2006 AIR JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL - JAMAICA TOURIST #2
The three day 2006 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival promises to delight visitors with a stellar line up of acts yet another year. Well known for world class production values, a selection of leading yet diverse acts and an unparalleled comfort atmosphere, the ninth staging of the festival is expected to supersede previous expectations.
Soul diva Patti LaBelle, who has enjoyed one of the longest-lived careers in contemporary music, is only one of the talented musicians that will dazzle the crowds with her cross-generational appeal. The Philly songbird has savored one of the longest lived careers in contemporary music spanning from girl-group pop to spaceage funk to heavenly ballads. Showcased on this years VH1’s popular ‘Divas’ special, Labelle is widely-known for classic moonstruck ballads such as the duet ‘On My Own’ with Michael McDonald, ‘If Only You Knew,’ ‘You Are My Friend,’ and ‘If You Asked Me To.’
Legendary crooner Al Green, reggae superstar Shaggy, James Ingram, Air Supply, John Legend and Maxi Priest are just some of the other acts confirmed for the three day event. Over the course of his thirty year career, Green has captivated audiences on stage and on ‘wax’ with timeless classics like: ‘Take Me to the River’, ‘Right Now, Right Now’. His signature hit, ‘Let’s Stay Together’ is on the favorite play list of people all over the world.
Hot on the heels of the release of his sixth album, Shaggy will grace the stage of the Festival. Shaggy enjoyed mainstream success with ‘Oh Carolina’ and ‘Bombastic’ before unleashing his monster hit, ‘It Wasn’t Me’ quickly followed by the successful ‘Angel’. Also joining the star lineup is John Legend, widely thought to become one of the huge hits at this year’s Grammy Awards, and Maxi Priest who over the course of 10 albums and countless live performances all over the globe, has unleashed a one-world music that heals, rejuvenates and uplifts.
Other confirmed acts include Lyfe Jennings, Morgan Heritage, Nestor Torres, Richie Stephens, Kem, Mighty Sparrow, David Rudder, Arrow, Ernie Smith, Ken Lazarus, Keith Lyn, Pluto, Merry Men with more acts to follow. The 2006 Festival will take place the weekend of January 26th - 28th. Rose Hall and the vibrant and colorful city of Montego Bay is host to the festival that attracts music aficionados eager to enjoy the best music in a relaxing environment. “Mark the dates in your calendar and come to Jamaica! We promise you that our starstudded lineup of musicians will delight you.” says Walter Elmore, Executive Producer of the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival.
Soul diva Patti LaBelle, who has enjoyed one of the longest-lived careers in contemporary music, is only one of the talented musicians that will dazzle the crowds with her cross-generational appeal. The Philly songbird has savored one of the longest lived careers in contemporary music spanning from girl-group pop to spaceage funk to heavenly ballads. Showcased on this years VH1’s popular ‘Divas’ special, Labelle is widely-known for classic moonstruck ballads such as the duet ‘On My Own’ with Michael McDonald, ‘If Only You Knew,’ ‘You Are My Friend,’ and ‘If You Asked Me To.’
Legendary crooner Al Green, reggae superstar Shaggy, James Ingram, Air Supply, John Legend and Maxi Priest are just some of the other acts confirmed for the three day event. Over the course of his thirty year career, Green has captivated audiences on stage and on ‘wax’ with timeless classics like: ‘Take Me to the River’, ‘Right Now, Right Now’. His signature hit, ‘Let’s Stay Together’ is on the favorite play list of people all over the world.
Hot on the heels of the release of his sixth album, Shaggy will grace the stage of the Festival. Shaggy enjoyed mainstream success with ‘Oh Carolina’ and ‘Bombastic’ before unleashing his monster hit, ‘It Wasn’t Me’ quickly followed by the successful ‘Angel’. Also joining the star lineup is John Legend, widely thought to become one of the huge hits at this year’s Grammy Awards, and Maxi Priest who over the course of 10 albums and countless live performances all over the globe, has unleashed a one-world music that heals, rejuvenates and uplifts.
Other confirmed acts include Lyfe Jennings, Morgan Heritage, Nestor Torres, Richie Stephens, Kem, Mighty Sparrow, David Rudder, Arrow, Ernie Smith, Ken Lazarus, Keith Lyn, Pluto, Merry Men with more acts to follow. The 2006 Festival will take place the weekend of January 26th - 28th. Rose Hall and the vibrant and colorful city of Montego Bay is host to the festival that attracts music aficionados eager to enjoy the best music in a relaxing environment. “Mark the dates in your calendar and come to Jamaica! We promise you that our starstudded lineup of musicians will delight you.” says Walter Elmore, Executive Producer of the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival.
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