Cheltenham Jazz Festival Curated by Jamie Cullum April 28-May 3

Building on the previous success of what is already considered to be one of Europe’s leading Jazz Festivals, 2010 will see the Cheltenham Jazz Festival develop its programme, atmosphere and edge like never before.

Alongside a compelling balance of international stars and cutting edge European musicians, this year’s Festival will feature a free-jazz stage curated by comedian and lifelong jazz fan Stewart Lee, a “Best of British” strand featuring the likes of Empirical, trioVD and Troyka, and programming from Jamie Cullum, who has been invited to be the Festival’s first ever Guest Director.

Building on the previous success of what is already considered to be one of Europe’s leading Jazz Festivals, 2010 will see the Cheltenham Jazz Festival develop its programme, atmosphere and edge like never before.

Alongside a compelling balance of international stars and cutting edge European musicians, this year’s Festival will feature a free-jazz stage curated by comedian and lifelong jazz fan Stewart Lee, a “Best of British” strand featuring the likes of Empirical, trioVD and Troyka, and programming from Jamie Cullum, who has been invited to be the Festival’s first ever Guest Director.

Here’s a taster of what to look forward to at next year’s Festival. The full programme will be available in early 2010.
Guitar legend John Scofield to play headline set
Jamie Cullum announced as Guest Director
Pillar Room Programme
Jazz on the Square
Yamaha Jazz Experience