Robert Cray, Jamie Cullum, Billy Cobham, Laura Mvula, Gregory Porter, Jools Holland, Curtis Steigers, Tinariwen, Gilles Peterson, Kurt Elling, Frank Sinatra Jr., Snarky Puppy, Paul Dunmall, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
This week-long indoor festival – part-curated by impossibly fresh faced Jamie Cullum, who also performs at the event – features the best of British and international jazz performers and is always a big highlight of the jazz calender due to its mix of esteemed scene veterans and contemporary new talent, including a few pop-leaning offerings. Some of the wide-ranging names on the bill include jazz-fusion legend Billy Cobham, acclaimed newcomer Laura Mvula and golden-voiced soul singer Gregory Porter. There are also seminars and film screenings throughout the week.