ANGUILLA’S 2009 TRANQUILITY JAZZ FESTIVAL

10-09-2009

THE CARIBBEAN’S PERFECT SETTING FOR JAZZ ANNOUNCES THE PERFORMERS:

FOUR-TIME GRAMMY WINNER DIANNE REEVES, JAZZ LEGEND AHMAD JAMAL, RACHELLE FERRELL, ELIO VILLAFRANCA, JAINE ROGERS, AND BRITISH DEPENDENCY

***Special Packages Available***

 

New YorK (October, 2009) - Anguilla, the serene island paradise in the Caribbean, is just perhaps the perfect setting for a jazz festival. The tranquil island character of Anguilla offers the perfect blend of setting and atmosphere to bring travelers a rich, passionate jazz festival experience.

The Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival now enters its seventh year, and has come to offer music lovers a one-of-a-kind experience: An idyllic setting for jazz. Powder-white sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear turquoise water. Peaceful, wafting trade winds. … The music becomes richer as the listeners relax and unwind in the calming atmosphere. The blue notes and colorful harmonies of jazz mix with the background symphony of sun, sand, sea and sailboats.

The Anguilla Tourist Board and BET Event Productions are this year excited to be building on the rich tradition of the festival and have now announced the headliners for 2009, an eclectic lineup of world-renowned and regionally popular performers.

The seventh annual Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival will take place November 12-15, 2009. The star-studded lineup will feature: Dianne Reeves, the distinguished four-time Grammy award winning vocalist who is widely regarded as one of jazz’s pre-eminent artists; Ahmad Jamal, the influential jazz pianist whose legendary career has spanned more than 50 years; Rachelle Ferrell, the one-of-a-kind vocalist who has drawn praise and an ardent following in both jazz and pop music; Elio Villafranca, the esteemed Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader who has collaborated with numerous leading jazz and Latin jazz artists; Jaine Rogers, the Anguillian based, British born vocalist has become highly regarded for her velvet smooth, enchanting vocals, reminiscent of the jazz vocalists of yesteryear, wrapped in modern flair; and British Dependency, a local West Indies trio with a homegrown musical attitude that is all their own.

The festival headliners will be joined by a host of young, talented Anguillian musicians, ready to make their mark in the jazz world.

The festivities get underway on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the CuisinArt Resort & Spa with dinner and an intimate evening with Rachelle Ferrell. Friday, Nov. 13, the music continues in the evening again under the stars at CuisinArt Resort & Spa featuring The Ahmad Jamal Group and local jazz vocalist Jaine Rogers. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the festival proudly features four-time Grammy winning vocalist Dianne Reeves. Joining the evening bill will be The Elio Villafranca Quintet and local Caribbean trio British Dependency. Sunday, Nov. 15, provides the perfect close to the weekend as the action takes to the beach at Sandy Ground for a festival finale performance by the local Caribbean jazz trio British Dependency.

Special packages are available:
The CuisinArt Resort & Spa is offering a three night “Tranquility Jazz Festival Package.” Rates for double occupancy are US$ 1,760 for a junior suite; $1,925 for a luxury junior suite; $2,525 for a one-bedroom suite; and $4,225 for a two-bedroom suite. The package features include: Anguilla Airport or ferry greeting; Caribbean welcome drink upon arrival at Resort; daily continental breakfast; special dinner and concert tickets for two on Thursday, November 12; two 50-minute spa treatments; hydroponic farm tour; and use of tennis courts, bocce courts, croquet field, children’s playground, one mile par fitness course, fitness center and non-motorized water sports. For reservations and information call 800-943-3210, email reservations@cuisinart.ai  or visit www.cuisinartresort.com.

Paradise Cove Resort is offering their Jazz in Paradise Package, Valid November 12 - 15 the package includes: nightly accommodations; welcome cocktail; continental breakfast daily; rental car daily (gas and insurance NOT included); two tickets for Friday and Saturday’s Jazz Events; all applicable service charges. Rates: Studio Suite (maximum two persons) $1,700.00; one Bedroom Suite (maximum two persons) $1,950.00; Penthouse Suite (maximum two persons) $2,900.00. Rates are per suite and quoted in US dollars. For reservations and additional rates and information call 264-497-6603, email para-cove@anguillanet.com or visit www.paradise.ai.

Anguilla Great House Beach Resort is offering a rate of $190 double occupancy per night, which includes a three course dinner for two ($150.00 per night for single occupancy). Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 10% government tax plus $1.00 per day, per person Government levy. Anguilla Great House also offers a car rental service with vehicles ranging from $45.00 to $74.00, valid driver’s license is required in order to purchase a temporary Anguillan license (license fee $20.00, valid for 30 days). For reservations and information call 264-497-6061 or visit www.anguillagreathouse.com.

Event sponsors include: National Bank of Anguilla, Anguilla Social Security Board, Temenos Anguilla, Tropical Shipping, Avis Apex, Digicel, CuisinArt Resort & Spa, and Paradise Cove Resort.

To learn more about Anguilla, call the Anguilla Tourist Board at 1-877-4 ANGUILLA or visit www.anguilla-vacation.com and www.anguillajazz.org.

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