Caribbean’s only pure jazz festival marks fifth year

With an eclectic mix of top music events throughout the year, Anguilla is quickly becoming one of the Caribbean’s hottest music venues for barefoot luxury and pure island fun. And one of the island’s jazziest events is right around the corner.

From November 8-11, 2007 the Anguilla Tourist Board is serving up some world-class music with the Caribbean’s only pure jazz festival. In its fifth year, the “Straight. No Chaser.” Tranquility Jazz Festival has earned a reputation for aficionados as one of the region’s only all jazz events. Tranquility Jazz will once again be co produced by The Anguilla Tourist Board and BET Event Productions, a division of BET Networks.

The star-studded lineup will feature the legendary Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Diane Schuur; Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander; Indie-Soul artist Liv Warfield; jazz maestro Mike Phillips; Grammy Award winning songstress, writer and producer Cassandra Wilson; gifted bassist and composer Reuben Rogers; and renowned jazz musician and collaborator Onaje Allan Gumbs; along with young, talented Anguillian musicians under the leadership of Lennox Vanterpool.

Thursday, November 8 - the festivities get underway at CuisinArt Resort & Spa with dinner and an intimate evening with Diane Schuur, the First Lady of Jazz. Shermel Richardson, a young Anguillian flutist will open for Ms. Schuur.

Friday, November 9 - brings a power-packed triple bill featuring Monty Alexander, Onaje Alan Gumbs and Liv Warfield at the festival’s new main event venue, the Temenos Golf Club.

Saturday, November 10 - Cassandra Wilson will blow you away on her first visit to Anguilla, fresh from the release of her latest album, Thunderbird. Joining on the evening’s bill is Reuben Rogers, who recently released his debut album, “The Things I Am,” and saxophonist Mike Phillips.

Sunday, November 11 - provides the perfect ending to the swinging weekend as the action takes to the beach at Sandy Ground for the traditional free finale.

To find out more visit Anguilla-Vacation.com.