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| ’Jazz Royale Festival’ in Thailand  The Tourism Authority of Thailand is to hold the inaugural greatest jazz festival of the year, "Jazz Royale Festival", with the cooperation from the Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd., TMB Bank Public Company Limited, and TMB Asset Management Co., Ltd. The purpose of organizing this festival is to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (see photo), as the world's royal musician, on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration in 2007.The event will be held during December 9-17, 2006, with more than 100 world-class artists and staff taking part. Led by Kenny G, McCoy Tyner, Nancy Wilson, Chris Botti, Regina Carter Quintet, and The Dizzy Gillespie(tm) All-Star Big Band, the event will take place in four main cities of Thailand, comprising Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Part of the proceeds will go to H.M. the King's royal patronage projects. The festival will be held on four stages. It will take place in four cities. The first stage will start in Bangkok at Sanam Suapa during December 9-10. The second stage will follow at the Horseshoe Point in Pattaya during December 11-12. The third stage will be held at Sanam Hor Silp in Chiang Mai University during December 14-15, and the curtain will close at Karon Beach in Phuket during December 16-17. In this occasion, all the artists will play H.M. the King's musical works. This unprecedented event will be accounted as the biggest jazz festival in the country's history. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |