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JOHN SCOFIELD & PABLO HELD TRIO GREGORY PORTER
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD LAURA MVULA TONY ALLEN
AVERAGE WHITE BAND GILLES PETERSON + GOGO PENGUIN
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: THE SINATRA LEGACY
BASSEKOU KOUYATE LEE KONITZ & DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET
and many more...
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JAMIE CULLUM: GUEST DIRECTOR
“The great thing about Cheltenham Jazz
Festival is that it brings together so many
genres under the umbrella of jazz… I think it
is one of the best Jazz Festivals in the world.”
Jamie Cullum
We’re delighted to welcome Jamie Cullum once
again as the Guest Director for Cheltenham Jazz
Festival, bringing his unparalleled energy and
enthusiasm to the Festival programme.
Major Partners
CARO EMERALD
Look out for Jamie’s Picks - a hand-picked
selection of unmissable events:
Jamie’s Picks of the Festival
MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD
page 22
J31
TONY ALLEN page 18 J16
ALICE ZAWADZKI page 12 J01
HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND
page 25
J39
ALICE RUSSELL page 14
JAMIE
PICK ’S
J05
BIG NIGHTS OUT
CARO EMERALD page 13 J03
MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS page 20
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT page 15 J07
AVERAGE WHITE BAND page 23 J34
GILLES PETERSON & GOGO PENGUIN page 20
OFFICIAL BEER
GREGORY PORTER
IN GERSHWIN REDISCOVERED
OFFICIAL RAIL PARTNER
SUN RA ARKESTRA
SEE IT HERE FIRST
PURDY
AMERICAN LEGENDS
RISING STARS
SI CRANSTOUN & PURDY page 21
JONATHAN SILK page 17 J14
SAMUEL BLASER page 18 J18
ANDREA MOTIS page 14 J08
J28
Stephen Hodge
PHRONESIS
2
J15
SUN RA ARKESTRA page 17 J13
JOE LOVANO’S VILLAGE RHYTHMS BAND page 19 J20
JOHN SCOFIELD MEETS PABLO HELD TRIO page 22 J30
KURT ELLING page 15 J07
OFFICIAL
FESTIVAL HOTEL
In-Kind Partner
J25
GERSHWIN REDISCOVERED page 26 J42
JULIAN ARGUELLES SEPTET page 24 J36
SURNATURAL ORCHESTRA page 21 J26
LEE KONITZ & DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET page 17
Festival Partners
Individual Supporters:
J22
Marketing Partner
Cover image: RHS Malvern Garden at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2014
Media Partners
MUSICAL ENCOUNTERS
PHRONESIS: PITCH BLACK page 14
JAZZ IN A BOX page 9
THE EDGE PROJECT page 19 J23
BEAM: INTERACTIVE MUSIC page 9
J06
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Secret Garden
Waitrose is proud to bring you the myWaitrose Secret Garden
at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2015.
This exclusive area will be free to enter for all myWaitrose customers who present their
card on the day.
Through the enchanted doors you will experience a garden inspired by Waitrose
products, including those from the Waitrose Garden range. This exclusive secret
garden will be a place for you to relax and soak up the fun of the festival, with bonus
myWaitrose beneﬁts handed out at selected times.
Just come along to the myWaitrose Secret Garden on the day you visit the Cheltenham
Jazz Festival to ﬁnd out more and enjoy the magical atmosphere. Please remember to
bring your myWaitrose card with you and we look forward to welcoming you.
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Endsleigh’s
Battle of the Bands
Does your band have what it takes to play live at Cheltenham Jazz Festival?
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Endsleigh’s Battle of the Bands.
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SITE OPENS 30 APRIL FREE ENTRY
THE ENGLISH
PROVENDER CO.
MONTPELLIER WOODS
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE
From 5.30pm, 30 April - 1 May
From 10.45am, 2-4 May
Montpellier Gardens come alive with plenty of free
music to enjoy on the Endsleigh Free Stage. For the full
line-up, see cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-fringe
Look out for this delightful secluded spot,
with pop-up performances, free tastings
and surprises throughout the Festival...
including some teddy bear picnics!
See pages 8-9 for details.
FESTIVAL BAR
ENDSLEIGH
FREE STAGE
MYWAITROSE
SECRET GARDEN
THE ENGLISH PROVENDER CO.
MONTPELLIER WOODS
MONTPELLIER WALK
TOWN CENTRE, PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE, HOTEL DU VIN, TOWN HALL
JAZZ IN THE GARDENS
THE BIG TOP
BOTTLEGREEN
GARDEN BAR
BOTTLEGREEN
GARDEN BAR
THE MORETTI
EXPERIENCE
Sit down, relax, enjoy the view, be
refreshed and enjoy a bottlegreen
cocktail in the garden bar.
THE JAZZ ARENA
JAZZ IN
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Local music retailer Rise Records will be on hand
throughout the Festival with the latest releases for
sale, and will be hosting CD signings with some of
our artists.
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This extremely intimate venue
disguised as a shipping container
will host some quirky one-on-one
gigs with selected Festival artists.
For details, see pages 8-9.
TAKE FIVE TENT
Family activities, talks, workshops and more
take place throughout the weekend - for the
schedule, see pages 8-9.
Visit the secret garden to relax
and soak up the fun of the Festival.
Exclusive to myWaitrose members,
just present your myWaitrose card
to enter.
Visit The MORETTI Experience
for authentic Italian food,
masterclasses and live music to
enjoy with it all.
Most events take place on the main
Festival site, located in central
Cheltenham on Montpellier Gardens
(GL50 1UW). All other venues are within
walking distance.
VENUES ON THE FESTIVAL SITE
(GL50 1UW)
The Jazz Arena
The Big Top
Take Five Tent
Endsleigh Free Stage
OTHER VENUES
Parabola Arts Centre,
Cheltenham Ladies’ College: GL50 3AA
Hotel du Vin: GL50 3AH
The Daffodil: GL50 2AE
Cheltenham Town Hall: GL50 1QA
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TALKS, WORKSHOPS, MUSIC & MORE
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
SUNDAY 3 MAY
All talks and workshops take place
in the Take Five Tent on the main
Festival site in Montpellier Gardens.
JAZZ MEETS POP:
REINVENTING THE HITS
Sunday 2.30 - 3.30pm
FREE (ticket required)
SATURDAY 2 MAY
MUSICAL ENCOUNTERS
Saturday 2 - 2.45pm
FREE (ticket required)
JT02
Get the musicians’ perspective on
our series of ‘musical encounters’.
Jasper Høiby, Kit Downes, Matthew
Bourne and Jonathan Stockdale
discuss performing in the dark, to
an audience of one, and letting the
audience dictate what you play.
THE LIVE REVIEW:
JOHN SCOFIELD MEETS
PABLO HELD
JT03
Martin Cloonan looks at the impact
of the infamous ‘ban’ on US jazz
musicians touring in the UK caused by
work permit restrictions from 193554. Immigration and workers’ rights
remain hot topics today, so what
lessons does history have for us?
Sunday 6 - 6.45pm £6
JT07
Join Ed Potton from The Times and
other music critics in a live review
session of John Scoﬁeld & Pablo
Held’s performance: expert opinions
combine with audience views in a
lively discussion.
MONDAY 4 MAY
WORKSHOP: LIVE MUSIC
PHOTOGRAPHY
Monday 12.30 - 3.30pm £20
JT04
Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses
the fascinating story behind his
Festival set: how he met Fela Kuti and
explored the connections between
afrobeat and jazz.
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JT08
Leading live music photographer
and regular Jazzwise Magazine
contributor Tim Dickeson leads
this workshop aimed at beginner to
intermediate level photographers.
Participants will put what they
learn into practice during a
Festival soundcheck and live event
supervised by Tim.
ARTIST INTERVIEW:
JOE LOVANO
Saturday 5.15 - 6pm £6
Monday 2 - 2.45pm £6
JT09
Grammy winning vocalist Gregory
Porter chooses 5 essential records
which have inﬂuenced his life and
music.
FAMILY
FREE MUSIC AND MORE
JAZZ IT UP
Endsleigh Free Stage
10.45am - 1.15pm
Saturday & Sunday: Schools
Monday: Gloucestershire Jazz Live
Jazz It Up is THE platform for
hundreds of young jazz musicians
from Gloucestershire secondary
schools and the county Jazz Live
scene to strut their stuff over the
bank holiday weekend. You won’t be
disappointed!
If you know of a Gloucestershire
school jazz band, please encourage
them to apply for a place at
cheltenhamfestivals.com/take-part
WHEN BRITAIN
BANNED JAZZ
Saturday 3.30 - 4.30pm
FREE (ticket required)
JT06
Jazz musicians often borrow songs
from other genres and reinterpret
them. In this interactive session
Catherine Tackley investigates
how and why, and challenges pianist
Alexander Hawkins and guitarist
Phil Robson to reinterpret the
classic Beatles song Yesterday, live
on stage.
THE MUSIC THAT INSPIRED
ME: GREGORY PORTER
Participants will need to bring their
own camera with full manual control
settings.
JAZZ IN A BOX
JAZZ KIDS
Take Five Tent Saturday & Sunday
11.30am - 12.30pm
JT01 & JT05
£6
Trumpet player Matt Gough
introduces young festival fans to the
double bass, the trumpet and the
blues in an hour long workshop of
singing and dancing!
LATE NIGHT JAM SESSIONS
MAL DEAN: JAZZ ART
1-3 May Hotel Du Vin
10.30pm - 3am FREE
Open throughout the Festival FREE
Looking for a late night party? Don’t
forget to check out the impromptu
jam sessions at Hotel du Vin. The
place to discover some unique
collaborations and some surprise
guest performers, and all for free!
By the Montpellier Gardens
bandstand
Saturday & Sunday 3-5pm FREE
If you thought sitting on the front
row was getting close to an artist,
wait till you try Jazz in a Box. Catch
Festival artists solo in a 5 minute
gig where you are the only audience
member. Musicians include pianist
Kit Downes performing a specially
written piece. The ultimate intimate
gig experience.
FESTIVAL FRINGE
24-26 April
CLASSIC ALBUM PLAYBACK
The Jazz Festival Fringe takes over
pubs, bars and restaurants across
Cheltenham for a round of free gigs
showcasing up-and-coming artists
before the main Festival kicks off.
Get yourself in the mood for the bank
holiday weekend!
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNICS
2-4 May Take Five Tent FREE
cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-fringe
The English Provender Co.
Montpellier Woods
Sunday & Monday 12.30 - 2pm FREE
Chill out to the sound of great albums
marking their 50th birthday this year:
Ideal for ages 3-8, accompanied
by parents/carers. Produced by
Jazzlines.
If you go down to the woods today
you’re sure of a big surprise! Bring
your bear and a picnic for a jolly
good time with The English Provender
Co. Try and buy their tasty chutneys
and luxury curds, and a chance to
win some top prizes - including bestdressed bear!
at cheltenhamfestivals.com to ﬁnd your event instantly
Saturday 6.30pm:
Miles Davis - E.S.P.
BEAM: INTERACTIVE MUSIC
EXHIBITIONS
PAINTED PIANOS
Sunday 4.30pm:
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
Sunday 7pm:
Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil
Monday 3.30pm:
Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington
– Ella at Duke’s Place
This interactive exhibition across
the festival site explores British
artist Mal Dean’s illustrations of jazz
musicians during the 1960s and 70s.
Curated by Oliver Peterson Gilbert
(Tate/University of Southampton),
it features drawings published in
Melody Maker, Time Out and Jazz
News, which celebrate and criticise
the players of the time.
At the Festival look for the beautiful
painted pianos, created by renowned
artist Polly Alakija and local children.
The Painted Pianos project is
supported by
Parabola Arts Centre foyer
Saturday & Sunday 11.30am - 9.30pm
FREE
Play with curious and delightful
interactive machines, curated by
Brunel University’s BEAM Festival.
Remix festival performers, play
instruments made of Lego and see
what noises are hiding inside a chest
of drawers...
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BIRRA MORETTI is an imported, authentic Italian premium lager where it has been
enjoyed since it was founded in Udine in 1859 and has been growing in popularity in
the UK over the last few years. Its taste profile is created from a special blend of high
quality hops and raw materials that provide a unique taste and aroma that intensify
the slight bitter flavour.
We are passionate about combining our great beer with great
food and great company along with fantastic music so we are
delighted to be served at the Festival once again.
We would like to invite you to our MORETTI experience by the
Big Top where we have ‘Bella’, our magnificent 1962 Lambretta
that serves MORETTI, authentic Italian food dishes and regular
masterclasses for you to learn how to create them yourselves,
and live music to enjoy with it all.
Salute!
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ALICE ZAWADZKI
THE DAFFODIL
Bar open from 6pm
Dinner served at 7.30pm
Performance 9.15 - 11pm
House band before main performance.
£65. Ticket includes a three course set menu
and Champagne cocktail on arrival.
JAMIE
PICK ’S
J01
Vocalist, violinist and songwriter Alice Zawadzki crafts
beautiful songs which have been described as modern
fairy tales, dealing in mischief, whimsy, magic, loss and
love. Championed by Festival Guest Director Jamie Cullum
on his BBC Radio 2 show, her pure voice ﬂoats over tunes
harnessing jazz, contemporary classical and pop.
CARO EMERALD
THURSDAY30APRIL
THE BIG TOP 8.30 - 10pm
As this is a live broadcast,
please be seated by 8.15pm
£50 £46 £30
NINA FERRO
J02
Blues-rock vocalist Beth Hart is a force of nature
who rose to fame with the hit LA Song (Out Of This
Town). With a Grammy nominated collaboration with
Joe Bonamassa, success with artists from Jeff Beck
to Slash, and a recent sell-out Royal Albert Hall
performance with Robert Cray to her name, she’s
one not to miss.
Supported by Stephen Hodge
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J03
Since her chart-topping success you’re more likely to ﬁnd
pop-jazz singer Caro Emerald in arenas holding thousands
– so this is a rare chance to see her in our more intimate
Big Top setting. The modern-day epitome of 1940s and ‘50s
Hollywood glamour, and with a voice reminiscent of the
legendary Billie Holiday, she creates energetic retro swing
that has audiences dancing in the aisles.
BETH HART
THE JAZZ ARENA 7 - 8.20pm
£24
Broadcast
live on
BBC Radio 2
THE DAFFODIL
Bar open from 6pm. Dinner served at 7.30pm
Performance 9.15 - 11pm
House band before main performance.
£65. Ticket includes a three course set menu
and Champagne cocktail on arrival.
J04
Following successful tours with Gregory Porter and Neil Sedaka,
the accomplished vocalist and songwriter Nina Ferro brings
her blend of jazz, blues, country and soul to The Daffodil. Her
stunning vocal range and captivating stage presence are sure
to make this a very special jazz dinner.
Opening of
JAZZ IN THE GARDENS
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 5.30pm onwards Free
Kick off your Bank Holiday weekend in style on Montpellier
Gardens, with a drink or two at the Festival bar from 5.30pm
and some fantastic live music on the Endsleigh Free Stage.
For details visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-fringe
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“strikingly soulful… jaw dropping” MOJO
PHRONESIS: PITCH BLACK
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 8 - 9.15pm
£15
JAMIE
PICK ’S
J06
Performing in complete darkness, MOBO-nominated jazz trio
Phronesis explore how musical perception can change with
the absence of one of our senses, with music from their recent
album Life to Everything. Conceived when bassist Jasper
Høiby’s sister lost her sight, he writes ‘Sister, now that your
eyes have ceased to work, here’s something for your ears.’
“A unique, unmissable triumph” ***** Daily Telegraph
“A newcomer unselfconsciously wearing
star quality like a halo” The Guardian
ALICE RUSSELL
THE JAZZ ARENA 6.30 - 7.45pm
£16
J05
Described by the Independent as ‘one of Britain’s best kept
secrets’, Alice Russell is a natural talent. Her powerful soul
sound has attracted much praise, and she has lent her strong,
emotional vocals to collaborations with Nostalgia 77, Quantic,
and David Byrne. She brings material from her new album To
Dust, which sees her at her soulful best.
FREE MUSIC & JAMS
FREE MUSIC
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 12.45 - 1.45pm FREE
FREE MUSIC
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 5.30pm onwards FREE
FESTIVAL JAM SESSION
HOTEL DU VIN 10.30pm - 3am FREE
See pages 8 & 9 for details
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ANDREA MOTIS
& JOAN CHAMORRO GROUP
THE DAFFODIL
Bar open from 6pm. Dinner served at 7pm
Performance 8.30 - 10.15pm
£65. Ticket includes a three course set menu
and Champagne cocktail on arrival.
J08
Still in her teens, Andrea Motis is a prodigious talent from
Barcelona. Her sweet yet breathy singing and poised trumpet
playing are ably supported by her mentor and saxophonist/
bassist Joan Chamorro in a set of swinging standards, ﬂoating
samba and some choice contemporary covers.
Complete your evening at the Daffodil with the Festival’s
late night jazz club, J09 (See next page).
at cheltenhamfestivals.com to ﬁnd your event instantly
Broadcast
live on
BBC Radio 2
FRIDAY NIGHT IS
MUSIC NIGHT:
THE SINATRA LEGACY
THE BIG TOP 8 - 10pm
As this is a live broadcast,
please be seated by 7.45pm
£44 £40 £30
J07
His effect on the recording industry incalculable; his impact
on jazz profound; his image and lifestyle among the most
inﬂuential in the world. Featuring vocalists Kurt Elling,
Clare Teal and Anthony Strong with the BBC Concert
Orchestra and the Guy Barker Big Band, this special
Friday Night Is Music Night celebrates the extraordinary
musical contribution of the legendary Frank Sinatra for his
100th anniversary.
LATE NIGHT JAZZ CLUB
SOUL FAMILY & FESTIVAL FRIENDS
THE DAFFODIL 11.30pm - 2am (doors open 11pm)
£15
J09
End your day at the Festival’s very own jazz club with a live
set from the Soul Family sextet. They can usually be found
in residency at Ronnie Scott’s pumping out the best soul and
jazz with vocalists Natalie Williams and Brendan Reilly, but who
knows which other Festival artists might step up to jam with
them tonight?
Eat, drink and enjoy
A mouth-watering selection of food and drink is available
on-site at the Festival bar and Festival Market.
Find out more about what’s on offer at
cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-in-the-gardens
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TRONDHEIM JAZZ EXCHANGE
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 12noon - 1.15pm
£10
J10
We’re proud to host this exciting collaboration featuring
the ﬁnest musicians from two of Europe’s top jazz training
grounds, Trondheim Conservatory in Norway and Birmingham
Conservatoire. Three bands formed of students from both
colleges will showcase the best of the jazz world’s up-andcoming talent.
“Real talent” Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1
BEN COX
& JAMIE SAFIRUDDIN
HOTEL DU VIN 1 - 3pm
£55. Ticket includes three course lunch.
Please book your ticket through the Festival Box Ofﬁce
then arrange your table time directly with the hotel on
01242 588450. Tables available 12-1pm,
J12
performance at 1pm.
Vocalist Ben Cox is attracting praise from the likes of Ian
Shaw and Lianne Carroll for his rich tone and ‘cracking
songwriting’. He and pianist/co-writer Jamie Saﬁruddin pay
tribute to a brief collaboration between the legendary Tony
Bennett and ‘60s piano star Bill Evans, giving their sublime
duets a fresh twist.
TALKS, FREE MUSIC & JAMS
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IT UP
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 10.45am - 1.15pm FREE
FAMILY JAZZ KIDS
TAKE FIVE TENT 11.30am - 12.30pm £6
THE JAZZ ARENA 12.15 - 1.30pm
£15
Eighteen year old Kizzy Crawford has a soaring voice which
surpasses her years. With sophisticated songwriting this
Bajan-Welsh singer is making her mark by fusing bilingual soul
and jazz, already gaining airtime on national TV & radio and
supporting Gruff Rhys and Newton Faulkner.
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J13
Jazz pioneer Sun Ra may have departed this world, but
his inﬂuential big band is very much alive. Led by alto
saxophonist and long-time Ra collaborator Marshall Allen,
the Arkestra bring interplanetary swing, funk and doo-wop
to the Big Top in a joyous burst of tightly organised
madness. Majestic in their sequinned space capes, this will
be the most eye-catching gig of the Festival.
LEE KONITZ &
DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET
FREE MUSIC
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 1.30pm onwards FREE
TOWN HALL 3.45 - 5pm
£24
TALK MUSICAL ENCOUNTERS
TAKE FIVE TENT
2 - 2.45pm FREE (ticket required)
Saxophonist and US jazz heavyweight Lee Konitz was a
key player in Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool band and has
had a remarkable 70 year career. His unmistakable sound
and thoughtful, melodic playing are the epitome of cool.
He is joined by double Grammy nominated trumpet player
and renowned innovator Dave Douglas in the UK premiere
of this new quintet.
TALK WHEN BRITAIN BANNED JAZZ
TAKE FIVE TENT 3.30 - 4.30pm
FREE (ticket required)
J11
THE BIG TOP 1.30 - 2.45pm
£24 £22 £16
JT01
JT02
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IN A BOX
3 - 5pm FREE
KIZZY CRAWFORD
SUN RA ARKESTRA
ARTIST INTERVIEW JOE LOVANO
TAKE FIVE TENT 5.15 - 6pm £6
FESTIVAL JAM SESSION
HOTEL DU VIN 10.30pm - 3am FREE
See pages 8 & 9 for details
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JONATHAN SILK SEXTET
JT03
JT04
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 3 - 4.15pm
£12
J15
J14
Drummer and composer Jonathan Silk leads a lively sextet
playing music inspired by Maria Schneider and Bob Brookmeyer,
with an electronic edge. The future looks bright for Silk after a
stellar year where he won BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of
the Year, released a critically acclaimed debut album, and was
described as ‘one to watch’ by Jazzwise magazine.
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AFROBEAT SPECIAL
CLARE TEAL
J17
In this triumphant comeback tour from his battle with
cancer, the Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson is back
with a new zest for life. Following his critically acclaimed
joint album with The Who’s Roger Daltrey, he is sure to
duck-walk his way into the Big Top with his own kind of
gutsy rhythm & blues and rock & roll.
TOWN HALL 7 - 8.15pm
£22
J19
Hailed as one of the ﬁnest UK jazz voices, Clare Teal is
an acclaimed vocalist and songwriter. Also known as the
presenter of BBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special she brings a
toe-tapping selection of jazz classics and original material
backed by her seven-piece mini big band, and hosted in her
own exuberant style.
“Perhaps the greatest drummer who ever lived” Brian Eno
JOE LOVANO’S VILLAGE
RHYTHMS BAND
THE JAZZ ARENA 7.30 - 9pm
£22
In the early ‘80s, saxophonist Joe Lovano met and jammed
with godfather of afrobeat Fela Kuti in Nigeria. The experience
left a lasting impression. Three decades later Lovano has
become a renowned voice in jazz, bringing together the
emphatic pulse of afrobeat with his own warm, melodic playing,
as he explores the connection between West African music
and jazz.
ALEXANDER HAWKINS
JAMIE
PICK ’S
SUGAR SISTERS
AFROBEAT SPECIAL
SAMUEL BLASER TRIO
TONY ALLEN
THE JAZZ ARENA 4 - 5.15pm
£22
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 6 - 7.15pm
£14
J16
Tony Allen is the human metronome of afrobeat. As the
original drummer and musical director for Fela Kuti’s band,
he crafted the trademark groove which has been inﬂuential
around the world. With material from his tenth solo album
(which featured long-time collaborator Damon Albarn), he fuses
together afrobeat, jazz, funk and psychedelic pop.
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J18
Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser brings his exciting trio to
the Festival for a rare UK performance. His grounding in jazz
and classical music produces tunes which develop seamlessly
through wonderful interaction between the trio members.
French guitarist Marc Ducret (known in the UK for his work
with Tim Berne) and Danish drummer Peter Bruun complete
the international line-up.
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THE DAFFODIL
Bar open from 6pm
Dinner served at 7pm
Performance 8.30 - 9.45pm
£65. Ticket includes a three course set menu
and Champagne cocktail on arrival.
J20
ELAINE MITCHENER
THE EDGE PROJECT
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 9.30 – 11pm
£10
J21
Brought together by a love of three-part vocal harmonies,
ukulele and red lipstick, the Sugar Sisters are each
accomplished singers in their own right. Together they deliver
deliciously sophisticated arrangements of 1940s swing, 90s R&B
and Calypso with a playful sassiness and infectious charm that
promises to captivate any audience.
J23
A late night showcase with two exclusive ﬁrst performances.
Keep your phone switched on for Impermanence Trio’s set
as they let the audience decide what they play, hosted by
Jonathan Stockdale. And in a brand new collaboration, pianist
Alexander Hawkins and vocalist Elaine Mitchener come
together for an unusual and creative encounter with jazz
standards.
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SATURDAY2MAY
BOX OFFICE
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THE SPEAKEASY
THE DAFFODIL 10.30pm - 2am
£35. Standing Ticket (includes prohibition punch cocktail)
J24
Dress code 1920s/30s.
Be transported back to the prohibition era of 1920s and ‘30s
America as Cheltenham’s speakeasy opens for one night only.
Dress up and get your dancing shoes on as the liquor ﬂows and
the place is jumping to The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band!
SURNATURAL ORCHESTRA
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 12noon - 1.15pm
£14
J26
This renowned French big band makes its UK debut at the
Festival, and is not to be missed. Flitting effortlessly between
jazz, Balkan brass riffs, waltzes, funk, and hip-hop grooves,
they have a raucous energy reminiscent of Loose Tubes. With
18 brilliant musicians freely roaming the stage, they are unlike
anything else you will see in 2015.
GILLES PETERSON
AND GOGO PENGUIN
MARTHA REEVES
& THE VANDELLAS
THE BIG TOP 9 - 10.15pm
£36 £32 £20
SUNDAY3MAY
BUY TICKETS AT
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TOWN HALL 10.30pm - 1.30am
£16 Standing Ticket
J22
Motown’s ultimate soul diva needs little introduction. The
enviable string of hits to her name say it all: Dancing in
the Street, Heat Wave, Nowhere to Run and Jimmy Mack
to name a few. Now a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame, she continues to thrill audiences around the world
with her energetic live shows.
DOUBLE BILL:
SI CRANSTOUN &
PURDY
THE BIG TOP 2.30 - 4pm
£18 £16 £14
J28
Recently supporting Lana del Rey, PURDY writes her
songs with all the swagger and charm of a new age femme
fatale - and with hints of Nancy Sinatra and Peggy Lee.
Si Cranstoun’s distinctive northern soul voice has seen
him compared to legends such as Sam Cooke, with his
recent UK tour supporting the Overtones winning him
scores of fans.
J25
An exclusive club night curated by and featuring
world-renowned DJ, broadcaster and producer Gilles
Peterson, with jazz-meets-electronica trio GoGo Penguin.
Exhilarating to see live, the Mancunian three piece are
inﬂuenced by everything from Massive Attack to Aphex
Twin – and with Gilles’s trademark mix of hip-hop, world
beats, electronica and jazz, it’s the recipe for a perfect
Saturday night out.
“It’s obvious why the Manchester clubs are jumping to this
band” The Guardian
NATALIE WILLIAMS
THE JAZZ ARENA 1 - 2.15pm
£16
J27
With her unique interpretations of popular songs, from
Sting’s Brought to My Senses to Disclosure’s Latch, the MOBO
nominated jazz and soul artist Natalie Williams will showcase
some brand new material in her own style of soul, jazz, funk
and pop.
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“Cohen takes a
softly devious
approach
reminiscent of
Lee Konitz”
The Guardian
“The best rock’n’roll band in the world.”
The Independent
RACHAEL COHEN QUARTET
FEATURING PHIL ROBSON
IN BED WITH...
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 3 - 4pm
£14
JAMIE
PICK ’S
J29
In Bed With are a high energy electro-acoustic trio, led
by drummer Sylvain Darrifourcq with Julien Desprez on
guitar and Kit Downes on keys. Born out of the Anglo-French
creative scheme Jazz Shuttle, their sound spans avant-rock,
contemporary jazz and electronica.
MEDESKI MARTIN
& WOOD
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
JAMIE CULLUM
THE BIG TOP 5.45 - 7pm
£26 £24 £20
J31
Danceable beats, a grooving bass line and wailing
Hammond organ; this is more than just a jazz-funk trio.
Having collaborated with the likes of Iggy Pop and Maceo
Parker, Medeski Martin & Wood draw on everything from
hip-hop to Brazilian beats. For this special, one-off set
they are joined by lifelong fan and Festival Guest Director
Jamie Cullum.
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 6 - 7.15pm
£14
J32
Rachael Cohen is an alto saxophonist and composer, and
one of the brightest emerging stars of her generation. Her
infectious tone, uncanny lyricism and deceptively simple
melodies have gained her a great deal of attention. The quartet
features internationally renowned guitarist Phil Robson,
bassist Mark Lewandowski and drummer James Bashford.
AVERAGE WHITE BAND
PLUS THE STAXS
TOWN HALL 7.15 - 9.40pm
£24 Standing Ticket
J34
Dust off your dancing shoes – Average White Band’s
trademark sound takes in funk, soul, R&B and disco. Best
known for their instrumental hit Pick Up the Pieces and
instant disco classic Let’s Go Round Again, the Scottish
six-piece went on to top the US singles and album charts,
achieving platinum albums and triple Grammy nominations
along the way.
BASSEKOU KOUYATE
& NGONI BA
THE JAZZ ARENA 7.15 - 8.45pm
£20
J33
Combining tradition with jazz, blues and rock has earned
Bassekou Kouyate three number one world music albums
and a Grammy nomination. With his band Ngoni ba, he has
revolutionised the ngoni, one of the oldest string instruments
in Africa, has graced the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and
performed with Sir Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones and
many more.
JOHN SCOFIELD MEETS
PABLO HELD TRIO
THE JAZZ ARENA 4.15 - 5.30pm
£22
J30
Guitarist John Scoﬁeld, whose previous collaborators include
Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock to name a few, joins rising star
pianist Pablo Held’s dynamic trio. Their ﬁrst encounter in 2014
resulted in a live album and a strong musical connection: now
they tour together, mixing Scoﬁeld’s R&B tinged jazz mastery
with Held’s inventive, lyrical playing.
“a fascinating fresh setting for a unique guitarist who always
means business” The Guardian
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JULIAN ARGUELLES SEPTET
PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE 9.15 – 10.45pm
£15
RUMER
THE BIG TOP 9 - 10.30pm
£32 £30 £22
J35
A voice compared to Karen Carpenter has led to multiple
Brit award nominations and a White House performance, no
less. Soulful singer Rumer’s journey, from lonely and lost
to where she is now, can be heard throughout her music as
she brings her new album Into Colour to the Festival.
Saxophonist Julian Argüelles is one of the key musicians who
emerged from the ranks of Loose Tubes. Formed especially for
the festival, this new seven-piece band expands upon Arguelles’
existing quartet, with the addition of three up-and-coming
horn players: Percy Pursglove, Kieran McLeod and George
Crowley. The band premieres new arrangements of Julian’s
ﬁne compositions.
TALKS, WORKSHOPS, FREE MUSIC & JAMS
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IT UP
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 10.45am - 1.15pm FREE
FREE MUSIC
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 1.30pm onwards FREE
TALK JAZZ MEETS POP: REINVENTING THE HITS
TAKE FIVE TENT 2.30 - 3.30pm
JT06
FREE (ticket required)
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IN A BOX
3 - 5pm FREE
TALK THE LIVE REVIEW: SCOFIELD MEETS HELD
JT07
TAKE FIVE TENT 6 - 6.45pm £6
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J38
JT05
FAMILY TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
THE ENGLISH PROVENDER CO. MONTPELLIER
WOODS 12.30 - 2pm FREE
See pages 8 & 9 for details
HACKNEY COLLIERY
BAND
Supersonics present their new, exciting family show! Fun
melodies, strange sounds and hefty beats get transformed
with different styles, soundscapes and moods by Petter Frost
Fadnes (sax), Chris Sharkey (guitar) and Ståle Birkeland
(drums); all in their own hectic, energetic, supersonic style.
FREE MUSIC JAZZ IT UP
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 10.45am - 1.15pm FREE
FESTIVAL JAM SESSION
HOTEL DU VIN 10.30pm - 3am FREE
FAMILY SHOW:
SUPERSONICS
THE JAZZ ARENA 10.45 - 11.45am
£8 Ideal for ages 5+
TALKS, FREE MUSIC & JAMS
FAMILY JAZZ KIDS
TAKE FIVE TENT 11.30am - 12.30pm £6
JAMIE
PICK ’S
J36
SQUAREPUSHER
FAMILY TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
THE ENGLISH PROVENDER CO. MONTPELLIER
WOODS 12.30 - 2pm FREE
TOWN HALL 10.45pm - 12.30am
£20 Standing Ticket
WORKSHOP LIVE MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
TAKE FIVE TENT 12.30 - 3.30pm £20
J37
Revered producer, bass virtuoso and composer
Squarepusher pushes the boundaries and limits of music,
melding jazz with drum and bass and acid house. He
brings an innovative new live show to the Festival, with
stunning visuals and eagerly awaited material from his new
album on the inﬂuential Warp label. Don’t miss the ﬁrst
performance of this new show after its sold-out premiere.
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J39
Hackney isn’t known for its mining tradition: this is East
London’s unique take on the brass band. Excavating
nuggets of funk, hip-hop and high-octane rock from the
musical coalface and throwing in a few chunks of Balkan
brass, ska and contemporary jazz for good measure, expect
unexpected covers and grooving originals.
FRINGE SHOWCASE:
MELISSA JAMES
& HATTIE BRIGGS
THE JAZZ ARENA 2.30 - 4pm
£10
J40
JT08
FREE MUSIC
ENDSLEIGH FREE STAGE 1.45pm onwards FREE
TALK THE MUSIC THAT INSPIRED ME:
GREGORY PORTER
TAKE FIVE TENT 2 - 2.45pm £6
THE BIG TOP 12noon - 1.15pm
£18 £16 £14
JT09
A double bill of some of the best artists from our 2014 Fringe.
Melissa James’s debut album of original blues, soul, jazz and
folk was described by Jazzwise magazine as ‘the arrival of a
remarkable new voice’. Young singer-songwriter Hattie Briggs
hails from Stroud, and has already featured on BBC Introducing
and Radio 2 with her mellow, Eva Cassidy-inspired sound.
See pages 8 & 9 for details
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ART BLAKEY
GERSHWIN
REDISCOVERED
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FEATURING LAURA MVULA
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THE BIG TOP 8 - 9.30pm
As this is a live broadcast,
please be seated by 7.45pm
£66 £62 £30
NEIL COWLEY TRIO
THE JAZZ ARENA 6.30 - 7.45pm
£18
J41
Pianist Neil Cowley writes delicately beautiful melodies
which evolve into expansive riffs, haunting, cinematic grooves
and ‘the greatest stadium-ﬁlling anthems that Coldplay never
wrote’ (Uncut). With Evan Jenkins on drums and Rex Horan
on bass, the trio perform music from their latest release
Touch and Flee alongside classic tunes from their ﬁrst four
albums.
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J42
A world premiere performance, paying homage to the
American greats George and Ira Gershwin. Stunning
new arrangements breathe contemporary life into
classic songs, including Summertime and I Got Rhythm.
Performed by two of the most distinctive voices of this
generation, Laura Mvula and Gregory Porter, with the
BBC Concert Orchestra playing arrangements created
by Ignite (Troy Miller and Fabio D’Andrea); don’t miss this
highlight of the Festival.
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EVENING JAM SESSIONS ON 1ST, 2ND, 3RD
MAY 2015 AT HOTEL DU VIN CHELTENHAM
Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a delicious bottle of wine to
share in the bar or make a night of it and enjoy dinner in the Bistro,
serving the best seasonally inspired dishes with a French flair.
Whatever you choose make sure you don’t miss the Jam Sessions
at Hotel du Vin Cheltenham this May.
FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO BOOK A TABLE
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Cheltenham Festivals Board
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Peter Bond – Chair
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Susan Blanchﬁeld
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Oli Christie
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Edward Gillespie OBE
Prof Averil Macdonald
Baroness Gail Rebuck
Dr Diane Savory OBE
Margaret Austen – Company Secretary
Registered Ofﬁce
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Sheela Bates
Joe Baxter
Marc Connor
Kate Danielson
Hugh Phillimore
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PATRONS
We would like to thank our
Patrons for their generous
support including those
who have chosen to remain
anonymous:
Adrian and Lizzie Portlock
Dr Gill Samuels CBE
Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust
Peter and Alison Yiangou
Gold Patron
Mark and Sue Blanchﬁeld
Peter and Anne Bond
Dominic and Jannene Collier
Michael and Felicia Crystal
Colin and Suzanne Doak
Charles Fisher
David and John Hall
Jeremy and Germaine Hitchins Family
Jonathan and Cassinha Hitchins Family
Stephen and Tania Hitchins Family
Mr and Mrs Richard Jones
Steven and Linda Jones
Hugh and Sue Koch
Robert and Moira Leechman
Hazel and Jeremy Lewis
Graham and Eileen Lockwood
Fiona McLeod
The McWilliam family in loving memory
of Ruth McWilliam
Keith Norton and Piers Norton
John and Susan Singer
Simon Skinner and Jean Gouldsmith
Skinner
Mark and Elizabeth Philip-Sørensen
Andrew Smith
Chris and Bridgette Sunman
Fiona and David Symondson
Ludmila and Hodson Thornber
The Walker Family
Christopher Bence
Stephen and Victoria Bond
Charlie Chan
Stuart and Gillian Corbyn
Wallace and Morag Dobbin
Peter and Sue Elliott
Maurice Gran and Carol James
Simone Hindmarch-Bye
Stephen Hodge
Lord and Lady Hoffmann
Anthony Hoffman and Dr Christine Facer
Hoffman
Elizabeth Jacobs
Keith Jago
Brian Key
Steven King
Sir Michael and Lady McWilliam
Janet and Charles Middleton
Paul and Kathy Mottershead
The Helena Oldacre Trust
Ian and Sarah Passmore
Shelley and Paul Roberts
Sharon and Toby Roberts
Esther and Peter Smedvig
Andy and Ali Stalsberg
Phil and Jennifer Stapleton
Meredithe Stuart-Smith
Giles and Michelle Thorley
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Michael and Rosie Warner
Steve and Eugenia Winwood
Platinum Patron
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Mike and Kerry Alcock
Jack and Dora Black
Jennifer Bryant-Pearson
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Michael and Angela Cronk
Nigel and Sally Dimmer
George and Cynthia Dowty
Margaret Headen
Simon and Emma Keswick
The Kilvington Family
Sir Peter and Lady Marychurch
Hayden and Tracy McKinnes
Des and ChiChi Mills
Howard and Jay Milton
The Oldham Foundation
Kate Adie
Sir John and Lady Aird
David and Zany Anton-Smith
Nicholas and Caroline August
Margaret Austen
Paula and David Baldwin
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Jonathan and Daphne Carr
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By joining as a Patron you can be more
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• Enjoy the atmosphere and mingle with the
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WITH PATRONAGE
From £67 per month, your Patronage covers
all four Festivals and will support our artistic
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PLEASE MAKE A DONATION WHEN YOU BOOK
Cheltenham Festivals is a not-for-proﬁt
organisation. In addition to Arts Council support,
we must actively raise 96% of our funding
every year to bring the arts and sciences live to
audiences, support emerging talent, and deliver
inspirational educational programmes.
£10
could contribute to our education work
which develops literacy skills and inspires
children to discover a love of reading.
£25
could give an emerging artist their ﬁrst
opportunity to engage with audiences,
helping them to develop their talent.
£50
can help to provide transport and tickets
for schoolchildren who would not
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If you are passionate about the Festivals then
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size, is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
QUICKER AND EASIER BOOKING
WITH WISH LISTS!
For an easier way to book tickets with just a few clicks,
use our Wish Lists ahead of when booking opens.
Create your Festival Wish List online from 7 February.
Find out all about Wish Lists at
cheltenhamfestivals.com/wishlists
MEMBERS’ PRIORITY BOOKING:
From 1pm, 25 February 2015
PUBLIC BOOKING:
From 1pm, 4 March 2015
HOW TO BOOK
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(5p per minute at all times from BT landlines, mobile charges vary)
Before the Festival: CF Ticketing,
15 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham, GL50 2AE
During the Festival: Jazz Festival site,
Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1UW
For full details about Box Ofﬁce opening hours, in person and telephone
ticket sales, booking fees, terms & conditions and membership, visit
cheltenhamfestivals.com/booking
If you have any special access requirements, such as needing to book
a wheelchair space, you can book using our online form which will be
available from 7 February at cheltenhamfestivals.com/booking
GETTING TO CHELTENHAM
JAZZ 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). All other venues are
within walking distance.
For information on public transport and car parks go to
cheltenhamfestivals.com/your-visit
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