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Get a taste of the Jazz Festival... live online now!
The HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival podcast takes the Cheltenham Jazz Festival to a world-wide audience. Fronted by Tony Dudley-Evans, Artistic Director, Cheltenham HSBC Jazz Festival, and produced by ex-BBC Senior Producer Lyndon Jones, it is an invite to join the UK’s leading names in Jazz at the Festival launch held in February at Ronnie Scott’s, the legendary London jazz club.
Featuring interviews with the influential guests from the jazz world, and music from several of the great names appearing at this year’s Festival, including Maceo Parker, Eartha Kitt, Imelda May, Soweto Kinch, Bill Frisell, Dave Stapleton, Ruby Turner, Jack DeJohnette and Roberto Fonseca it provides a chance to listen to who’s on offer and decide what gig you’ll be at before heading to Cheltenham in April.
...read the rest of this entry31-03-2008
Jazz Festival hits iTunes!
The HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2008 is proud to announce that we are now live on iTunes! By simply logging on to the iTunes Music Store and entering the 'Jazz' section, you will be whisked away to the HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2008's section featuring singles and albums of this year’s artists.
This offers the perfect opportunity to sample the finest Jazz sounds before hearing them live in Cheltenham. Everything from Eartha Kitt's Purrfect Collection to Mr Scruff's Keep It Unreal can be purchased right now or previewed to get a teaser of the delights that are yet to come!
With a massive pool of MP3s and thousands upon thousands of downloads daily, iTunes really will help get the word and sound out about this year's HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
...read the rest of this entry23-04-2008
The eternal sex kitten... live in Cheltenham
We are thrilled to welcome Eartha Kitt to the Festival for a very special opening night performance on 28 April. In her only UK festival performance of 2008 the international star will bring her unique voice, legendary songs and sensational style straight from New York to headline at Cheltenham.
'This eternal sex kitten .. is still smoulderingly 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 review of her recent New York residency, Sept 2007
Eartha Kitt is a truly versatile artist boasting numerous nominations for prestigious awards across film, theatre and of course music. She offers a unique back catalogue of acclaimed performances and best-selling records featuring stage success as Helen of Troy to Orson Welles D ...read the rest of this entry
22-02-2008
Van Morrison ...live at the HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival
On Wednesday 30 April Van Morrison comes to the HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival to headline a programme which showcases the very best in international performers and world class music. We are thrilled that this truly unique artist joins the Festival for the launch of his new album Keep It Simple.
Since bursting onto the music scene some 40 years ago Van Morrison has continued to delight audiences young and old with his trademark blend of blues, gospel and soul all performed with his special Celtic twist. From his seminal hit Gloria through to modern classics Brown Eyed Girl and Moondance 'Van the Man' brings an unrivalled back catalogue to the Cheltenham stage. With jazz at the very heart of Van’s music, this concert offers an unmissable addition to the Festival line-up.
Jazz Festival Organ ...read the rest of this entry
21-02-2008
Albion Media working with Cheltenham Festivals
We are delighted to announce that Albion Media are joining us as the new PR company working with Cheltenham Music Festival.
Formed by Simon Millward, Albion Media works with artists, musicians, festivals, and organisations both in the UK and internationally. It will be an exciting partnership as we look forward to the 2008 Music Festival.
...read the rest of this entry18-12-2007
The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival - Sponsorship Launch
We had our very first look at what may be in store at this year's Literature Festival at our sponsorship launch on Tuesday.
Festival Director Sarah Smyth introduced a programme which will this year explore the theme of family - how does the family shape who we are, how we see the world, how we live, how we read and how we write? She also hinted at some of this year's headlining acts who will be lead by Guest Directors Kate Adie and Ian Rankin.
Just a few of the names we hope to welcome in October include Sir Roger Moore, Patrick Stewart and Rick Stein. All names are very much still to be confirmed - but it looks like it will be the biggest festival yet. Full programme and booking will be available in early August so keep checking here for the latest news.
...read the rest of this entry18-04-2008
Jazz Festival artist of the week - Ruby Turner
Blessed with a voice that has been likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Jamaican born Ruby Turner can breathe life and meaning into any song whether it is a passionate soaring ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove.
Having broken through as a member of 80’s band Culture Club, her hugely successful solo career has seen her perform with The Temptations, The Four Tops, UB40 and Steve Winwood. She is also well known for her regular special guest appearances with Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, having featured on his last three platinum selling albums. Add to this her recent appearances on stage and screen, including a role in Richard Curtis’ hit film Love Actually and it’s easy to see why she is regarded as one of the most captivating soul singers currently performing in the UK.
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18-03-2008
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