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2008 BARBADOS JAZZ FESTIVAL BRINGS AN ENERGETIC VIBE TO THE ISLAND

12-05-2007

Bridgetown, Barbados), November 26, 2007Ever so famed artist Erykah Badu will get the crowd roaring with her sounds for soul at the 2008 annual Jazz Festival, now in its 15th year. The spectacular 2008 lineup includes world renowned artists such as Bob James, Terri Lyne Carrington, John Patitucci, Stefan Walcott, Andre Forde, Venessa Rubin, Kenny Garrett, Lee Retenour and more. The Festival will be staged January 14 to 20, 2008.

 

The festival will be staged at some of Barbados’ most picturesque locations around the island, which include Sunbury Plantation House, Heritage Park at the Foursquare Rum Refinery, The Crane Resort & Residences and Farley Hill National Park.

 

Tickets are available for purchase at www.barbadosjazzfestival.com the official website of the Festival.  

 

Performance Schedule (all ticket prices in US $)

Monday, January 14, 8:00pm: Sunbury Plantation House, St. Phillip - $40.00

Featuring:  Bob James/Terri Lyne Carrington

 

Tuesday, January 15, 8:00pm: Sunbury Plantation House, St. Phillip - $30.00

Featuring: John Patitucci/Artist (To Be Announced)

 

Wednesday, January 16, 8:00pm: Heritage Park/The Rum Factory, St. Phillip - $25.00

Featuring: Stefan Walcott/Andre Forde

 

Thursday, January 17, 8:00pm: Dinner Set: The Crane Resort & Residences - $100.00

Featuring: Venessa Rubin

 

Friday, January 18, 8:00pm: Farley Hill National Park, St. Peter- $40.00

Featuring: Erykah Badu

 

Saturday, January 19, 12:00pm: Farley Hill National Park, St. Peter - $30.00

Featuring: Kenny Garrett/Lee Retenour/The Almond Band

 

Sunday, January 20, 1:00pm: Farley Hill National Park, St. Peter - $30.00

Featuring: Rippingtons/Cuban All Star Jazz Band/David 'Ziggy' Walcott

 

Season tickets are available (excluding Dinner Set) at $170.00

 

For more information on Barbados Jazz Festival visit www.barbadosjazzfestival.com

 

 

The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes ranging from rolling waves on the Atlantic to those gently lapping the Caribbean coast. It is the first and only Zagat rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally-renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket Worl
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