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Cook Islands Jazz Festival 2008

Billy TK jnr Ltd in association with Cook Islands Tourism, Air New Zealand and Pacific Resorts are proud to announce the 1st Annual 2008 Cook Islands Jazz and Blues Festival. The festival is being held on the majestic island of Rarotonga in the beautiful Cook Islands at Salsa Café and the wonderful seaside location that is 'Club Raro'.

Two days of music held Sat 29th and Sun 30th March 2008 features top musicians from New Zealand, The USA, United Kingdom and local based favorites.

Organizer Billy Te Kahika says: 'This festival is an opportunity to have some world class Blues and Jazz musicians perform in one of the most beautiful settings in the world' 'I couldn't imagine anything better than listening to wonderful live music while enjoying an incredible Cook Islands sunset and outstanding hospitality'.

The musicians are: Diana Harris, Los Angeles (Blues, Rock n Roll), Caitlin Smith, New Zealand (Jazz), Billy TK jnr and Billy TK, New Zealand (Blues, Blues Rock), Edna Love, San Francisco (Soul, Blues), Ed Ivey, North Beach, USA (New Orleans style), Rudy Aquino (Jazz) Hawaii, Mike Garner, New Zealand (Blues) and locals Garth Young, Julian Young and duo Kura and Kahiki.

Cook Islands Minister of Tourism, Wilkie Rasmussen comments: 'This is wonderful for the Cook Islands and we look forward to a great event where locals and tourists alike can share in enjoying the music and atmosphere in our own version of paradise'.





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