Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2009 FACT SHEET

The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, since its introduction in 1996, has grown into the island’s premier entertainment event. Over the past five years the Festival has attracted thousands of patrons from the USA, Europe, the Caribbean and Jamaica. The 2006 Festival saw the attendance of over 40,000 persons with approximately 8,000 visitors to the islands. There is every indication that the Festival will continue on its growth path and firmly establish itself as one of the major musical events globally.

What:
The Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2009 presented by Air Jamaica in association with The Jamaica Tourist Board, Jamrock Magazine, Iberostar, Jamaica Observer, CVM TV, Half Moon, Holiday Inn, Sky Writings Magazine

Where:
The Aqueduct, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica

When:
Thursday, January 22 – Saturday, January 24, 2009

Who:
Thursday, January 22 – Reunion Jazz Band, Los Van Van, Matisyahu, Estelle, Ashford & Simpson, Robin Thicke

Friday, January 23 – Nikki Yanofsky, Alto Reed’s Blues Entourage, Randy Crawford & Joe Sample, Lionel Richie, Lou Gramm, Tony Hendriks

Saturday, January 24 – Carlene Carter, Atlantic Starr, The O’Jays, Chicago, Maxi Priest


Ticket Prices:
Nightly – US $80.00
Weekend (Friday & Saturday) – US $155.00
Season (Thursday – Saturday) – US $235.00


VIP Upgrades*
Thursday, January 22 – US $20.00
Weekend (January 22 & 23) – US $40.00
Season (January 22 – 24) – US $60.00
*VIP Upgrade allows access to an area closer to the stage and access to a cash bar and restaurant. VIP patrons will be eligible to purchase car park passes for US $25.00 each.
Car park passes are valid for the 3 days of the Festival.


Ticket Outlets:
• Acropolis Gaming & Entertainment Centre – Barbican Centre, Loshusan Mall, 29 East Kings House Road, Kingston, Jamaica
• Coral Cliff Entertainment Ltd. – Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay, Jamaica
• El Paso Records – Sam Sharpe Square, 3 South Lane, Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Fairview Texaco – Alice Eldemire Avenue, Bouge, Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Fontana Pharmacy – Fairview Shopping Centre, Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Paymaster Outlets, Islandwide
• Rory’s Texaco – 141 ½ Constant Spring Road, Kingston, Jamaica
• Villagio Gaming & Entertainment Centre – Hilton Kingston Hotel, 77 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica
• Purchase tickets online at:
http://islandstubs.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=28563&sid


Transportation:

BGEE’S Travel & Tours – Authorized Transportation of the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival

Daily Departures:
Location Address Time
Kingston Centre Stage Theatre 2:00pm
JA $3,100.00

Ocho Rios Ocho Rios Jerk Centre 4:00pm
JA $2,000.00

Mandeville Impact Industrial, Shop 37 Mandeville Plaza 3:00pm
JA $2,400.00


Sav-la-mar Unique Fitness Gym 4:30pm
JA $1,600.00

All buses will leave Jazz venue maximum 30 minutes after the show

BGEE’S Travel & Tours, 3 & 4 Montego Park, Tel. # (876) 618-1318 Fax # (876) 618-1319
3 Richmond Crescent, Kingston 10, Tel. # (876) 906-2924



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