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Saturday 3.45pm Sunday 10am – 12.30pm & 6.45pm onwards Monday 3.45pm onwards Ever dreamt of playing a musical instrument? Maybe you already do! Whether you’re discovering or rediscovering, come and visit us in the Yamaha Discovery Space to inspire your inner musician.

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Alongside all the free music across Cheltenham and in the Festival Village in Montpellier Gardens, don’t miss the amazing line-up of headline acts, cutting-edge jazz and unique collaborations that can be found at Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

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Find our retro vending machines, from musical instrument maker Sam Underwood, in the Box Office and Festival Bar… Warning: Includes fun! Children must be supervised with these items.

Sink into the seats of this stunning venue for a range of films with a jazz theme: Stormy Weather, Lift to the Scaffold, Let’s Get Lost and The Talented Mr Ripley.

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Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May, 12pm–8pm

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Sunday 6 May 10.30pm–1am Supported by Cut Throat Francis

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Saturday 5 May, 11.30am–10.30pm

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For six jazz-filled days from 2 May, up and coming local acts and national artists come together on our free stages across town for some musical inspiration between Festival gigs. Listen to pop-up street performances during the day, discover new jazz favourites in the evening or dance into the night!

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SATURDAY 5 – SUNDAY 6 MAY

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…around town THURSDAY 3 MAY 12pm & 7pm

Empirical Pop Up Jazz Lounge Montpellier Courtyard

FRIDAY 4 MAY 12pm, 5pm & 7pm

Empirical Pop Up Jazz Lounge Montpellier Courtyard

See ad below for details.

5.30–6.30pm

12.45–1.45pm

Mrs Peel Jazz

Natasha Seale

Free Stage

Lively and vibrant arrangements of beautiful latin and jazz standards, blended with a motown and soul groove. Headed up by Mrs Peel on vocals. mrspeel.co.uk

Known originally as a leading lady in London’s West End, Natasha Seale solidifies her sidestep into the jazz and pop arena, presenting a mixture of classics and original songs. natashasingsjazz.com

6.45–7.45pm

5.30–6.30pm

Gordon Wood Band Free Stage A songwriter and performer with a wealth of experience, Gordon Wood and his band bring you a unique mix of blues, rock ‘n’ roll and Americana. gordonwoodmusic.com

8–9pm

Thrill Collins Free Stage Thrill Collins return with their threepiece acoustic skiffle party band, rearranging well known pop songs with epic results. thrillcollins.co.uk

8.30pm

Kim Cypher Quartet Harry Cooks Free House Kim Cypher is one of the UK’s most exciting female saxophonists, vocalists and composers, having developed her own unique funky style of saxophone playing. kimcypher.co.uk

10.30pm–1am

Late Night In The Loft

Hilda Cecilia Free Stage Hilda Cecilia brings her quartet to perform her own enchanting songs alongside unique interpretations of some of the most iconic jazz standards. hildacecilia.com

6.45–7.45pm

Donkey Zoo Free Stage Donkey Zoo are an exciting new music ensemble, fusing jazz, funk, hip-hop, R&B and dance into a thrilling mix, bound to get you up dancing and grooving. /donkeyzoo

7.30pm

Jack Cooper

8–9.30pm

Funked Up and Feelin’ Good DJ Free Stage Festival regulars, Funked Up and Feelin’ Good return with DJ Andrew Gillespie, mixing funk, soul, latin and jazz. Dancing not optional!

10.30am–1pm

Jazz It Up: Schools Free Stage

Don’t miss this Free Stage highlight, featuring the best of Gloucestershire school and county jazz bands. cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazzitup

12pm, 4pm & 7.30pm

Empirical Pop Up Jazz Lounge Montpellier Courtyard See ad on the left for details.

8.30pm

Albino Frogs

2–2.45pm

Jack Cooper and the Offshore Cambray Place Stage Local up-and-coming musician Jack Cooper brings his full band to Cambray Place to deliver a varied set from intimate moments to upbeat exciting crescendos. /JackCooperuk

2.45–3.45pm

Tom Ibarra Free Stage This 18-year old French guitar prodigy and winner of the LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Awards Tom Ibarra has guested with Marcus Miller. tomibarra.com

9.30pm–12.30am

Sam Redmore DJ Set Malmaison Dive into a night of soul-drenched remixes at Malmaison with DJ and remixer Sam Redmore.

10.30pm til late

Late Night Jam Sessions Hotel 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.

The Loft, The Tavern Check out the best up and coming acts alongside local musical heroes at Cheltenham’s newest, exclusive use venue The Loft. Settle in upstairs at The Tavern for a night of familiar and new sounds of jazz and beyond. See ad overleaf for details.

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Cambray Place Stage

With their eclectic musical influences, The Strays are a raucous neo-rock ’n’ roll band that combine pop, rock, country and blues with rockabilly riffs and driving beats. thestraysmusic.co.uk

Population:7 have evolved from a beat based experiment into a live organism that wield an obvious love of hip-hop, funk and soul with blasts of alternative rock and laid-back jazz. /population7

Free Stage

Soular perform the very best funk, soul and disco classics from the 1970’s to present day. soularfunk.co.uk

Exciting new local trio bringing a mix of neo soul, funk and jazz, citing influences including Snarky Puppy, Vulfpeck, Tom Misch and Jordan Rakei.

2.45–3.45pm

5.15–6.15pm

12pm, 4pm, 7.30pm & 10pm

Exit Velocity Sessions Free Stage Eastside Jazz Club hosts weekly showcases of students from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. They head to the Festival for some high level improvising, new compositions and original takes on jazz standards.

An exciting upcoming jazz, funk, poprock fusion band based in Birmingham featuring vibrant brass and a spectrum of original songs. facebook.com/arglebargleuk

7.30pm

John Gordons See Sunday listing for details

The Music Works’ UPSURGE participants perform a piece created during a workshop with Gilles Peterson’s Future Bubblers scheme, drawing on left-field, soul-tinged electronic music and new collaborations. Featuring performances curated by Studio 340. themusicworks.org.uk

Cambray Place Stage Playing jazz standards with a funky style, the Stolen Chocolates are a tasty group of local musicians who deliver a creative sound. stolenchocolates.co.uk

1pm

Jack Blackman Semi-finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award for two consecutive years, Jack Blackman showcases his slide guitar playing with influences from blues to folk. jackblackman.com

1.30–2.30pm

CZAFARI. Free Stage

CZAFARI. is one of the youngest up and coming female artists to resonate the music scene, taking influences from R&B and neo soul. /czafarimusic

Montpellier Courtyard See ad on the left for details.

Raphael Jost Quintet 3pm–2am

Soul Lot of Funk House Party Bottle of Sauce With a host of performances throughout the afternoon and into the early hours, come join the party for funk and soul sounds! See ad on right for details.

4–5pm

Emily Francis Trio

Free Stage Exceptional talent can be found in Swiss singer and pianist Raphael Jost, blurring the boundaries between jazz and pop, crooning like Sinatra and delivering catchy melodies in his own songs. Raphaeljost.ch

4–4.45pm

The Sea Slugs Cambray Place Stage Passionate and subversive, The Sea Slugs’ unique music is a contemporary take on afrobeat, sporting a wide array of musical influences and political and humanitarian motivations. theseaslugs.com

Jam Experiment take a refreshing approach that embraces pop, jazzfunk and R&B with as much passion and seriousness as more traditional influences. Fresh, energetic and honest. jamexperiment.com

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Cambray Place Stage

No 131

12pm-12am

HIGHBROW – A day of High Art and Low Jazz Bottle of Sauce £3 entry on the door Hosted by Stuart Macbeth feat. an exhibition of Henri Matisse’s jazz lithographs. Live Music from Vienna Ditto, CRaB & Ma Besse and soundtracks from the Shellac Collective.

1–1.45pm

The 309’s

Pixie and the Gypsies The Brewery Quarter Pixie and the Gypsies are a gypsy jazz band performing unique covers and originals featuring vocals, violin, double bass and guitar. pixieandthegypsies.com

1.30–2.30pm

Exit Velocity Sessions

LEAH mixes soul, R&B and jazz to create contemporary vibes, journeying through big anthems and slow jams that are both chilling and surprising with her powerful vocals. /leahbmusic

Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation

9–10pm

Echo Juliet DJ

Eastside Jazz Club hosts weekly showcases of students from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. They head to the Festival for some high level improvising, new compositions and original takes on jazz standards.

2–2.45pm

Free Stage

King Brasstards

DJ Echo Juliet, aka Emily Jones, crafts monthly mixes for All About Jazz, the world’s most popular jazz website. Live, she combines jazz with funk, soul, R&B, afro and latin beats. mixcloud.com/emvjones

Cambray Place Stage

10.30pm til late

Inspired by the sounds of the streets of New Orleans, seven Leicester lads make up King Brasstards - featuring a mighty sousaphone, percussion and much more. /kingbrasstards

Late Night Jam Sessions Hotel du Vin See Friday listing for details.

#CheltJazzFest @cheltfestivals

Wild Beer CZAFARI. is one of the youngest up and coming female artists to resonate the Birmingham music scene, taking influences from R&B and neo soul. /czafarimusic

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Ben Cipolla

Cambray Place Stage

The Brewery Quarter

Coming from a long line of gospel hymns, blues hummers and soul singers, Kathleen sings from the depths of her soul. katandco.co.uk

Possessing a naturally languid and confident vocal style, Ben Cipolla’s intoxicating guitar playing captures a diverse spirit and singular energy in his performance. bencipolla.com

JazzJiveSwing The Brewery Quarter See fabulous charleston, jive, lindy hop and balboa and listen to beautiful swinging jazz music, all brought to you by dance company JazzJiveSwing. Join in or enjoy the spectacle with a drink in hand. Jazzjiveswing.com

6.30–7.30pm

We Are Leif Free Stage Comprised of four established improvising musicians, We Are Leif deftly span jazz sensibilities with an exceptional groove and sound-world. weareleif.com

7.45–8.45pm 4–4.45pm

Chameleon Cambray Place Stage

Sen3

Free Stage

Earthy blues and soul, combined with experimental jazz funk for a new hybrid Avant Rock - Chameleon are a cultured electric band pumping out good times. /bandchameleon

Sen3 are an exciting new genrehopping guitar trio that have emerged from London’s melting pot. The band create a compelling wide-screen sound that’s rich in melody and emotive harmonies, contemporary beat-culture and heavy riffs. sen3.co.uk

4–5pm

9–10pm

Georgia Cécile

Sunken Foal DJ

Free Stage

Scottish vocalist and songwriter Georgia Smith delivers smooth, rich and refined vocals with effortless style and has been described by BBC’s Jazz House as ‘modern and soulful’. georgiacecile.com

A local female DJ duo bringing a mix of funk and soul tunes to create good vibes and eclectic beats, bound to get you dancing! /thesoundofsunkenfoal

4.45–5.30pm

JACKSON The Brewery Quarter JACKSON takes you on a progressive musical journey, with complex time signatures and funk-filled solos, fronted by Jack Baldus. Influences include Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Thundercat and Radiohead. jackbaldus.com

5pm

Tunehead The Strand A five-piece saxophone led band playing funky, jazzy grooves by legendary artists such as Herbie Hancock, Ronnie Jordan, Spiro Gyra, Steely Dan and others. /tuneheaduk

10.30am–12.15pm

Jazz It Up: Gloucestershire Live Free Stage A dazzling showcase from youth and adult jazz ensembles from across the county.

3–4pm

Annika Skoogh Free Stage Annika Skoogh brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and latin flavour to her performances and is making a name for herself as a vibrant and soulful singer with a playful stage presence. annikaskoogh.co.uk

5.30–6.30pm

Lydian Collective Free Stage

Lydian Collective present a unique combination of accessible melodies, accomplished musicianship, hypnotic rhythms and an uplifting vibe. /lydiancollective

CZAFARI.

6–6.45pm

3.30–4.15pm

MONDAY 7 MAY

6pm

3–3.45pm

Free Stage

Free Stage A fresh take on the classic piano trio, mixing influences from late 60s/70s electronic jazz, progressive rock and pop, Scandinavia and the current New York scene, creating original music with an emphasis on melody and groove. emilyfrancistrio.com

Free Stage

A mesmerising mix of instrumental and vocal numbers with a fusion of jazz, blues and gospel with a strong Jamaican flavour, from a band that reflects the musical heritage of Birmingham. /reedbassmusic

George Montague Ingenious singer-songwriter George Montague is an extraordinary multi-instrumentalist with immense energy - creating remarkable hooks and abiding melodies. georgemontague.com

Jam Experiment

Free Stage

3pm

1–1.45pm 7.45–8.45pm

ReedBass

12–12.45pm

Cajun and bluegrass form much of the 309’s members’ musical history, with experience going back to the 80s. Go further back, and you’ll find punk rock lurking in their youth! /the309s

Studio 340

Stolen Chocolates

Empirical Pop Up Jazz Lounge

Cambray Place Stage

Concept of Collaboration

1–1.45pm

Don’t miss this Free Stage highlight, featuring the best of Gloucestershire school and county jazz bands. cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazzitup

TREE // HAUS

1–4pm

No. 131

Join ‘the coolest of Britian’s young jazz bands’ (Daily Telegraph) for free lunchtime and evening Jazz Sessions in their Pop Up Jazz Lounge in Montpellier Courtyard. See daily listings for timings. With thanks to L’una Design.

Donkey Zoo are an exciting new music ensemble, fusing jazz, funk, hip-hop, R&B and dance into a thrilling mix, bound to get you up dancing and grooving. /donkeyzoo

Free Stage

The Strays

Soular Funk

TREE // HAUS Cambray Place Stage

Argle Bargle 3–3.45pm

5–5.45pm

The Brewery Quarter

6.30–7.30pm

12–12.45pm

10.30–1pm

2.15–3pm

Jazz It Up: Schools

Ingenious singer-songwriter George Montague is an extraordinary multi-instrumentalist with immense energy - creating remarkable hooks and abiding melodies. georgemontague.com

The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band

SUNDAY 6 MAY

Cambray Place Stage

Wild Beer

9.30pm onwards

Be transported back to the prohibition era of 1920s and ‘30s America with Rabbit Foot’s dizzying upbeat mix of jump jive, swing and blues.

Donkey Zoo

George Montague

This five piece band from the South Wales Valleys deal out plenty of funky latin and rock grooves, which will get your foot tapping and the body swaying! /Albino-Frogs

Bottle of Sauce £5 on the door

5–5.45pm

6pm

The Strand

Boston Tea Party With a recently released EP, Jack Cooper showcases his unique sound in songs that tell modern stories. /JackCooperuk

SATURDAY 5 MAY

10.30pm til late

Late Night In The Loft The Loft, The Tavern

Check out the best up and coming acts alongside local musical heroes at Cheltenham’s newest, exclusive use venue The Loft. Settle in upstairs at The Tavern for a night of familiar and new sounds of jazz and beyond. See ad overleaf for details.

10.30pm til late

12.30–1.30pm

4.15–5.15pm

Free Stage

Lee Jones is a jazz-rock guitarist and composer, combining influences from modern jazz, fusion, blues, fingerstyle and rock. leejones-guitarist.com

A wayward talent that knows her own mind, Rue’s fresh, unique style draws upon influences from jazz, soul, R&B and pop resulting in a sound that stands alone in its own right. /itsruetoyou

Lee Jones Trio

1.45–2.45pm

Trampette Free Stage Inspired by artists such as Yussef Kamaal, GoGo Penguin and Herbie Hancock, Trampette unite the sounds of jazz, funk, hip-hop and drum and bass, while experimenting with the different textural and timbral possibilities. /trampetteband

Rue

6.45–7.45pm

Joy Ellis Free Stage

Joy Ellis presents her latest music which reflects her passion for jazz and improvisation, her love of groove and dance music, her classical roots as a pianist and the soulful, poetic aspects of being a singer-songwriter. joyellismusic.com