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Legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
Contemporary US jazz heavyweights Dave Liebman and Dave Douglas.
Sultry songstress Madeleine Peyroux.
Pianist Nikki Yeoh will be presenting a special new commission with her excellent Trio Infinitum, featuring the Mondesir brothers on bass and drums, joined by special guest John Surman.
Events will take place at a range of venues bringing a Festival atmosphere to the Cotswolds. For the third year running the Budvar Marquee in Imperial Gardens will play host to a series of fantastic free events across the bank holiday weekend including a performance by the winners of the 2nd Budvar Brewed Jazz Competition. The victorious group will be rewarded with the wonderful opportunity to appear on the main stage at Pub in The Park.
BBC Radio 2 and Friday Night is Music Night with the BBC concert orchestra presenting an evening of jazz theatre based on the tragic life story of Billy Strayhorn.
Alex Wilson’s Salsa Orchestra in a dance extravaganza at the Town Hall, a special performance by Jack DeJohnette with a band featuring the finest UK talent from the long running Jerwood series, Mercury Music Prize nominees Portico Quartet, BBC Jazz Award winners Get The Blessing and many more gigs still to be announced.
See you in April!
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