Event Description

Attention Jazz Lovers! The 2012 Jazz It Grenada Festival has finally arrived! Hosted by the Grenada Film, Music and Art Industry, this event will showcase jazz music, arts, crafts, movies and more. It features good quality social entertainment and is perfect for the family.

Beginning on April 27, the Festival starts with a Jazzy Jamboree at Fish Friday in Gouyave and will continue to May 13 with various events during the period. International artistes include R&B Jazz singer Chelly K and world renowned lecturer and performer James Tantum both from the city of Detroit, Michigan in the USA.

Also showcased will be the work of local artistes and groups such as Brian Hurst, Dr. King Douglas, Kapab Versatile and Monty to name a few.

Please see event schedule below or contact Mr. Nigel John at nigeljohn48@yahoo.com for more information.

April 27, 2012
Gouyave, St. John’s at 6pm – 10pm
Culture & Jazz Jam, Band Explosion with the highlight as D Genesis

May 5, 2012
Grenville Theatre, St. Andrew’s at 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Movie Blue Note

Grenville Theatre, St. Andrew’s at 8pm – 9:30pm
Culture & Jazz Jam, Band Explosion with the highlight as D Genesis

May 12, 2012
Grenada Boys Secondary School at 1pm – 1:45pm
Jazz Talk Seminar by Performer James Tantum and Chelly K Detroit
Music Topics: Gospel, Spiritual, R&B and Jazz
Entrance Fee: Children EC$10 and Adults EC$25

Botanical Gardens at 2pm – 6pm
Jazz Taste Fest (Art and Craft Exhibition)

May 12, 2012
Grenada Boys Secondary School/Botanical Gardens at 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Movie Blue Note for youths and adults alike

May 12 & 13, 2012
Botanical Gardens at 1pm – 6pm
AM/FM Live Public Broadcasting of Jazz Event

May 13, 2012
Botanical Gardens at 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Steel Band, Poetry and Cultural Performances
Entrance Fee: Children under 17 EC$10 and Adults EC$25

Botanical Gardens at 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Live Local Caribbean Jazz Fusion with International artiste James Tantum and R&B Singer Chelly K from Detroit

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