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Cheltenham Jazz Festival Collection (#3)

The Cheltenham Jazz Festival is a vibrant celebration of music that brings together renowned artists from all over the world

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Henry Grimes, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Henry Grimes, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Henry Grimes, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Chris Sharkey, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chris Sharkey, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chris Sharkey, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Henry Grimes, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Henry Grimes, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Henry Grimes, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Kit Downes, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kit Downes, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kit Downes, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Kurt Rosenwinkel, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kurt Rosenwinkel, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kurt Rosenwinkel, Will Vinson Quartet, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Hugh Maselka, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Hugh Masekela, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Hugh Maselka, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Hugh Maselka, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Hugh Maselka, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Hugh Maselka, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Julian Arguiles, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Julian Arguiles, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Julian Arguiles, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: John Abercrombie, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

John Abercrombie, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
John Abercrombie, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Ravi Coltrane, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Ravi Coltrane, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Ravi Coltrane with Ralph Alessi, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Anton Eger, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Anton Eger, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Eger, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Arve Henrikson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Arve Henrikson, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Arve Henrikson, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Chic Corea, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chic Corea, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chic Corea, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Eric Bibb, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Eric Bibb, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Eric Bibb, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Kandace Springs, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Kandace Springs, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Kandace Springs, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Jasper Hoiby, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jasper Hoiby, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jasper Hoiby, Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Anton Eager, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Anton Eager, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Eager with Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Mica Paris, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Mica Paris, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mica Paris, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Lionel Loueke, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Lionel Loueke, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lionel Loueke, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Rick Wakeman, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Rick Wakeman, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Rick Wakeman, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Trumpeter Walt Fowler, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Trumpeter Walt Fowler, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Trumpeter Walt Fowler, Steve Gadd Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Steve Gadd, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Steve Gadd, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Steve Gadd Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Robert Cray, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Robert Cray, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Robert Cray Blues Band, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Ralph Alessi, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Ralph Alessi, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Ralph Alessi and Ravi Coltrane, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Jack DeJonette, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jack DeJonette, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jack DeJonette, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Andy Milne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Andy Milne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Andy Milne with Ralph Alessi and Ravi Coltrane, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Soweto Kinch, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Soweto Kinch, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Soweto Kinch, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Imelda May, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Imelda May, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Imelda May, Imelda May Band, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Tim Berne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Tim Berne, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Tim Bernes Science Fiction with Marc Ducret, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Imelda May, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Imelda May, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Imelda May, Imelda May Band, 2009

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Jonny Bruce, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jonny Bruce, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Johnny, Dave Stapleton Quintet, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Marc DuCret, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marc DuCret, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marc Ducret with Tim Bernes Science Fiction, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Phil Robson, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Phil Robson, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Phil Robsons Six Strings ad the Beat, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Enrico Rava, 2006. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Enrico Rava, 2006. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Enrico Rava with Stefano Bollani, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2006

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Marcus Miller, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Marcus Miller, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marcus Miller, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Joey Calderazzo, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Joey Calderazzo, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joey Calderazzo accompanying Gregory Porter, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Jamie Cullum, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jamie Cullum, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jamie Cullum, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Background imageCheltenham Jazz Festival Collection: Gregory Porter, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Gregory Porter, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gregory Porter with Jamie Cullum, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013




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The Cheltenham Jazz Festival is a vibrant celebration of music that brings together renowned artists from all over the world. With its rich history and diverse lineup, this festival has become a must-attend event for jazz enthusiasts. In 2009, guitar virtuoso Pat Martino graced the stage, captivating the audience with his mesmerizing melodies. The talented artist Alan John Ainsworth beautifully captured Martino's performance, immortalizing it in an exquisite piece of art. Four years later, Curtis Steigers took center stage at the festival. Ainsworth once again showcased his artistic prowess by capturing Steigers' soulful performance in a stunning painting that perfectly depicted the raw emotions conveyed through his music. The festival also embraces other genres and instruments, such as cellist Zosia Jagodzinska's enchanting performance in 2017. Ainsworth skillfully portrayed her passion and grace on canvas, showcasing her talent to the world through his artwork. Laura Mvula became another highlight of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in both 2013 and 2014. Ainsworth's paintings captured Mvula's powerful vocals and unique style, reflecting her ability to captivate audiences with every note she sang. Jazz drummer Jim Hart left spectators awestruck during his appearance at the festival in 2017. Alan John Ainsworth masterfully depicted Hart's energy and rhythm through vivid strokes of paint on canvas. Christian Scott brought his innovative approach to jazz to Cheltenham twice – first in 2016 then again in 2017 – leaving listeners spellbound with his trumpet skills. Once more, Ainsworth expertly translated Scott's musical genius into visual form using colors that mirrored each note played by this extraordinary artist. Omar Soso wowed attendees with his unique fusion of jazz and Middle Eastern influences during his performance at Cheltenham Jazz Festival in 2016.