Bridport gets its groove on with a month-long festival that dives into every flavour of jazz. Think New Orleans boogie. Gypsy swing. Sassy jazz-funk. Big-voiced divas.
If it swings, shouts or struts it’s in!
Bridport – Birth of the Cool is back for its second year, spreading music across theatres, bars, record shops and those little nooks only locals know.
Expect close-up shows. Spunky sounds. A town humming with that “something’s happening” energy. And the name? Birth of the Cool? It nods towards the ice-cold swagger of Miles Davis and to Bridport’s own independent streak.
Birth of the Cool hits the nail on the head. You won’t need a degree in jazzology – just curiosity, open ears and a love of live music. But because we like to keep things loose. Expect a few surprises
Some events aren’t even born yet. Pop-ups will appear. Then vanish. Blink and you’ll miss them. So stay sharp. Keep your eyes peeled. And be ready to jump in.
We are very grateful for the support of participating venues and organisations which include:
- Bridport Arts Centre,
- Jazz, Funk & Soul Clu
- Clocktower Records
- The Electric Palace
- Marine Theatre
- Lyme Regis (Jazz Jurassica)
- The Ropemakers.
Get tickets from Bridport TIC!
Birth of the Cool is sponsored by Clocktower Records and Jazz Jurassica.
