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| Dominican Republic: Seventh Annual Jazz Festival Recognized for its vibrant music scene, the Dominican Republic (DR) is a mecca for merengue and bachata enthusiasts. However, for the past six years, this Caribbean country has also been attracting jazz aficionados from around the world to its annual Dominican Jazz Festival. To be held October 20 to 23, the festival brings together the best of the Dominican Republic -- warm tropical breezes, Caribbean hospitality and beautiful beaches -- with legendary Latin Jazz performers. The largest festival annually held in the DR, the Dominican Jazz Festival turns the beachside towns of Puerto Plata, Sosua and Cabarete into lively entertainment venues. Each day features a line-up of recognized musicians from countries such as the U.S., Cuba, Puerto Rico and, of course, the Dominican Republic. But music isn't the only attraction. The festival also incorporates Dominican cuisine, cocktails and plenty of space to accommodate everyone's dancing feet. "The annual Dominican Jazz Festival is one of the premier events held on the north coast each year, " notes Luis Simo, Vice Minister of Tourism. "While merengue and bachata often come to mind when people think of the DR, this festival allows us to show that our country appreciates and celebrates music from a much broader perspective." Performers at this year's event include: Puerto Plata Jazz Ensemble, Dominican Republic Gonzalo Rubalcaba, United States, Bellita y Jazz Tumbata, Cuba, Ari Hoenig, United States, Chuco Valdez, Cuba, Ramon Vasquez, Puerto Rico, David Sanchez, Puerto Rico, Bellita y Jazz Tumbata, Cuba, Tes A T, Dominican Republic. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |