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Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival

15 Mar–18 Mar 2018 Colston Hall & O2 Academy, Gloucestershire

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Established four years ago by Denny Ilett and Colin Gorrie, Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival plays host to some of the world’s most exciting and innovative jazz musicians for one exciting weekend in March.

Each year the festival produces concerts, jam sessions and workshops by a whole host of jazz, blues and swing artists so grab your tickets and get prepared.

Following the success of the 2017, 2018 looks set to be amazing.

Lineup

Thu 15th

3 acts

Get The Blessing present BristopolisColston Hall, Hall One
Polly Gibbons & James Pearson QuartetColston Hall, The Lantern
Martin Taylor & Ulf WakeniusColston Hall, The Lantern

Fri 16th

5 acts

The Big Swing with the Bruce/Ilett Big BandColston Hall, Hall One
Tongue FuFolk House
Matt SchofieldColston Hall, The Lantern
Arun GhoshColston Hall, The Lantern
Incognitoo2 Academy

Sat 17th

9 acts

Cult Fiction Live! - Sounds From the Small ScreenColston Hall, Hall One
Clare Teal Big Mini Big BandColston Hall, Hall One
Evelyn Glennie with Trio HLKColston Hall, Hall One
Cream '68Colston Hall, The Lantern
Chris Corcoran BandColston Hall, The Lantern
Enrico Tomasso - High StandardsColston Hall, The Lantern
Asaf Sirkis/Sylwia Bialas IQColston Hall, The Lantern
The James Taylor Quarteto2 Academy
Freakpowero2 Academy

Sun 18th

7 acts

Lee Konitz QuartetColston Hall, Hall One
Electric Lady Big Band (50 years of Hendrix's masterpiece)Colston Hall, Hall One
Cartoon Jazz II feat: Ian ShawColston Hall, Hall One
Dockside All-StarsColston Hall, Hall One
Pee Wee Ellis Jazz QuartetColston Hall, The Lantern
Ivo NeameColston Hall, The Lantern
snowpoetColston Hall, The Lantern

Line-up is due to be announced for the 2018 festival late October 2017.

Venue

Most of the festival takes place in Colston Hall however other venues are also used such as the O2 Academy and The Folk House.

Videos

Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival 2018 — Official Video

Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival 2018 — Highlights

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