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 Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: DOT Press Release | Local Talent Announced for Jazz Fest 2008 |
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Local Talent Announced for Jazz Fest 2008
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (November 4, 2008) – Sharing the stage with headline acts Anita Baker and Michael Bolton at this year’s Cayman jazz fest, December 4-6, are local artists KK Alese, Mainstream, Jonathan Ebanks, Stuart Wilson & Love Culture and Impulz.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Charles E. Clifford, was pleased to announce the local line-up. “Cayman jazz fest gives local artists the opportunity to showcase their talent alongside international acclaimed performers and to an international audience,” he said. “The pool of local talent in the Cayman Islands is one that covers many musical genres and jazz fest is the perfect forum for us to give everybody a shot at international success. To be fair to all local artists we change the line up each year to give everyone a chance to shine. For most, performing on the same stage as artists such as Anita Baker and Michael Bolton is a major milestone on the road to a long and accomplished career.”
Jazz fans will have the chance to enjoy a weekend full of smooth, cool rhythm in a distinctly hot setting as the unique weekend will feature the musical sounds of some of the world’s most renowned jazz and R&B performers, including Anita Baker, Michael Bolton, Angie Stone, Norman Brown, Robin Thicke, Gerald Albright, Terrence Howard, Algebra, Cassandra Wilson and Esperanza Spalding.
Day One
CI$75.00 |
Day Two
CI$50.00 |
Day Three
CI$50.00 |
Thursday, Dec 4th
Pedro St. James
Starting at 7:00 p.m.
Featuring:
Cassandra Wilson
Gerald Albright
Terrence Howard Mainstream |
Friday, Dec 5th.
Pageant Beach
Starting at 6:00 p.m.
Featuring:
Michael Bolton
Angie Stone
Algebra Stuart Wilson & Love Culture
Jonathan Ebanks |
Saturday, Dec 6th
Pageant Beach
Starting at 5:00 p.m.
Featuring:
Anita Baker
Robin Thicke
Norman Brown
Esperanza Spalding
KK Alese
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Commencing with an intimate evening at Pedro St. James National Historic Site where the audience will have the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite artists, and continuing throughout the weekend with engaging main stage performances at the picturesque Pageant Beach on Friday and Saturday nights, Cayman jazz fest will be the ‘must attend’ event of the year.
Local sponsors of this year’s jazz fest include the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, dms Broadcasting, CayCompass.com, British Caymanian Insurance, Tropicana Tours, Thompson Line, Hew’s Cleaning Services, Chicken! Chicken!, Breezes by the Bay, Cimboco, Comfort Suites, Tropical Shipping, Coconut Car Rentals and Andy’s Rent-a-Car.
Tickets can be purchased at the Department of Tourism, Funky Tangs and Atlantic Department Store.
For more information:
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Phone: 345-949-0623
Jo Gammage, Acting PR Manager
Email: jgammage@caymanislands.ky
Nasaria Coe, PR Assistant:
Email: ncoe@caymanislands.ky
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DOT RELEASE: 21, November, 2008
JazzFest 2008 - Spotlight on “Mainstream”
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (November 19, 2008) Although Cayman jazz fest features a number of internationally-renowned acts, the festival also takes pride in having Cayman’s jazz, pop and soul artists share the stage with the globally recognized stars. Local band Mainstream will kick off the festival with their smooth, cool rhythmical sounds on Thursday December 4 at Pedro St. James.
The three-day festival takes place December 4-6. The festivities begin at the Pedro St. James National Historic Site on Thursday evening, where concertgoers will have the chance to get up close and personal with Mainstream and headliners Gerald Albright, Cassandra Wilson and Terrance Howard.
Mainstream is a trio group comprising of Ed “Solly” Solomon, Leonard Bodden and Irvin “Irv” Banks. The popular local group was formed in Grand Cayman over twenty-five years ago by Solly, lead singer and percussionist, along with band mate Leonard Bodden.
Solly owns and operates Arabus, a local boutique in George Town and Irv is a litigation attorney. Leonard is the only member who is a full-time musician and, when not playing gigs, he can be found arranging and developing music for the band.
All three are self taught musicians who have entertained locals and visitors alike for years. The love and dedication these experienced musicians have for their music comes across to the audience who enjoy the band’s unique blend of musical tastes from reggae and calypso favourites to rhythm and blues, soul and jazz standards.
For special events the band is augmented by vocalist Hubert Campbell, a phenomenal vocalist of world class talent. Hubert’s talents are best described as a cross between Luther Vandross and Bob Marley and his soulful voice takes Mainstream to another dimension.
“Inclusion in this year’s jazz fest is a wonderful experience as it allows Mainstream to reach and entertain audiences on a much larger scale. It is also a great honour to be able to share a stage with entertainers whom we have admired and respected for many years,” commented Solly.
Local band “Mainstream” will kick off the 2008 jazz fest at Pedro Saint James:
(L-R) Edward “Solly” Solomon, Hubert Campbell, Leonard Bodden and Irvin “Irv” Banks
The festival is expected to draw jazz lovers from all over the globe and the Thursday night concert at Pedro St. James will be the most intimate of nights. Tickets are CI$65 for the Thursday performance or CI$145 for all three nights if purchased by Nov 25. Both the Friday and Saturday night concerts are open seating and offer free admission to children under 12-years old.
Local sponsors of this year’s jazz fest include dms Broadcasting, the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, CayCompass.com, British Caymanian Insurance, Tropicana Tours, Thompson Line, Hew’s Cleaning Services, Chicken! Chicken!, Breezes by the Bay, Cimboco, Comfort Suites, Tropical Shipping, Coconut Car Rentals, Andy’s Rent-a-Car, Audi, Red Stripe and Red Stripe Light.
Tickets can be purchased at the Department of Tourism, Funky Tangs and Atlantic Department Store. |
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