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DE A R F RIEN DS,

Well, here we are in year four of Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival and it’s an honour to present you

with our most exciting and diverse programme to date.

We’ve dipped into every genre and traversed the globe to bring you a line-up dedicated to the

incredible musical legacy of jazz and blues; from swing to funk, bebop to blues, Gypsy jazz to

gospel, soul to rock ‘n roll.

We have the supremely talented chanteuse Melody Gardot opening the festival; a 350-strong

choir celebrating Frank Sinatra; no less than three members of James Brown’s original line-up

including the legendary Maceo Parker; the vintage extravaganza that is our Big Swing night and

the UK’s own ‘King of Jazz’, Courtney Pine, with a very personal project featuring musicians from

Africa, the Caribbean and Europe.

These things don’t happen without your support and encouragement and, on behalf of the team,

I’d like to thank you for helping us to grow the festival in scale and ambition every year.

Enjoy the festival!

d e n n y i l e t tArtistic Director

co l i n g o r r i e Festival Producer

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GODFAThERS OF F U Nk

The names maceo parker, pee Wee ellis and fred Wesley stand tall as pioneers of funk in the

1960s. Taking their inspiration from the jazz masters of the 40s and 50s, they redefined the word

‘groove’ and have inspired countless pop, soul and funk stars ever since. Working with James

Brown, they created the greatest horn section in history with riffs and harmonies that are still the

benchmark today.

maceo parker brings his band to Bristol for the first time and it goes without saying his

performance will be one of the highlights of this year’s festival. Expect high-energy funk, soul and

blues of the sort only Maceo can deliver!

pee Wee ellis and fred Wesley will take us in the other direction. They’ll be looking back at the

music that inspired them when they were starting out. Their show, back to Jazz, will revisit the

music that inspired them to become two of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

We’re taking bets on the three of them appearing on stage together at some point during the

festival!

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SOU L SIST ERS

We have an incredible line-up of world-class women headlining this year’s festival including

melody gardot, lisa simone, clare teal and claire martin.

Grammy nominee melody gardot’s extraordinary voice and rare combination of natural talent

and musical sophistication hold audiences all over the world in the palm of her hand. Melody will

open the festival on March 18th.

lisa simone, daughter of the legendary Nina, recently produced the award-winning

documentary ‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’ but she is very much an artist in her own right,

writing her own music alongside heartfelt musical tributes to her mother.

BBC radio regulars and jazz vocalists extraordinaire, clare teal and claire martin, make a

welcome return to this year’s festival. Clare Teal will perform alongside Joe Stilgoe as part of our

perfectly frank show, paying tribute to Frank Sinatra. Claire Martin will perform some of the

great jazz duets alongside the legendary Ray Gelato.

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GU I TA R hEROES

Our guitar line-up is a festival within a festival this year with a veritable ‘who’s who’ of the guitar

world! Superstar session player and jazz/blues maestro larry carlton brings his group from the

US. UK jazz solo legend martin taylor performs an intimate solo concert in The Lantern. Fusion

pioneer John etheridge brings the legendary soft machine legacy to Bristol for the first time

and aynsley lister returns by popular demand with his high-octane blues/rock show.

And there are some ‘hidden’ gems too. Gypsy genius mozes rosenburg performs his stunning

take on the legacy of the great Django Reinhardt alongside violinist tcha limberger. phil robson

visits us with his groundbreaking group partisans and we’ll pay tribute to the great blues men of

the 20th century with bristol blues brothers.

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SPECI A L EV EN TSAs always, our artistic director Denny Ilett is curating a number of special, one-off

events for this year’s festival.

Our legendary big swing night will feature the world’s premier swing band, king

pleasure & the biscuit boys and the 17-piece bruce/ilett big band as well as Swing

Circus, free dance lessons and vintage makeovers.

perfectly frank, our unique tribute to Frank Sinatra, will feature clare teal,

Joe stilgoe, the big buzzard boogie band and a 350-strong chorus performing

interpretations of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ biggest hits.

And finally, we’ll take trip down memory lane with pee Wee ellis and fred

Wesley who will revisit the great jazz standards and be-bop classics that sparked

their musical passion as youngsters.

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I N NOVATORS A N D GROU N D -BRE A k ERS

We present four groups who sit comfortably

on the outer fringes of jazz, constantly

pushing the boundaries and redefining

the genre. Jazz-rock fusion pioneers soft

machine legacy are still going strong, 45

years after their groundbreaking experiments

at the end of the 1960s. The award winning

partisans, almost impossible to pigeonhole,

kick off our Lantern programme on March

18th. gary crosby, another restless inventor,

brings his latest group groundation and

trombonist dennis rollins treats us to a show

with his crowd-pleasing organ trio.

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FOy ER hIGhLIGh TS

The Foyer is always one of our favourite places

to be during festival. This is where the best

local jazz and blues artists take over and show

us what a vibrant and healthy scene we have

here in Bristol.

There are so many highlights to choose from

but look out for George Cooper’s new group

the Jazz defenders; mind-boggling duo

eyebrow; the phenomenal, and soon-to-be

stars of UK jazz sefrial and, a VERY special

treat in the form of get the blessing!

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melody gardot19:30-21:00

big sWing22:00-00:30

king pleasure & the biscuit boys

bruce ilett big band

partisans18:00-19:15

aynsley lister20:15-21:30

bristol JaZZ Workshop17:00-17:45

silver ado18:15-19:00

big sWing

sWing from paris19:30-20:15

emily Wright & the royals

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maceo parker21:00-22:30

perfectly fr ank14:00-15:15

lisa simone16:45-18:00

bristol bluesbrothers 17:15-18:30

tcha limberger & moZes rosenberg

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r ay gelato & claire martin

19:30-20:45

martin taylor 15:00-16:15

Wells cathedr al school

JaZZ combo 11:30 -12:00

kevin figes Quartet

12:30-13:15

elles bailey13:45-14:30

ed leaker band15:00-15:45

milon16:15-17:00

get the blessing17:30-18:15

the JaZZ defenders18:45-19:30

chirimoya20:00-20:45

pee Wee ellis & fred Wesley

14:00-17:00

dennis rollins15:30-17:00

aynsley lister 13:00-14:30




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pee Wee ellis & fred Wesley

back to JaZZ big band

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larry carlton18:00-19:15

courtney pine’s ‘house of legends’

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ian siegal band 15:00-16:15


soft machine legacy

19:30-20:45

bristol schools Ja ZZ orchestr a 11:30 -12:00

mark laWrence12:30-13:15

ibou tall JaZZmates13:45-14:30

feelgood experiment

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eyebroW16:15-17:00

the damn busters17:30-18:15

duval proJect18:45-19:30

sefrial20:00-20:45

christian mcbride and edgar meyer

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gary crosby’s groundation

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M ACEO PA Rk ERHis name is synonymous with funk music, his pedigree impeccable, his band the

tightest little funk orchestra on earth. We’re delighted to welcome the ‘King of Funk

and Soul’ himself, Maceo Parker, to Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival!

As the lynchpin of James Brown’s legendary JB’s, he produced some of the most

enduring entries in the vast canon of American soul music and sowed the seeds of the

funk revolution of the 1970s.

His collaborations over the years have included Prince, Ray Charles, James Taylor, De

La Soul, Dave Matthews Band and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. His timeless sound has

garnered him a fresh young fan base.

It is almost impossible to separate which came first, Maceo or the funk. He is one

of the early pioneers of the modern funk and hip-hop sounds we still jump to in the

present day.

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MELODy GA RDOTGrammy Award nominee, international best-selling singer, songwriter and musician

Melody Gardot transcends musical distinctions of jazz, blues and R&B to offer a

stirring social and musical statement. Her extraordinary voice and rare combination

of natural talent and musical sophistication hold audiences all over the world in the

palm of her hand.

With its funky bass rhythms, retro-soul brass arrangements, euphoric gospel singers

and esoteric orchestrations, her new album, ‘Currency of Man’, is the very antithesis

of smooth jazz. She has mastered the art of capturing mood and emotion in her

music, prompting The Times to say of her music: ‘every decade or so an artist comes

along who redefines the art of the possible’.

“With such a perfectly melodious name, Melody Gardot was surely

destined to be a star. Last night at the Royal Festival Hall she certainly

seemed like one. It was a proper old-fashioned rock gig, with a kick-ass

rhythm section, clouds of dry ice, a gyrating trio of saxes and trumpet, and

a wall of pumping sound that made everyone sway and clap ecstatically.

Startling!”

****the telegraph. review from london Jazz festival 2015.

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PERF ECT Ly F R A NkJoin Clare Teal, Joe Stilgoe, The Big Buzzard Boogie Band and a chorus of 350 singers

as they celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday in spectacular style.

In a career that spanned six decades, Frank Sinatra became one of the most

important musical figures of the 20th century. This special one-off event - curated by

Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival Artistic Director, Denny Ilett - will feature interpretations

of some of Sinatra’s biggest hits.

Pour yourself a bourbon and ‘Start Spreadin’ the News’ because Ol’ Blue Eyes is

coming to town!

clare teal is one of the UK’s most celebrated and much loved jazz singers, as well as

a prolific recording artist and popular BBC Radio 2 broadcaster. Her stunning voice,

encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz, swing and big band music and her innate warmth

and wit have made her one of the most sought after singers in the UK.

The Guardian calls Joe stilgoe ‘a jazz pianist and songwriter of considerable talent and

no less charm’. His live shows are a mixture of virtuosic musicianship, breathtaking

theatricality and witty interaction with the audience, combining on-the-spot

improvisation and the quickest of wits.



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k i n g ple a su r e & th e b is cu it b oysDazzling musicianship, riveting stage performances, sixty TV appearances, two

barnstorming decades on the road and eleven red hot CDs have established King

Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys as today’s greatest swing band.

They have toured and performed with B.B. King, Cab Calloway and his Orchestra and

the original Blues Brothers Band.

“King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are the genuine article, in full working

order, dedicated to shaking you up and swinging you into the middle of

next week. Resistance is futile. Surrender to having a good time!”

the observer.

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SWINGLESSONS

th e b ruc e/i le t t b i g b a n d Led by Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival’s Artistic Director, Denny Ilett, the 17-piece Bruce/

Ilett Big Band play faithful and authentic versions of the biggest hits of the swing era.

Backed by an unbelievable line-up of the UK’s finest musicians, they recreate the

mood and music of the dance halls of yesteryear.


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VINTAGE MAkEOVERS

SWINGCIRCUS

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No musician more embodies the dramatic transformation in the British

jazz scene over the past two decades than saxophonist Courtney Pine. The

groundbreaking multi- instrumentalist has led a generation of exciting

and innovative players who have broadened their styles to take jazz out to

a wider audience.

Deeply steeped in the traditions of the Caribbean, Courtney Pine’s

2014 album, House of Legends, won worldwide critical acclaim. This

very personal project brings together musicians from Africa, the

Caribbean and Europe for an exhilarating mix of merengue, ska,

mento and calypso. Brimming with energy and sure to have you

dancing in the aisles, this is Courtney Pine at his very best.

“Courtney Pine was once hailed as British jazz’s saviour...

he still is” the independent

“Nothing short of breathtaking” the telegraph

“A walking encyclopaedia of advanced saxophony” the guardian

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L A RRy CA RLTONFour-time Grammy winner Larry Carlton is one of the most influential, prolific and original

guitarists of all time. From Michael Jackson to Joni Mitchell, Larry Carlton’s playing has added

grace and sophistication to career-apex albums by some of the world’s greatest artists. We are

absolutely thrilled to welcome him to Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival.

With over 3,000 sessions, 200 hit records and 100 gold albums to his credit, Carlton has left his

fingerprints indelibly on virtually every genre of music.

“The work of his hands speaks grace, passion and timeless knowledge. Listen, learn and be

profoundly moved.” sting


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PEE W EE EL LIS & F RED W ESLE y BACk TO JA ZZ BIG BA N DAs two of the most influential musicians of the 20th Century, saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis and

trombonist Fred Wesley’s legacy is unrivalled. Their pioneering work as James Brown’s horn

section in the 1960s ensures their place at the top table of music history.

Pee Wee and Fred have worked with many of the greats – from Ray Charles and Count Basie to

Ginger Baker and Randy Crawford – inspiring several generations of musicians along the way.

But who were their influences? For this very special concert, Pee Wee and Fred have picked the

great jazz standards and be-bop classics that sparked their musical passion as youngsters. We’ll

take a trip down memory lane with these two living legends in what promises to be a spectacular

concert.



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LISA SI MON ELisa Simone is her own woman: a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and performer whose

ability to transcend genres echoes the tradition of her mother – musical icon and pioneer Nina

Simone.

Better known as Simone and Lisa Simone on Broadway and in entertainment circles, she was

revealed to the world of jazz in 2009 when she performed alongside Dianne Reeves, Angelique

Kidjo and Lizz Wright for the ‘Sing the Truth – the music of Nina Simone’ tour.

Blessed with a rich vocal range, an innate skill for lyrical interpretation and a soul-deep

understanding of music as a means of healing, empowerment and celebration, Lisa Simone is

very much her mother’s daughter.



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Ay NSLE y LIST ER With explosive natural ability and fiery, emotionally charged compositions, Aynsley

Lister’s brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary songwriting that’s real,

heartfelt and soul-searching.

Lister is a leading light in the resurgence of British blues-infused music. Whether

passionately writing and recording his own material or mesmerising audiences at his

live shows, one thing is abundantly clear; music is hard wired into his DNA and flows

from his fingertips like sonic bolts of lightening.

“His guitar playing is a fire hazard” moJo


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BRISTOL BLU ES BROT hERS

Join us on a trip down the Mississipi Delta as we pay tribute to the lives and legacies

of the great blues men including BB King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy,

Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many more.

Featuring five of Bristol’s premier blues artists including Innes Sibun, Pete Gage, Will

Edmunds, Eric Mylod-Okafo and Joe Wilkins, we’ll delve into the early days of the

acoustic blues before taking a whistle-stop tour of blues history from the 1930s to the

21st Century.


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MUSIC WORk ShOPS

pe e W e e e llis a n d fr e d W e s le y a f u n k m a s t e r c l a s s W i t h t h e o r i g i n a l m e m b e r s o f J a m e s b r o W n ’ s h o r n s e c t i o n Funk legends Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley present this interactive workshop using special

backing tracks developed for ProMusicTutor. Participants will be organised into three groups

– bronze, silver and gold depending on ability and compatibility – and will create their own

versions of the music provided under the guidance of Pee Wee and Fred. At the end of the

workshop, each group will perform their piece with Fred and Pee Wee joining in! An unmissable

opportunity to meet, learn from and play with two masters of their art.

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ay ns le y lis te r b u i l d i n g a g r e at g u i ta r s o lo Aynsley will be exploring the basic building blocks of a great guitar solo and how to piece them

together effectively.

Key elements will include:

» Getting away from the standard scale based ruts and how to mix it up

» Focusing on melody and tune

» Timing

» Giving a lead solo direction

» Playing with conviction

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d e n n is ro lli ns ‘ r h y t h m i n g r o o v e’ – a f u n k y p e r fo r m a n c e W o r k s h o p“Performing some of my funk based compositions and popular funk classics, we’ll (firstly)

address the interplay between the rhythm section, breaking down the relationships between

the elements of each instrument (bass-drum and bass, hi-hat and guitar, piano and guitar,

percussion and drums) and with the inclusion of brass or woodwind, we’ll look at the rhythmic

role lead instruments play within the groove context.”s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 1 : 0 0 -1 2 : 3 0 // t h e f o l k h o u s e // £ 2 5

t h e m a r r i a g e b e t W e e n a co u s t i c a n d e l e c t r o n i c i n s t r u m e n t s Dennis describes this as a ‘gather around’ workshop. “Having worked extensively with electronic

effects attached to the trombone, we’ll analyse my personal live setup, paying particular

attention to the pure acoustic sound and after adding effects, look at the difference textures

achievable and how/ where to use them in the context of a band performance.”

There will also be an opportunity for a few workshop participants to experiment with the sound

effects on their own instruments. Brass and woodwind players welcome. s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 5 : 3 0 -17: 0 0 // t h e f o l k h o u s e // £ 2 5

r e m i x s t u d i os at co l s to n h a ll t o m o r r o W ’ s W a r r i o r s a n d r e m i x a c a d e m yJ a Z Z e x p e r i e n c e Are you a young instrumentalist or vocalist aged 13-17 with a love of jazz? Join Jazz Jamaica/

Groundation founder, Gary Crosby OBE and Tomorrow’s Warriors musicians alongside Remix’s

own Mr Woodnote and Lady Nade for an exclusive interactive workshop.

» Learn about blues, scales and improvisation

» Be inspired by the music of the icons of jazz

» Get creative and compose a tune

» Immerse yourself in a jam session

» Get a FREE ticket to Gary Crosby’s Groundation Live show at the festival

Places are free but limited so to register in advance please contact:

[email protected] or 0117 204 7126s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 4 : 0 0 -17: 0 0 // c o l s t o n h a l l , r e m i x s t u d i o s // f r e e

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pa r tis a ns Since their formation in 1996 Partisans have

been thrilling audiences with their ferociously

energetic performances. They have been

described by BBC Radio 3 as ‘one of the most

exciting all-star experimental groups in jazz

today’. Partisans’ critically acclaimed 2014

album, ‘Swamp’, pumps their groove-based

sound with viscous voodoo, hi-life romps,

burning post bop, no messing rock outs,

spacious reflections and heavy hooks!



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s o f t m ac h i n e leg ac ySoft Machine are one of the greatest UK avant/

jazz-rock bands of all time and their work

continues to be name-checked by today’s hip

experimentalists. The band plays material

from the era as well as many contemporary

works, as featured on their recent album

Burden of Proof.



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ChRIST I A N MCBRIDE A N D EDGA R M E y ER

The term “double bass” takes on new meaning as two of the greatest living practitioners of the

instrument— jazz master Christian McBride and classical/folk/bluegrass Renaissance man Edgar

Meyer—join forces for a thrilling exploration of the deep space beyond genre and expectation.

Christian McBride is the undisputed don of the acoustic-bass in jazz. You could even say he was

born into the role as his father and great-uncle were bassists before him in Philadelphia. Child-

prodigy Christian followed studies at Juilliard with a stellar jazz career performing with everyone

from Freddie Hubbard to Pat Metheny as well as guesting with James Brown, Paul McCartney and

The Roots and leading his own band. The McArthur ‘Genius’ Fellowship-winner Edgar Meyer - who

is also a bassist-son of a bassist-father and a noted composer as well as an instrumentalist -

combines bluegrass with the classical repertoire. His collaborators include Yo Yo Ma, Joshua Bell,

Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas and James Taylor.

We welcome St. George’s contribution to the Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival .

s t g e o r g e ’ s


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g a ry c ros by ’s g ro u n dati o nInternationally acclaimed bassist and bandleader, Gary Crosby is well known for having

audiences dancing in the aisles with his fantastic orchestra, the 35-piece Jazz Jamaica All Stars.

At this year’s festival he reveals another side to his jazz persona with a compact, more intimate

project: Gary Crosby’s Groundation. Progressive jazz with some Afrobeat accents interspersed

with thoughtful ballads. Vital and enthralling!



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tc h a li m b e rg e r & m oZ e s ros e n b e rgGypsy violinist, guitarist and vocalist Tcha

Limberger received a rapturous standing

ovation at Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival 2015

and we’re delighted to have him back again.

This time he is joined by guitarist Mozes

Rosenberg; a virtuoso performer and part of

the dynamic and brilliant Rosenberg family of

gypsy geniuses.

Put Tcha Limberger – recently accorded the

title ‘The polymath king of Gypsy music’ by

The Times ,and spectacular guitarist himself

– on stage with Mozes Rosenberg and you get

something close to Gypsy jazz royalty.

i a n s i eg a l b a n d Ladies and Gentlemen: Ian Siegal has entered the building. If you know the name, but not the

game, it’s high time you made his acquaintance.

His love of nascent rock ‘n’ rollers like Little Richard and Elvis, blues titans such as Muddy Waters

and Howlin’ Wolf, and the experimentalism of Tom Waits, fuels a powerful voice and magnetic

stage presence. Classic Rock Magazine calls him a ‘National Treasure’ and we wholeheartedly

agree!



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d e n n is ro lli nsCelebrated for his versatility and muscular

approach to playing the trombone, Dennis

Rollins has established a reputation as an artist

of excellence, and has lent his unique and stylish

talents to some of this country’s, and indeed the

world’s, top jazz and pop personalities including

Courtney Pine, Baba Maal, Jamiroquai, US3, Brand

New Heavies and Blur.

He is currently a key member of Maceo Parker’s

band as well as a highly sought after musician,

composer and bandleader.



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r ay g e l ato & c l a i r e m a r ti n Friends for 30 years, multi award-winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE and

legendary saxophonist and vocalist Ray Gelato have combined their love

of all things ‘swing’ and joined forces for their first show together,

‘It’s a Swinging Affair’.

These much celebrated and respected musicians share the

stage with a world-class trio led by renowned pianist

Dave Newton to explore the Great American

Songbook, including classics such as

Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, They all

Laughed and Can’t We Be Friends.


c o l s t o n h a l l ,

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M A RT I N TAy LOR The Times calls him ‘the finest British guitarist of his generation’ and we couldn’t agree more.

Widely considered to be the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar playing,

Martin possesses an inimitable style that has earned him global acclaim.

As well as being a true guitar innovator, he is also a master concert performer, dazzling audiences

with his solo shows, which combine virtuosity, emotion and humour with a strong stage

presence.



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th e b e b o p c lu b The Bear, 261 Hotwells, BS8 4SF

a n dy d e r r i c k Q u a r t e t Birmingham based trombonist Andy Derrick

brings his soulful and rich sound back to his

hometown with a new set exploring a range of

standards and originals. f r i d ay, m a r c h 4 t h // e n t r y £ 8

e d J o n e s Q u a r t e t Ed Jones is one of the UK’s foremost tenor

saxophonists. Many tours with the bands

US3 and Incognito have afforded him

opportunities to work alongside some of

the biggest names in the music industry,

including Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan,

George Benson, D’Angelo, Kid Creole and

many more. f r i d ay, m a r c h 1 1t h // e n t r y £ 8

th e a lm a tav e r n Alma Vale Road, Clifton, BS8 2HY

t h e J o e c r i b b b lu e s b a n d A five-piece band playing straight ahead

blues, with original interpretations of

traditional electric styles, from early jump

blues to later Texas and Chicago material, all

played with real authenticity and swing. s u n d ay, m a r c h 1 3 t h // e n t r y f r e e

o ld m a r k e t a s s e m b ly 25 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0DF

o m a J a Z Z s e s s i o n Estimable bassist and composer Greg

Cordez leads this top-notch fortnightly jazz

session from the bass, joined by powerhouse

drummer Matt Brown and Bristol’s busiest

pianist, George Cooper. m o n d ay, m a r c h 1 4 t h // f r e e

F RI NGE F EST I VA L

s W i n g t u e s d ayA live swing band will take to the Assembly

stage to lay down their best foot-twitching

tunes. Sophie Sheldrake will lead the steps,

introducing us to swing dance and making

sure those feet land in the right place each

time. t u e s d ay, m a r c h 1 5 t h // f r e e

n o. 1 h a r b o u r s i d eNo.1 Canons Rd, Bristol, BS1 5UH

r o b d a n a h e r a n d h e n r y b i n n i n gAccomplished young saxophonist Robin

Danaher (Kinyonga Quartet) joins forces

with the equally talented Henry Binning on

keys (Feelgood Experiment) to reimagine

some classic jazz tunes, featuring impressive

interplay and a wonderful depth of harmonic

language. W e d n e s d ay, m a r c h 1 6 // f r e e

th e c a nte e n 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY

n i c k m a lco l m ’ s s t i c k y W i c k e t Trumpeter Nick Malcolm is a rising star

on the British jazz scene with his unusual

harmonic approach that recalls Eric Dolphy

and Ambrose Akinmusire. Here he joins with

Dan Moore (Andy Sheppard) on organ, Dan

Waldman, guitar, and Ric Yarborough, drums

for a funk-hip hop organ quartet.W e d n e s d ay, m a r c h 1 6 t h // f r e e

bristol fringe cafe barClifton, BS8 4BZ

J i m m u l l e n t r i o Jim Mullen is unquestionably the dean of

British jazz guitarists. In his long career he

has played with Brian Auger, the Average

White Band, gained fame with the jazz-funk

Morrissey-Mullen and played and recorded

with just about everyone from Mose Allison to

Claire Martin. W e d n e s d ay, m a r c h 1 6 t h // e n t r y £ 1 2

fu t u r e i n nBond Street South, BS1 3EN

a n dy n o W a k t r i o Andy Nowak’s reputation as an outstanding

pianist has been growing steadily and now

he is debuting his first album. Expect boldly

creative playing with thematic ideas at the

forefront. t h u r s d ay, m a r c h 17 t h

e n t r y £ 5 /£ 3 s t u d e n t s

t i m t h o r n t o n g r o u p Tim Thornton is one of the leading double

bassists in London and a member of Ronnie

Scott’s Allstars as well as playing with most

of the top London jazz musicians. He fronts

his own quartet, New Kid, but often brings

prestigious friends like Jason Rebello to sit in. t h u r s d ay, m a r c h 2 4 t h

e n t r y £ 5 /£ 3 s t u d e n t s

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b r is to l Ja Z Z W o r k s h o p sFounded by bassist Dave Goodier, BJW has

been running for over twenty years and is

one of the country’s longest established

education projects. Their live show combines

the energy and enthusiasm of all members

across the four levels of ability, from fresh

novices to advanced performers. f r i d ay, m a r c h 1 8 t h // 17: 0 0 -17: 4 5

s i lv e r a d oFormed by trumpeter Andy Hague as a tribute

to the great legacy of Horace Silver, Silverado

specialises in fresh arrangements of tunes

transcribed from original recordings, echoing

Silver’s trademark blues and soul sounds with

funk and Latin influences.f r i d ay, m a r c h 1 8 t h // 1 8 : 1 5 -1 9 : 0 0

s W i n g fro m pa r isSwing from Paris bring you the sounds of

a chic Parisian café and the French jazz of

Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.

They present tunes from across Europe

and beyond - featuring music by Edith Piaf,

Gershwin, Charles Trenet and the Hot Club de

France. With violin, guitars and double bass,

expect stylish gypsy jazz and vintage swing…

from the Paris of the 1930s, right up to present

day.f r i d ay, m a r c h 1 8 t h // 1 9 : 3 0 -2 0 : 1 5

e m i ly W r i g ht a n d th e roya l sDrawing widespread critical acclaim following

appearances at jazz festivals all over the

country, Emily’s unique tone brings a new

freshness to the swinging sounds of the 1940s

and 50s and she is more than ably supported

by a superb rhythm section that invokes the

spirit of the Nat King Cole trio.f r i d ay, m a r c h 1 8 t h // 2 0 : 4 5 -2 1 : 3 0

W e ll s c ath e d r a l s c h o o l Ja Z Z co m b oWells Cathedral School is one of only four

music schools in the UK providing specialist

music education to young musicians. The jazz

department at Wells is run by saxophonists

Edward Leaker and Andy Tweed together with

a team of dedicated tutors. The culmination

of this work being the Jazz Combo which

presents valuable opportunities both to

advanced students and to pupils looking to

develop their improvisational skills. s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 1 : 3 0 -1 2 : 0 0

k e v i n fi g e s Qua r te tFige’s Quartet play his own distinctive

compositions with a striking level of empathy

and interplay between the ensemble of highly

accomplished players, all great improvisers

whose aim is to produce personal music in a

fearless and involving way. s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 2 : 3 0 -1 3 : 1 5

Bristol Jazz Workshops Chirimoya Duval Project Ed Leaker Band

Emily Wright & The Royals Eyebrow Feelgood ExperimentElles Bailey

Ibou Tall Jazzmates Kevin Figes Quartet Mark LawrenceGet The Blessing

Sefrial Silverado Swing From ParisMilon

The Jazz Defenders Wells Cathedral School Jazz Combo

Bristol Schools Jazz OrchestraThe Damn Busters

FOy ER A RT ISTSThe Foyer is one of our favourite places to be during festival. This is where the best local jazz and

blues artists take over and show us what a vibrant and healthy scene we have here in Bristol.

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e lle s b a i le yAlso known as Bristol’s ‘Blues Princess’,

Elles Bailey mixes the soul of blues with a

contemporary edge, featuring meaningful

and personal lyrics, big anthemic choruses

and smooth blends of pop sensibilities,

against the backdrop of her husky-toned,

lived-in vocals.s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 3 : 4 5 -1 4 : 3 0

e d le a k e r b a n dHaving trained at the Royal Academy of

Music, Edward’s original tunes represent a

wide range of influences from contemporary

smooth jazz to soul and funk - the style is

rooted in groove with a strong emphasis on

melody.s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 5 : 0 0 -1 5 : 4 5

m i lo nMilon are a Bristol-based quartet striking the

perfect balance between groove-inducing

rhythms and face-melting sonic outbursts.

While Cypriot rhythms create the bed for

which sax and guitar bounce playfully off each

other, unpredictable melodies mirror off the

band members - the dynamic power of the

whole sound takes the listener on a mind-

frazzling ride.s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 6 : 1 5 -17: 0 0

g e t th e b le s s i n gFormed in 2000, this Bristol-based four-piece

was brought together by a shared fascination

with the improvisational nature of Ornette

Coleman, while also taking inspiration from

the modern improvised sound, North African

culture, and non-chordal music. With a line-

up that has remained the same since their

formation, GTB boasts such performers as

Portishead rhythm masters Jim Barr and

Clive Deamer on bass and drums respectively,

Pete Judge on trumpet and Jake McMurchie

on saxophone. s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 17: 3 0 -1 8 : 1 5

th e Ja Z Z d e fe n d e r sLed by vibrant young pianist and composer

George Cooper, The Jazz Defenders are borne

out of a deep love for Blue Note Records,

including the works of Horace Silver, Hank

Mobley and Lee Morgan. The line-up is classic

hard-bop, effortlessly channelling the spirit of

the golden Blue Note era of jazz. s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 1 8 : 4 5 -1 9 : 3 0

ch i r i m oyaBased around the vocals of Tammy Payne and

Ruth Hammond, the songs of Jimi Hendrix,

Donna Summer and D’Angelo (to name a few)

get a surprise latin jazz and Afro Cuban re-

working inspired by an R&B repertoire, with

Jake McMurchie on sax and Matthew Jones

on drums. s at u r d ay, m a r c h 1 9 t h // 2 0 : 0 0 -2 0 : 4 5

b r is to l s c h o o l s Ja Z Z o rc h e s tr aThe Bristol Schools Jazz Orchestra is an

ensemble run by Bristol Plays Music. It

provides the experience of playing in a full

big band for students from Bristol schools.

The band is in high demand, playing for the

Lord Mayor of Bristol, opening a charity

masquerade ball and more recently opening

for the world renowned Wynton Marsalis and

Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra.s u n d ay, m a r c h 2 0 t h // 1 1 : 3 0 -1 2 : 0 0

m a r k l a W r e n c eMark Lawrence takes inspiration from the

worlds of funk, jazz-rock and the blues, citing

the likes of John McLaughlin, John Scofield,

Buddy Guy and Kurt Rosenwinkel as major

influences. Lawrence’s music has “hints of

Weather Report, Headhunters, even Steely

Dan” and his playing style has been described

as “vocalising guitar that hints at Hendrix

via George Benson”. Expect a heartfelt

performance of original music full of twists

and turns.s u n d ay, m a r c h 2 0 t h // 1 2 : 3 0 -1 3 : 1 5

i b o u ta llThough dazzlingly impressive Senegalese

jazz pianist Ibou Tall starts from the classic

sounds of piano standards, there’s no denying

his African influences. This new project with

Julien Alenda (sax), Guillaume Ottaviani

(bass), Martin Sean McConnell (guitar) and

Paolo Adamo (drums) brings a rich and

rhythmic Afro-jazz fusion to original material

and well-known tunes alike.s u n d ay, m a r c h 2 0 t h // 1 3 : 4 5 -1 4 : 3 0

fe e lg o o d e x pe r i m e ntA six-piece soul-hop collective fronted by

vocalist Holly Wellington and trumpeter

Alfie Grieve, Feelgood Experiment features

the very best of Bristol’s blossoming young

music scene, as they combine a love of jazz,

soul, Afrobeat, hip hop and R&B to concoct

bewitching tunes with complex rhythmic

counterpoint and irresistibly groovy harmonic

lines. We defy you not to dance!s u n d ay, m a r c h 2 0 t h // 1 5 : 0 0 -1 5 : 4 5

e y e b ro WEyebrow are a Bristol-based trumpet and

drums duo formed in 2009. Their music

evolves out of improvisations, which are

reassembled into structured pieces with an

unexpectedly cinematic sweep, like journeys

through slowly changing landscapes.s u n d ay, m a r c h 2 0 t h // 1 6 : 1 5 -17: 0 0

th e da m n b us te r sThe Damn Busters are a blues band with a

focus on boogie and jump, Chicago, Delta

and New Orleans styles. Usually presented

as a trio or quartet, the band is fronted by

singer Kirris Riviere and directed by electric

pianist and organist Evan Newman. Joe Allen

on upright bass contributes hugely to their

percussive sound.s u n d ay, m a r c h 2 0 t h // 17: 3 0 -1 8 : 1 5

d u va l proJ ec tThe Duval Project is an honest, unpretentious

band featuring the talented and in-demand

rhythm section of Richie Blake (bass), Arj

Magee (drums), Andy Nowak (keys) and Dan

Waldman (guitar). Theirs is a sound that

fuses jazz with neo-soul, a music that has a

heartbeat and a passion.

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s e fr i a lSefrial is an inventive new project, performing

original music crossing an eclectic range of

genres from jazz to rock. This project features

some of Bristols top players including the

brilliant Jake McMurchie on tenor sax, Sophie

Stockham on alto sax, Joe Wilkins on guitar,

Greg Cordez on bass and Matt Brown on

drums.s u n d ay, m a r c h 2 0 t h // 2 0 : 0 0 -2 0 : 4 5

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F EST I VA L MEMBERSfr i e n ds:Jane chmiel

eric deacon

trisha deacon

ben elliott

nigel evans

niki evans

miranda mowbray

Janet nicholson

mike nicholson

John norval

anne norval

caroline pitt

philip rawlin

karin rawlin

Jeremy rickard

peter searle barnes

sarah searle barnes

Janet thumim

Joshua thumim

peter Woodcock

ian blakesley

Wayne powell

Jenniefer taper

malcolm fox

patro nsclare adani

kerrianne gauld

h o n o r a ry patro nslillian boutte

pee Wee ellis

andy sheppard

huey morgan

b oa r d o f trus te e ssandra fryer (Chair)

marti burgess

Jane sabherwal

charley dunlap

imogen hilton-brown

fe s ti va l te a mFestival Producer: colin gorrie

Artistic Director: denny ilett

Marketing Director: aisling mustan

Technical Manager: rob ellmore

Production Manager: trish brown

Press Officer: polly eldridge

Volunteer Management: Wicked events

Design: doc & tee

Festival Market Manager: frank ilett

Th A Nk yOUSs pec i a l th a n k sTo our volunteers (over 50 of them!). We

simply couldn’t run the festival without you.

To bristol music trust and the staff of

colston hall for your commitment to the

festival and the advice and support that you

give us.

To arts council england, bath ales,

colston hall, the folk house, Watershed,

st george’s, bristol plays music and visit

bristol for their support.

o u r s p o ns o r s

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