If you haven’t done so already be sure to enjoy one of life’s great experiences- mixing Budvar with great Jazz. You can do that from April 28 to May 3 at the Barclays Cheltenham Jazz Festival where Budvar will be the sponsoring beer of the festival for the fourth year running.
During this period you will find Budvar Original and Budvar Dark in Marquees and at bars scattered around Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens. This year the event really spills out from the traditional venue into a new 650 seat arena with food and drink stalls, a jazz market, all accompanied by free outdoor music.
At the same time Budvar, Dark and Original, can be discovered in the dozens of pubs and bars in the town and environs who have signed up for fringe activity during the week and many of the participants in this activity will be participating in the Budvar Brewed Jazz competition to find the new up and coming performers who traditionally have always cut their teeth on the UK pub scene.
Some of the events we recommend are:
Elaine Paige http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-2010/elaine-paige/ Elaine is currently rehearsing new songs exclusively for her Cheltenham performance…including All That Jazz (from chicago), One Fine Day, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Eric Bibb http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-2010/eric-bibb/ Blues meets gospel and soul with Eric’s latest album Booker’s Guitar. His singing and versatile guitar playing has seen him work alongside Ray Charles, Robert Cray and Taj Mahal
Dave Holland & Pepe Habichuela http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-2010/dave-holland-and-pepe-habichuela/ In a unique collaboration, Spanish flamenco guitar maestro Pepe Habichuela joins jazz bassist Dave Holland to perform the passionate melodies and enchanting folk songs of traditional Andalusian flamenco, combined with a strong hint of jazz swing
Phantom Limb http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-2010/phantom-limb/ A beautiful blend of southern soul, country, blues and gospel, this is music-making with raw elegance.
Nikki Yeoh Trio with John Surman http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz-2010/nikki-yeoh-trio-with-john-surman/ Pianist Nikki Yeoh performs the world premiere of her Barclays Cheltenham Jazz Festival commission, featuring special guest and legendary reeds player John Surman.
