You are invited to the Grand Opening of Jazz on the Square on Thursday 29th April 2010 at 5.30pm. Special guests will be performing live on our Budvar outdoor stage, providing free music in Imperial Gardens behind the Cheltenham Town Hall.
There will be a Carnival atmosphere and delicious food and drink from D-Fly and other vendors. You can find further information on our website http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazzonthesquare/
Commuter Jazz
Another new feature this year is Commuter Jazz kindly supported by The Curry Corner
(http://www.thecurrycorner.com). This encompasses a wide range of free music and entertainment for a perfect way to unwind after a long day at work. This takes place on the Budvar stage on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th April from 5.30pm.
Partners 20% Discount
As a supporter of the festival we would like to offer you a 20% discount on the Elaine Paige performance on Thursday 29th April by quoting ‘Sponsors Discount’ when you call the Box Office.
Elaine Paige was on BBC Breakfast News yesterday morning - and said some great things about her upcoming performance in Cheltenham. The interview can be viewed on the BBC site http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/breakfast/8619646.stm
Extra tickets released
Extra tickets have just been released for the following events, call the Box Office now to order on 0844 576 7979.
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
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.
How to book tickets
Call the Box Office: 0844 576 7979
Online: www.cheltenhamfestivals.com (discounts cannot be applied online)
In person: at the Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA
