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Highlights from the 2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festvial 


Jamie Cullum – Guest Director

"It's one of the most interesting and forward-thinking jazz festivals in this country" —Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum

Jamie's solo show is now sold out, but tickets for are still available (and not just for Members) for his 'In Conversation' event. His solo show is also being broadcast to cinemas across the country — see details here.

As Guest Director, Jamie has once again brought some of his favourite acts to the Festival — check out Jamie's picks

 

Highlights at Cheltenham Jazz 2011

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Overtone Quartet

An American jazz super group! Bassist Larry Grenadier (who's performance with Fly was a highlight of the 2010 festival), saxophonist Chris Potter, pianist Jason Moran and drummer Eric Harland perform in this all-star quartet.

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James Hunter

A Grammy nominated guitarist and singer, unapologetically embracing the sounds of the 50s and early 60s.

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"One of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R&B and soul" —Van Morrison

Andy Sheppard – Trio Libero

Leading UK saxophonist Andy Sheppard will return to Cheltenham with his new group, Trio Libero — featuring drummer Seb Rochford and bass player Michel Benita.

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Tord Gustavsen

Some of Norway's most in-demand players explore styles including Scandinavian folk music and cool jazz and will be performing a world premier commission for Cheltenham.

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Jamie's Picks

Some of Jamie Cullum's picks for 2011 include:

Kit Downes

Leading UK jazz pianist and Mercury Prize nominee, here with his new acoustic sextet

This event is now sold out.

 

Andreya Triana

Soulful jazz grooves.

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Susanna

Beautiful original songs and inventive covers.

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More 2011 Highlights

These are just some of the highlights at this year’s Festival
See the full line-up and book online


2011 Jazz Artist preview


See what Jazz 2010 was like!

View a roundup from Sky Arts »

Sky Arts Jazz film

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