Hall 1 will be transformed into a 1940s style ballroom for this very special event. Featuring 17 of the South West’s best musicians, the aim […]
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The Gershwin Spectacular ft. Jacqui Dankworth
Following on from our presentation of Duke Ellington’s Sacred works in 2013, this commission by BIJ&BF will feature the best of Gershwin’s songs in new […]
So what does the 2014 line-up have to offer?
In March 2013 the very first Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival, exploded onto the city’s music scene with over 6000 attendees. The follow up […]
IMELDA MAY ADDED TO LINE-UP
The powerhouse vocals of Imelda May will be joining the line-up for the Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival, closing the Festival on 9th March […]
GALA DINNER
Join us for a New Orleans’ inspired feast at the award-winning Bordeaux Quay to kick off the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival in style! […]
“The Night James Brown Saved Boston” screening
Join us on Friday 7th March at the Watershed for a special screening of “The Night James Brown Saved Boston” alongside a Q & A session […]
The Meters’ Zigaboo Modeliste
One of the founding members of The Meters, Zigaboo Modeliste – the “King of the Funky Drummers” – set the beat that New Orleans grooved […]
Learn from the masters with BIJ & BF’s “In Session With…” Series
Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place from March 7 to March 9, has launched a unique programme of music masterclasses. The festival’s […]
New Orleans Gospel Project with Lillian Boutté & Chris Barber
Inheriting the mantel of New Orleans’ Official Music Ambassador from Louis Armstrong, BIJ & BF patron Lillian Boutté will bring her glorious New Orleans’ Gospel […]
David Redfern Exhibition
We’re thrilled to have one of the world’s most highly acclaimed jazz photographers, David Redfern, exhibiting a selection of his favourite portraits at this year’s […]