Jazz Stroud is set to return for 2023 with another bountiful line-up showcasing some of the most exciting acts from across the UK jazz scene. Neo-soul star Yazmin Lacey makes her first appearance at the festival, fresh from the release of her new album Voice Notes which has garnered nationwide critical acclaim. Alabaster Deplume returns to the Goods shed from his international touring schedule, opening the festival with a specially curated evening in the round. Saxophonist and producer Laura Misch will also be making her first appearance in Stroud, with a set of her ethereal future-jazz prepared exclusively for the d&b audiotechnik soundscape system. Friday night’s party will be brought to you by 10-piece collective TC and the Groove Family, a collective formed in Leeds who’ll be bringing their powerful mix of afrobeat, broken beat, jungle, jazz and grime. 

We also welcome multi-instrumentalist and producer Sola from London reinvigorating RnB into warped Soul - as well as recently formed feel-good gospel choir The Good Stuff from Bristol. Nu-jazz beat-buskers Rwkus make their Stroud debut and are sure to fill the dance floor of the SVA on Sunday, while by contrast JOW bring their distinctly gentle blend of jazz, folk and classical chamber music. Needless to say, there is something for everyone at this year’s festival. 

Sarathy Korwar returns with his all-star band having recorded an incredible performance in the Goods Shed during the pandemic, showcasing music from his latest album Kalak - an Indo-futurist manifesto. UK jazz veteran Nat Birchall treats us to his own brand of spiritual jazz in St Laurence Church, where you’ll find Bristol-based trio Yetii, who reinterpret classic songs aswell as writing their own thoughtful compositions. All female afro-latin ensemble COLECTIVA open up at  the Goods Shed on Saturday , while Church Andrews & Matt Davies push the boundaries of musically fusing man and machine with their intricately linked mechanical sonic ecosystems on Sunday night. Welsh vocalist Plumm returns to the Goods Shed with her enchanting, soulful vocals on Friday night, alongside exciting new celestial trio Matters Unknown, lead by multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Enser.

This is just a taste of what’s to come in Jazz Stroud 2023. There are plenty more acts and DJs to be announced over the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled - more detailed programme and timings will be made available soon. Head over to our instagram to keep up to speed with updates on the programme, news and other events being held in the run-up to the festival. And don’t forget to grab your earlybird tickets while they’re still cheap!