welcome to late nights at cheltenham jazz festival...stylish jazz and french swing of django...
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Venue Guide
Festival Village (Free Stage, Henry Westons Big Top, Jazz Arena, Yamaha Discovery Space) Montpellier Gardens GL50 1UW
Cambray Place Stage GL50 1JX
The Brewery Quarter Stage GL50 4FA
Bottle of Sauce GL50 1HE
Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Arts Centre, GL50 3AA
Harry Cook Free House GL50 1SD
Hotel du Vin GL50 3AH
John Gordons GL50 1SU
No. 131 GL50 1NW
The Strand GL50 1EE
The Tavern GL50 3DN
Smokey Joe’s GL50 4ED
The Firestation GL50 3PU
Cosy Club GL50 3FF
The Botanist GL50 4FA
Pop Up Performances
Throughout the Festival, watch out for surprise pop-up performances featuring fantastic jazz artists from the ...around town line up in various locations across the town centre and in the Festival Village.
Free Stages ...around town
Join us at our free stages across Cheltenham and get a glimpse of some of the stars of the future.
Free Stage (2-6 May)
Cambray Place Stage (4-5 May)
The Brewery Quarter Stage (5 May)
Map by Maple Rock Design Illustration © 2019 Lee Hodges Charity No. 251765
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Unit 6 . The Brewery . Cheltenham . GL50 4FA . 01242 895165
Let us take you back to the 1920s as The Botanist transformsitself into a speakeasy for one night only!
Enjoy live music, botanical cocktails and our 1920s dancers.Dressing up is highly encouraged!
Join us from pm on Sunday 5th May
S P E A K E A S Y S U N D AYat T H E B O TA N I S T
Welcome to Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Enjoy five days of free music across town! Discover up-and-coming local acts and national artists on our free stages, listen to pop-up street performances and dance into the night in Cheltenham’s pubs, bars and restaurants.
Don’t miss our free activities and music in the Festival Village in Montpellier Gardens–from Jazz Puddles to hands-on music sessions, there is something for the whole family.
Alongside all the free music
across Cheltenham and in the
Festival Village, don’t miss the
amazing line-up of headline acts,
cutting-edge jazz and unique
collaborations at Cheltenham Jazz
Festival (1–6 May). Book tickets at
cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Throughout The Festival...1–6 May
Jazz PuddlesFestival Village, The Brewery Quarter
& The Promenade (outside The
Quadrangle)
Step into our sound puddle installations across town and get enveloped in jazz music. Look out for them on the floor–no wellies required!
Kindly supported by the Charles Irving Charitable Trust
1–6 May
The ChatterboxFestival Village
Pop into this family friendly tent and get creative making your very own hand drum. Tell us what makes your heart sing and hang your answer on the interactive wind chime.
3 May, 6.30pm - 5 May, 10.30pm
Jazz 625–Celebrating A Classic Of Jazz TVCheltenham Ladies’ College,
Parabola Arts Centre, Foyer
Jazz 625 was the BBC’s jazz music programme broadcast in the 1960s. Don’t miss the display of newly digitised archive gems and photographic stills from this iconic BBC strand.
4 & 5 May, 3.15–7.30pm6 May, 9–11.15am & 3.15–7.30pm
Yamaha Discovery Space: ‘Hands-On’ SessionsFestival Village
Ever dreamt of playing a musical instrument? Maybe you already do! Whether you’re discovering or rediscovering, come and visit the Yamaha Discovery Space to inspire your inner musician.
From Our FriendsCaptain Accident & The Disasters plus Ready 5 and Kings AliasThursday 2 May, 8pm, Frog and Fiddle, £6. Tickets: wegottickets.com/frogandfiddle
The Swing HoppersThursday 2 May, 7.30pm, Bottle of Sauce, £10 advance / £15 on the door. Tickets: dodopubs.com/locations/the-bottle-of-sauce
Imperial LeisureFriday 3 May, 7.30pm, Bottle of Sauce, £10 advance / £15 on the door. Tickets: dodopubs.com/locations/the-bottle-of-sauce
Suffolks Sunday MarketSunday 5 May, 11am - 4pm, Suffolk Street, FREE. More info: thesuffolks.co.uk
Vuvoki plus Superlove and more TBASunday 5 May, 7pm, Frog and Fiddle, £6. Tickets: wegottickets.com/frogandfiddle
All Day Bottomless Blues BrunchMonday 6 May, 9am - 3pm, Bottle of Sauce, £25. Tickets: dodopubs.com/locations/the-bottle-of-sauce
John Pearce QuartetThursday 9 May, 8pm, Smokey Joe’s Jazz Club, £12 advance / £15 on the door. Tickets: smokeyjoesjazz.co.uk/book
Featuring The Bad Plus Joshua Redman Soweto Kinch Jamie Cullum Alfa Mist David Sanborn Fred Hersch Kansas Smitty’s House Band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Friday Night Is Music Night James Morrison Katie Melua Incognito Swing Out Sister Curtis Stigers Charenee Wade Carmel Yazz Ahmed John Surman Kandace Springs and many more...
Abdullah Ibrahim Madeleine PeyrouxYola & Kizzy Crawford
...around town supporters:
1–6 May 2019cheltenhamfestivals.com
#cheltjazzfest
FREE EVENTSINSIDE
Late Nights at
Also don’t miss our afternoon events at No.131 on Sunday 5 May and Monday 6 May, featuring Joanna Cooke and Cool Jazz Collective.
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Plus George MontagueFriday 3 May10.30pm – lateThe Tavern
Plus TrampetteSunday 5 May10.30pm – lateThe Tavern
Thursday 2 May10.30pm – late
No 131
Sunday 5 May10.30pm – late
No 131
Level 42
[email protected] | 01242 644088 WWW.COSYCLUB.CO.UK
Join us for some...
LOVELYLIVE MUSIC!
The Cosy Club are proud sponsors of...CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL'S …AROUND TOWN PROGRAMME
Now taking reservations for dinner before the shows. Serving delicious cocktails, a top gin selection and local ales throughout.
With guest artists...
FRIDAY 3RD MAY 9PMNICK ROBINSON
Jazz Fusion Saxophone
SATURDAY 4TH MAY 9PMGROVE
Soul and RnB
SUNDAY 5TH MAY 9PMELEANOR LANG
Swing Jazz
BEN CIPOLLA AND THE NOUVELLE HOUSE BAND
Cheltenham Jazz Festival FREE
5.30–6.30pmTREE // HAUSFree Stage
Local trio TREE // HAUS deliver a burst of catchy melodies and groove inspired by the likes of Tom Misch, fresh from their latest release My Time (feat. Watercolours). facebook.com/treehausmusicuk
6.45–7.45pm The Patsy Gamble BandFree Stage
Patsy Gamble is a session saxophonist, vocalist, composer and British Blues Award finalist. She has worked with Mick Jagger and Steve Winwood, among many others, and brings her band to the Free Stage.patsygamble.co.uk
8–9pmSwing From ParisFree Stage
With violin and guitars, expect the stylish jazz and French swing of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, featuring tunes from across Europe and beyond.swingfromparis.co.uk
8pmRed Hot RiotSmokey Joe’s
Hailing from the Forest of Dean, Red Hot Riot are a young rockabilly revival band who feel it’s their time to make a mark on this infectious genre. facebook.com/redhotriot
8.30pmStolen ChocolatesHarry Cook Free House
Gloucestershire based Stolen Chocolates play jazz and blues tunes. Their aim is to find, arrange and play great songs and have some fun whilst doing so.stolenchocolates.co.uk
10.30pm till lateLate Nights At No. 131No. 131
With cocktail in hand, dive into anight of soul-drenched remixes withDJ Sam Redmore, reworking classicswith new beats into the early hours.See overleaf for details.facebook.com/samredmoremusic
12.45–1.45pmJazz RougeFree Stage
Jess Blatchley and Andy Rushton plus guests collaborate in jazz collective Jazz Rouge. Expect grooving cool, classic standards blended with French chic and infectious Latin rhythms.jazzrouge.co.uk
5.30–6.30pmLEAHFree Stage
LEAH’s journey through soulful anthems are both chilling and inspiring. Her huge and powerful vocals are accompanied by a tight, funky four-piece band. Her debut EP In With The In Crowd will be released in May. facebook.com/leahbmusic
6.45–7.45pmPixie And The GypsiesFree Stage
Pixie and the Gypsies perform music from their chart-topping debut album Honey Trap, alongside a selection of covers from the worlds of pop and jazz. pixieandthegypsies.com
7.30pmCaddick And ParkesJohn Gordons
Fun boogie woogie, jazz and blues with a vintage edge - Caddick and Parkes play originals and classic covers. Don’t miss this captivating, heart-warming duo.caddickandparkes.com
8–9.30pmDave Elmer DJFree Stage
Dave Elmer has been a DJ in the club music scene since the late 70’s, with performances including regular appearances at music hot spots Dingwalls, The Wag and Southport Weekender. facebook.com/Drop-That-511978205568931
8.30pmThe Moody TuesdaysThe Strand
Local jazz vocalist Anita Walsh fronts up The Moody Tuesdays, playing a mix of jazz and blues to take you into the festival weekend.anita-walsh.co.uk
9pmBen Cipolla And The Nouvelle House Band Feat. Nick RobinsonCosy Club
Join us for some fantastic live music from up and coming singer songwriter Ben Cipolla and the Novelle House Band with special guest saxophonist Nick Robinson performing a jazz fusion set.facebook.com/BenCipolla
9pmPatsy Gamble QuartetThe Firestation
Patsy Gamble is a session saxophonist, vocalist, composer and British Blues Award finalist. She has worked with Mick Jagger and Steve Winwood, among many others.
10.30pm till lateLate Night Jam SessionsHotel du Vin
The party carries on late into the night at our free jam sessions. Expect some surprise collaborations with our house band from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
9pm till lateTropical Tea Party TakeoverBottle of Sauce
Join the team from Tropical Tea Party as they takeover Bottle of Sauce to create a unique night of live music and DJ sets with a splash of audience participation and a totally tropical twist.See ad for details.
9.30–10.15pmEcho Juliet DJFree Stage
DJ Echo Juliet, aka Emily Jones can be seen DJing regularly in Brum’s various venues, at Algoraves and festivals including the British Music Embassy at SXSW in Texas and Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul. She combines jazz with funk, soul R&B, afro and latin beats.mixcloud.com/emvjones
10.30pm till lateLate Night Jam SessionsHotel du Vin
The party carries on late into the night at our free jam sessions. Expect some surprise collaborations with our house band from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
9pmBen Cipolla And The Nouvelle House Band Feat. GroveCosy Club
Join us for some fantastic live music from up and coming singer songwriter Ben Cipolla and the Novelle House Band with special guest singer Grove performing a blend of neo soul and R&B.facebook.com/BenCipolla
THURSDAY 2 MAY
FRIDAY 3 MAY
3–3.45pmLEAHCambray Place Stage
LEAH’s journey through soulful anthems are both chilling and inspiring. Her huge and powerful vocals are accompanied by a tight, funky four-piece band. Her debut EP In With The In Crowd will be released in May. facebook.com/leahbmusic
3.05–4.05pmRosie TeeFree Stage
Birmingham’s Rosie Tee is a composer and performer bridging the gap between genres. With her quartet, she fluctuates between classical orchestration, jazz-infused grooves and electronic samples.rosietee.uk
4–4.45pmLate Night JuiceCambray Place Stage
Cheltenham local Late Night Juice bring their eight-piece powerhouse playing an eclectic mix of funk and soul covers that never fail to get you grooving.facebook.com/thelatenightjuice
4.30–5.30pmSpecial Festival Guests!Free Stage
Get yourself a seat to hear a swinging set from a mystery artist from our main programme.
7–8pmRBC Township BandFree Stage
This band regularly features at Eastside Jazz Club, the home of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Jazz Department, playing for the ‘African Sketchbook’ themed night. Expect popular South African melodies and music of Abdullah Ibrahim.
7.30pmChloe Et AlJohn Gordons
Chloe Et Al are a jazz and soul duo based in Bristol. They combine the unique and distinctive vocals of Chloe Payne-Cook, with the deft and soulful guitar work of Alastair Toms.facebook.com/chloeetal
8.15–9.15pmThrill CollinsFree Stage
Festival favourites Thrill Collins return for their tenth anniversary of performing as part of Cheltenham Jazz Festival to bring their three-piece acoustic skiffle party band, rearranging well known pop songs with epic results.thrillcollins.co.uk
5–5.45pmArgle BargleCambray Place Stage
Argle Bargle is a nine-piece, high-energy pop ensemble whose music fuses catchy melodies and witty lyrics with funk guitar riffs, jazz harmonies and ska beats.facebook.com/arglebargleuk
10.30am –1pmJazz It Up: SchoolsFree Stage
Don’t miss this annual Free Stage highlight, featuring the best of Gloucestershire school jazz bands.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazzitup
12–12.45pmThe Joey BillCambray Place Stage
Influenced by soul, local five-piece band The Joey Bill perform a mix of originals and covers to kick things off at our Cambray Place Stage. facebook.com/thejoeybill
1–1.45pmLindsay Martin GroupCambray Place Stage
The Lindsay Martin Group are a five-piece, vocal-led jazz band taking inspiration from the performers and songwriters of the Great American Songbook.facebook.com/lindsaymartinjazz
2–2.45pmTuneheadCambray Place Stage
Tunehead are a saxophone-led band playing funky, jazzy grooves by legendary artists such as Herbie Hancock, Ronnie Jordan, Freddie Hubbard, Average White Band, Steely Dan and others.facebook.com/tuneheaduk
1.40–2.40pmDecca Recommends: AmahlaFree Stage
Singer-songwriter Amahla taps into an era before her time to create vintage-inspired soul music. Her exceptional voice and songwriting has brought her to recently play at the Jazz Cafe, Roundhouse and Royal Albert Hall. amahlamusic.com
SATURDAY 4 MAY
10.30am–1pmJazz It Up: SchoolsFree Stage
Don’t miss this annual Free Stage highlight, featuring the best of Gloucestershire school jazz bands.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazzitup
12–12.45pmFunky BusinessCambray Place Stage
Funky Business will be performing originals with a combination of favourites from the likes of Bruno Mars and Stevie Wonder to keep the crowd singing.facebook.com/FunkyBusinessBand1
1–1.45pmStolen ChocolatesThe Brewery Quarter Stage
Gloucestershire based Stolen Chocolates play jazz and blues tunes. Their aim is to find, arrange and play great songs and have some fun whilst doing so.stolenchocolates.co.uk
1–1.45pmThe SandwichCambray Place Stage
The Sandwich are a young, vibrant group of musicians, composers and arrangers from Chichester, specialising in creating their own brand of fusion jazz.thesandwichuk.com
1.30–2.30pmwilkins / harrisFree Stage
This captivating piano-vocal duo bring together influences from folk, classical and jazz music to create mesmerising wordless landscapes, virtuosic improvisation and heartfelt songs.facebook.com/wilkinsharrismusic
2–2.45pmSorry GraceCambray Place Stage
Sorry Grace are a recently formed group from Birmingham taking inspiration from jazz with a combination of blues, hip hop and indie. facebook.com/sorrygrace
2.15–3pmRory McNeillThe Brewery Quarter Stage
Rory McNeill is a jazz singer-songwriter whose rich, baritone voice combines with his lyrical storytelling to present nostalgic but refreshing original music.rorymcneillmusic.co.uk
3–3.45pmBossMagnetCambray Place Stage
Pairing uncovered funk and soul records with influences from R&B, jazz and classic prog, BossMagnet fuses old soul grooves and solid rock into a fiery funk soup.facebook.com/TheBossMagnet
3pmJoanna CookeNo. 131
With a voice dripping with soul and the songs to match, Joanna Cooke is the real deal. BBC Introducing Devon called her voice ‘soulful and epic’.joannacooke.co.uk
SUNDAY 5 MAY
3.30–4.15pmAlbino FrogsThe Brewery Quarter Stage
This five piece band from the South Wales Valleys deal out their quirky original songs. Think Steely Dan and Average White Band grooves and instantly hummable melodies.facebook.com/Albino-Frogs-170771242986380
4–5pmRBC SextetFree Stage
Everyone’s a band leader at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Jazz Department. Here’s an example of a contemporary jazz sextet led by one of their senior students.
4–4.45pmMustard Brass BandCambray Place Stage
Get ready for high energy New Orleans secondline brass band music. Hailing from Bristol, Mustard Brass Band brings together some of the city's finest jazz, funk, soul and hip hop artists.facebook.com/mustardbrassband
4.45–5.30pmThe LM ProjectThe Brewery Quarter Stage
Inspired by Prince, Led Zeppelin and Esperanza Spalding, expect colourful soundscapes and catchy lyrics from Louie Miller and her jazz pop band.louiemiller.co.uk
5–5.45pmThe Rosa Gray BandCambray Place Stage
The Rosa Gray Band are a unique, feelgood, upbeat outfit blending jazz and pop with a strong soul vibe. With sassy original songs and great showmanship, they are guaranteed to get you dancing. therosagrayband.co.uk
5pmNatasha Seale And Sam MonteroThe Strand
Singer-songwriter and former West End leading lady Natasha Seale leads her new swing and samba band–a breezy acoustic duo with keyboard and voice. Expect Natasha’s burnished sound, 1950s vocal jazz and infectious Latin grooves. natashaseale.com
5.15–6.15pmLady NadeFree Stage
Lady Nade is a blues, soul and folk-influenced singer and songwriter from Bristol, performing a set of original songs. Combining modern soul and rootsy pop, she throws in accents of jazz and blues.facebook.com/ladynade
6–6.45pmCharlton Blues KingsThe Brewery Quarter Stage
From 50’s Chicago rhythms to West Coast jump blues and modern West Coast swing, The Charlton Blues Kings are a five-piece rhythm and blues powerhouse serving up vintage, up-tempo music.charltonblueskings.com
7.45–8.45pmAdannayFree Stage
Adannay is an alternative pop and soul singer-songwriter from south London, with a focus on vocal harmony and storytelling.facebook.com/adannay.music
7.30pm till lateSpeakeasy Sunday The Botanist
Get into the 1920’s Speakeasy spirit at The Botanist with specially crafted cocktails, dance classes and live music and DJ sets from The Rhythm Remedies, The Easy Rollers and JazzJiveSwing. Dressing up highly encouraged! See overleaf for details.
8pmSK ShlomoBottle of Sauce
Looking back on collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Bjork and Damon Albarn, electronic singer-songwriter SK Shlomo blends his innovative live-looping and record-breaking beatboxing with epic synths, crushingly honest lyrics and lush electronic layers.skshlomo.com
9pmBen Cipolla And The Nouvelle House Band Feat. Eleanor LangCosy Club
Join us for some fantastic live music from up and coming singer-songwriter Ben Cipolla and the Novelle House Band with special guest singer Eleanor Lang and her heartfelt and soothing jazz vocals.facebook.com/BenCipolla
10.30pm till lateLate Nights At The TavernThe Tavern
Check out the best up-and-coming acts at one of Cheltenham’s late night music nights. Settle in upstairs at The Tavern for a night of new sounds of jazz and soul from Trampette and Odd Soul. See overleaf for details.
10.30pm till lateLate Night Jam SessionsHotel du Vin
The party carries on late into the night at our free jam sessions. Expect some surprise collaborations with our house band from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
MONDAY 6 MAY
10.30am–1pmJazz It Up: Gloucestershire LiveFree Stage
A dazzling showcase from youth and adult jazz ensembles from across the county.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazzitup
1.45–2.45pmCharlie + JakeFree Stage
Charlie + Jake are a vocals and multi-instrumental duo, combining groovy live looping with joyful melodies to weave stories of love, friendship and sense of place.charlieandjake.co.uk
3–4pmDecca Recommends: Bad HoneyFree Stage
Bad Honey is a blend of soul, pop and electronic music. A delicate and dreamy combination of pure sounding vocals, catchy synths and bouncing beats.facebook.com/badhoneymusic
3pmCool Jazz CollectiveNo. 131
Cool Jazz Collective features the smooth, mellow vocals of Elaine Hatton and Neil Riches' delicate touch on the keys. They combine musical and pop classics with jazz and latin to get you swinging. cooljazzlive.co.uk
4.15–5.15pmALINA3Free Stage
London based trio Alina3 perform contemporary jazz with inflections of fusion.instagram.com/alina3.music
5.30–6.30pmTeotimaFree Stage
Teotima play a fruity concoction of West African, Brazilian and Cuban grooves, captivating jazz harmony, engaging interactive improvisation and songwriting with a deep narrative pull.teotima.co.uk
10.30pm till lateLate Nights At The TavernThe Tavern
Check out the best up-and-coming acts alongside local musical heroes at one of Cheltenham’s late night music nights. Settle in upstairs at The Tavern for a night of new sounds of jazz and beyond from LATIMO and George Montague. See overleaf for details.
10.30pm till lateLate Night At No. 131No. 131
With cocktail in hand, dive into a night of soulful vocals with Alchemical featuring Aisling Iris. See overleaf for details.
6.30–7.30pmJosh Scofield QuartetFree Stage
An exciting emerging saxophonist and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire graduate,Josh Scofield has recently completed a tour across the UK with his quartet as part of the Jazz Promotion Network’s Emerging Talent Scheme. joshuaschofield.com
9–10pmGeorgia And The Vintage YouthFree Stage
Having grown up to a mix of soul, motown and reggae, 23 year old Georgia has since formed her own band to create her own music. With numerous radio plays under her belt already, her track Glory was recently selected as record of the week for BBC Cornwall. georgiaandthevintageyouth.com
2.45–3.45pmShems Bendali QuintetFree Stage
French trumpeter Shems Bendali performs music from his recently released new album, rooted in an open and adventurous jazz tradition and focusing on the flow of energy in its many forms.shemsbendali.com
6.45–7.45pmAlice AuerFree Stage
Providing a unique mix of jazz and soul music, Alice Auer gives a fresh take on the jazz genre in London's music scene. Think Norah Jones meets Jordan Rakei.aliceauer.com