Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Tourist Board, Rose Hall Developments and Air Jamaica have partnered once again with TurnKey Productions to bring an awesome mix of entertainment to the shores of Jamaica.
January 2010, Montego Bay will come alive with the sizzling soulful sounds and spectacular sights of a musical experience that remains unequalled anywhere else in the Caribbean. We’re talking about none other than the JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival, set to take over Jamaica’s second city from January 24-30.
TurnKey Productions, will stage a fantastic 7 day entertainment package at several Montego Bay venues culminating in the 3 night musical explosion at the Aqueduct at Rosehall January 28-30. TurnKey Productions has not revealed any artistes slated for the event however if Walter Elmore and his team at TurnKey continue their epic trend of selecting high calibre performers, one can discern that the selected performers will rock Montego Bay and make their mark on the tourist haven. Elmore is excited about the event and states “Jamaica Jazz and Blues is in its 14th year and we intend to celebrate this growth with great performances from some very talented stars of yesteryear and now. Patrons can expect an enhanced Festival experience they can enjoy with Family and friends.”
The 2010 package is slated to supersede this year’s staging where artistes such as Estelle, Robin Thicke, Ashford and Simpson presented a Thursday night that thundered and was indeed a night to remember. Friday night was on fire with great stints on stage from Randy Crawford, Nikki Yanofsky, and Lionel Richie. Without a doubt, Saturday sizzled as Maxi Priest, The O’Jays, and Chicago brought the curtains down on this year’s Festival.
The JAMAICA Jazz & Blues experience was made more complete by the presence of the much touted ‘Jazz Village’, complete with enough food spots and more than enough variety to satisfy any craving and an array of arts and craft exhibitors.
Performers such as Alicia Keys, Kenny Rogers, Patti LaBelle, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, Earth Wind & Fire, Dionne Warwick, Kenny G, Gladys Knight, Al Jarreau, Erykah Badu and Michael Bolton have made indelible indentations on the Festival stage.
The JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival take place at the Aqueduct at Rosehall, Montego Bay on January 28-30, and ticket outlets and prices will be announced in the coming weeks.
Scenes From JAMAICA Jazz & Blues Festival 2010 launch and the Usain Bolt 9.58 SuperParty held on Tuesday, September 28, 2009 at the prestigious Strata Club on Broadway in Manhattan, New York
Usain Bolt speaks during the JAMAICA Jazz & Blues Festival 2010 launch and the Usain Bolt 9.58 SuperParty.
Shaggy has everyone’s undivided attention while making an announcement at the JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival launch in New York city recently. Back row, from left to right; Monty Alexander, Roy Ayers, Walter Elmore, Shaggy, and Cat Coore. Front row, from left to right; Carole Beckford, Genieve Brown Metzer, David Shields and Campbell Rudder..
Donahue Jarrett, Shaggy, Maxi Priest and Karen Dennis pause for the cameras.
Lady Saw captures the attention of, Cat Coore, Donahue Jarrett, Walter Elmore and David Shields.
Donahue Jarrett, Shaggy, Maxi Priest and Karen Dennis.
All Images Courtesy Of Roland Hyde
