The Jazz Bugle (2011)

A ROYAL CELEBRATION!Eat, drink, relax and watch the wedding livein Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens on Friday 29th April

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If William and Kate’s wedding isn’t reason enough to celebrate, Cheltenham Jazz Festival welcomes jazz royalty to town for its week long jamboree this weekend.

A strong contender for the title first lady of jazz, Cleo Laine is a singer who has played everywhere, including London’s Royal Albert Hall. With a charismatic stage presence and an astonishing vocal range Cleo plays on Wednesday,

In a major musical coup for the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Hugh Laurie is confirmed to play in the festival finale on 2nd May.

Passionate about blues and piano from an early age, Hugh has recently fulfilled a lifelong ambition by recording his debut album ‘Let Them Talk’. It’s due for release on 9 May and he’s supporting it with live shows in just a handful of locations – including London, Paris, Berlin…and Cheltenham.

Hugh admits that New Orleans blues might seem a strange genre for someone with his background, but his passion and love for the music is clear…

‘I love this music, as authentically as I know how, and I want you to love it too. And if you get a thousandth of the pleasure from it that I’ve had, we’re all ahead of the game.’

In this week’s sell out show Hugh and his band will be celebrating New Orleans Blues by playing a selection of tunes originally recorded by some of the greats, including Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Ray Charles and Dr. John.

It’s sold out but listen to it live on BBC Radio 2 on Monday 2nd May.

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JAZZ BUGLEJazz Royalty in the Regency

April 27, accompanied by band which includes her son, bassist Alec Dankworth.

Sir Michael Parkinson leads a jazz royalty themed broadcast of Friday Night is Music Night on Friday, April 29. He’ll be joined by the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Guy Barker Big Band, playing music by ‘Duke’ Ellington, ‘Count’ Basie, Benny Goodman (the King of Swing) and many more.

Leading UK saxophonist Andy Sheppard plays on Saturday, April 30 with his new group Trio Libero. Also on Saturday is Pharoah Sanders who was once described as ‘probably the best tenor player in the world’ by Ornette Coleman.

Possessing one of the most distinctive, harmonically rich tenor saxophone sounds in jazz, Pharoah emerged playing expressionistic free jazz in John Coltrane’s late

First lady of jazz Cleo Laine

ensembles. His later music is guided by more graceful concerns, with a characteristic hard edged lyricism. The final jazz Monarch gracing this year’s festival is Django Bates who celebrates his own jubilee (his 50th birthday) this year. Django plays on Sunday, May 1 and his show, Belovèd Bird, pays tribute to the pioneer of be-bop Charlie Parker, whose music first inspired the pianist as a teenager.

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Hugh Laurie and his blues band are playing in Cheltenham on 2nd May.

Jazz’s new waveCreating jazz like you’ve never heard before, some real rising stars are appearing at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2008, Portico Quartet have been compared to Radiohead, E.S.T and The Cinematic Orchestra. Their sound is hook-laden and atmospheric, mixing electronica and 21st century jazz

to create melodic, rhythmic music that’s completely their own.

London based band Phronesis have also had their fair share of positive press. The Daily Telegraph described them as ‘the most electrifying experience to be had in British Jazz’, they were nominated for the ‘Best Jazz Act’ award in the 2010 MOBO awards, and their recent live album Alive was chosen as Jazz album of the year by Mojo magazine. Other exciting acts performing

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this year include Lucinda Belle, whose harp led performances are not at all what you’d expect and Norwegian artist Tord Gustavsen who mixes folk music, gospel and cool jazz to create some very beautiful sounds.

Portico Quartet, Phronesis, Lucinda Belle and Tord Gustavsen play the Cheltenham Jazz Festival this week. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com for more information and to listen to sample tracks.

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SIERRA MAESTRACheltenham Town Hall, Thurs 28th April, 8pmSierra Maestra are always popular with dancers as well as listeners, which is why this event will be strictly standing only – giving you the opportunity to get dancing and really experience the jazz and Latin rhythms.

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JAMIE CULLUM TELLS US WHAT’S HOT AT JAZZ 2011

I first played at Cheltenham Jazz Festival in 2003, and whenever I come back I’m always struck by the sheer breadth of music on offer. Whether you’re into vocalists or pianists, jazz legends or something a bit more edgy, you’ll always find performances to interest you.

Being asked to be Guest Director for the 2010 Festival was a real privilege. It was great to be able to showcase some of my favourite acts – hopefully everyone enjoyed their shows as much as I did. This year I’ve worked with the team to bring you another great mix of artists.

Mercury Prize nominated Kit Downes (Sunday, May 1) is one of the most in demand young pianists on the Jazz scene, and I’m really looking forward to seeing him.

Another act I’m really excited about is Andreya Triana (Sunday, May 1). The Brighton based singer/songwriter is a genuine rising star and she’s worked with some great music producers, including another one of my picks of the Festival – Bonobo (Sunday 1 May). His electric live shows have helped make him one of the premier artists on the hot bed of club music that is the independent record label Ninja Tune.

Finally, you’ve got to book a ticket to see the fantastic Norwegian singer and songwriter Susanna (Saturday, April 30). As well as writing her own original compositions, she’s also added her distinctive style to some classic songs including Love will tear us apart and Hallelujah. Cheltenham Jazz Festival is a highlight of the jazz year. Don’t miss it.

DON’T MISS…JAMIE CULLUM IN CONVERSATION Jazz Arena, Monday 2nd May, 11amPreviously only available to Cheltenham Festivals Members, tickets for this exclusive event are now available to the general public. Russell Davies (fellow jazz musician, writer and presenter) is talking to Jamie about his musical influences and the highlights of his career so far.

BARE FEET & BEEHIVESThe Daffodil, Weds 27th April, from 6.30pmThe BBC Radio 2 New Year’s Broadcast of jazz artist Liane Carroll’s Bare Feet & Beehives at Ronnie Scott’s last year was named as the critics’ choice in the Radio Times. Her ‘60s pop music love affair continues at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival this year in a special gala performance on Wednesday 27th April, when she’ll bring to life some of the great songs of the decade, including ‘You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me’ by Dusty Springfield, ‘I Know a Place’ by Petula Clark and ‘Walk on By’ by Dionne Warwick. The event is being held in the wonderfully atmospheric Daffodil restaurant, and all tickets include a champagne reception and three course meal from a set menu.

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Spin Marvel are bringing joined at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival by Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. He joins an already all-star line-up of Martin France, Nils Petter Molvaer and Terje Evensen.

Martin France’s jazz credentials are indisputable. As a drummer he’s been involved with over 50 musical projects over

Thinking of ideas to keep the kids entertained in the holidays can be tricky at the best of times, and this year the Easter break is being swiftly followed by a four day weekend at the end of April, meaning there’s even more time to fill.

Fri 29 AprilThe Royal Wedding Ceremony is being screened live in Imperial Gardens from 10.30am, with all sorts of other activities going on throughout the day, including a Punch and Judy show and traditional outdoor games. There’ll be stuff for the grown ups too - free music all day on the Budvar Stage, as well as a fully licensed bar and some great international food.

Sat 30 April & Sun 1 MayJazz it Up!, our showcase for school jazz bands kicks off both days at 11am. Also from 11am, artists from Cheltenham Open Studios will be helping everyone to express themselves with a giant graffiti wall and other fun hands on arty stuff.

Mon 2 MayLast year’s Family Breakfast Show was an absolute blast. Meet us at the Town Hall for lively upbeat music and audience interaction. The kids will be up and dancing in no time. The doors will open at 9.30am to allow people plenty of time to purchase their breakfast and find a seat before the event begins. Following the show the four members of Brass Jaw have also agreed to answer any questions from budding young musicians in a short informal question and answer session between 11.40am and 12noon. This will take place in the Town Hall drawing room, next to the main hall, and will have limited capacity. Anyone wishing to attend should come to the drawing room immediately after the breakfast show has finished with their ticket from this event.

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the last 20 years. Starting in seminal 80s big band Loose Tubes, he’s gone on to work with some of the world’s finest musicians, including Elvis Costello, David Gilmour, Django Bates and Dave Holland. He’s been described as ‘incredibly superb’ by BBC Radio 3. Spin Marvel play the Jazz Arena on Saturday 30 April at 5.15pm. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com to find out more.

Jazz + Kids = Lots of fun over the Bank Holiday weekend

Children enjoying the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

If you’ve got children and you haven’t taken them along to the Jazz Festival before, this year could be a good time to try it, as there are all sorts of events and activities happening over the four days of the long weekend.

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SCIENCE Q&AJim Al-Khalili, theoretical physicist, author, and presenter of BBC Four’s Everything and Nothing answers some of our questions.

Newton or Einstein?

If the choice is between the two’s achievements in science, then Newton is unrivalled. He was the greatest genius who ever lived. If it is their social skills we are comparing, or success with the ladies, then Newton comes a distant second.

Fate or choice?

Nice question. I would say choice. Despite living in a deterministic Universe in which the future is fixed, this view is only as seen from ‘outside’ our space-time. I believe we still have free will, even if ‘God’ argues that it’s just an illusion.

What is it about Cheltenham Science Festival that you love?

There are dozens of science festivals all over the UK, all trying to capture that magical something that Cheltenham has, but none can quite match its special atmosphere and buzz.

Jim Al-Khalili is speaking in Everything and Nothing on Thurs 9th June at 2.15pm.

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BRIAN COX, ROBERT WINSTON, ALAN MOORE, ALICE ROBERTS, JIM AL-KHALILI, MARK MIODOWNIK, MARK STEEL, STEFAN GATES, ROBIN INCE, TANYA BYRON, THE SCIENCE OF CANNABIS, X-MEN VS BIONIC WOMEN, LIFE WITHOUT GPS, PARANORMALITY: LIVE SÉANCE, SNAKEBITES, GEEKS, FREAKS, AND EGGHEADS, THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY, GENDER: MORE THAN X VS Y, UNDER THE BONNET OF YOUR IPHONE

To mark the 10th Science Festival, the team at Cheltenham Festivals have planned lots of new and exciting events and activities. There’s more interactivity, more art and performance, more venues, and perhaps most importantly more time, with an extra day added giving a whopping 6 days of the Science Festival experience.

The Festival theme is X – the roman numeral for 10 of course – and there’ll be a whole host of linked events, from X-Men to X chromosomes. They’re also exploring advances in science since the very first Festival in 2002. There’s a real variety of

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BRIAN COX AT THE SCIENCE FESTIVALDue to unprecedented demand for Brian Cox’s sell out BBC Wonders of the Universe event on Sunday 12 June, Cheltenham Science Festival can now confirm that tickets for a second event will go on sale next week.

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other events too. Find out about the history of cannabis, and how it’s increasingly being recognised for its medicinal qualities in The Science of Cannabis (Tues 7th June, 8.30pm). Or learn what science has to do with music in DJ Physics (Sat 11th June, 4.30pm) and You are What You Hear (Friday 10th June, 6.30pm).

Comedian Robin Ince is a fantastic entertainer, and he’s appearing in The School for Gifted Children (Sat 11th June, 8.30pm) – an event filled with comedy, science and music. Another event for a great night out is Gaia: The Cabaret (Thurs 9th June, 7pm and 8.30pm), a unique interactive show full of songs, sketches and surprises exploring how the whole global environment is connected. Finally, graphic novelist Alan Moore is appearing on Friday 10th June, when he’ll be discussing the connection between science and fiction at 6.30pm. Not to be missed.

Aside from the great events lined up throughout the 6 days of the Festival, there are lots of other things happening to keep you busy. If you’ve got kids, the Discover Zone is the ideal place for them to get totally engrossed in interactive science. The brand new BBC Science Zone is also an exciting addition, featuring content and people from some great BBC science programmes, and the new LEGO® Education Zone, where kids can get hands on with some fun LEGO challenges. Area 42 is for more grown up fun: go and play with the very latest, cutting edge technology before it’s even on the market.

The Times Cheltenham Science Festival runs from 7th to 12th June 2011 with more than 180 events over 6 days. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com for more information.

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Another brilliantly agile musician appearing is US star Jason Moran, a fearsomely gifted pianist who’s as steeped in the music of Thelonious Monk as he is today’s most avant garde and technically challenging classical and jazz forms. His presence in pre-eminent bassist Dave Holland’s talent heavy Overtone Quartet always brings an exciting edge to the music, while his solos build from sensitive melodic themes to free flowing sheets of sound.

Revered UK pianist John Taylor brings a quieter intensity to his exquisite compositions and thoughtful improvisations, particularly in his duet with influential sax virtuoso Julian Arguelles.

Combining all of these things and more is internationally acclaimed British pianist and composer Django Bates. His mastery of composition, first established in his now 30 year old group Human Chain and his contributions to seminal 1980s big band Loose Tubes, has always seen him bring irreverent energy and wit together in a whimsically diverse style. Perhaps better known for his use of electric keyboard playing, he’s once again revealed his prowess as a first rate pianist, not least with his uniquely twisted take on the music

THE NEW PIANO TRADITIONJazzwise Magazine’s Mike Flynn gives us his take on the pianists who are performing at this year’s Festival. The piano’s rich jazz lineage is enjoying renewed popularity today - evident in the current wave of emerging and established piano masters all harnessing its malleable qualities to forge new sounds and styles. They’re re-energizing the swing and bebop roots of the jazz tradition while embracing classical, folk and rock influences.

These contemporary virtuosos spring from all corners of Europe and America and one of today’s most successful and sublimely melodic young players is Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen. He brings something of the folkloric Nordic tone to his work, where pristine, glacially beautiful themes mix with an unhurried style to create bewitching moods. These highly melodic qualities are also present in British Mercury Music Prize nominated pianist Kit Downes, who expands on his romantic and classical influences to create his own richly pastoral narratives. Playing music from his new album Quiet Tiger he appears with

Curios

The European jazz scene is one of the strongest in Europe, and the team at Cheltenham Jazz Festival have worked closely with the Norwegian Embassy to bring some of the brightest and best Norwegian jazz talent over especially for the Jazz Festival in April. Some exciting acts have been confirmed, including Tord Gustavsen, Stian Westerhus and Susanna. Students from Trondheim Department for Jazz have also been invited back to join students from Birmingham Conservatoire to perform.

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Comedy meets jazz. When the Horne Section debuted at Edinburgh last summer, they quickly became the talk of the Fringe. Part improvised, part honed, part performance, part party, Alex Horne and his Magnificent Band join with comedian Tim Key and special guests to present their jazz infused comedy show.

The Horne Section play the Jazz Arena on Friday 29 April at 8.30pm.

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his sextet featuring multi-reedist James Allsopp and cellist Adrien Dennefield. Downes’ award-winning mentor Tom Cawley also appears with his highly kinetic trio Curios that dazzle in different ways. They create an exciting three-way dialogue of piano, bass and drums to weave interlocking layers of groove and melody to mesmerising effect.

Upping the rhythmic ante are Phronesis, the fast rising UK based trio led by Danish bass dynamo Jasper Høiby, alongside explosive Swedish drummer Anton Eger and imaginative young pianist Ivo Neame, their electrifying blend of post-rock rhythms with pulsating Mediterranean and European flourishes crackles with frenetic energy and interplay.

of Charlie Parker on his critically acclaimed album Belovèd Bird. Forensically dissecting Parker’s music Bates finds compositional inspiration from the alto icon’s astonishing improvisations, by slicing, re-scoring and magnifying them turning his off-the-cuff solos into sparkling written works. And in a generational nod to his collective experiences with Loose Tubes, Bates has written a specially commissioned work for a nine piece band. Featuring Kit Downes, but also including the prodigious talents of Denys Baptiste, Jay Phelps, Shabaka Hutchings and Chris Montague, Bates ensures his creative spark is renewed once more.

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Contemporary Norwegian jazz musician Tord Gustavsen

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If you’re a music fan but you’re not sure that classical music is strictly your thing, then try The Swingle Singers on Saturday 9 July. With incredible skill and energy, this eight-voice a cappella group breaks down all the barriers, performing anything from jazzed-up Bach to stylish revamps of Annie Lennox, Björk and Beatles numbers. Their beat-boxy vocal percussion has to be seen and heard to be believed. The re-formed Penguin Café (7 July) is also not-to-be-missed.

If it’s a full classical music experience that you’re looking for though, it’s got to be one of the two superb symphony orchestras that are coming to Cheltenham this year. Taking a night off from their summertime Glyndebourne residency, the London Philharmonic Orchestra performs on Saturday 2 July and The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on Friday 8 July.

Music 2011 explores the sacred and wonderful spaces around Cheltenham.

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Music Festival Director Meurig Bowen guides us through Music 2011

In Gloucester Cathedral, the award-winning Stile Antico (29 June), takes us back to Renaissance Spain with music by Victoria, Morales, Guerrero and Palestrina, and in Tewkesbury Abbey, there’s an all-Bach programme from The Magdalena Consort (6 July).

Norway’s prince of the keyboard, Leif Ove Andsnes makes his Cheltenham debut on Tuesday 5 July. As the Berlin Philharmonic’s current Artist-in-Residence, and with A-list concerto appearances in Chicago, Amsterdam and Dresden this season, Andsnes’ recital of Beethoven and Brahms will be a right-royal event.

Top percussionist Evelyn Glennie gives the world premiere of a new percussion concerto by Joseph Phibbs on Friday 1 July. This concert, featuring our crack-squad of instrumentalists, the Festival Academy, also includes the unusually-titled Popcorn Superhet Receiver by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood.

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MOSTLY AS - YOU ARE A… JAZZ REVELLER You love jazz that you can dance to, have fun to, and stay up late to. For you, music is the perfect fuel to a great night out with friends. Your iTunes library is an eclectic mix of hip-hop, jazz, soul and funk – and brings back memories of some truly epic nights out. Your perfect night at Cheltenham Jazz Festival is a late-night, beat filled session in the Town Hall. In daylight hours, you could be spotted discussing the highlights of the night before over a laid back Budvar in Imperial Gardens.

The Jazz REVELLER will love…•Electronic music dup Lamb in their only non-sold-out UK performance•A double bill of two star acts – Roots Manuva and Bonobo Live•A lively night with ambassadors for Cuban music Sierra Maestra

MOSTLY BS - YOU ARE A… JAZZ DARLING A good night out is like a good glass of wine – and both are best served together! You love the finer things in life – gourmet food, great music and even better company. Your iTunes library is full of dinner-party music – upbeat but chilled, the perfect accompaniment to a night catching up with friends. Your perfect night at Cheltenham Jazz Festival is a laid-back, sociable affair. You can be spotted enjoying a night of luxury at The Daffodil, or enjoying a drink in Imperial Gardens ahead of a fun and friendly gig in the Arena.

The Jazz DARLING will love…•Liane Carroll in Bare Feet and Beehives at The Daffodil•Andreya Triana in the Jazz Arena•Lunch with Sara Colman at Hotel Du Vin•Pure vocal brilliance with ‘first lady of jazz’ Cleo Laine

MOSTLY CS - YOU ARE A… JAZZ TRAIL-BLAZER For you, a good night out is all about cutting-edge artists and music. You are a knowledgeable and trend-setting jazz fan – but you also love all kinds of new musical experiences: from surprising improv sessions, to an unexpected treat in a blues gig, to some edgy beats in a club night. Your friends look to you for the tip-off for the next big thing, and you pride yourself on being at the forefront of the UK jazz scene. Your iTunes library is bursting with relatively unknown acts about to hit the big time, alongside some true jazz legends – whose music underpins your love and knowledge of modern performers. Your perfect day at Cheltenham Jazz Festival could see you heading to the Pillar Room with a group of friends to introduce them to some exceptional new talent. In between your busy festival schedule you can be seen in Imperial Gardens scouring the fringe brochure for the fresh new talent coming up on the Budvar stage.

The Jazz TRAIL-BLAZER will love…•International super group Big Air•Inventive and compelling sounds from Spin Marvel•Exciting new material from Phronesis•Electronica meets 21st century jazz with Portico Quartet•One of Britain’s most exciting bands, the Neil Cowley Trio•Tom Cawley performs with his piano trio Curios

MOSTLY DS - YOU ARE A… JAZZ CONNOISSEURWhen it comes to jazz, you know your stuff. You are a knowledgeable, up-to-date and enthusiastic jazz fan – and enjoy this great music best when performed live. A jazz festival is your natural home, bringing together some of your favourite artists in unique collaborations. Your friends come to you for advice on all things jazz – from the recording history of some iconic jazz greats, to the must see acts at a feast of jazz like Cheltenham. Your iTunes library is, or course, full of the true jazz greats, but it also features the rising stars of the international music scene. Your perfect day at Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes in as many acts as possible. From the jazz legends head-lining on the main-stage, to the Best of British emerging talent in the Pillar Room, to some surprising treasures in the Arena – as long as it’s a high quality performance, you’ll be there.

The Jazz CONNOISSEUR will love…•Four jazz legends for the price of one in the Overtone Quartet•Saxophone legend Pharoah Sanders•Norwegian brilliance with Tord Gustavsen•Two exceptional concerts from Django Bates•Leading UK saxophonist Andy Sheppard’s Trio Libero•Founder member of London’s Loop collective Sam Crockatt’s Quartet

MOSTLY ES - YOU ARE A… JAZZ REBEL OK, so let’s just say jazz isn’t your favourite thing – but you do love a great night out and that could mean anything from a late night rock gig, to a laugh-out-loud stand-up show, or a family trip to the theatre. You may be surprised by what Cheltenham Jazz Festival has to offer….You perfect day at the festival could include a spot of award-winning musical comedy, some of the world’s finest blues, an amazing blend of science and animation, family friendly concerts – or just relaxing and enjoying the free entertainment in Imperial Gardens. And that’s all before you dive in and sample some of the great, very friendly, jazz the festival has to offer…

The Jazz REBEL will love…•Musical comedy from The Horne Section•Science meets music meets arts in Animation Migration•Outstanding R’n’B and soul from James Hunter•Swing, groove and funk with Kyle Eastwood•A lively night with ambassadors for Cuban music Sierra Maestra

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What’s on your iPod right now?

A Party tunes: high energy tracks that get me going

B Stylish, elegant classics: music’s how I chill out

C A total mix: everything from comedy podcasts to the latest craze

D The old greats: artists that have really stood the test of time

E All the latest things: my favourite band changes all the time

You choose your music based on …

A The last gig I went to and what I’ve heard out and about

B The voice, the melody and how I imagine it sounding in my home

C Whatever’s new on the scene: my friends look to me for recommendations

D The latest releases from my favourite jazz artists

E I don’t stick to one genre, but it's never mainstream

When you arrive at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, you…

A Head for the bar in readiness for a big night out

B Head straight for the outdoor food and drink stalls in Imperial Gardens to meet up with friends

C Head to the pillar room to follow-up on a tip-off for the next big Thing

D Grab a brochure and head to the town hall main stage to check out the jazz legends

E Wonder why you are here, before finding yourself enjoying the outdoor entertainment

Your musical idols are…

A Mr Scruff, Faithless and Buena Vista Social Club

B Michael Buble, Nora Jones and Jamie Cullum

C Seb Rochford, Django Bates and Kit Downes

D Ornette Coleman, Miles Davies and John Dankworth

E It’s hard to pin down, I have really varied tastes. Could be any of the rock, hip-hop, blues or pop greats….

Your perfect musical night out is…

A Late-night and dance filled

B Good music accompanied by even better food and friends

C Discovering a hidden gem in an unknown gig

D Listening to some jazz standards played by some true legends

E A rock, blues, hip-hop, pop or world music gig - basically anything but jazz

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What's your Jazz Festival flavour?The Jazz Festival offers a feast of over 50 musical treats this week. With so many outstanding concerts and gigs, it can be tricky to know where to start — so we've put together a quick quiz to help you find your perfect event. Just answer five questions and we’ll give you our top tips…

LOOK WHO CAME LAST YEAR. WHO WILL 2011 BRING? LINE-UP SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED. MORE PERFORMERS AND EVENTS THAN EVER BEFORE.

COMPETITION Email your Jazz festival Flavour result to [email protected] by the 3rd May and you could win £30 worth of Festival vouchers. For full terms and conditions please visit cheltenhamfestivals.com.

THU 28 APRIL

INDIGO KINGSBudvar Stage, 5.30pm

MY NAME IS EARLBudvar Stage, 6.40pm

PATSY GAMBLEBudvar Stage, 7.45pm

THRILL COLLINS Budvar Stage, 9pm

FRI 29 APRIL ROYAL WEDDING Budvar Stage, 11am – 1pmWatch the special event live on our big screen in the Imperial Gardens.

RIPON SCHOOL BIG BANDBudvar Stage, 1pm

JAZZ JIVE SWING DANCEBudvar Stage, 2.20pm

RABBIT FOOT SPASM BANDBudvar Stage, 3.05pm

CHELTENHAM IMPROVISERSPlayhouse, 4pm

MIKE AND KIM CYPHERBudvar Stage, 4.20pm

ANDY NOWAK TRIOBudvar Stage, 5.35pm

THE CADBURY SISTERSBudvar Stage, 6.50pm

FRINGE DJBudvar Stage

SAT 30 APRIL

MARCHING BANDPromenade & Budvar Stage, 10 – 11am

JAZZ IT UP!Budvar Stage, 11am – 2pm

THE TRISH BROWN BANDBudvar Stage, 2.25pm

BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIREBudvar Stage, 3.30pm

MUNDO PEQUENOBudvar Stage, 4.30pm

STEVEN SPROATBudvar Stage, 5.30pm

DEATHRAY TREBUCHAYBudvar Stage, 6.45pm

GARDEN ZADAR DJBudvar Stage, 8pm

ZEN ELEPHANTBudvar Stage, 9.30pm

SUN 1 MAY

JAZZ IT UP!Budvar Stage, 11am – 2pm

HEG DOUGHTY AND THE WOLF CHORUS Budvar Stage, 2.05pm

SALLY ARCHER Budvar Stage, 3pm

MONKEY CHUCKLEBudvar Stage, 3.55pm

BBC INTRODUCING5.30 – 8.20pm

MON 2 MAY

ROB BARRATTBudvar Stage, 1.25pm

GJYOBudvar Stage, 2.30pm

GORDON WOODBudvar Stage, 3.45pm

CONSERVATOIREBudvar Stage, 4.45pm

BUDVAR COMPETITION WINNERBudvar Stage, 5.45pm

FINDING YOUR WAY FREE FRINGE ON THE SQUARE

Budvar StageFrom Thursday 28 April – Monday 2 May the Budvar Stage will welcome a huge variety of performers, from headline acts to school bands, all for FREE.

Jazz ArenaThe purpose-built Arena will host an array of top headliners and rising stars.

Market StallsThe square will come alive with a variety of stalls selling Festival goodies and music. Check out the CD shop, run by local music retailer Rise, for artists’ albums and merchandise.

Food and drinkSample some of the international cuisine on offer from the food stalls, or relax at the bar and watch some great free music on the Budvar Stage.

For the kids As well as Jazz It Up! the kids are sure to enjoy the Family Breakfast Show on Monday 2 May featuring Brass Jaw. Children under 16 are also entitled to half price tickets for Lucinda Belle and Fromage en Feu.

Jazz art exhibition and activitiesArtists from Cheltenham Open Studios, including Trevor Waugh and Robert Goldsmith, have jazzed up the Spa Well in the Town Hall. Take a look; it’s stunning. And it’s free. Also, on Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 3pm, artists from Cheltenham Open Studios will be helping everyone to express themselves with a giant graffiti wall and other cool, hands-on arty stuff for the whole family to enjoy.cheltenhamopenstudios.org.uk

Jazz on the Square Free Entry

10AM 11AM 12NOON 1PM 2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM 12AM 1AM 2AM

WED 27 APRIL WED 27 APRIL

MH CLEO LAINE

D LIANE CARROLL - BAREFEET AND BEEHIVES

THU 28 APRIL THU 28 APRIL

MH SIERRA MAESTRA

JA JAMES HUNTER

BS OPENING OF JAZZ ON THE SQUARE - FREE MUSIC

D BEN POWELL - MEAL INCLUDED

FRI 29 APRIL (BANK HOLIDAY) FRI 29 APRIL (BANK HOLIDAY)

MH FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT

PR CURIOS

JA KYLE EASTWOOD THE HORNE SECTION

BS A ROYAL CELEBRATION - ROYAL WEDDING LIVE, FREE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND DRINK

PT FREEHOUSE : XPOSED CLUB

D GWYNETH HERBERT - MEAL INCLUDED

HDV FESTIVAL JAM SESSION

SAT 30 APRIL SAT 30 APRIL

MH ANDY SHEPPARD’S TRIO LIBERO PHAROAH SANDERS LAMB

PR OUTHOUSE QUARTET JULIAN ARGUELLES & JOHN TAYLOR

DJANGO BATES AND THE T.D.Es

JA FROMAGE EN FEU SPIN MARVEL SUSANNA

BS JAZZ IT UP! FREE MUSIC FREE MUSIC

PT GWYNETH HERBERT MASTERCLASS TRONDHEIM JAZZ EXCHANGE ANIMATION

MIGRATION FREEHOUSE : INDETERMINACY

HDV SARA COLMAN - MEAL INCLUDED FESTIVAL JAM SESSION

SUN 1 MAY SUN 1 MAY

MH TORD GUSTAVSEN OVERTONE QUARTET ROOTS MANUVA & BONOBO LIVE

PR KIT DOWNES’ SEXTET DJANGO BATES BELOVED BIRD BIG AIR

JA NEIL COWLEY TRIO ANDREYA TRIANA JAMIE CULLUM SOLO

BS JAZZ IT UP! FREE MUSIC FREE MUSIC

PT JAZZ LIBRARY - DJANGO

JAZZ LIBRARY - JOHN TAYLOR STIAN WESTERHUS FREEHOUSE : ALAN WILKINSON TRIO

HDV ANTHONY STRONG - MEAL INCLUDED FESTIVAL JAM SESSION

MON 2 MAY (BANK HOLIDAY) MON 2 MAY (BANK HOLIDAY)

MH FAMILY BREAKFAST SHOW - BRASS JAW FESTIVAL FINALE

PR DENYS BAPTISTE SAM CROCKATT

JA IN CONVERSATION WITH JAMIE CULLUM PHRONESIS LUCINDA BELLE

ORCHESTRA PORTICO QUARTET

BS FREE MUSIC FREE MUSIC FREE MUSIC

10AM 11AM 12NOON 1PM 2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM 12AM 1AM 2AM

KEYMH — CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL - MAIN HALLPR — CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL - PILLAR ROOMD — THE DAFFODIL

JA — JAZZ ARENABS — BUDVAR STAGEHDV — HOTEL DU VINPT — THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

JAZZ EVENT PLANNER

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Documents

The Jazz Bugle (2011)