Jazz Open 2026: Jamie Cullum & Jess Stone

In the organizer's words:

Jamie Cullum:

Jamie Cullum is a globally acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who combines jazz, pop and rock in a unique way. He had his breakthrough with the album Twentysomething, which is one of the UK's best-selling albums. Cullum has toured in over 40 countries, played at major festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella and Fuji Rock and performed at the White House at the invitation of President Obama and Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

In addition to his successful music career with nine studio albums, he is also an award-winning radio presenter on BBC Radio 2, where he interviews international stars and introduces new talent. Cullum is highly regarded in the music scene and has been honored with the Ivor Novello Award and has been appointed to the Mercury Music Prize jury several times.

Joss Stone:

Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning singer whose distinctive voice is redefining soul, R&B and funk worldwide. With over 15 million albums sold, international chart successes and thrilling live performances, she is one of the defining artists of her generation. Her music combines classic soul influences with a modern sound and has been thrilling audiences on the world's most prestigious stages for over two decades.