HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival
29 April - 5 May 2008

Press quotes

What the press say...

'The Jerwood series is unique in British jazz. It's an opportunity for up-and-coming talents to present their work to a large audience, with a budget for proper development, plus, in some cases, original composition.'

Alyn Shipton, The Times (summing up the excitement of the series in his review of Bryan Corbett)

'One main stay of the Festival is the Jerwood Rising Stars programme which has been a galvanising force on the UK jazz scene.'

Jazzwise

Talkin' About My Generation, May 2007

Jazzwise

'It's easy to get swept away by the big names at a premier jazz festival like Cheltenham. But if a festival is to really prove its worth it needs to show us the big names of tomorrow as well. That's why the Jerwood Rising Stars sessions are so important, and if past years are anything to go by, they can provide the festival's most memorable moments.'

Peter Bacon, Birmingham Post

'Cheltenham is different. A couple of years ago I stayed the whole week - I just love checking out the acts. The music in the Jerwood Rising Stars slots was really exciting. Tony is quite daring; he gives it a shot. There's a lot of exciting music out there that would not get heard otherwise'

Ingrid Laubrock, The Independent (quoted in an interview by Keith Shadwick)

'Not only does Cheltenham Jazz Festival attract the headline names in jazz but also – through its work with the Jerwood Charitable Foundation - it encourages new artists, helping them develop their skills and offering opportunities for them to create new work.'

Michael Parkinson, live on BBC Radio 2

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