Thrill Collins

Free Stage

See p44 for full details.

8–9pm

Collidescope

Tailors

This Birmingham-based jazz-quartet explore fluidity and shift conventional roles within the full ensemble between duos, trios, and solo passages, resulting in a fresh, engaging, and dynamic set.

9–10pm

The GAB Trio

Montpellier Wine Bar

See p44 for full details.

9–10pm

DJ Dan Cooper

Free Stage

Local legend DJ Dan Cooper promises to get us dancing with an eclectic set, ranging from jazz to jungle.

11pm–late

Late Night

Jam Sessions

Hotel du Vin

See p46 for full event details.

Late Night House Party

Bottle of Sauce

After hours jam sessions, where soulful jazz fusion meets dynamic instrumental funk-jazz-rock.

8–9pm

Bandra Hearsal

This six-piece jazz fusion band incorporate elements of funk, soul and neo-soul inspired by Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Steely Dan and more.

9.30–10.30pm

Mulholland Jive

Mulholland Jive is a vibrant nine-piece from Cambridge. They deliver a dynamic performance of lively instrumental funk-jazz-rock, akin to the piano-driven energy of GoGo Penguin and the big band sound of Snarky Puppy.

Fusion Rocks

Frog and Fiddle

Dive into an evening of eclectic sounds, a dynamic sonic journey from jazz punk to puzzle pop, SKA, groove rock, and beyond.

8–8.45pm

Oui Legionnaires

Cheltenham band Oui Legionnaires describe themselves as math-punk puzzle pop.

9–9.45pm

Lickshot

Four mates playing the sounds of their youth. Nu-metal and SKA blended with elements of hip hop and grime.

10–11pm Death Is A Girl

A groove rock outfit bringing the party to Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Their influences include Prince, Rick James and The Mars Volta.

Sunday 5 May

10am–1.30pm

Jazz It Up

Free Stage

Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s annual highlight where school and county jazz bands perform at the heart of the Festival.

2–2.45pm

Katharine Timoney

Free Stage

Singer-songwriter

Katharine Timoney is a UK rising star who combines elements or vocal jazz with retro soul.

One of the best jazz vocalists from Ireland. Full of soul, warmth and sunlight.

Katharine Timoney

1–1.45pm

Bed Head

Regent Arcade

United by their love for RnB, classic rock, indie rock, jazz, funk, and soul, this band is formed by students from the University of Gloucestershire

1.30–2.15pm

Emma and Rosie

The Brewery Quarter

Emma and Rosie are an indie pop duo based in Cheltenham. The pair came together to form a creative partnership.

1.30–2.15pm

The Flatliners

Montpellier Courtyard

Bringing a fresh and funky twist to the indie pop scene, The Flatliners bring showmanship and catchy hooks.

1.30–2.15pm

The Tonics

John Lewis

Writing music influenced by new wave, 60s pop and romantic poetry, The Tonics lace their sound with a healthy dose of pop sensibility.

2.30–3.15pm Cheltenham Singers

Regent Arcade

This community choir perform a range of songs to cater to a wide variety of musical tastes.

2.30–3.30pm

Lickshot

The Brewery Quarter

See p45 for full event details.

2.30–3.30pm

Emmy Luda and James Taylor

Montpellier Courtyard

See p43 for full event details.

3–4pm Tomorrow’s Warriors

Youth Ensemble

Free Stage

One of Tomorrow’s Warriors flagship development groups, mentored by Denys Baptiste. With influences ranging from bebop and hard bop to spiritual jazz and fusion, expect a varied and dynamic set from this exceptionally talented sextet. Supported by Tomorrow’s Warriors

With thanks to our event sponsors

3.30–4.15pm

Rock Choir

John Lewis

See p43 for full event details.

4.15–5.15pm

Ni Maxine

Free Stage

Through powerful vocals influenced by neo-soul and gospel, singer Ni Maxine tells the story of the black-British working class experience through her powerful and political lyricism.

The award-winning British Neo-Jazz Singer-Songwriter

Ni Maxine

5.30–6.30pm

Beatroot

Free Stage

Hailing from Portsmouth, this nine-piece instrumental funk band play original songs across funk, jazz, rock and more.

6.45–8.30pm

DJ Sam Atlantis

Free Stage

A musical journey starting from jazz favourites to discovering new sounds with DJ Sam Atlantis

7.30–8.30pm

Dom Franks

Presents…

John Gordons

Prize-winning Saxophonist Dom Franks leads a trio featuring Alex Steele on keyboards and a selection of young, up-and-coming jazz soloists.

9–10pm

Late Night Juice

Queens Hotel

With their funk and soul sound, jazz band Late Night Juice cover crowd pleasers to get you up and grooving, including Superstition, Freedom and Crazy

11pm–late

Late Night Jam Sessions

Hotel du Vin

See p46 for full event details.

Late Night House Party

Bottle of Sauce

This after hours jam session promises to be a real foot stomper, from afro samba to gypsy swing.

7.45–8.45pm

WILD Card

Head to Bottle of Sauce for WILD Card ’s signature blend of afro/samba, reworked pop tunes and hard bop numbers.

9.15–10.15pm

The Hot Club of Jupiter

Expect foot stomping swing classics, Gypsy swing, hot jazz and New Orlean grooves from The Hot Club of Jupiter

Plan Your Perfect Festival

Monday 6 May

10am–1pm

Jazz It Up:

Gloucestershire

Jazz Live

Free Stage

Enjoy Jazz ensemble, big band and combo-style playing from our three county community groups Jazz2Go, GYJA and GYJO Expect a big showcase that embraces the many genres and styles of jazz and blues music.

1.30–2.30pm

Homestead

Free Stage

An uplifting set of jazz melodies inspired by everything from traditional folk to the Great American Songbook, cinema and television scores, musical soundtracks, and more.

2.45–3.45pm

Immy Odon

Free Stage

Vocal powerhouse Immy Odon performs acoustic covers of 00s pop classics from the likes of Britney Spears and Nelly Furtado, adding her own unique spin.

4–5pm

Joanna Cooke

Free Stage

Joanna Cooke’s mesmerising vocals are sure to leave a lasting impression, fusing together soul, jazz and blues. She’s joined by Mark Edwards (keys), Tristan Banks (percussion) and Nathan Austin (guitar).

5.15–6.15pm

Dub Catalyst

Free Stage

Dub Catalyst, a ten-piece reggae/hip-hop ensemble, blends hypnotic dub reggae bass and upstroke rhythms with hip-hop-inspired energy and lyricism. A high-octane live show with something for everyone.

6.30–7.30pm

Good Vibes Only Soundsystem

Free Stage

Expect feel-good vibes only from the final Free Stage act of this year’s Festival. Featuring reggae, roots and dub.

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WEDNESDAY 1 MAY

Hotel du Vin

THURSDAY 2 MAY

Big Top

Jazz Arena

Hotel du Vin

Discovery Space Haptic Dancefloor

Free Stage

The Botanist

Tailors

Urban Fox

FRIDAY 3 MAY

Big Top

Jazz Arena

Town Hall, Main Hall

Parabola Arts Centre

Hotel du Vin

Dunkertons Tap Room

Discovery Space Access to Music Conference

Free Stage

The Nook

The Wilson

The Botanist

Bottle of Sauce

Frog and Fiddle

Queens Hotel

Elaine Delmar Late Night Jam Sessions

Jack Savoretti

Toby Lee

Gabriella Liandu

Ben Dwyer Xperiment Disco Manifest

Belle Noir Belle Acoustique

Fussie Stolen Chocolates

Alice Russell

Orchestra Baobab and Nubiyan Twist Sultan Stevenson

Yeoh

Giacomo Smith & Lucy-Anne Daniels: The Music of Billie Holiday and Lester Young

Duncan Sextet No Big Deal

Immi Dash GS Collective DJ Fade

Andrew Duncan

YEAH YOU + Support

The Other Way

Giulia Marro Quartet Scratchy Beard

Sticks

Diesel

Dunkertons

For the Saints

The Wilson

John Gordons

Tailors

Montpellier

Wine Bar

Bottle of Sauce

Frog and Fiddle SUNDAY 5 MAY

Jazz Arena Zara McFarlane The Royal Scammers

Town Hall, Main Hall Fatoumata Diawara

Hotel du Vin

John Gordons

Queens Hotel

Bottle of Sauce

Jordan Rakei

Robert Plant & Suzi Dian

Lakecia Benjamin

Dee Dee Bridgewater Nadine Shah

Kit Downes and Norma Winstone

Dave Douglas & Trish Clowes

Jo Harrop

Giacomo Smith featuring Joplin Parnell

Late Night Jam Sessions

Pebble Daisy T.Santana Muna Moné t.e.d.

Tenth Avenue Blossom Caldarone Thrill Collins

DJ Dan Cooper

Namvula

Chelt Improvisers

Morcheeba

Sophie-Ellis Bextor

Theo Croker

Courtney Pine Huey Morgan

Liane Carroll

Jay Rayner Sextet

Late Night Jam Sessions

Beatroot

DJ Sam Atlantis

Dom Franks Late

UB40

Gregory Porter

Patron Acknowledgements

Life Patrons

Dr Lynda Albertyn and Pat Gallasch

Mark and Sue Blanchfield

Peter and Anne Bond

Dominic and Jannene Collier

Michael and Felicia Crystal

Colin and Suzanne Doak

Victoria Draper

Miles and Monica Dunkley

The Eaton Family

Fingerhuth Leung Family

Charles Fisher

Lucy Freeman and Peter Hulett

Mr and Mrs D M Gates

David and John Hall

Margaret Headen

Diane and Mark Hill

Jeremy and Germaine Hitchins Family

Jonathan and Cassinha

Hitchins Family

Stephen and Tania Hitchins Family

Jeff and Keren Illiffe

Elizabeth and Michael Jones and Family

David Jones and Amanda Payne

Rick and Lisa Jones

Steven and Linda Jones

Hugh and Sue Koch

Robert and Moira Leechman

Hazel and Jeremy Lewis

Eileen Lockwood

The McKelvie Family

Fiona McLeod

The McWilliam family in loving memory of Ruth McWilliam

Keith Norton and Piers Norton

Mark and Elizabeth Philip-Sørensen

Shelley Bence and Felix Robson in memory of Jason Robson

Karen Salters and Marcus Freer

John and Susan Singer

Simon Skinner and Jean Gouldsmith Skinner

Andrew Smith

Phil and Jennifer Stapleton

Liz and Neil Stewart

Sharon Studer and Graham Beckett

Chris and Bridgette Sunman

Fiona and David Symondson

Michelle Thorley

Luanne and Hodson Thornber

The Walker Family

Jacqueline Woof

Director’s Circle

Heather Barrett

Sue Bennett

Charlie Chan

Richard Claridge

Sarah Cook and Gemma Irvine

Michael and Angela Cronk

Arlene Davies

Sally Dimmer

Carol and Adrian Farnell

Ricardo Fearon

Marc and Melanie Gillespie

Jeremy and Alison Halliday

Mark and Moira Hamlin

Stephen Harper and Megan Broadley

Jennifer Hayward and Richard Waite

Stephen Hodge

Andrew and Caroline Hope

Graham and Jenny Hopkins

The Keogh Family

Simon and Emma Keswick

Emma Logan and KB Beaton

Iain F Lovatt

Andrew and Susanne Malim

Hayden and Tracy McKinnes

Spencer McPherson and Emily Poole

The Miskin Family

Chris Morgan

P. J. Moore

Joanna Morrison

Oldham Foundation

In Memory Of Edward and Gladys Parker

John Phillips

Andrew Pitt and Pamela Odih

Anthony and Rowenna Poeton

Jan and Gill Rowe

Andy and Ali Stalsberg

Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust

Paul Toner

Michael and Rosie Warner

Stephen Wood

Gold Patrons

Sigrid and Ben Atkinson

Nicholas and Alixandra Avery

Geraldine and Jim Beaty

Christopher Bence

Sam Berwick

Stephen Bond

Ian Culverhouse

Wallace and Morag Dobbin

Peter and Sue Elliott

Colin and Susan Enticknap

Louise Hewett D.L.

Mike and Judie Hill

Elizabeth Jacobs

Nathan and Jenny McLoughlin

Sir Michael and Lady McWilliam

Kim Moore

Louise Morgan

Giles Mountford

Paul and Kathy Mottershead

John and Judith Murray

Dr Julia Pearson and Dr Keith England

Adrian and Cassandra Phillips

Martin and Susan Pickard

Joanna and Stuart Richards

Khal and Zoe Rudin

Brenda Salters and Harold Longmate

Candy Shaw and William Barff

Mat and Patsy Shilling

Esther and Peter Smedvig

Mr G.M. Ward and Mrs M.R.C. Ward

Silver Patrons

We would also like to thank all our anonymous Patrons and Silver Patrons who are listed on the website: cheltenhamfestivals.com/ our-patrons

Acknowledgements

Cheltenham Jazz Festival is presented by Cheltenham Festivals Ltd, a Charity and company limited by guarantee, and a member of the British Arts & Science Festival Association (artsfestivals.co.uk), Jazz Promotion Network (jazzpromotionnetwork.org.uk), the Europe Jazz Network (europejazz.net) and Keychange.

Cheltenham Festivals Board of Trustees

Mark Philip-Sorensen

Lucy Carlton-Walker

Deborah Cogan Thacker

Adrian Farnell

Beverley Grimster

Peter Howarth

Shamil Makhecha

Jonathan White

Andy Williams

Company Secretary

Matthew Clayton

Co-CEO

Ali Mawle

Head of Programming and Co-CEO

Ian George

PAC Programme

Alex Carr

Innovations Manager and ...around town

Programmer

Andrew Lansley

Family Programme

Sam Slater

Programme Commission

Tony Dudley Evans

Festival Image Credits

Still Moving Media

Senior Management Team

Helena Bibby

Suzanne Ross

Marketing and Box Office

Jade Beard

Phil Brook

Hannah Franklin

Dan Hartland

Hannah McNally

Martin Perks

Madelaine Richards

Grace Walsh

Liz Wheatley

Development

Katherine Cox

Becky Harte

Holly Haynes

Evan Holt

Fiona Magowan

Jenna Marks

Tara Patterson

Lydia Ractliffe

Samantha Sandford

Connor Teague

Eleri Thomas

Learning and Participation

Philippa Claridge

Sarah Cooksley

Khazana McLaughlin

Kelly Turner

Rose Wood

Operations and Production

Oliver Bradstock

Clive Bremner

James Clay

Claire Crawford

Emily Davis

Adrian Hensley

Melissa King

James Kitto

James Mackenzie

Sophia McCrea

Tarren Productions

Mo Soper

Finance

Ben Bates

Russ Poole

Programme Artwork

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Your Visit and Access

Entrance to the Festival Village is free; buy tickets for the individual events you wish to see.

Getting to the Festival

Cheltenham 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). Other venues are within walking distance. For more information on getting to the Festival or accessibility, visit cheltenhamfestivals. com/your-visit

Family Events

For safety, children 11 years and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder aged 16 or over. Everyone over the age of 12 months requires a ticket, babies in arms (12 months and under) do not require a ticket unless stated.

Access Requirements

Please book using our online form at cheltenhamfestivals.com/ access-requirements or call the Box Office phone line from 26 February.

Sensory Aids

A series of items to support the Festival experience for children and adults with autism and sensory processing disorders are available to borrow at our on-site Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis.

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To get the best out of the Festival we recommend you book in advance, however there will be availability for some events at the Box Office on site.

Online

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For a step-by-step guide to selecting your own seat, please visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/ jazz/select-your-own-seat

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Call 01242 850270

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Booking Dates (all booking opens at 10am)

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Director’s Circle Patrons

Gold Patrons

Silver Patrons

Members’ Priority booking

18-30 Spark Members

Public booking

Access Ticket Bookings

Please book using our online form at cheltenhamfestivals. com/access-requirements or call the Box Office phone line from 26 February.

Dining Event Booking

Our dining seating plans are pre-allocated by the venue and tables may be shared. Please inform our Box Office about any dietary requirements or add these to the special requirements field when booking online.

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates may be purchased at our Box Office or online at cheltenhamfestivals. com/gift-certificates and may be redeemed against ticket or Membership purchases.

Refunds

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, except in the case of a cancelled event. See cheltenhamfestivals.com/ booking for details.

During the Festival

You can purchase tickets in person at our Festival Box Office. Opening hours will be listed at cheltenhamfestivals. com/booking

Booking Fees

Booking fees apply to all bookings and are charged per order. Fees are £3 online and over the phone, and £1.50 in person.

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Venue information

Please be aware that there is some restricted view seating in the Big Top.

Price Band D seats have restricted view of the stage due to the placement of tent scaffolding pillars.

Price Band C seats may also have partial restrictions due to venue’s seating layout, scaffolding pillars, and handrails. This can vary between seats in this price band; consider this when choosing tickets.

Find out more at cheltenhamfestivals.com/ big-top

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LowerHighSt

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Deyataproombrewery

JessopAve

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Historic Montpellier is where independent fashion, art galleries and lifestyle boutiques sit alongside great cafés restaurants and wine bars.

St.James Square

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ClarenceSt

HenriettaSt

GloucesterRd

HighSt

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North Place

Malvern Road

St.George’sPlace

ClarenceSt

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MontpellierWalk

MontpellierSt

StGeorgesRd

QueensRd

MontpellierThePromenade St

MontpellierSpaRd

HONEYBOURNELINECYCLE/FOOTPATH

ClarenceSt

NorthSt

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MONTPELLIER

RoyalWell

Festival Village

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AlbionSt

Evesham Rd

WinchcombeSt

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HighSt

ThePromenade

ImperialSquare

TrafalgarSt

VittoriaWalk

MontpellierParade

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Just a few minutes walk from Montpellier Gardens, the home of Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

ChristchurchRd

Cambray Place

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BathRd

Bath Parade

High St

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Lansdown Rd

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Festival Venue Guide

1 Festival Village GL50 1UL

2 Town Hall, Main Hall GL50 1QA

3 Parabola Arts Centre GL50 3AA

4 Hotel du Vin GL50 3AH

5 Dunkertons Tap Room GL52 6UT

6 Regents Arcade GL50 1JZ

7 John Lewis GL50 1DQ

8 The Brewery Quarter GL50 4FA

9 Montpellier Courtyard GL50 1SR

10 For the Saints GL50 1SD

11 The Wilson GL50 3JT

12 The Botanist GL50 4FA

13 John Gordons GL50 1SU

14 Tailors GL50 1JS

15 Montpellier Wine Bar GL50 1SY

16 Bottle of Sauce GL50 3LH

17 Frog and Fiddle GL50 3HW

18 The Urban Fox GL50 1SA

19 The Queens GL50 1NN Festival

Festival Village

Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1UL

Site open from 5pm on Wednesday 1 May

Free entry

MONTPELLIER SPA ROAD

MONTPELLIER TERRACE

The Bandstand

The Garden Gallery

Jazz Arena

Festival Bar

Big Top

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