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Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2010 | Playa del Carmen
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On May 29th Brian McKnight, Phil Perry and Caro Montes performed on the Summer Edition of the Jazz Festival, but this was just the beginning. The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival combines the best international jazz musicians with the unparalleled beaches and relaxing atmosphere of Playa del Carmen. And the best of all, it’s going to be FREE!
Next November, Playa del Carmen and Mamita’s Beach Club will receive a very interesting list of jazz celebrities for the jazz fest. Join us for this amazing experience of free music under the stars!
RIVIERA MAYA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010
When:
November 25th – 28th, 2010
Where:
Mamita’s Beach Club, Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Who:
-Thursday, November 25th
Hiram Gomez + Mike Stern & Dave Weckl + Ivan Lins
- Friday, November 26th
Troker + Eldar Djangirov + Al Di Meola + Incognito
- Saturday, November 27th
Aguamala + George Duke + John McLaughlin + The Manhattan Transfer
- Sunday, November 28th
Yekina Pavon + Armando Manzanero + Eugenia Leon
Are you going to miss this party?
Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2010 | Summer Edition
On May 29th at the Mamita’s Beach Club in Playa del Carmen, R&B singer-songwriter Phil Perry, platinum-recording artist Brian McKnight and the renowned Mexican jazz singer Caro Montes performed live on a stage located just by the sea shore. Hundreds of attendees, locals and tourists, gathered for an unforgettable evening of jazz and R&B music in the Riviera Maya Jazz Summer Festival. The 4-day festival is scheduled for November 25-28 this year.
Riviera Maya Jazz Summer Fest 2010
WHAT: Beachside concert with internationally-renowned artists hosted by the acclaimed Riviera Maya Jazz Festival
WHEN: Saturday evening, May 29, 2010.
WHERE: Mamitas Beach Club—a Playa del Carmen’s popular spot just steps from the Caribbean Ocean.
WHO: R&B singer-songwriter Phil Perry, platinum-recording artist Brian McKnight, renowned Mexican jazz singer Caro Montes, and YOU!
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Phil Perry and Brian McKnight will headline a free beachside concert this May hosted by the Annual Riviera Maya Jazz Festival.
The concert is scheduled for Saturday evening, May 29 at Mamitas Beach Club in Playa del Carmen.
Organized as a precursor to the November Jazz Festival, organizers hope the summer concert will enhance the tourists’ experience in the Riviera Maya.
“Music is an integral part of a vacation experience; there’s nothing like sitting on a beach listening to great music under the stars,” states Javier Aranda, general director of the Rivera Maya Destination Marketing Office.
The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival drew 50,000 visitors to the popular Mexican tourist destination last year with jazz artists Herbie Hancock, Spyro Gyra, Al Jarreau, Sergio Mendes, and many local jazz musicians. In its eighth season this year, the 4-day festival is scheduled for November 25-28.
Come experience the rhythm of jazz in the beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya with Yucatan Holidays.
Riviera Maya Jazz Fest 2009 | The last night
The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2009 came to an end on Saturday. After four days of great music, one of the most traditional and favored festivals ended on a high note with three renowned Jazz, R&B, and Bossa artists. Pat Martino, Al Jarreau, and Herbie Hancock dazzled more than 12 thousand attendees under the starry skies of Playa del Carmen.
Visitors from all over Mexico and beyond patiently enjoyed the night sitting down (some clever ones brought their own chairs), while others just stood and danced to the rhythm of the music. Pat Martino opened the show playing his guitar with unparalleled grace; nothing besides a few drum beats and piano notes accompanied him to start the jazz festival. Later the Grammy award winner, Al Jarreau, appeared on stage to perform with his spectacular voice — a great set for everyone. Full of enthusiasm and energy, Jarreau delighted the crowd for one hour.
The world-renowned Herbie Hancock closed the festival. For the first time in Mexico, the jazz master shared some of the best music from his more than 30-year musical career with an excited audience. It was definitely a night to remember.
Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2009
After a long wait and some changes to the program, the second part of the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2009 is only one week away. The first part (and a tasty preview of the fest) was on June 13th when the Canadian R&B/Jazz musician, Gino Vannelli, performed for hundreds of lucky attendees.
From November 25th through the 28th, a group of renowned jazz bands will offer free concerts under the starry skies of Mamitas Beach Club in Playa del Carmen. With such an amazing natural stage, the performers displayed their excitement at being able to share their music with locals and visitors from all over the world in such a beautiful setting.
Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2009 | Lineup
Wednesday, November 25th
The Royal Band
Colin Hunter
Aguamala
Sacbé
Thursday, November 26th
Na’rimbo
Mar Aanderud
Juan Alzate
Enrique Nery
Friday, November 27th
Spyro Gyra
Sergio Mendes
Saturday, November 28th
Pat Martino
Al Jarreau
Herbie Hancock
Some of the top performers of the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2009.
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