Podcasts about cheltenham jazz festival

Back on the decks after a much-needed reset. My wonderful wife (Ros) surprised me with a trip to Porto!
We made it back just in time for the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. We caught some incredible sets from Billy Cobham, Kokoroko, and the absolute highlight for both of us was Daniel Casimir and his big band.
 This week's show, Weekend Commuter, is inspired by that whole experience. Travel, the music, the movement. It starts with Cobham's classic Stratus, into Kokoroko, Ashley Henry, and Casimir. 

Deep, soulful house selections are included from Yooks, Mr. V, and Miggedy Maestro and more… 

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Hey thanks for dropping in again. Come catch me play live: Saturday 4th May at MIMMO Studios 3pm-3:30PM (during Cheltenham Jazz Festival). Sunday 12th May - Stroud Brewery 2pm - 5pm Friday 17th May Stroud Subscription Rooms (Leee John of Imagination Flashback Tour) Here are tracks shared in this weeks show: Carmen McRae - Can't Hide Love Omar - You've Got To Move MADELEINE - Can I Feel Enough (Ash Walker Remix) Tour-Maubourg - Diffraction rythmique musclecars - I Don't Remember The last Time I Saw Stars Billy Lo - Do U Play Around Samantha Lindo & Marla Kether - Bloodline (Marla Kether Remix) Vick Lavender & David Glen - First Kiss (feat. Carla Trather) [Abicah Soul Main Mix] War - Flying Machine (The Chase)

Model turned TV personality Katie Price joins Clare McDonnell to talk about her views on young women getting cosmetic surgery, after having several procedures herself.It's 60 years since the first Biba shop opened and the Fashion and Textile Museum in London have just launched a new exhibition: The Biba Story - 1964-1975. On until September, it explores how the fashion phenomenon blossomed to become the world's first lifestyle label. Nuala McGovern speaks to its founder, Barbara Hulanicki, and the curator of the exhibition, Martin Pel.Australian politician Georgie Purcell is the youngest woman in the parliament of the state of Victoria. From posting TikToks about animal rights, politics, and beer, to archiving her life achievements with tattoos and sharing photos of herself pole dancing – she is definitely not your average politician. She's also been a target of almost constant sexist attacks and abuse, which on occasions made her fear for her life. Georgie talks to Nuala about why she's still determined to get more women into politics.Described as a grim portrayal of human nature, Mothers' Instinct is a film about the darker side of maternal love. Academy Award-winning actresses Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway play best friends raising sons of the same age in the same neighbourhood. The psychological thriller follows their apparently picture-perfect life in Sixties suburbia. The two friends in real life join Nuala to discuss.TM Payne, or Tina, spent the last two decades working in the criminal justice system, specialising in domestic abuse. She's now turned her hand to writing and is set to publish her first crime novel on the 1 April. She talks about her years in policing and her new-found passion for fiction.And MOBO Award-winning singer and songwriter, Zara McFarlane, one of the UK's leading jazz vocalists. She will be appearing at this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Rebecca Myatt Studio manager: Emma Harth

The leader of the Taliban has declared on state television that women who commit adultery will be stoned to death. Nuala McGovern speaks to the former deputy speaker of the Afghan Parliament, Fawzia Koofi. We look at the legacy of children's TV executive Kay Benbow, hailed as “Queen of the Beebies”, who has died with historian Dr Emily Baughan and producer Anne Wood.Our reporter Jo Morris talks to the mum of a young man who got into serious trouble with drugs in the third in our series Breaking The Cycle about SHiFT a new approach to helping young people at risk of going off the rails. A new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research warns of an AI "jobs apocalypse" which will have the greatest impact on women and young people. We talk to Carsten Jung from the IPPR and to AI Expert Prof. Gina Neff.And live music from Zara McFarlane who's appearing at this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood

A new report out today from the CQC - the Care Quality Commission - says that almost two thirds of maternity units provide dangerously substandard care that puts women and babies at risk. It has rated 65% of maternity services in England as either "inadequate" or "requires improvement", an increase from 54% last year. And yesterday saw the first debate in Parliament about birth trauma and the injuries suffered by some women in labour. The Conservative MP Theo Clarke has campaigned for better support for mothers following her own traumatic experience after giving birth to her daughter in August 2022. She gave her powerful testimony to Parliament in an effort to get birth trauma added to the women's health strategy and improve perinatal care for women. First we hear from Chief Executive of the CQC, Ian Trenholm, and then consultant obstetrician Dr Daghni Rajasingham. After Ruhama Wolle took on the bridesmaid mantle three times in the space of 18 months, she decided to never say yes to the role, ever again. She penned an open letter resigning from all future bridesmaid requests, addressed to all her family and friends in Glamour Magazine US, where she works as Special Projects Editor. She joins Anita Rani to talk about why she's opted out of the type of friendship being a bridesmaid requires. A prize-winning poet and currently Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Arizona State University, Safiya Sinclair, has now written a stunning memoir, How to Say Babylon. It looks at her childhood and teenage years growing up in an ultra-strict Rastifari family in Jamaica, and how literature and poetry changed the trajectory of her life. The soul/jazz singer Mica Millar has amassed almost five million streams on Spotify, and her debut album has been championed by the likes of Trevor Nelson and Jamie Cullum. This summer she's had sold out shows, festival appearances at Love Supreme and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, plus opening slots for Gregory Porter and Lionel Ritchie. Mica is to perform at the Union Chapel as part of London Jazz Festival's opening weekend in November. She discusses recording her new album, Heaven Knows, during lockdown, while recovering from an accident. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Kirsty Starkey

The voice behind the Mercedes EQS advert, Louise Golbey is a an established Soul singer /songwriter on the London music scene and beyond. A BBC Introducing Alumni (Glastonbury, Maida Vale) and regular performer at legendary venues Ronnie Scotts, The 606, Pizza Express and The Jazz Cafe, she has played alongside Paloma Faith, Jessie J, Sam Smith, Lianne Lahavas & Ed Sheeran (who is also in one of her early music videos). She has performed at Glastonbury, The Isle of Wight, Cross The Tracks, The London Jazz Festival, BluesFest and Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Louise is one of the most in-demand openers on the live music circuit, supporting George Benson at Kenwood House, En Vogue and Roberta Flack at The Indigo2, a sold out UK tour with The Stylistics, and Roy Ayers, Evelyn Champagne King, Omar, Heatwave and Eric Benet at The Jazz Cafe. Louise also performed at The o2 arena for the Electric Soul Festival in 2019 (hosted by Trevor Nelson) alongside Kool and The Gang, Brand New Heavies and Level 42.  With a lot of support from BBC 1 Xtra, 6 Music, Jazz FM, Mi Soul, Radio 2 and radio stations across Europe over the years.  Louise has released several EP's and singles, her first album ‘Novel' features a track with Omar and Mo Pleasure, as well as production by Mercury Music Prize nominee producer Drew ‘Beats' Horley (Ty, Estelle, De La Soul, Roots Manuva) and Aamir Yaqub (Rihanna) She has written tracks with Example, The Newham Generals and Dan Dare (who was behind the Joel Corry /MKEK hit Head n Heart in 2020) and is currently working with Grammy winning songwriter Rob Davis (‘Can't Get You Out of My Head'). Louise has written for TV series, film and adverts and also hosts The Songwriter's Podcast in association with The Ivors Academy and PRS for Music M Magazine. Louise recently released her second studio album ‘Renaissance' which has been very well received and showcases Louise's strongest and most personal recordings to date. #Music #MyMusic #LouiseGolbey #Jazz #StoryTelling #Podcast #Top20

In episode 29, Karl and Aidan talk to Nia Collins, who introduces herself as a musician, singer and educator. As we progress through the episode however, we discover that she has many more strings to her bow besides these, including event management, creating a whole range of music projects and even writing jingles! She is also Aidan's line manager at Southampton Music Hub, but we'll let you decide if Aidan managed to conduct himself appropriately…Nia talks about her time organising Cheltenham Jazz Festival, putting on huge music events in the south of England and how her career has progressed to leading the Isle of Wight Music Hub. She also reveals an insight to the inner workings of music education, and the challenges that come with bringing together hundreds of students to perform in mass choral events.p.s. It's pronounced JIF, not GIF…Find out more about Nia's work here:Southampton Music HubIsle of Wight Music HubListening to the podcast is all the support we need, but if you'd like to go a little further then you can make a donation to the show HERE. Include a message, and we'll read it out on the show!

In this edition of Inheritance Tracks Rufus Wainwright reveals the stories behind the music that continues to inspire him; from the highlands of Scotland to a powerful song gifted to his peers and contemporary gay men. Rufus will be performing at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival on April 29th. Music: Inherited: Wild Mountain Thyme - Judy Collins Pass on: Heading for Home by Peggy Seeger Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

The designer and business-woman Cath Kidston reveals the person beyond the patterns - and explains how she's moved away from drawing flowers to drawing on the natural properties of them for her new business venture. Stig Abell's career spans from running the Press Complaints commission, managing editor of The Sun and Times Radio breakfast show presenter. But, he can now add crime fiction novelist to his extensive CV with the publication of Death Under a Little Sky. Wheelchair rugby star and Olympic gold medallist Kylie Grimes discusses the sport's expansion and champions getting more women into sport of all kinds. Musician Rufus Wainwright, who is at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival on April 29th, shares his inheritance tracks.

This is a beautiful recording of a beautiful show. Saving Grace w/ Robert Plant & Suzi Dian May 1, 2022, at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. We hear Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down, It's a Beautiful Day Today, and a sublime We Bid You Goodnight. This is special.

Hello again, Who else enjoyed last weekend at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival? Wonderful artists appeard like, Lady Black Bird, Moses Boyd, Jordan Rakei, Gary Bartz and so many more.. Tomorrows Warriors curated the Free Stage on Saturday afternoon which introduced one or two new emerging artists to watch for the future. I'll share those with you in upcoming shows. This week featuring tracks by, Ebi Soda & Yazz Ahmed, a beautiful 70s folk rock/soul tune by John Martyn and more.. tune in stream and enjoy! Chandler - Ebi Soda & Yazz Ahmed https://ebi-soda.bandcamp.com/track/chandler-feat-yazz-ahmed Solid Air - John Martyn https://www.discogs.com/master/60337-John-Martyn-Solid-Air Move (feat. Apani B Fly) - Jazz Spastiks https://rockwellproductshop.bandcamp.com/track/move-feat-apani-b-fly Ascension (feat. Oliver Night) - Jimpster https://jimpster.bandcamp.com/track/ascension-feat-oliver-night Loving - Roselien & Kaidi Tatham https://roselien.bandcamp.com/track/loving-remix-kaidi-tatham-roselien-ft-amoachille Iced Tea - Joyce Wrice, Kaytranada https://youtu.be/HJTMINsjlkc Go DJ (feat. SiR) - Kaytranada http://www.beatport.com/track/go-dj/12908237 It Don't Get No Better - Dego https://dego.bandcamp.com/track/it-dont-get-no-better May Day (feat. Chunky)- Werkha https://werkha.bandcamp.com/track/may-day-ft-chunky Falling in Love - Skeleton King https://cheekymusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/falling-in-love

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Belinda Hunt, Operations Manager at Cheltenham BID (Business Improvement District). The regency spa town of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire was made popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a place the wealthy travelled to – for entertainment and to drink the spa water, said to provide ‘healing properties'. Today, Cheltenham is a cosmopolitan town with a population of 117,000, known for its horse racing, educational establishments and an enviable position next to the Cotswolds.The town's stunning regency architecture provides a beautiful backdrop for a packed programme of some of the UK's best festivals and events, such as the Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Jazz Festival. It has an assortment of fabulous restaurants, cafes and bars, plus a shopping offer to die-for (ok, maybe that's just for someone like me!). Cheltenham BID supports businesses in the heart of the town centre. And Belinda, who is originally from Zimbabwe, tells us about her job at Cheltenham BID and about the BID's role in supporting local businesses. She talks about the need for collaboration and the type of events that drive footfall and sales for the retail and hospitality businesses of the town.  We chat about the different businesses that grew and changed during the pandemic and how the likes of high street retailer John Lewis is doing a great job of supporting local businesses with its initiatives.  It was lovely to find out more about Belinda, how she got to where she is today and what she likes to do outside of work.  It was also wonderful to hear one of her amusing memories of Kevan Blackadder, friend and former director of Cheltenham BID, who sadly died in 2021.  Apologies for the slightly dodgy sound quality and I hope you enjoy the episode.  Find out more and connect on social: Connect with Belinda on LinkedInCheck out the Cheltenham BID website Follow Cheltenham BID on InstagramFollow Cheltenham BID on TwitterHuge thanks to podcast sponsor Noble Performs. Noble provide Unstoppable digital marketing to maximise your performance. From SEO to Paid Social and more, we have the tools you need.Find out more about host Kelly Ballard and the Visitor Elves here.Subscribe to the Visitor Elves newsletter, to receive the latest podcast releases and inspirational tips to help you with your visitor economy business. To comment and ask questions about the episode, head over to: InstagramLinkedIn If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please take a moment to give me a few stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it helps to encourage more people to listen and learn from our stories.

Send us a textIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Belinda Hunt, Operations Manager at Cheltenham BID (Business Improvement District). The regency spa town of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire was made popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a place the wealthy travelled to – for entertainment and to drink the spa water, said to provide ‘healing properties'. Today, Cheltenham is a cosmopolitan town with a population of 117,000, known for its horse racing, educational establishments and an enviable position next to the Cotswolds.The town's stunning regency architecture provides a beautiful backdrop for a packed programme of some of the UK's best festivals and events, such as the Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Jazz Festival. It has an assortment of fabulous restaurants, cafes and bars, plus a shopping offer to die-for (ok, maybe that's just for someone like me!). Cheltenham BID supports businesses in the heart of the town centre. And Belinda, who is originally from Zimbabwe, tells us about her job at Cheltenham BID and about the BID's role in supporting local businesses. She talks about the need for collaboration and the type of events that drive footfall and sales for the retail and hospitality businesses of the town.  We chat about the different businesses that grew and changed during the pandemic and how the likes of high street retailer John Lewis is doing a great job of supporting local businesses with its initiatives.  It was lovely to find out more about Belinda, how she got to where she is today and what she likes to do outside of work.  It was also wonderful to hear one of her amusing memories of Kevan Blackadder, friend and former director of Cheltenham BID, who sadly died in 2021.  Apologies for the slightly dodgy sound quality and I hope you enjoy the episode.  Find out more and connect on social: Connect with Belinda on LinkedInCheck out the Cheltenham BID website Follow Cheltenham BID on InstagramFollow Cheltenham BID on TwitterTo share your views on this subject and ask questions about the episode, head over to:InstagramLinkedIn This episode is sponsored by Hello Starling. Hello Starling, is an award-winning Media Planning and Buying agency that specialises in delivering advertising campaigns with great results for visitor attractions and destinations. They've worked with brands such as Bristol Zoo Project, Visit Shropshire, Visit Conwy, Visit Herefordshire and the National Tourism Office for Poland. If you want to be the centre of attention, visit hellostarling.com today. FREE GUIDE - 6 Steps to finding your Ideal Customer Do you want to know who your ideal customer's are and how you can focus your time and money reaching them? Download my FREE guide now. If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please take a moment to give me a few stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it helps to encourage more people to listen and learn from our stories.

Welcome to New Starz where music is life. What a great down to earth band, full of passion and desire who ahve developed and enhanced folk music to another level, but still keeping the spirit of story telling and true folk dance. They have wowed festival audiences from Cambridge and Trowbridge to Cheltenham Jazz Festival as well as numerous headline appearances in France & Ireland alongside an international tour in 2018 to Australia. Band of the Year in the 2014 FATEA Music Awards and Best Live Act in the Spiral Awards in the same year, they were also winners of the 2017 Australian Celtic Music Awards (International Artist of the Year category), adding to their previous accolades in the Irish Music Association Awards for Top Celtic Rock Band and Top Fiddle Player. Roving Crows have been carving out their niche in the UK folk music scene since early 2009. Over ten years and evolving incarnations Roving Crows have cultivated an arresting, singular sound that pushes the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre. The band play with genuine passion, energy and soul. Vital and vibrant, a must see live act who showcase a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics, backed by solid, thumping rhythms and driving, innovative bass. Roving Crows comprises; strong lead vocals and 4 part harmonies, guitar, fiddle, percussion and bass. ** Explicit permission has been give by the artists to play the interview and their music ** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neil-clark10/message

Are women in the UK jazz scene facing discrimination and sexual harassment? Sarah Raine, an academic and anthropologist, carried out research of ten interviews with anonymised female jazz musicians of a “notable level of success” who performed at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival event in 2019. Emma discusses the issues with Sarah, who is an academic at Edinburgh Napier University and researcher into gender equality in the music industry and with Jas Kayser, who is a jazz drummer and musician. In her last book, Don't Hold My Head Down, Lucy-Anne Holmes, writer and founder of the 'No More Page 3' campaign, described her “sexual odyssey” and compiled a list of things that would improve her sex life. She has now gone a step further and collected the testimonies of 51 women around the world, revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings during sex. There are women of all ages and sexualities. Lucy-Anne joins Emma to talk about the very varied experiences of female sexuality. Just days after Japan's Olympics chief was forced to resign over sexist comments, a prominent politician has announced that women will be invited to its all-male meetings - as long as they don't speak. What does this say about equality in Japan? BBC correspondent Mariko Oi joins Emma to discuss. Dehenna Davison was just 13 years old when her father Dominic died as a result of a single punch at a pub in Sheffield in 2007. Fourteen years on Dehenna, who is now Conservative MP for Bishop Auckland, has launched an all-party parliamentary group to investigate the impact of one punch assaults and to try and improve the lives of victims and their families. The first meeting will take place on Tuesday. Presented by Emma Barnett Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Karen Dalziel

Join my conversation with Nate Simpson. We discuss her upbringing, career, performing on a cruise ship and his new song "Strong". More about Nate: Nate achievements include lending his voice for Turner Prize Nominated Artist Marvin Gaye , Chetwynd for her highly acclaimed 2014 Film, raved reviews from performances at the Natural History Museum, London Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club The Phesantry, Spice of Life Various Events for the Olympics 2012, the business design centre, for HRH Prince Charles, BBC Radio 2 Cheltenham Jazz Festival and much more. His debut single from his EP “Steady” gained national airplay on the Huw Stephens show on BBC radio 1 and releasing ‘Get Up” with DJ Able through renowned DJ Spen’s Quantize recordings label after commenting the following ‘ Simpson’s soulful vocals are just what you’ll need to get your floors jumping. His E.P was heavily supported, gaining regular airplay by BBC Introducing London/ Berkshire performing live on Mike Reads Prime time show. Simpson enlisted to join forces with internationally acclaimed jazz artist Julie Dexter on her UK/European tour, on in between a host of festival gigs alongside the likes of Wretch 32, Corrine Bailey Rae, The Feeling, Jaguar Skills, Beverly Knight, Jamie Cullum, Jessie J, Boy George and Tom O’Dell. Nate performed and made it to the final six boys on ITV’s X Factor 2016 and followed that by performing onBBC’s Eurovision You decide in 2017. Between that time Nate began his journey back in the studio working alongside incredible producers, writers and musicians from U.K and the U.S including recording at The Abbey Road Studios. From doing shows in America, Caymen Islands and Mexico in the Summer 2017 once Nate returned to the UK he took to the stage as Nate King Cole in The Crooners Tour. Early 2018 saw Nate join the new cast of the hit West End Musical understudying the roles of Berry Gordy, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. In the spring of 2019 Nate takes on the role of Simba in The Lion King in Paris.Connect with Nate Simpson on online:Website: Natesimpsonlive.comFacebook @NatesimpsonliveInstagram @NatesimpsonliveTwitter @NatesimpsonliveFor more information and news, check out our website at BringBackSoulMusic.com.Support our channel by purchasing merch @ shop.bringbacksoulmusic.com

In this weeks episode my guest Reed Bass and I talk on the effect of the corona virus on the music industry, the UK governments payment to the self employed and how musicians are coping without face to face interaction with their audience.Birmingham Conservatoire honours graduate in music Reed Bass has performed, recorded and programmed for a vast array of chart topping artists including Reggae acts Musical Youth and Steel Pulse's Gabbidon.As well as session musician, he leads his own band, playing a mixture of both original compositions and 21st Century re-working of Jazz, Soul and Reggae standards. Over the last 5 years his band have been regular fixtures at Mostly Jazz Festival, Birmingham Jazz Festival and Cheltenham Jazz Festival. This is an episode of insight into what it is to be a black male in the UK, finding overstanding in others differing opinions on race, religion and judgement, as well as the status of the uk music industry.Expect reality checks, two n two jokes, uk black culture, alongside a soundtrack paying homage to game changing artists including reed himself. All guests are asked to select 7 tracks and Reed's selections do not disappoint.Connect with Reed - https://www.facebook.com/reedbassofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/reedbass musichttps://www.twitter.com/reedbasshttps://www.youtube.com/MrReedBasshttps://www.reedbass.comNew uploads every Wednesday! Subscribe to be the first to hear it!Also check out Danieal's "Reggae Uprising" videos every Monday - Follow Danieal - Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/daniealmusic Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/DaniealMusicReed's Selections -Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolutionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3LFvaAD2-YSmiley Culture - Police Officerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgXahlmyUswProtoje ft Chronixx - Who Knowshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzqFmXZ8tOEKoffee - Toasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8HoEvDh70YReedBass Live - Alvin's Yardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfBQxjiQv4Junior Byles - Fade Awayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzlSVFtxb4cGarnett Silk - Kingly Characterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm7Czsjsm6g

In this episode of FestCast, we speak to the Cheltenham Jazz Festival team David Gaydon (Head of Programming), Tony Dudley-Evans (Programme Advisor) and Becky Woodcock (Producer of ...around town and Jerwood Jazz Encounters) to talk: - 2020 line-up - Henry Westons Big Top headliners - The Parabola Arts Centre programme - ...around town - Jerwood Jazz Encounters and more! Enjoy!  Tickets for the 2020 Cheltenham Jazz Festival go on sale to Members on Weds 26 Feb at 10am. General booking opens Weds 4 March. More info at cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz2020  Produced by Barleyfield Records  Music by Nick Brown, follow Nick on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/njbrownmusic 

Singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum hangs out with Gregory at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival as the friends reminisce about late-night jam sessions and finding your true voice in the music biz. They mull over how and when success strikes, and why it's sometimes better to let imperfections shine. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we feature Bonsai Club, the brand new album just released from Bonsai. Front men Rory and Dom Ingham, sons of the iconic British jazz musician/educator Richard Ingham join the show to preview the album. Rob and Dan have a big catch up and discuss the beauty of Barcelona. Rob spills a cup of tea at the end. Chosen in the ‘Shape of Jazz to Come in 2018' in Jazzwise, Bonsai (formerly known as Jam Experiment) are an award winning band that are based in London, UK. Formed in 2014, they have appeared on BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM numerous times, and played at leading jazz festivals and venues across the UK including London Jazz Festival, Love Supreme Festival,Cheltenham Jazz Festival, and Ronnie Scott's.Support the show (http://www.prestomusic.com/jazz)

We sat down with Cheltenham Jazz Festival Head of Programming Emily Jones & Programme Adviser Tony Dudley-Evans to talk: Festival programming, the evolution of the Festival, Keychange 50/50 gender split, Jazz for Schools, dream bookings dead or alive and much more. Interviewed by Theo Wright and Holly Dunworth-Miller Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, get yours here: http://bit.ly/2THfKaY  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - - - Produced by Barleyfield Records Music by Nick Brown, follow Nick on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/njbrownmusic 

British jazz promoter Tony Dudley-Evans gives out some of the tips he shared during his talk "How to Get Gigs" at Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Pianist, composer and bandleader Django Bates has been one of the most innovative figures on the European jazz scene since the 1980s. In front of an audience at this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival, he joins Alyn Shipton to look back over his recorded career from his early days with Loose Tubes to his more recent bands. As well as his group Human Chain, he also discusses his Danish StoRMChaser project and his recent album Beloved Bird.

In an archive interview with Alyn Shipton and Geoffrey Smith, the late Johnny Griffin selects his favourite records. The tenor saxophonist was one of the most technically brilliant and audacious soloists in jazz. He died in 2008, but a year or two earlier, he joined Alyn Shipton and Geoffrey Smith in conversation at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival to discuss his personal favourites from his extensive catalogue of recordings.

John Taylor is one of the finest and most influential pianists in British jazz. He joins Alyn Shipton in front of an audience at the 2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festival to discuss his recorded catalogue, including his early collaborations with Kenny Wheeler and Norma Winstone, work with John Surman, and his own trios and duos, including a disc with legendary bassist Charlie Haden.

Bassist Steve Swallow joins Alyn Shipton in front of an audience at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. A specialist on the electric bass, Swallow looks back at his early days on the acoustic instrument and talks about the wide variety of his work over a forty-year period. Significant partnerships include reed-player Jimmy Giuffre, trumpeter Art Farmer, the Gary Burton Quartet (with whom Swallow came to England many times) and fellow-Cheltenham Jazz Festival star John Scofield.

Prior to his appearance at the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, guitarist John Scofield joins Alyn Shipton to choose key albums from his extensive recorded catalogue. As well as his most recent disc, Piety Street, he chooses discs with Medeski Martin & Wood, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny and Gary Burton. Scofield is one of the most famous jazz guitarists on the planet. As he tells Alyn Shipton in this programme, he was once more popular in Europe than in the USA, but that all changed after his albums A-Go-Go and Bump, which put him firmly at the centre of the dance-based "jam-band" movement. So in this programme as well as sampling his work with jazz heavyweights such as Gary Burtion, Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins, we also hear him in full flight with members of Sex Mob, Deep Banana Blackout and Medeski, Martin & Wood.

Dave Liebman came to fame as the saxophonist in Miles Davis's 1970s band, but he has had a formidable career since the 1980s as a bandleader in his own right, often specialising on the soprano instrument, but also returning to the his first love, the tenor. He joins Alyn Shipton in front of an audience at Cheltenham Town Hall to select the highlights of his recordings. In this Jazz Library, Dave Liebman, who was the Cheltenham Jazz Festival's artist in residence in 2009, joins Alyn Shipton to look back over his extensive catalogue of recordings, including free solo improvisations, reinterpretations of classical music, tributes to John Coltrane and interpretations of standards. A virtuoso musician who is also a leader in the world of jazz education, Liebman shows his mastery in a variety of settings from playing completely unaccompanied to working with a full-scale big band.