Jazz Festival brochure 2008

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WELCOME to THE HSBC CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL 2008!

Jazz in all its moods can be found at this year’s HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival...

We have jazz legends and young guns, club nights and jazz standards, big bands and soloists, from funk to fusion, Latin to soul, hip-hop and… the experience is yours to choose. For seven days and nights Cheltenham will swing its hips to the greatest performers in jazz today.

The incomparable Eartha Kitt drops by for her only UK appearance. Cleo Laine and John Dankworth celebrate their 80th birthdays with some classic jazz standards. Jools Holland front woman Ruby Turner offers her inimitable signature of soul and when you’re ready to groove, Imelda May dares you to resist.

Take a journey with Courtney Pine inspired by the virtuoso Sidney Bechet, then discover the legends of the future with our Jerwood Jazz Generation featuring Soweto Kinch, saxophone ace Iain Ballamy and post-punk band leader Pete Wareham.

Exclusive UK performances by guitar artist Bill Frisell and drum legend Jack DeJohnette are not to be missed.

Van Morrison, with his new album, will leave you on a blues induced high. Coming down, opt for a little Billie Holiday performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra or the blissful intimacy of Gwyneth Herbert.

Funkster Maceo Parker shakes the chandeliers at the Town Hall with special guest Dennis Rollins, while star of the club scene Gilles Peterson brings Jose James, Elan Mehler and Tawiah to town. If you can dance the distance Mr Scruff ‘keeps it unreal’ for 270 minutes!

If that isn’t enough, ex-Buena Vista frontman Roberto Fonseca serves up his own brand of Cuban groove and DJ Nicola Conte joins the BBC Big Band for Bossa Nova with a contemporary twist.

With free music at the Budvar Jazz Marquee over the Bank Holiday weekend, eclectic Fringe events, Sunday’s Family Breakfast show, schools’ concerts and masterclasses, there really is something for everyone.

Where will you be?

The Team Artistic Director Tony Dudley-Evans Executive Director Kate Danielson Associate Producer Lyndon Jones Festival Organiser Sophie Winstanley Development Manager Sarah Rawlings Festival Assistant Phil Woods Festival Intern Ellen Fichte

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It is only with the generosity of our festival fans and commercial sponsors, donors and trusts that this and our sister festivals are able to bring world class culture to Cheltenham throughout the year.

With many thanks Donna Renney Chief Executive Cheltenham Festivals

HSBC is delighted to be collaborating once more with Cheltenham Jazz Festival and is title sponsor of this year’s programme. As part of HSBC’s commitment to the local community we are thrilled to have this opportunity to enrich the accessibility to the arts for the people of Cheltenham. With year on year expansion of the Jazz Festival, Cheltenham is now a major focus as a cultural centre, and HSBC are proud to be associated with this.

BBC Radio 2 is delighted to continue our long association with the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. This year’s fantastic line-up - which includes Van Morrison, saxophonist Maceo Parker, and Courtney Pine’s tribute to Sidney Bechet – will ensure that this vibrant festival remains a key fixture in the jazz lover’s year.

BBC Radio 2 joins the line-up with a Friday Night Is Music Night celebration of Billie Holiday and the BBC Big Band in concert with the Italian producer and DJ Nicola Conte. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/radio2

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Lewis Carnie Head of Programmes BBC Radio 2

From Southern Bohemia, where brewing and music are twin art forms, Budweiser Budvar is one of the world’s finest examples of the former. A lager conditioned beer classic, celebrated the world over, Budweiser Budvar is as universal as Jazz and shares the same heartlands.

Created in a fabulous 100 day brewing cycle using only the finest local materials it’s the natural accompaniment to the festival’s world beating programme.

The Jerwood Charitable Foundation is dedicated to responsible and imaginative funding of the arts in the widest sense. As well as Cheltenham Jazz Festival, the Foundation also supports Take Five, PRSF and Serious, a new Jerwood Opera Writing Programme at Snape, Jerwood CD’s on London Sinfonietta label, and initiatives in art, design, dance, drama, literature and poetry.

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Orson Welles called her the most exciting woman in the world, and Eartha Kitt is, simply, a legend. She’s a diva to die for, with a string of hits across four decades including Santa Baby, I Want to be Evil, My Heart Belongs to Daddy and Old Fashioned Millionaire and endless Broadway, film and TV credits including that of Catwoman. Eartha Kitt’s visit to Cheltenham is simply unmissable.

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‘This eternal sex kitten...is still smolderingly sexy.

She knows how to make a single shoulder shrug or raised eyebrow convey more erotic provocation than most performers less than half her age.’

New York Times 2007 This is her only UK festival appearance and opportunities like this don’t come round often – book early and avoid the rush for tickets!

Member of the Jools Holland Blues Orchestra in the late ‘90s, and now one of the UK’s most outstanding jazz vocalists, Carol Brewster kicks off this year’s Daffodil programme of fine dining and jazz with her soulful mix of cool jazz, blues and gospel.

Guests must be seated by 7.15pm Music begins 9pm

Carol Brewster The Daffodil 7.30pm J02 £50 (£45 restricted view tables) inc. three-course dinner

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Sara Colman The Daffodil 7.30pm J04 £50 (£45 restricted view tables) inc. three-course dinner

Courtney Pine Transition in Tradition - A Tribute to Sidney Bechet Town Hall Main Stage 7.30pm 2 x 50mins J05 £25 / £20 / £15

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We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Van Morrison to this year’s festival - one of the greatest, most respected, most unique musicians performing in the world today. In a career spanning more than 40 years he has created a unique fusion of Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel and Celtic melody that has won the hearts of audiences of all ages across the globe.

A real coup for the festival, as he launches his fantastic new album Keep It Simple.

We are delighted to welcome Sara Colman back to Cheltenham after her sell-out performance in 2002. Tonight she performs with her quintet at The Daffodil restaurant with her warm and emotional interpretations of jazz standards mixed with evocative originals.

Guests must be seated by 7.15pm Music begins 9pm

Last year Courtney Pine scooped Best Jazz Act (Urban Music Awards), and here he turns his attention to New Orleans. Presenting his virtuosic tribute to Sidney Bechet, one of the most important figures in jazz history, Pine evokes the remarkable and heart-warming story of a life lived in the jazz fast lane.

Courtney Pine Saxophones Cameron Pierre Guitar Robert Fordjour Drums Alex Wilson Piano Darren Taylor Bass Omar Puente Electric Violin

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One of James Brown’s most trusted sidemen, collaborator with funk legends from George Clinton to Prince, saxophone colossus Maceo Parker is always to be found in distinguished musical company. Tonight the Town Hall rocks to the sound of his upbeat blend of funk and soul. Joining him on stage will be one of the UK’s leading trombonists and festival favourite, Dennis Rollins.

Maceo Parker Alto saxophone, flute & vocals Dennis Rollins Trombone Ron Tooley Trumpet Will Boulware Keyboards Bruno Speight Guitar Rodney ‘Skeet’ Curtis Bass Jamal Thomas Drums Martha High Vocals Gary ‘Mudbone’ Cooper Vocals

Tonight the popular and elegant restaurant hosts Birmingham’s acclaimed TG Collective.

This dynamic young ensemble presents an evening of stylish sounds drawing on flamenco, jazz, gypsy and classical influences and includes a number of performances by flamenco diva Ana Garcia. Dine in style!

Maceo Parker with his band, featuring Dennis Rollins Town Hall Main Stage 7.30pm 90mins J06 £23 Standing

TG Collective The Daffodil 7.30pm J07 £50 (£45 restricted view tables) inc. three-course dinner

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Blue Note’s first new signing since the 80’s, gorgeous jazz-folk songstress Gwyneth Herbert makes a welcome return to Cheltenham to perform tracks from her lyrical, criticallyacclaimed album Between Me and the Wardrobe.

Gwyneth Herbert Vocals Al Cherry Guitar Sam Burgess Bass Dave Price Percussion

Gwyneth Herbert Town Hall Pillar Room 10pm 75mins J08 £14.50

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Friday Night is Music Night Tribute to Billie Holiday With special guests Town Hall Main Stage 7.30pm 90mins J09 £30 / £25 / £20

Friday Night is Music Night is one of the cornerstones of Radio 2’s schedule, and tonight, directed by Guy Barker and Mike Dixon, the BBC Concert Orchestra goes live with an evening of jazz theatre dedicated to the life of Billie Holiday. Starring Juliet Roberts, Liane Carroll and special guests to be announced! The narrator is Dempsey & Makepeace star Michael Brandon.

Guests must be seated by 7.15pm Live on

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Colin Salmon The Daffodil 7.30pm J10 £75 (£70 restricted view tables) inc. three-course dinner

In an exciting finale to this year’s programme of events from the exquisite Daffodil restaurant, we present an evening of jazz with a touch of Hollywood glamour! Colin Salmon, jazz trumpeter and M’s Chief of Staff in three iconic Bond movies, brings his quartet to the Daffodil for this stylish and memorable evening.

Champagne reception from 7pm Music begins 9pm

Jerry Dammers’ Spatial AKA Orchestra Everyman Theatre 7.30pm 75mins J11 £20 EE see page 5

Founder and keyboard player of ‘70s ska band The Specials, Jerry Dammers visits the festival for the first time for an evening of retro-future jazz with The Spatial AKA Orchestra. Prepare to be entertained by visitors from Saturn and beyond as Dammers and a selection of the UK’s top jazz musicians pay tribute to the music of Sun-Ra, Alice Coltrane and others, in a style that fuses jazz, funk, breakbeat and rock with Jerry Dammers Musical Director, Keys Denys Baptiste Saxes Larry Stabbins Saxes Jason Yarde Saxes Zoe Rahman Piano Finn Peters Flute and many many more…

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Tickets available from 01242 714937 swilding@glos.ac.uk myspace.com/thexposedclub Fresh from his tour of the United States, grab this rare opportunity to witness the flawless drumming of the Dutch jazz avantgarde giant as he presents an evening of experimental and improvised music.

Back for a second year, Gilles Peterson introduces the new kids on the block from his Brownswood label. Expect soulful hip hop vocals from Jose James, refined harmonic blues from Elan Mehler and South London soul from Tawiah. Kick off the weekend with a night of stomping jazz grooves at the famous University club night.

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An entertaining performance from this sophisticated Italian duo, key artists on the ECM label. Featuring the lyrical trumpet playing of Enrico Rava and the virtuosic piano of Stefano Bollani, recent winner of the 2007 European Jazz Prize, this event promises to be a captivating display by two of Europe’s most gifted jazz improvisers. Bollani is famous for his witty rapport with audiences, so there’s every reason to get along to this stylish gig.

Han Bennink Xposed Club, University of Gloucestershire Pittville Campus 8pm 120mins J12 £7 / £3 NUS

Gilles Peterson with Jose James, ElAn Mehler & Tawiah Park Bar, University of Gloucestershire 9.30pm 120mins J13 £10 / £7 NUS Standing

Stefano Bollani & Enrico Rava Town Hall Pillar Room 10pm 75mins J14 £14.50

Stefano Bollani Piano Enrico Rava Trumpet Try! Bill Frisell Event J38

See world-class jazz for free with BBC Radio 3!

BBC Radio 3’s flagship contemporary jazz programme, Jazz on 3, marks its tenth anniversary with a special live broadcast from the festival. Join host Jez Nelson for the official birthday celebration, featuring Tim Berne, Iain Ballamy’s new band with Palle Danielsson, and other great acts to be announced.

Jazz on 3 Everyman Theatre 11.30pm 90mins J15 Free Ticket required

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Zoe Rahman Piano Masterclass

One of the most brilliant and distinctive of Britain’s new generation of jazz musicians, Zoe Rahman shares her keyboard talents and musical insight with young jazz hopefuls.

Town Hall Drawing Room 10am 90mins J16 £8 We Are Family Buy a full price adult ticket and get the childrens’ tickets for the same event half price.

Phil Robson’s Six Strings & The Beat Town Hall Pillar Room 12noon 75mins J17 £13

Outhouse Ruhabi Everyman Theatre 1.30pm 75mins J18 £16 EE see page 5

Renowned UK based guitarist and co-leader of The Partisans, Jerwood artist Phil Robson collaborates on an original Derby Jazz commission.

Another chance to hear this unique line-up, filling the Pillar Room with rich, ethereal harmonies.

Phil Robson Guitar Peter Herbert Double Bass Gene Calderazzo Drums Emma Smith Violin Jenny May Logan Violin Naomi Fairhurst Viola Kate Short Cello

Outhouse Ruhabi is grabbing the jazz headlines, mixing the sounds of contemporary jazz with the tribal West African groove of the Sabar drum. Formed recently in The Gambia, this is a collaboration between Dave Smith’s Outhouse from London and five traditional Wolof drummers. Expect raw, hypnotic grooves and free-flowing improvisation from this exciting new ensemble. One not to be missed!

Robin Fincker Saxophone & Clarinet Mark Hanslip Tenor Saxophone & Flute Johnny Brierley Double Bass Dave Smith Drums Sabar Drums – Baboucar Camara, Biran Saine, Mambiran Saine, Kaw Secka, Laity Fye (+ vocals)

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Why does one person’s musical masterpiece make another person’s skin crawl? Your brain interprets the sounds around you to build a unique world of pitch, rhythm and meaning inside your head. Join top scientist Dr. Martin Coath for an entertaining insight into your perception of jazz.

What is Jazz without Hearing? – Making Sense of Sound St. Andrews 2pm 75mins J19 £6

We Are Family Buy a full price adult ticket and get the childrens’ tickets for the same event half price.

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Join Alyn Shipton, The Times jazz critic and Jazz Library presenter, for this year’s Jerwood interview with two brilliant but contrasting English saxophonists, Soweto Kinch and Iain Ballamy. Discover what being a Jerwood artist means to them and how a new commission shapes their careers.

The Jerwood Interview with Soweto Kinch & Iain Ballamy Town Hall Drawing Room 3pm 60mins J20 £6

American free-funk alto saxophonist and composer Tim Berne is one of the most distinctive and influential voices in modern improvised jazz. His group Science Friction, featuring some of the most gifted and in-demand musicians from the UK, take the possibilities of composed and improvised new jazz to another level – a must see, must hear adventure!

Tim Berne’s Science Friction Town Hall Pillar Room 3pm 75mins J21 £14.50

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BBC Big Band with Nicola Conte Everyman Theatre 4.30pm 90mins J22 £18 EE see page 5

Dave Stapleton Quintet Town Hall Pillar Room 5.30pm 75mins J23 £14.50

The BBC Big Band is among the best in the world, a truly virtuosic group that nurtures this great tradition while exploring new musical territory.

Tonight they’re doing just that! Italian DJ Nicola Conte and band explore the common ground between Bossa Nova, big band and acid jazz, with a dash of Conte’s passion for 60’s Italian film scores thrown in for good measure. Seriously cool.

Drawing on a formidable grasp of jazz, classical and world styles, the Dave Stapleton Quintet perform an inspiring, sophisticated and approachable set including tunes from their second album The House Always Wins.

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Imelda May Town Hall Main Stage 7pm 90mins J24 £19.50 Standing

Dublin-born vocalist Imelda May took Cheltenham by storm in 2007 when she supported Madeleine Peyroux. We couldn’t resist asking her back and here she returns with her infectious blend of jazz, blues and rock’n’roll, performing tracks from her recent album Love Tattoo.

Imelda May Vocals Darrel Higham Guitar Dave Priseman Trumpet, Flugal Horn, Percussion Danny McCormack Piano, Hammond Al Gare Double Bass Steve Rushton Drums

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Iain Ballamy returns to Cheltenham with an exciting new Anglo-Swedish quintet, co-led with drummer and composer Peter Danemo.

Since emerging from seminal 1980’s Big Band Loose Tubes as one of the jazz stars of his generation, Iain Ballamy has proved himself to be a dazzling soloist and versatile composer, drawing effortlessly from a wide range of musical influences. In tonight’s performance they will premiere Ballamy’s new Jerwood Jazz Generation commission.

Alias The Jerwood Commission Everyman Theatre 7.30pm 90mins J25 £18 EE see page 5

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Combining musicians from Gloucestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra and Colwell Arts Jazz Ensemble, the Jazz Live Big Band is an ensemble featuring Gloucestershire’s best new jazz talent.

The Band performs music by a number of contemporary swing composers including Jim Martin, Wynton Marsalis and Frank Mantooth.

Join us on a journey of jazz beats and orchestral splashes as the Heritage Orchestra joins forces with DJ Bonobo to bring us the music of legendary Brazilian DJ Amon Tobin. The 45-piece symphony orchestra, featuring rhythm section and jazz soloists, combine their mix of jazz, classical, fun and cross-genre dance forms with Bonobo’s mix of hip-hop, broken beats, latin, funk and soul. A clubber’s delight!

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St. Andrews Church 8pm 90mins J26 £5

Heritage Orchestra with Bonobo Town Hall Main Stage 10pm 180mins J27 £17

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Tales of the Towerblock revealed Soweto Kinch as both a brilliant mc and saxophonist, exploring the interface between jazz and hip-hop music culture. Tonight, in one of the first opportunities to hear Part 2: Basement Fables – Kinch continues to break new ground in the evolution of contemporary urban jazz. With a line-up including Femi Temowo on guitar and Neil Charles on bass, this is an event not to be missed.

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Soweto Kinch’s A Life in the Day of B19 parT 2: Basement Fables Everyman Theatre 10.15pm 75mins J28 £18 EE see page 5

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The Breakfast Show

The Destroyers

Town Hall Main Stage 10am 90mins J29 £10 Breakfast not included

Birmingham-based musical firebrands The Destroyers are a sight to behold! Launching themselves from the canon of Eastern European music, The Destroyers build on traditional arrangements, making them uniquely their own, while remaining true to the roots of their influences. Prepare for a breakfast bursting with musical vitamins!

Doors open at 9am for breakfast and Sunday papers.

We Are Family Buy a full price adult ticket and get the childrens’ tickets for the same event half price.

Family Fun Day Imperial Gardens from 11am J30

Dan Nicholls Band Town Hall Pillar Room 12noon 75mins J31 £12.50

Get the kids along to Imperial Gardens for some Jazz Festival family fun. With lots of activities from bouncy castles to circus tricks and live music from local schools as part of our Jazz It Up! project, there is plenty going on! Suitable for all ages.

Drawing together the diverse influences of Indian classical music and New York jazz, the music composed for this group by the young pianist/saxophonist Dan Nicholls is eclectic and original. Combined with the talents of his exceptional band, this is sure to be an exciting and uncompromising set.

Dan Nicholls Piano & Electronics Robin Finker Saxophone & Clarinet Ryan Trebilcock Acoustic & Electric Bass Simon Spreyer Drums & Percussion

LEND US YOUR EARS… FOR A LIVE EXPERIMENT Imperial Gardens 12noon – 4pm

Want to help improve our understanding of music?

Can you recognise a tune you’ve heard before, even when the tune has been slightly changed?

HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival has joined forces with Cheltenham Science Festival and a team of scientists from across Europe to conduct research into your brain’s interpretation of ‘relative pitch’.

Lend us your ears at the Registration Desk in Imperial Gardens then come to Cheltenham Science Festival 4–8 June 2008 to find out the results!

All ages and musical abilities are very welcome.

The experiment will take approximately half an hour.

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One of the world’s greatest drummers, Jack DeJohnette has collaborated with the major figures in jazz including Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Theolonius Monk. Enthralling his audiences with his powerful playing, melodic approach and astounding improvisational ingenuity, this solo set from Jack promises to be a real festival highlight - not to be missed!

Jack DeJohnette Everyman Theatre 1.30pm 60mins J32 £20 EE see page 5

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Graduate of the New York jazz scene, Cheltenham welcomes back artful and electrifying drummer Bobby Previte. Teaming up with a trio of cool jazz aces, prepare for an energetic set of sparky style and intelligent grooves.

Bobby Previte Drums Bill Ware Vibraphone Ellery Eskelin Saxophone Brad Jones Bass

Bobby Previte’s New Bump featuring Ellery eskelin, Bill WARe & Brad JOnes Town Hall Pillar Room 3pm 75mins J33 £16

Progressive trumpeter Ralph Alessi, acclaimed leading member of the New York jazz scene, leads his band This Against That, featuring astounding saxophonist Ravi Coltrane (son of John & Alice). The band focuses on jazz tradition, allowing the mainstream to dovetail with the more abstract – a unique, fascinating soundscape, and a real coup for Cheltenham. Well worth a try, whatever your musical preference.

Ralph Alessi Trumpet Ravi Coltrane Saxophone Andy Milne Piano Drew Gress Bass Mark Ferber Drums

Ralph Alessi & This Against That featuring Ravi Coltrane Everyman Theatre 4.30pm 75mins J34 £20 EE see page 5

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BBC Radio 3 Jazz Library Town Hall Drawing Room 5.30pm 60mins J35 Free Ticket required

Join walking jazz encyclopaedia Alyn Shipton for a live recording of Radio 3’s Jazz Library.

He’s in conversation with virtuoso American drummer Jack DeJohnette, a man with a peerless CV. He’s played with Coltrane, Davis, Monk, Hancock and many others. His views on jazz recordings will, without a shadow of a doubt, be a fascinating listen.

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Pete Wareham The Final Terror!

Town Hall Pillar Room 5.30pm 75mins J36 £14.50

An energetic, exciting collaboration fusing drummer Leo Taylor’s dirty street grooves with Pete Wareham’s exuberant saxophones, keyboards and vocals, and the driving electric bass of Ruth Goller. This band perfectly blends the freedom of improvisation with the attitude and infectious dance-floor rhythm of No-Wave punk, delivered by musicians from Acoustic Ladyland, Polar Bear and Normal Gimbel. Watch out for surprise guests!

Pete Wareham Saxophones, Keys & Vocals Leo Taylor Drums Ruth Goller Electric Bass Try! Maceo Parker Event J06

Ruby Turner Town Hall Main Stage 7pm 60mins J37 £19.50 Standing

Give yourself a treat, make the most of your Sunday evening, and get down to the Town Hall to hear leading UK soul singer songwriter and Jools Holland frontwoman Ruby Turner. By rights a woman who ought to be as famous as Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Ruby is a gem of the British soul scene, whose voice can melt the coldest heart. Join her to hear some of her most recent tracks.

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An exclusive for Cheltenham as Bill Frisell launches his new quintet! With his distinctive sound and progressive mix of styles, Frisell has established himself as one of the most sought after guitarists in the world. Join this jazz legend and his shamelessly talented new band at their first European gig and experience one of the most influential and visionary jazz musicians of the past 25 years.

Bill Frisell Everyman Theatre 7.30pm 90mins J38 £25 EE see page 5

‘Bill Frisell plays the guitar like Miles Davis played the trumpet.’ The New Yorker

Bill Frisell Guitar Chris Cheek Saxphone & Clarinet Larry Grenadier Bass Ron Miles Cornet Rudy Royston Drums Kindly supported by Try! Ralph Alessi Event J34

After his sell-out performance in 2005, the fantastic Mr Scruff returns to Cheltenham to perform one of his legendary sets of jazz, breakbeat, hip-hop and more. Keep it unreal!

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Mr Scruff Town Hall Main Stage 9.30pm 270mins Finish time 2am J39 £17

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Former pianist with Buena Vista Social Club and Ibrahim Ferrer, Roberto Fonseca is one of the most talented and charismatic musicians to emerge from Cuba in recent years. With a unique gift for melody, and arrangements to die for, he brings the sultry sound of Cuba to Cheltenham, performing tunes from his highly acclaimed latin jazz album Zamazu.

Roberto Fonseca Piano & Keyboard Joel Hierrezuelo Percussion Javier Zalba Clarinet, Flute & Saxophone Ramsés Rodríguez Drums Omar González Double Bass

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Drum Masterclass

Jack DeJohnette

Town Hall Main Stage 10am 90mins J41 £8

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Watch as one of the world’s greatest drummers imparts his immense knowledge to young local jazz hopefuls.

‘Jack DeJohnette gave me a deep groove that I just loved to play over.’ Miles Davis

Town Hall Pillar Room 12noon 60mins J42 £10

Top students from Birmingham Conservatoire, arguably the best jazz course in Britain, compete for the ultimate seal of approval – the award of best jazz act in the Dave Holland Competition.

The winner, selected by Dave Holland himself at the final heat a few weeks earlier, appears in this special Pillar Room slot. Be the first to see the fresh new stars of tomorrow.

Andy Sheppard & ThE Lunatics featuring James Morton

Andy Sheppard is renowned as a serial collaborator, working with a range of stellar musicians from all over the planet. Closer to home, he’s been playing with hot new saxophonist James Morton and his fiery band of young Bristolians - new music from the Sheppard pen plus a scattering of standards. Fast and furious acoustic jazz...

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Town Hall Pillar Room 3pm 75mins J43 £14.50 Try! Courtney Pine Event J05

Blink Town Hall Pillar Room 6pm 75 mins J44 £12.50

Jazz pianist and Jerwood artist Alcyona Mick collaborates with saxophonist Robin Finker (Outhouse Quartet) and drummer Paul Clarvis to bring us the brilliantly inventive Blink, effortlessly combining jazz, classical and world music.

Alcyona Mick Piano Robin Fincker Saxophones & Clarinet Paul Clarvis Drums

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Celebrating their 80th birthday year, aristocrats of British jazz Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine bring the 2008 festival to a close with a celebration of their work to date. Lifelong ambassadors for British jazz, this performance will surely be a nostalgic and affirmative look at their remarkable careers – catch it while you can.

Try! Soweto Kinch Event J28

The Jerwood Jazz Generation series is the result of a long-standing partnership between the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and the Jerwood Charitable Foundation to nurture the British jazz legends of the future. Since 2002 the scheme has backed more than 50 young British artists and the list reads like a who’s who of jazz musicians who are going places fast. They come to Cheltenham to premiere a new commission, launch a new band or for a valuable second outing of a new project.

Check out jerwoodjazzgeneration.org.uk to find out more about this year’s artists and hear samples of their music: Alcyona Mick’s Blink, Dave Smith’s Outhouse Dave Stapleton, Iain Ballamy’s Alias Soweto Kinch, Pete Wareham, Phil Robson.

‘The Jerwood strand of this month’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival is one of the most eagerly awaited series of concerts on the UK jazz festival circuit.’ Jazzwise

Cleo Laine, John dankworth & friends Town Hall Main Stage 8pm 90mins J45 £25 / £20 / £15

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ON THE FRINGE This year the Fringe returns with lots more free events for you to discover throughout the main festival weekend. Hosted in local pubs, restaurants and in our Budvar Jazz Marquee, the Fringe will be showcasing a variety of up and coming local bands, and is the perfect way to relax and soak up the festival vibe. As part of the Fringe programme, the University of Gloucester will be hosting a Big Band Extravaganza – from swing to strings to free jazz and beyond. There will be an open improvisation workshop and a chance to participate in a performance of music dedicated to the great Sun Ra. All musicians, and instrument or voice, of any ability, are welcome.

Start times are approximate and most gigs are free and do not require a ticket but please check with the venue beforehand. The venues reserve the right to vary the advertised programme without notice and refuse admission.

Look out for the final programme of events and map of venues in April.

BUDVAR JAZZ MARQUEE The Jazz Marquee, sponsored by Budvar, returns this year and will be hosting events throughout the weekend.

The stage will provide a platform for local performers with highlights including the Budvar Brewed Jazz performance, Jazz It Up! and the Jazz Services Stage.

So drop by and sample some great free music.

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FAMILY & EDUCATION JAZZ ISN’T JUST FOR GROWN UPS! Join in the family fun at HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival The family and children’s events at HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival are a core element of the programme. Ticket prices are kept as low as possible – and under 18’s are half price – so join us for a Bank Holiday weekend of fantastic live music, entertainment and masterclasses…

The Breakfast Show The Destroyers Event J29 For this year’s ever-popular family breakfast show, the dynamic and daring Destroyers bring their Balkan inspired jazz act to the Town Hall Main Stage. Bring the family and enjoy breakfast, the Sunday papers and exhilarating music. Suitable for all ages from 1 to 125!

Family Fun Day Event J30 Come along and enjoy some free Jazz Festival family fun in Imperial Gardens. With lots of activities from bouncy castles to circus tricks, and live music from local schools as part of our Jazz It Up! project, there is plenty going on in the Gardens. Suitable for all ages.

Masterclasses Event J16 & J21 Join our selected festival musicians as they take us through the ups and downs of performance and improvisation. Suitable for teenagers and adults.

Jazz It Up! Saturday 3 May, Sunday 4th May, 11am – 2pm, Jazz Marquee Our jazz education project, Jazz It Up! is a fabulous showcase for the many gifted young musicians in Gloucestershire schools.

In 2008 the bands will entertain you in the marquee with an array of styles from big band and swing to soul and funk.

Jazz It Up! also offers schools the opportunity to work with some of the most talented young artists appearing at the Festival. This year’s young artist, composer and pianist Dave Stapleton, celebrates the centenary of author Ian Fleming’s birth, with a special Bond theme arrangement as part of each’s schools repertoire. To cap it all the performances will be compèred by actor and trumpeter Colin Salmon, M’s Chief of Staff in three iconic Bond movies. Unmissable.

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BOOKING INFORMATION Tickets on sale from 10am Monday 3 March 2008.

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No concessions are available on-line.

Refunds The Festival cannot refund money or exchange tickets, except in the case of a cancelled performance.

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Concessions Concessions are applicable to events in the Town Hall, Everyman Theatre and St. Andrews Church.

Using the booking form opposite.

No concessions are available on-line or for events at the Centaur, the University of Gloucestershire or the Daffodil.

In person/by post Festival Box Office

Please note that only one concession may apply per ticket.

Town Hall Imperial Square Cheltenham GL50 1QA Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.30pm Opening hours during festival As above, but closing at 7.45pm or 15mins after the start of the last Town Hall event, whichever is later.

By post Please use the booking form opposite, including an SAE (minimum DL) or £1 to cover postage.

Reserved tickets Must be paid for within 3 working days or no later than 30mins before the start of the event.

Everyman Theatre & other venues See venue for details.

During festival remaining tickets on sale from 45mins before the start of the event and until 15mins after the start of the last event.

Ticket Offers Free Ticket Book 4 tickets for different events and get the cheapest free.

Concession code B4. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or for Daffodil events.

EE Everyman Event Buy 2 tickets for different Everyman events and get a third Everyman event ticket half price.

Concession code EE.

Clubbers Double Buy both Town Hall club night events for £30. Save £4. Individual events £17 each. Sat 3 & Sun 4.

Concession code C2. Offer available until 1 April 2008.

Support your Jazz Festival!

Cheltenham Festivals is a registered charity and you can help us keep the Jazz Festival thriving with a donation.

Unlike most live jazz and commercial music events, for the second year running we are not charging a booking fee for off-line ticket sales. Instead we are asking you – our customers – to add a voluntary donation of just £2 to your ticket booking. Please just tick the box on the form opposite or let the Box Office cashier know when booking tickets.

We Are Family Buy a full price adult ticket and get the childrens’ tickets for the same event half price.

Under 18s only, proof of age required. Concession code C. Student Standby 50% discount on any unsold tickets 30mins before the start time of an event. One ticket per concert per student.

Proof of eligibility is required. Excludes events at the venues listed. (Also available to benefit claimants).

Access Disabled patrons are entitled to a free ticket for their support worker or personal assistant. Let the Box Office know your requirements, help with parking or transport arrangements. Induction loops are in operation at the Town Hall and Everyman Theatre and provision is made for wheelchair users and guide dogs. For information about access at other venues, please contact the Box Office. Concession code D. Timings Please note that all timings are for guidance only and are approximate. If over 90mins the event will usually include an interval of approximately 20mins.

Let Us Know We take pride in presenting a high quality programme and in dealing with our patrons in an efficient and courteous manner at all times. If you feel we fall short of your expectations in any aspect of the Festival, or if you particularly appreciated an event, please let us know.

Contact Kate Danielson Jazz Festival Executive Director 109–111 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7LS kate.danielson@cheltenhamfestivals.com 01242 774400

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acknowledgements HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival is a member of The British Arts Festivals Association www.artsfestival.co.uk and the Europe Jazz Network www.europejazz.net

Artistic Director Tony Dudley-Evans

President Dame Judi Dench

Executive Director Kate Danielson

Vice-Presidents Eleanor Budge Charles Fisher Sir John Manduell CBE Sir Peter Marychurch KCMG Edward Gillespie Graham Lockwood

Associate Producer Lyndon Jones With many thanks to all the staff at CBC, those at each venue and the festival volunteers, all of whom help make the Festival happen.

The 13th HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival is presented by Cheltenham Festivals, a company limited by guarantee.

Registered Office 28 Imperial Square Cheltenham GL50 1RH Registered No. 456573 Charity No. 251765 VAT Registration No. 274184644 Main Switchboard Number 01242 774400 Photo Credits Roberto Fonseca Christina Jaspars TG Collective Paul Broadrick Courtney Pine Gary Wallis Jazz it Up!, Family Fun Day, Imelda May Naomi Hudson Tim Dickeson Seb Rochford (Jerwood Jazz Generation) Sarah Rawlings Jazz Marquee

Festival Organiser Sophie Winstanley Development Manager Sarah Rawlings Festival Assistant Phil Woods Festival Intern Ellen Fichte Fringe Co-ordinator Jemma Price Director of External Relations Cathrine Brabbin Sponsorship Claire Coleman Kathryn Honeywill Susannah Sheppard Press & Marketing Ian George Laura Parker Amy Hulyer Pete Riley Rory Tufano Emilia Zaperta Box Office Manager Sue Davis Education Philippa Claridge Nicola Tuxworth Rose Wood PR Consultant Air 020 7386 1600 Branding & Festival Design Tijuana 0117 971 6962 Branding & Design Consultant Smith & Milton 020 7803 4711 Production Event & Management Services 01242 245444

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PATRONS Our Patrons support all four festivals and are essential to maintaining Cheltenham Festivals as a world class organisation. Without them we would be unable to produce such exciting, inspirational events or to continue our ground breaking education programme.

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Venues 1 Town Hall & Info Point 2 Budvar Jazz Marquee 3 Everyman Theatre 4 St. Andrews Church 5 The Daffodil 6 Park Bar, University of Gloucestershire 7 The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse 8 Xposed Club, Pittville Campus, University of Gloucestershire Info Point To learn more about Cheltenham Festivals, get ideas about what concerts to see or find out more about visiting Cheltenham, please visit the Info Point in the Town Hall foyer.

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Food & Drink The Town Hall buffet will be open throughout the day. A licensed bar is open for pre-concert and interval drinks, which we recommend you order in advance.

The Budvar Jazz Marquee in Imperial Gardens will be open during the day for drinks and cafĂŠ snacks. CafĂŠ Everyman and the County Bar, both at the Everyman Theatre will be serving refreshments during the festival. For more recommendations about where to eat and drink during the Festival, please ask at the Info Point.

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7.00pm Eartha Kitt

The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse

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7.30pm Carol Brewster

The Daffodil

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7.00pm Van Morrison

The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse

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7.30pm Sara Colman

The Daffodil

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7.30pm Courtney Pine

Town Hall Main Stage

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7.30pm Maceo Parker with his band, featuring Dennis Rollins

Town Hall Main Stage

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7.30pm TG Collective

The Daffodil

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Town Hall Pillar Room

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Gwyneth Herbert

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7:30pm BBC Radio 2: Tribute to Billie Holliday

Town Hall Main Stage

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7.30pm Colin Salmon

The Daffodil

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7.30pm Jerry Dammers’ Spatial AKA Orchestra

Everyman Theatre

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Han Bennink

9.30pm Gilles Peterson with Jose James, Elan Mehler & Tawiah

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10pm

Stefano Bollani & Enrico Rava

11.30pm Jazz on 3

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Zoe Rahman Piano Masterclass

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12noon Phil Robson’s Six Strings & The Beat

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1.30pm Outhouse Ruhabi

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Park Bar, University of Glos

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Everyman Theatre

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Town Hall Drawing Room

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Town Hall Pillar Room

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Everyman Theatre

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St. Andrews Church

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Making Sense of Sound

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The Jerwood Interview with Soweto Kinch & Iain Ballamy Town Hall Drawing Room

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Tim Berne’s Science Friction

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4.30pm BBC Big Band with Nicola Conte 5:30pm Dave Stapleton Quintet

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Imelda May

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Everyman Theatre

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Town Hall Pillar Room

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Town Hall Main Stage

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Everyman Theatre

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Gloucestershire Jazz Live Big Band

St. Andrews Church

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Heritage Orchestra with Bonobo

Town Hall Main Stage

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Everyman Theatre

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10.15pm Soweto Kinch’s Basement Fables

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The Breakfast Show / The Destroyers

Town Hall Main Stage

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Family Fun Day

Imperial Gardens

16

Town Hall Pillar Room

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Everyman Theatre

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12noon Dan Nicholls Band

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1.30pm Jack DeJohnette

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3pm Sun 4 May

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Bobby Previte’s New Bump

4.30pm Ralph Alessi with This Against That feat. Ravi Coltrane

Town Hall Pillar Room

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Everyman Theatre

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5.30pm BBC Radio 3 Jazz Library

Town Hall Drawing Room

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5:30pm Pete Wareham: The Final Terror!

Town Hall Pillar Room

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Ruby Turner

Town Hall Main Stage

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7.30pm Bill Frisell

Everyman Theatre

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9.30pm Mr Scruff

Town Hall Main Stage

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10.30pm Roberto Fonseca

Everyman Theatre

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Jack DeJohnette Drum Masterclass

12noon Dave Holland Prize Competition Winners

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Town Hall Main Stage

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Town Hall Pillar Room

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Andy Sheppard & The Lunatics featuring James Morton

Town Hall Pillar Room

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Blink

Town Hall Pillar Room

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Cleo Laine & John Dankworth

Town Hall Main Stage

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