JAZZ & BLUES 2021

The rhythm of JAMAICA is unmatched, Its charm
pulls you in. You can’t help laughing and relaxing,
with sand between your toes, and sea breeze on your
face, as you sway in time to the beat.

From the
EDITOR
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The response to the return of Jamaica Jazz and Blues
has been overwhelming! Music lovers from all walks of
life, at home and abroad have expressed excitement and
anticipation of the return of the festival. Co-producers Adrian
Allen and Marcia McDonnough were somewhat hesitant when they
floated the idea in August, but the enthusiasm with which it was
received encouraged them to take the leap. Seven months later, the
festival is about to be staged and we are all waiting with bated breath.
The journey has been fraught with challenges and doubt, but those
negatives were outweighed by a can-do attitude, positive vibes and
hope. The early months saw the “challenges of getting the necessary
funding. Many companies do not understand the benefits of the
virtual space as they do the physical....they are not accustomed to
doing activations that are digital and even though the virtual space
can easily give them tens of thousands more viewers they are
uncomfortable with the unknown. Covid-19 presented many
difficulties including an uncertain financial environment”, shared
Marcia. There have been many high points too, like “meeting
the artists and discovering their talent and just watching as
the presentation comes together. Becoming excited about
viewing it even though we have been working on it for
so long. And, of course, slowly but surely garnering the
support of those loyal sponsors, many of whom supported
the festival before and are now back on board”.
March 4-6 will see the virtual extravaganza in
which the team will “Bring the Magic Back”; three
nights of a wealth of diverse talent, most of
which comprise new and emerging performers
coming to the main Jamaica Jazz and Blues
stage for the first time, the exceptions being
Richie Stephens and Jon Secada.
Jazz & Blues Riddims will be sharing the
experience of combining all the elements
to bring you the vibrant, seamless package
of world class entertainment while also
celebrating the essence of our island home.
We will introduce the performers.
We will reminisce about the
glorious days of the Jamaica Jazz
and Blues, tracing the story from its
emergence as Air Jamaica Jazz and
Blues, highlighting outstanding acts and
the ambience of the memorable venues.
We will celebrate the team that made
it happen – our sponsors, marketing
and production teams. We will walk
you through the virtual Artisan Village
which offers outstanding and exquisitely
crafted Jamaican pieces ranging from
leather masks, backpacks and handbags
to intricately designed jewelry, beautiful
footwear and aromatic oils.
With the thousands of international individuals
that will make up our audience, we optimized
the opportunities provided by the virtual
platform to showcase the many delights Jamaica
has to offer through two special features –
“Circle Jamaica with Richie Stephens” and “Stay
With Us” hosted by Tami and Wayne Mitchell.
Richie visited several world-renown features
of the island – Dunn’s River Falls, Rick’s Café,
Fern Gully, Blue Hole. Tami and Wayne popped
into a number of hotels including Royalton,
GeeJam, and Moon Palace.
Most important, we pay tribute to two iconic
individuals who impacted the Jamaica Jazz
and Blues Festival – founder, the late Butch
Stewart and Toots Hibbert, stellar performer.
Be sure to join us for the three awesome
nights, March 4-6 2021 when we “Bring the
Magic Back”.
Maxine McDonnough

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Contents

Contents
Inside
8 Messages
12 Tributes To
Butch Stewart And
Toots Hibbert
16 Enjoying Jazz
Virtually!
18 Bringing Back
The Magic!
22 Eclectic Sounds
28 Artisan Village
30 You Can Help Us
Artists
32 Stars On The Rise
34 All Stars Night 1
36 All Stars Night 2
38 Sponsors
40 Jazz Memories
46 Circle Jamaica
48 Stay With Us
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Message from the
MINISTER
of
TOURISM
I
am pleased to extend sincere congratulations to the
team at Steady Image, Touchstone Productions, and
their many partners, as they stage the highly-anticipated
return of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues music festival.
The Ministry of Tourism, through our marketing arm the Jamaica
Tourist Board (JTB), is happy to once again collaborate with you for
this prestigious musical event, which will be hosted in a virtual format.
Over the years, the festival has presented numerous exceptional
artistes, including Celine Dion, Beres Hammond, Chaka Khan, Shaggy,
Aaron Neville and Tessanne Chin. Therefore, like most viewers, I
am really looking forward to seeing this year’s spectacular line up
of both local and international performers.
I must extend special commendation to the team for not only
making this event free of charge to viewers, but for your pledge
to assist some of our entertainment practitioners who have
been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, through a charity
component of the event.
We are overjoyed to see the creative industries slowly
coming back to life and applaud you for using innovative
means to showcase the best of Jamaica’s music and
culture to the world.
The Network is comprised of key sport
and entertainment practitioners who
have been charged to lead this effort.
Some of the key initiatives of the network
include the promotion of festivals; the
coordination of established activities/
events for the Tourism Calendar; as well as
greater collaboration with event promoters
and venue managers to package and
promote local music events and festivals to
help eliminate seasonality. This is an initiative
we are driving with my colleague, Minister
Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange and her team at the
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment
and Sport.
We are seeing positive outcomes as we continue
to support the building out of captivating
entertainment experiences. I once again
congratulate the entire team for bringing the
Jamaica Jazz and Blues music festival back,
and wish you a successful staging of this
outstanding event.
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Entertainment tourism is one of the main niche
areas, which we have been placing special focus
on, in order to further diversify our tourism
product and tap into new markets. The Sports
and Entertainment Network of the Ministry’s
Tourism Linkages Network was created as one
of those strategic steps towards capitalizing
on Jamaica’s potential in this area.
HON. EDMUND BARTLETT, CD, MP

Message from the
MINISTER OF
CULTURE, GENDER,
ENTERTAINMENT
and SPORT
The covid-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to industries
worldwide and among the hardest hit are our cultural
and creative practitioners. As many of them take to the
virtual airwaves to maintain relevance and visibility to fans
worldwide, the return of a Virtual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival
is welcome.
As Minister of Culture, I am pleased at the opportunities being provided
our industry practitioners by the festival which has always been an
important driver of Jamaica’s music, culture, entertainment and
tourism.
Despite the virtual format, the festival maintains its signature
“small stage” tradition to unearth and showcase new Jamaican
talent with a Band Quest Competition. The festival will also
incorporate the popular art and craft marketplace with an
Artisan Village featuring authentic Jamaican wooden items,
jewellery and ceramics.
Although Jamaica Jazz and Blues looks and feels a little
different, being staged virtually for the first time, we
anticipate a full face to face return in coming years. I
commend foundation members of the team, Steady
Image and Touchstone Productions, as they bring
back the magic from March 4 - 6, 2021, close on
the heels of Reggae Month 2021 which wraps this
February, spearheaded by my Ministry.
The Government, through the Ministry
of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and
Sport; the Ministry of Local Government
and Rural Development and the Ministry
of Health and Wellness, with the input of
industry stakeholders continues to work
on protocols for the safe reopening of
the wider entertainment sector.
Congratulations to the organisers and
partners on bringing back the festival. We
look forward to the usual dynamism of local
and international performances backed by
the top class production for which the festival
has become known.
HON. OLIVIA GRANGE, CD, MP
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Message from the
DIRECTOR
of
TOURISM
I
am thrilled that Jamaica Jazz and Blues will Bring back
the Magic of one of Jamaica’s best loved music festival.
The Jamaica Tourist Board is proud to be a partner in
this venture.
We have missed the festival for a few years! With masterful production,
class acts, and an unmistakable Jamaican flare, the festival adds to
the high demand music events that make Jamaica the beat that
moves the world.
Once a staple on the list of music lovers, and a bucket list item for
many, Jamaica Jazz and Blues has given us magical moments. We
recall how John Legend could do no wrong; how Celine Dion
locked down Montego Bay with her scintillating performance
and how patrons waited in drenching showers just to see
Beres Hammond’s performance! We can’t wait to see what
mesmerizing and riveting melodic experiences you will deliver
this year.
The festival gives lovers of our music
yet another reason to remain connected
with the destination and engage with
our brand. It also serves as a teaser to
whet their appetite as they eagerly await
the time when they can again travel to
the island.
While audiences are still craving live
performances, I know the popularity of our
destination brand in the virtual space will
draw thousands of patrons to experience the
magic of Jamaica Jazz and Blues.
Welcome back, Jamaica Jazz and Blues…
Cheers to a very successful event. We are waiting
with baited breath for a magical experience.
Jamaican culture has always loomed large with pulses that
move the world. Now more than ever, the world needs
our music offerings. The festival’s relevance is more than
just entertainment… it is an escape from the blues and
gloom of the current global pandemic. We need the
power of music to heal, to lift our mood, to lower
our stress levels and to give us hope. Patrons from
around the world will turn to the Jamaica Jazz
and Blues festival to experience the magic of
the music.
Donovan White
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Tribute to
BUTCH
STEWART
JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES
AN ENDURING
Legacy
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1996 saw the birth of the Air Jamaica
Jazz and Blues Festival. Twenty-six
years later, now known as the Jamaica
Jazz and Blues Festival it is recognised as
one of the most eagerly anticipated events
of the Caribbean’s entertainment calendar. This is the
legacy of the Honourable Gordon “Butch” Stewart under
whose leadership as the chairman of the national airline
– Air Jamaica, this iconic event was established.
His interest in ensuring the growth of
the tourism industry and developing
Jamaica as a major hub in the
Caribbean guided the major goals
that the festival set out to achieve
– establish a music festival with a
broad-based appeal for locals while
also attracting visitors to the island; boosting the economy
of Montego Bay which hosted the event; fill the seats
of the national airline and further enhance Jamaica’s
reputation as the premier entertainment destination in
the Caribbean.
Mr Butch Stewart was incomparable in his audacious,
creative, and inspirational leadership. Once he decided
that something was to be done, he did not tolerate doubt
...the first festival
was staged within
only 10-weeks of
its conception.
in his team’s ability to activate, nor did he acknowledge
the word “can’t” as part of his vocabulary, and thus once
the decision for the festival was made, he made it clear to
his team that this should be accomplished with urgency
but without compromising any standards of a quality,
world-class production. It is therefore no surprise that
the first festival was staged within only 10-weeks of its
conception.
Over the years the festival gained a
reputation of excellence not only
for the quality of artistes brought to
the Jamaican stage, but the beauty,
sophistication and comfort of the
ambience created. It was a space in
which friends and family celebrated
special moments and reconnected
and strangers formed new bonds of friendship. It became
a space in which artistes bonded with the Jamaican people
with many returning, eagerly, to the Jazz and Blues stage
time and time again. It has created a heritage fitting of the
visionary who made it possible and we honour Mr Stewart
for this legacy which we endeavour to enrich and grow.
Deepest condolences to his family and God’s strength
and comfort in this time of loss and grief.
The 2021 Jamaica Jazz
& Blues Team

Tribute to
TOOTS
HIBBERT
AN EXCITING PERFORMER
ANDProlific
ARTISTE
Toots Hibbert last performed on the Jazz and Blues stage
in 2005 at Cinnamon Hill. That concert was memorable
for many reasons but most of all for the scintillating and
high energy performance the legendary star delivered.
As Carolyn Johnson, freelance writer reported in Gleaner article
published May 21, 2006, “Toots Hibbert was
all the rage at the final night of the Air Jamaica
Jazz and Blues Festival, as he delivered a
commanding performance on January 30,
2005, in Montego Bay, St. James”. His haunting,
raspy voice held the audience in thrall as he
belted out hit after hit.
Jamaica Jazz and Blues joins music lovers
across the world in mourning the passing of
Toots Hibbert in September 2020 when he seemed set to offer so
much more to his myriad fans and the music industry. Toots is an
icon of Jamaica’s music industry, commented Marcia McDonnough,
co-producer of the 2021 festival, “He performed at what was then
the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues in 2003 and was brought back
in 2005 where he admirably shared the stage with many greats
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Toots is an
of Jamaica’s
music industry
such as Lou Rawls, Dionne Warwick, Julio
Iglesias and many more. Toots showed the
strength of his music and popularity as he
took the huge crowd singing along with
him song after song. The Jamaica Jazz
and Blues has always
strived to recognise
exceptional talent and of
course Toots is a perfect
example of the type of
performer that gave the
festival its unique place
and popularity among
its fans. He will be sadly
missed by the music
world and we are sorry we will not be able
to showcase him again. We will, therefore,
pay tribute to his legacy with a special
feature at the festival and encourage our
stars on the rise to emulate him ”.
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Having established Toots and
the Maytals in 1961 he worked
in the music industry for close
to seven decades. His entry
on the scene in the 1960s was meteoric
as he immediately caught the attention of
the industry and listeners alike and scored
some of Jamaica’s early international hits
including “Sweet and Dandy”, “Take Me
Home Country Roads”, “Monkey Man”, “54-
a pioneer
46”, “Peeping Tom”.
of reggae and its
evolutionary genres...
Toots was globally recognised as a pioneer of reggae and
its evolutionary genres, ska and rocksteady which have
not only been covered by famous foreign singers and
bands but have contributed to the development of other
modern genres. Toots was also credited with, if not
naming reggae, being the first to use the word in
the title of a song – the 1968 composition, “Do the
Reggay”. He performed and collaborated with many
international artistes including Willie Nelson
and the Rolling Stones. He performed in
some 60 countries in the continents
of Africa, Europe, Australia, North and
South America.
Toots was recognised for his
outstanding career winning the 2004
Reggae Grammy, for the album True
Love and his latest album, Got to
be Tough, released on August
28 has been nominated for
the 2021 Grammy Awards. In
2010 Rolling Stone Magazine
included him in their “100
Greatest Singers of All Time”
list with his ranking at 71. In
2012 he was awarded the
Order of Jamaica.
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Jamaica Jazz and Blues
salutes the incomparable
Toots Hibbert!
The 2021 Jamaica
Jazz & Blues Team

Enjoying Jazz
VIRTUALLY!
Longstanding Jazz and Blues fans will
recall that the planning for the festival
was close to preparing for a military
manoeuvre.
There was the securing of tickets, booking
of hotel rooms as close to venue as possible,
which meant months in advance. The right
wardrobe which was generally casual chic,
fashionable yet comfortable enough to take
you through eight hours of sitting on your
blanket on the ground or standing shoulder
to shoulder with thousands of other fans,
unless you had bought a VIP ticket which
might include chairs. There was the timing
of arrival to avoid the inevitable traffic jam,
ensure parking at a reasonable distance and
securing space that allowed a good view
of the stage while also with a reasonably
clear access to the food court, bars and rest
rooms. For some it might also mean toting
your liquor of choice and the attendant
paraphernalia. Binoculars might be handy
in the event you failed to get a good spot.
In the days of Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, it
was prudent to prepare for cool even cold
weather – blankets, comforters, thick, warm
clothing, and even raincoats and umbrellas.
Most of the time the evening was cool, and
balmy with caressing tropical breezes but
this was never guaranteed.
FOR TRADITIONAL JAZZ AND BLUES FANS
A NEW MINDSET IS NECESSARY.
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No tickets
No commuting
Clothes of your choice,
Your Laptop, mobile, tablet, Smart
TV or big screen
Good Internet service or mobile
data plan…check out FLOW for
great packages
A comfortable chair,
Have your Mastercard ready to shop
in the Artisan Village
Refreshments at hand as you
won’t want to miss a minute of the
offerings.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
IF YOU ARE ATTENDING A WATCH PARTY
THEN ENSURE THE FOLLOWING:
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Numbers don’t exceed the limit
mandated for COVID 19 safety
Wear your mask unless eating or
drinking
Take your sanitizer with you
Observe social distancing rules
Take a bottle of Appleton along
to share with your party and drink
responsibly
Sit back, relax and soak in the music.
NOW YOU KNOW, THERE IS NO REASON TO MISS IT!
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BRINGING
BACK
Magic!
the
JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES 2021
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THE CONCEPT
Jamaica Jazz and Blues enthralled audiences of all ages,
from at home and abroad, for over 20 years. During this time,
the festival brought over 110,000 visitors to the island and
contributed some US$70 million to the economy. The festival
showcased over 400 international stars. Celine Dionne, Lionel
Richie, Air Supply are among the favourites. It also provided a
stage of excellence for our local musicians – Beres Hammond,
Tessanne Chin, and Beenie Man, among others. Production of
the festival ceased in 2015.

After a hiatus of 5 years,
we are bringing
the magic back!
THE TEAM
THE TEAM BRINGING THIS EXTRAORDINARY
PRODUCTION TOGETHER IS ADRIAN ALLEN, VIVIENE
CHANCE AND MARCIA MCDONNOUGH.
With the blessing of brand owner, Walter
Elmore, individuals from the original
production team have come together
to present the virtual Jamaica Jazz and
Blues experience. This virtual experience will mix the
old and the new to create a scintillating festival that
will, indeed, bring the magic back for the steadfast fans
and introduce “one of the largest and most successful
music festivals in the western hemisphere” (Billboard
Magazine) to eager new audiences.
Livestreaming since 2010, Jamaica Jazz and Blues was
one of the first events to go virtual and so this virtual
experience should be no surprise. Combining our reach
with that of our partners, the event is expected to reach
large global audiences.
Adrian Allen, an Innovative Brand
Strategist and Digital Media Producer, has directed and
produced TV shows for Networks such as BET, HBO, NBC,
BRAVO Networks, and platforms Facebook Watch and
Netflix. and developed special media content for Awards
Shows, Cruise Lines, and giants such as Google and JetBlue.
Over the past 12 years, he has worked closely with music
festivals, such as the Jamaica Jazz and Blues, in overseeing
the creative concepts and marketing strategies to promote
and brand the festivals. He is also responsible for producing
and directing the multi-camera live production for over 350
Class A Acts such as Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross,
Anita Baker to name a few. and executed live broadcasts
packaged for future distribution worldwide.
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Vivienne Chance
is an independent Jamaican-American
Film/Video Producer, Writer and
International Voice Actress. On the board
of Steady Image, Inc., a multimedia, film and
video production company located in South
Florida producing full HD specials for networks
like The Travel Channel, HBO, BET and IslandStylee.
com. Producer of local and international digital content and local
voiceover celebrity. Vivienne works closely with mega companies
such as Art Of Music Productions (owners and promoters of Jamaica
Jazz & Blues Fest) and Frame By Frame (owners/producers of Island
Stylee) throughout the Caribbean to produce “magazine-style” TV,
web-broadcast specials.
Vivienne is one of the Executive Producers of Steady Image’s first
feature film, “The Heart of Summer” co-starring Jamaica’s, Paul
Campbell, along with Tesh Humphries, Lex Kelly-Meade, Sophia
Nicholson and Paul Hamilton.
Marcia McDonnough
is an Event Management Consultant with
over 30 years of professional experience
in fields ranging from the travel,
tourism and hospitality industry,
and over half of those years
spent in the entertainment
industry focusing on largescale
events such as music
festivals and conferences.
Events of note include Jamaica
Jazz and Blues festival, St Kitts
Music Festival, Turks and Caicos Music Festival,
Jamaica Epicurean Escape, Reggae Sumfest,
and more.
Marcia’s emphasis and experience reside
mainly in concept development, event
management, festival planning and
operations, access management, marketing
and sponsorships management and
administration.
THE JOURNEY
SHARED BY
MARCIA AND ADRIAN
MARCIA: It’s been a long haul for the
Jamaica Jazz and Blues team. Starting in
August we began the trek by reaching out
to sponsors and artists and since then it
has been non-stop work to get the plans
to where they are today. I’ve been seeking
sponsorship for the festival for very many
years but I must confess that this time was the
most challenging and took all the patience,
experience and relationship building that I
have developed over the years. Overall, the
times are hard financially and added to that, we
all are just learning how to adapt to the virtual
world and companies are no different, so the
confidence in getting involved is not a strong as
it is for a physical event. That being said we must
say a very big thanks to the many companies who
placed their confidence in us gave the support an
actually made it possible to host the event, and thanks
to them several events industry personnel who basically
lost their income due to COVID 19, have been able to
earn some income by working on the festival, most of
all were happy to be doing the job we love
ADRIAN: While it may seem that doing a virtual festival
is easier than a live one, this is not necessarily the case”,
explained Adrian Allen, “so many things have to be worked
out carefully in advance, and be just right so that when it’s
lights, camera, action, and that countdown gets to zero we
are up and live. There is no room for delays, or redos and so
every detail has to be thoroughly thought through put in place
in advance. We have to become excellent broadcast producers,
screen writers, directors, making sure every one is on cue,
everyone knows their part and that all put out their most stellar
performance no matter the role.
We hope you will enjoy the product
we have put together!
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ECLECTIC
SOUNDS
for the 2021 JAZZ AND BLUES STAGE
I respect Jazz
and Blues because
it is so focused on the
music. It’s open to new
sounds – once its good
music you can find
it at Jazz and
Blues...
Jamaica Jazz and Blues has widened its repertoire
to embrace a group of talented Jamaican
musicians who are more closely associated with
the music underground than typical Jamaican
platforms. Their music is an eclectic fusion of jazz, rock, R&B,
reggae, world music and more. Despite their outstanding
talent the opportunities for performance are generally limited
and their primary avenue of exposure were the weekly jam
sessions (before the advent of COVID-19). The acts which will
take the stage on Friday 5 March are Eye of the Brainstorm,
Moon and Earth and the Fullness. Janine Jkuhl and CAJE
will perform on Saturday 6 March.
The jam sessions, held at various venues over the past decade included
Nanook on Burlington Avenue, the Constant Spring Golf Club and the
Pallet on North Avenue. The organiser of the “Jam is Back” as they were
described, is Jeremy Ashbourne, composer, performer and music
teacher who is passionately dedicated not only to his personal
development but to assisting other like minded musicians
to hone their talent and develop their craft. “There are
many groups and solo acts that don’t fit the mainstream
identity and who are uncompromising about what they
want to express. The Jam facilitated that as there was a
lack of opportunity for these performers”. The sessions
provided a space that allowed personal expression as
well as magical collaborations emanating from the
inspiration in the moment.
When Marcia McDonnough, co-producer of Jamaica
Jazz and Blues approached Rosina Moder, music
educator and composer, to assist in the showcasing
of talented young Jamaican musicians Rosina
called on these artists, most of whom she had met
through the Jam.
EARTH AND THE FULLNESS
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Singer and songwriter EARTH AND THE FULLNESS
(Olivia) describes her genre as roots. “Whether or not
there’s fusion, I can detect reggae in all my songs. Even

one which is very acoustic and has violins, when I am strumming the
guitar, I am actually hearing Nyabinghi drums. Then there are other songs
which are strictly roots reggae. But there are many different influences.
I have been inspired most by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The Wailers
were the rootsiest band ever, but they weren’t ever bound by genre.”
reggae
I can detect
in all
my songs
“My career is developing organically
and I’m really grateful for the people
who’ve been seeing that journey
and strengthening it” declares
Earth and the Fullness and credits
a supportive family – husband
Ishack, brother-in-law Inilek
and father-in-law Billy Mystic.
The musicians with whom she
works have also helped her grow
technically as she is very much an intuitive artist with very little
formal training.
Earth and Fulness is looking forward to her performance on the Jazz
and Blues stage, “I respect Jazz and Blues because it is so focused
on the music. It’s open to new sounds – once its good music you can
find it at Jazz and Blues, and they have always made room for musicians
you might not have heard of before, so I respect that. I am happy to be
on the show. I hope to be on it again! You have all this music, and you
want to be able to share it. That’s the point!”
MOON, composer, lyricist and outstanding performer describes
their style thus, “Jazz fusion would be the most accurate way of
describing my music. I am a jazz vocalist first and foremost, but
I don’t sing traditional jazz and I don’t write jazz but elements
of it are in my music. Instrumentally, I am inspired by so many
different genres. I love African drum rhythms; I connect heavily
with reggae music although I am not a reggae artiste but
the roots of it. Nyabingi patterns are present in my music,
so it’s a mix of jazz and world and whatever influence I
am feeling at the moment of writing.
I was
very excited
when Rosina
called me about Jazz
and Blues. It has been
around for years... I
always followed it and
its an honour to
be here.
Jazz fusion
...inspired by so many
different genres
MOON
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Moon continues, “I write lyrics, the melody and chord progression. I play the
guitar and a little piano but I don’t perform with it. It informs my writing and
will sometimes use it to help me compose. I deliberately don’t write all the
parts of my songs because I want the musicians working with me to
add their flavour. I will bring the song and have certain pieces of
the arrangement which I want a certain way but everything
else is left up to the connection that we are forming and what
happens in the moment.
This moment might occur in studio as well as in live performances.
Sometimes what happens in studio is completely different from
what happens on stage”
“I was very excited when Rosina called me about Jazz and
Blues. It has been around for years and while I had not had the
privilege of attending, I always followed it and its an honour
to be here. We will be bringing jazz and blues to the festival.
There have been a lot of non jazz artists performing and they
are amazing but jazz and blues is something I am passionate
about, and when I was invited to be here I decided that that
was what I wanted to do.”
...surprised
and pleased to
receive the invitation
to perform... I was happy
to see the more eclectic
groups get such an
opportunity...
THE EYE OF THE BRAINSTORM, led by Jeremy Ashbourne,
is a talented group of musicians who will bring the jazz element
to the Jamaica Jazz and Blues stage on Friday 5 March 2021.
They exist primarily in Jamaica’s music underground and
Jeremy Ashbourne was both surprised and pleased to receive
the invitation to perform. He commended the organisers “for
taking on this weird group of musicians. I was happy to
see the more eclectic groups get such an opportunity”.
The band is comprised of four primary members Joel
Ashbourne on keyboard and sometimes vocals, Darryl, aka
Kuki, on vocals and guitar, Tobi vocals, Jeremy drums and
background vocals, and Spider the auxiliary bass player.
They will be joined by veteran saxophonist, I-Sax in
Ja – a Canadian musician who has been based in
Negril for many years.
jazz-based
unique
THE EYE OF THE BRAINSTORM
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blend of music to
the stage...

Eye of the Brainstorm will bring their unique jazz-based blend of music
to the stage, they are “about expressing ourselves and being true to what
inspires us, we have wide musical interests and wide musical tastes and
we don’t want to limit ourselves says Jeremy Ashbourne, leader of the
band and a classically trained musician who plays several instruments.
He commends the producers for their courage in undertaking this
“mammoth task”. “I really appreciate the fact that this is happening.
The organisation, the production the logistical oversight at this
scale takes dedication and commitment and I commend and
appreciate that the Jazz team took the initiative and provided
an opportunity for performances.”
JANINE COOMBS, also known as Janine Jkuhl is an eclectic
singer-songwriter, who admires music and the art of music,
perfect fit for Jazz as the parent company of the festival is actually
“The Art of Music”. At the tender age of three Janine was introduced
to music by learning her first musical instrument, the piano. She
is influenced by many genres of music, and this can be heard
fused in her Indie music style. She also writes and sings classical,
jazz, alternative, reggae, adult contemporary and Indie-Pop.
Her most recent performance was at the Global Inaugural
Caribbean Party for the First Female American Vice President
Kamala Harris 2021 and has also been featured and
interviewed on CNN "The Voices of the Pandemic".
...influenced by many genres
of
Indie
music... fused in her
music style
I was
was ecstatic!
It has been my
dream to perform
on the main stage of
Jamaica Jazz and Blues
Festival because it
as such a diverse
festival...
“When I got the call from Music Unites that I was
selected to perform on the 2021 Jazz and Blues show
I was ecstatic! It has been my dream to perform on
the main stage of Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival
because it as such a diverse festival, it has class
and sophistication and is different from any other
Jamaican festival. That is what my music attracts.
I didn’t get to perform at the Bali Spirit Festival in
Indonesia last March, because of COVID 19, which
would have been my first major festival and then, Jamaica
Jazz and Blues becomes my first major festival!”. It was an
absolutely fantastic feeling.”
JANINE JKUHL
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CAJE (pronounced “Cage”) is comprised of present students of the
UWI. CAJE combines members of two distinct musical groups,
the Classical Ensemble and the Jazz Ensemble. The Classical
Ensemble comprises mainly a group of players of string and
wind instruments who play mostly classical music; while
the Jazz ensemble is a group of players of popular band
instruments who perform mostly Jazz. CAJE is not a
paid group and its work is sustained by the individuals’
love of playing music and the informed guidance
and
passionate
of Peter Ashbourne.
about their
music
...the members
of the group were
very happy to be on
the Jazz and Blues
platform...
The festival will premiere the Peter Ashbourne Medley
'To Toots' which was commissioned by the Festival
organisers in honour of the late Toots Hibbert. This
new composition will be performed by 'CAJE' led
by the composer himself.
Peter Ashbourne explained that CAJE did a concert
season every year and the “Tribute to Toots was
very much in line with what we generally do, but
on a larger scale. It was right up our street”. He
said the members of the group were very happy
to be on the Jazz and Blues platform. “They were
doubly happy because they had been working
hard for their 2020 season, but COVID-19 hit,
and everything was shut down. Being in the
Jazz and Blues Festival has somewhat made
up for that disappointment.” He added that
as a group of university students there were
people of all different professions in the
group – engineers, marine biologists, etc.
– but were also serious and passionate
about their music.
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CAJE

“We feel extremely blessed
to be able to showcase the
exceptional talent of these
musicians’, Marcia expressed, “When I first
got involved in finding artists for the small stage at
Jazz, it was very important to me to expose new
and unexpected talent. It was a joy to me to watch
as the audience discovered and were amazed by
people they had never heard about, never expected
to see. As a matter of fact, people used to come to
the festival in those days to discover new talent, it
was definitely the icing on the cake as well as the
extra secret ingredient that made the festival such a
special treat. In addition, it gives me great pleasure
to know that I have played a part in helping someone
to showcase their skills and follow their dreams.
I truly hope that this experience
on the festival will help to
push them further along their
paths to success, and one day I
can be even more proud when
they become superstars.”

A special treat at Jamaica Jazz and Blues was strolling through marketplace which always
offered a varied selection of works by Jamaica’s finest creative and artistic entrepreneurs
presenting original and indigenous, sculpture, art, clothing, woodwork, jewellery, ceramics and
more. THIS YEAR A VIRTUAL ARTISAN VILLAGE will allow our guests view the products and
purchase directly online. Be sure to check out our virtual products and have your Mastercard
at the ready to treat yourself!
ANTILLIAN CHARM - Life-like, hand sculpted and hand painted, the
ceramic flora and fauna, mounted on canvas in solid wood shadow
boxes are unique wall decor and delightful gifts. Current collections
include Jamaican Natives, Birds, Wild Orchids of the World.
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BAMBUSA - Specializes in beautiful handcrafted and laser engraved gift
designs made from nature. The collection includes photoboards, photo
gift boxes, wood journals, and more.

BRESHEH - A range of bespoke bags and accessories including:
backpacks, duffle bags, laptop carriers, pouches, totes, face masks among
others. As a Bresheh Family Member, you get inclusive personalization
with name or initials.
DIVINE TREASURES - Offer innovative, high quality
handmade items products include leather purses, handbags,
sandals and more.
PURE CHOCOLATE - Handmade, fineflavoured,
farm-to-bar chocolate. Uniquely
packaged with fine art illustrations.
PURPLE JADE - For one-of-a-kind, handmade jewellery
unmatched in quality and value. The brand is dedicated to
celebrating the woman who enjoys being an individual
through elegant and adventurous statement, pieces.
SHIEVELLE - Organic- based hair and skin care
brand that provides a line of dual – purposed
oils, butters and soaps.
SN KRAFT - Joined forces with Monex Ltd they and now have combined
experience and skills of 100 years in manufacturing souvenirs. Creating
wooden crafts and souvenirs, Monex Ltd. generates income for the Sir
John Golding Rehabilitation Centre, a non-profit, charitable organization,
which is operated by the Mona Rehabilitation Foundation. It provides jobs
for ex-patients of the centre and disabled persons in general. The main
project is a woodwork shop that manufactures high quality craft items.
ULTIMATE ART - Visual art, hand
painted images which allow the viewer to
contextualize authentic Jamaican experience.
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YOU CAN
HELP US
Bring
Magic
the
BACK!
Many people asked why
we didn’t charge for the
show…We wanted to
Bring the Magic Back to
as many as possible by sharing wonderful
musical talent and providing an amazing
entertainment experience without the
burden of a set fee, especially during
this time when so much has changed
our way of life. However, this wouldn’t
be possible without the kind support of
sponsors and donors and we invite you
to become a part of the Magic.
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Your gift of cash will indicate your belief in the project,
show your appreciation for the talent and the experience,
and will help us to achieve our objective of assisting some
in our industry who have been deeply affected financially
by the fallout caused by COVID 19.
The Music Unites
Foundation of
Jamaica, a non-profit
organisation that is totally
funded by donations and
corporate support, was set
up by Rosina Moder and Peter
Ashbourne, two of Jamaica’s
most accomplished musicians, who have been committed
to nurturing musical talent among the island’s youth. They
established the Foundation to assist talented musicians like
those on the show to access training through scholarships,
acquire musical instruments and to receive other basic
support necessary for them to further their craft and
strengthen their skills. Since COVID 19, the foundation
has lost its funding and is currently unable to give the
support that they have done in the past. Jamaica Jazz
and Blues will assist them with part proceeds from
donations collected, to help them get back on track.
Production and technical crew who have consistently
worked behind the scenes to ensure that festivals such as
the Jamaica Jazz and Blues deliver a top-class experience
to all our fans, have also suffered greatly as a result of
the lack of live events, that has been a result of COVID
19. Many of them have been out of work for almost a
year. Already in doing this virtual show, some have been
able to earn and we aim to assist others who may not
have been a part of this production with part proceeds
from donations.
Help to make the difference! Thank you, in advance,
for supporting the Jamaica Jazz and Blues 2021 virtual
edition by attending, and for your kind donation.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE

8 The Band
Rayven Amani
Ken Ellis
Stars on the Rise
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THURSDAY MARCH 4
HOST: DEBBIE BISSOON

Joe Davis
Keturah Soul
Flautist Gray
HOST:
Debbie Bissoon
PERFORMANCE
ORDER:
8 The Band
Rayven Amani
Ken Ellis
Joe Davis
Keturah Soul
Flautist Gray
Iron Kyte
Roots
Percussionist
Iron Kyte
Roots
Percussionist
Stars on the Rise
THURSDAY MARCH 4
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Bunny Rose
Earth and the
Fullness
Eye of the
Brainstorm
Moon
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All Stars Day 1
FRIDAY MARCH 5
HOSTS: TAMI AND WAYNE MITCHELL

Jah 9
Lila Ike
Becky Glacier
Mortimer
HOSTS:
Tami & Wayne
Mitchell
PERFORMANCE
ORDER:
Bunny Rose
Earth and
the Fullness
Eye of the
Brainstorm
Moon
Jah 9
Becky Glacier
Lila Ike
Mortimer
STAY
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THREE
3 MINUTE
FEATURES
All Stars Day 1
FRIDAY MARCH 5
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CAJE
Teddyson
John Project
Freetown
Collective
Zia Benjamin
Janine JKuhl
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All Stars Day 2
SATURDAY MARCH 6
HOST: TERRI-KARELLE REID

Tessellated
Sevana
HOST:
Terri-Karelle Reid
PERFORMANCE
ORDER:
CAJE
(Tribute to Toots)
Teddyson John
Project
Freetown
Collective
Zia Benjamin
Janine JKuhl
Tessellated
Sevana
Jon Secada
Richie Stephens
Jon Secada
Richie Stephens
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JAMAICA
THREE
3 MINUTE
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MEMORIES MFormer Air Jamaica Staff, share their memories of the early days of the
Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival – Richard Lue, then general manger
of Jamaica’s operations; Gregg Truman, then director of marketing
for Air Jamaica and Marcia McDonnough.
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Richard
Lue
Richard Lue is often referred
to as “the Godfather of Jazz &
Blues”. He was, in those early
days, the general manager for
Jamaica and based in Kingston.
He recalls being summoned by Allen
Chastanet, vice president of Air Jamaica
to a meeting with Mr Butch Stewart to discuss the
establishment of an event. The meeting included
Walter Elmore who represented the Gloucester Avenue
Restaurant Association and who became central to
the growth and success of the event.
The rationale for the event was as to bring visitors
to the island and to fill the empty Air Jamaica seats
during a slow period so the time chosen was October.
Once the decision was concretized, in typical Butch
Stewart fashion, he decreed that it should be done in
10 weeks and it was. The idea was to establish a festival
in Jamaica, along the lines of the St Lucia Jazz Festival.
It was to be a community event with smaller concerts
at different venues and climaxing with the big event.
In the early years the big shows started early in the
afternoon and ended fairly early in the night to allow
people to move on to the smaller events and to dine at
the restaurants in the town. Eventually, we had accept
that Jamaicans preferred to go out in the night and
stay to the wee hours so the community aspect fell off.
The stalwarts of that first festival were Richard
himself, Gregg Truman, Walter Elmore, Allen
Chastanet, Joy Schaffe, and some 300 volunteers
from the staff of Air Jamaica. Richard declares, “Let
me put this on the record – for at least the three or
four first years the festival was staffed by volunteers
from Air Jamaica. They worked on every aspect of
the festival and worked hard”.
EARLY SUPPORT
1998 NEWSPAPER AD
There were many challenges and when your back
is to the wall and things seem impossible who
do you call? Mom, of course! Luckily, Richards
mom, affectionately known as Ma Lue, was the
chairman of the Reggae Sumfest board and Walter
a member. He called his mom and said, “Mom, We
need to borrow some stuff!”. What the unsuspecting
Mrs Lue did not realise was that the Jazz festival team
intended to move trailer loads of Reggae Sumfest
stuff – equipment, staging, fencing – just about
everything. Richard reflects “few people are aware
of the support that the festival got from Reggae
Sumfest. We, literally, couldn’t have pulled off the
festival in those early years without them”.
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Major support also came from Jamaica Customs. As
Richard recalls, “we got off to a somewhat rocky start
as the very first event of that first festival, which was held
at Pier 1, was delayed by several hours due to difficulties in
clearing equipment at customs. However, over the years the
Jamaica Customs became another stalwart supporter of the
festival. They guided us and helping to make sure that equipment
and performers got in in good time.
It was these types of partnerships and support that resulted in
the growth and success of the festival.
THE VENUES
The first venue for the main show was the Rose Hall Great
House. Other shows that had been held there generally used
the house as the backdrop for the stage, but we turned it
around and the sea became the backdrop and the grounds
formed a natural amphitheatre. Of course, that created
issues for the construction and support of the stage but
we pulled it off. The ambience we were trying to create
was a relaxed, picnic setting with patrons spreading their
blankets on the ground – a Hollywood Bowl scenario.
SKY BOXES AT CINNAMON HILL
We moved from Rose Hall and Montego
Bay to James Bond Beach, Oracabessa.
This had a different type of charm. However,
limited access with one narrow road coming
in and out created a bottleneck and major
annoyance for patrons.
The next venue was the Cinnamon Hill Golf
Course, Rose Hall. This was the favourite
of many people and it was beautiful. This
was where we first constructed sky boxes
and sponsors had the space to be creative in
their activations on the ground. When it got
dark, we would light bonfires on the hill behind
the crowd which not only contributed to the
ambience but generated heat to warm up the,
sometimes, cold venue. It had its logistic issues
as changing rooms were located at the bottom of
the hill and so we had to transport the performers
up and down the hill. The show grew in popularity
and soon outgrew this venue.
The move was made to the Aqueduct, where there
was much more space both to set up the show and also
provide more than adequate parking. It was flat and easier
to work on. The main attraction was the aqueduct itself
which provided a beautiful backdrop for the stage.
The final venue was the Trelawny Stadium. This was the
best space in terms setting up for the show – there was space
and comfortable facilities for patrons.
My favourites were Rosehall Great House to which I had a
sentimental attachment and eventually the stadium which
was easy to work with.
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THE AQUEDUCT
TRELAWNY STADIUM

CINNAMON HILL
INTERESTING
MOMENTS
The very first event of the first festival was held at Pier
1. In addition to getting off to a very late start, the
sea became increasingly rough and the show went
on against backdrop of gigantic waves crashing onto
the rocks, but the party did not stop!
The second year at Rosehall Greathouse coincided
with World Cup Football and I remember we had to
put TV sets in the trees to keep patrons abreast of the
games. In those days there were no LED screens.
The early years of the Jazz Festival were practically
synonymous with rain. It was staged initially in the
October which was a very rainy month. Seasoned
patrons never forgot their rain gear. The decision was
made to avoid this by moving to the last weekend in
January when we also made the move to James Bond
Beach. The show on Friday went well and there was no
rain. At about 6:00a.m on Saturday morning there was
the unmistakable sound of rain. The rain was relentless
and damaged the stage making it impossible to put on
the show and all acts were rescheduled for the Sunday
night. Patrons were livid. Many demanded their money
back. Chaos was the only word to describe it.
The show on Sunday was one of the biggest shows
ever put on in Jamaica. There were eight band changes.
The pressure on the production team was enormous.
But all is well that ends well as it was an outstanding
show and everyone was satisfied.
Of course the performances – The Isely Brothers at
the first show at Rose Hall, Air Supply, Kenny Rogers at
Cinnamon Hill, Celine Dion, Diana Ross who enraged
the crowd and the brilliant performance of Billy Ocean
as he saved the night.
A Really special moment for me was watching
the show with the great Johnny Cash as he sat,
unobtrusively, under the bonfires at Cinnamon Hill.

Gregg Truman
The first year on the evening of the main
show at Rosehall Greathouse, rain was
pouring down like it can only in Jamaica.
We were experiencing almost Monsoon-like
conditions, but the acts were going on until it
was time for the final act – the Isely Brothers.
The limousine brought them from the hotel to
the parking lot close to the stage. Ronald Isely
looked down and between the parking lot and
the stage was a mud lake. He said “I am not going
down in that. I am not getting my alligator boots dirty
in this mud! What were we going to do? We ran back to Sandals
and brought hundreds of towels from the laundry room and
laid them out for him to walk on so he wouldn’t get his boots
dirty. His performance was amazing!
Marcia McDonnough
I remember that year at Rose Hall
Greathouse when we had to mount
TV sets in the trees for one of the
qualifying games for World
Cup Football. The match was
underway, the tension was
high; Jamaica needed a goal
to win. Black Uhuru was on
stage singing “Solidarity”.
When it came to the part of the
song that asked, “What we need, what we
need? the crowd shouted, ‘A GOAL”. Sure
enough, just after that we scored and were
one step closer to qualifying for the World
Cup. Everyone was ecstatic!
My other memory of the later years was Celine
Dion’s sound check. She came into the stadium
in the evening before the show and came on
stage for her sound check.
She looked around and saw everyone getting
the grounds ready…putting out chairs, putting
final touches to the booths etc. She called
out to everyone using the mic and said..”
hey, everybody come closer”, and then she
started the sound check. Her sound check
was fabulous and everyone in the stadium
had a wonderful time. About a week later
someone I knew saw me and said, “Bwoy
Marcia, I was so happy that I came early and
saw Celine’s early show”. Of course, I didn’t
know which early show she was talking about…
only to realise that she thought the sound
check was actually an early show. Celine was
just awesome in every way.
I can't speak about Jazz without mentioning
Walter Elmore. Even though I had worked with
the festival from inception as a member of Air
Jamaica, it was Walter who truly brought me
into to the full production and management of
the event when he took it over from Air Jamaica.
That started the most wonderful journey for me as it
went from conceptualising the look and feel, figuring
out who the artists should be, developing relationships
with the sponsors and so much more.
Walter has a gift for figuring out the production of large
events. He would go to an empty piece of land… full of bush
and trees, and he would say, “Marcia see the stage over
there, the skyboxes facing that way, and the food court in
that space” and the venue would come to life on the bushy
piece of land as he described it. It was amazing.
I remember when we had to move from Rose Hall Aqueduct to
the Trelawney Stadium, and we agonised over leaving Montego
Bay and going into Trelawny which seemed so far away. We
decided to call it Greenfield Stadium so that it wouldn’t sound
so far. And within weeks we did a full campaign with digital flyover
and all, to get people comfortable with the idea. When we
finished setting up the stadium with all the skyboxes and the
booth layouts etc, the transformation was amazing.
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Of course working with so many
superstar international performers,
learning how they thought, what
needed to be done to ensure their
performances were flawless was in itself is
something I would not have experienced if it
were not for the Jazz and Blues Festival.
So I do wish to thank Walter, not only for
really entrenching me into the world of
large events, but especially this year for
having the confidence and faith in Adrian
and me to put on Jamaica Jazz and Blues
2021. We intend to do him proud and to
make sure that the Jamaica Jazz and Blues
again takes its pride of place at the peak of
festivals in the Caribbean.
Celebrating the 2008 launch of Jamaica Jazz and
Blues Festival are (from left) Zachary Harding,
Walter Elmore, Minister Edmund Bartlett, Carole
Guntley and Shaggy.

CIRCLE
JAMAICA
with
Richie Stephens
R
ichie Stephens is part of
a feature called Circle
Jamaica, which we will
be shown on 5 March. It
showcases popular destinations, the
culture, food and people. Richie has been
a musical ambassador and a partner of
the festival over the years.
Appleton Estate in St Elizabeth, Negril in
Westmoreland, the Hip Strip in Montego
Bay, St James, White River Park, and Fern
Gully in St Ann, Blue Hole in Portland and
in Kingston the Bob Marley Museum, Ribi’s
and Fleet Street, Downtown and Port Royal
are the stops that Richie Stephens made as he
circled Jamaica.
The tour will share the beauty of Jamaica with
the thousands of international members of the
audience that are expected to tune in to watch
the show. It will also remind Jamaicans at
home and abroad of the exquisite beauty
of the island and to encourage them to
visit as soon as possible.
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Richie Stephens expressed his joy at being
able to host the tour as it served as a reminder
of the lushness of the island and of the country’s
rich and varied culture. “It was a revealing and
captivating experience. I learnt so much. The visit
to Appleton Estate was an education. The estate is
really a community which in addition to the distillery
has a school for the children of staff as well as a housing
complex for staff. The highlight of the visit was the
privilege of meeting the illustrious Joy Spence, the only
female master blender in the world.”
Every stop had its individual appeal. For instance, Fern
Gully, he learnt, had over 300 species of ferns and before
it was transformed into a dry river bed had been one of
the eight rivers of Ocho Rios. “There is no doubt that
the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival will be a fitting
platform from which to share the attractions which
make our country a favourite destination for tourists
the world over”, he said.
Richie Stephens is one of the favoured
performers who has performed on the
JJ&B stage repeatedly and is looking
forward to his first virtual presentation.
“As artistes we have to learn to adjust
to working on the virtual stage and
to be as professional as when on the
physical stage.
It is a great opportunity
for me and I am happy
to help ‘Bring the
magic Back’.”
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STAY
WITH US
Have fun with them as they show
the world some of the amazing
places to stay in Jamaica.
Check out our video features
on March 6 and get a peep
of where you must stay on
your next visit to Jamaica.
visit to Jamaica.
GEEJAM HOTEL
PORT ANTONIO, JAMAICA
Join The Mitchells
as they explore
some of the hottest
hotel destinations
in Jamaica.
Perched on the edge of the Blue
Mountains rainforest overlooking the
Caribbean Sea, Geejam Hotel is located
on the north-east coast of Jamaica.
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It is a magical destination that combines natural beauty with
modern convenience and has played host to a loyal celebrity and
artist following (many of whom have made music history in the
onsite recording studio. Its off the grid, yet totally dialed in. You’ll
want to come back again and again. It is the product of music
industry veterans and developers Jon Baker and Steve Beaver.
MOON PALACE
OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA
Experience a vacation paradise where all-inclusive luxury
harmonizes with laid-back Jamaican charm. Gourmet
dining, over-the-top amenities, luxurious accommodations
and more await you at Moon Palace. Special rates
offered to patrons who book their hotel stay during
event period (March 4 - 6, 2021) for future stays at
the Moon Palace as follows:
Resort View - USD$390.00 SGL/DBL per night
Ocean View - USD$448.00 SGL/DBL per night
Ocean View with Balcony - USD$470.00 SGL/
DBL per night.
ROYALTON RESORTS
TRELAWNY, JAMAICA
Royalton offers a unique experience where
beautiful architecture is combined with
incomparable service and incredible attention
to detail. Every aspect of your stay-from
unlimited à la carte dining to the signature
handcrafted Dreambed- has been carefully
designed to deliver personalized service that
meets your unique needs.
Special rates offered to patrons who book their hotel stay
during event period (March 4 - 6, 2021) for future stays
at the Royalton Bluewaters as follows:
USD$140 per person per night based on
double occupancy.
USD$210 SGL per night.
USD$45 per child per night ages 2-12.
1 child free when sharing with 2 adults.
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SECRETS
Set on a picturesque peninsula surrounded by crystal-clear waters,
the adults only Secrets St. James Montego Bay offers luxurious
vacation experiences in a serene tropical setting. Cool off in
one of the resort’s refreshing pools or a luxury spa with indoor
massage cabins and Zen Beauty Salon, try out resort-offered
activities like cooking and dance lessons. Secrets offers the
ultimate vacation experience
STRAWBERRY HILL
Time seems to stand still at Strawberry Hill Jamaica
Luxury Resort, set high in Jamaica’s Blue Mountains.
Each unique cottage is snugly
nestled within the mountain’s
contours angled to capture their
own breathtaking and ravishing
view. Mountains on one side with
the city of Kingston far below,
on the other, surrounded
by the blue Caribbean Sea
gleaming beyond.
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