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What's on: Book now for Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Where: Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham

When: April 26 - May 1

Tickets have gone on sale for this year's star-studded Cheltenham Jazz Festival with several concerts selling out within hours.

The Festival returns in April with a bold programme featuring a range of world premieres, festival commissions, unique collaborations and rare shows from an eclectic mix of established stars and emerging talent.

Running across six days from 26 April to  May 1, this year's festival presents a clever balance of classic and contemporary jazz, blues, soul and pop.

Headline acts which have already sold out include Will Young, Gregory Porter (pictured), Mica Paris, Rick Wakeman, Chick Corea Trio, Snarky Puppy, Kandace Springs, Gabrielle Ducomble, Ben Folds and Jack Savoretti.

But there are many high-profile acts you can still get tickets for including Laura Mvula, Paul Carrack, Booker T. Jones, Grammy-Award-winning drummer Steve Gadd, a rare UK show from Latin music matriarch Toto la Momposina and Benin-born guitarist Lionel Loueke.

There will be the debut of a new project from Mercury-nominated Polar Bear drummer Seb Rochford, iconic Afro-Cuban outfit Orchestra Baobab, an exclusive preview of Kit Downes' forthcoming solo album, Marius Neset with a specially-curated UK line-up for the festival, and the world premiere of a Cheltenham Jazz Festival co-commission 'Decade Zero' from composer Dave Maric for Phronesis with the Engines Orchestra, interwoven with a full set from the internationally-acclaimed European trio.

Blues fans will be treated to shows from the Robert Cray Band, The Marcus King Band and an anticipated return to the festival from singer-songwriter Eric Bibb for the first since time his sell-out appearance in 2010.

These names join those already announced including Meshell Ngedegeocello, a 30th anniversary performance from Australian cult improvisers The Necks, formidable saxophonist and band leader Chris Potter, The Hot 8 Brass Band, and the revered, multi-award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, who will perform the UK premiere of her forthcoming album Memphis.

The 2017 Cheltenham Jazz Festival is hosted in a tented festival village in Cheltenham's Montpellier Gardens, featuring a Big Top stage, Pizza Express Live Arena, food stalls and an on-site record shop.

To find out more about some great upcoming events and attractions, visit our 'what's on'  section every day.

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