Rhythm n' Spice postponed

the Rhythm n' Spice Food & Music Festival, scheduled for
Nov 3 through 5 has been posponed until "early 2006"
the organizers say. The festival was part of an overall project
twinning the citiies of Montego Bay(Jamaica) and New Orleans.

Set to have appeared on the bill wee well known New Orleans
trumpeters kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield as well as the
Rebirth Brass Band and an equally strong and diverse
jamaican lineup.

This as the island braces for yet more rain as this seemingly
endless tropical storm season continues to flex its muscles.

"Sonny & Foggy" for Jazz in the Gardens

The Jazz in the Gardens continues at the Pegasus Hotel and
this edition, scheduled for October 30, features the return of
two of the true elder statesmen of Jamaican jazz.
Instrumentalist/composer/bandleader/journalist
Sonny Bradshaw will grace the gazebo, as will
former Government minister, diplomat and
inveterate jazz pianist Seymour "Foggy" Mullings.

The event will also feature another multiple talent,
broadcaster/actor/musicologist Charles Hyatt, as
well as newer vocalist Candi and CD spins
courtesy of Keith Brown. Showtime 6:pm

Iron Lions update

The next excerpt from the book (You remember it, don't you?)
Should be posted on Friday. A taxing combination of computer
problems and just plain oold busyness nearly KO'd it
but Iron Lions will return soon.

Jazzofonik Live Nov 16

Still struggling towards a live showcase at the Deck
it now looks like November16 will be our start date
Headliner likely Tessann Chin, along with Desi Jones
& friends as well as upcoming artists M, Ouida Lewis
and Kevin Bonfield and Michael Andrew.

Confirmation soon (I think :-)]

2000+

Again thanks to many visitors and posters (repeaters especially) who
are ushing the counter on this blog, as we steam past 2000
and towards 3000 visitors - this in a crowded web field and with
a mere 15 months under our belt.
God's good

Nawlinz Stars come to Jamaica

In katrina's wake and the recovery/reconstruction effort in New Orleans,
the Rhythm &Spice Music and Food Festival will join the cities
of New Orleans and Montego Bay from November 3through 6.

Featurd musical acts include Irvin Mayfield, Kermit Ruffins and Rebirth
Brass Brand as wellas Jamaican superstars Third World and up and
comers C-Sharp. The main concert happens Sat. November 6 at
the Montego Cruise Port terminal, but the musicians will
jam at various points along the famed Mobay Hip Strip throughout
the event.

New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has given a provsional commitment
to attendng the event, which is the joint brainchild of Ernest Collins,
head of the CIty of New Orleans Arts Department and Jamaican
hotelier/entrepreneur Horace Peterkin

Nawlinz Stars for Mobay

In the wake of katrina, the world is reaching out to
New Orleans and to New Orleans jazz artists.

Latest effort is Rhythm & Spice Fest, set for Nov 2-5
in Montego Bay. Food and music showcase will feature
talents of trumpeters Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield
and Rebirth Brass Band alongside Jamaican reggae acts
such as Third World, C-Sharp, and Roots Underground
at various venues in the Second City

New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has given a provisional
commitment to attend the event.

John Legend for Air J Jazz

John Legend added to Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Lineup

The three day Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2006: The
Art of Music, transforms the picturesque Rose Hall Resort
and Country Club in Montego Bay from Thursday, January
26 through to Saturday, January 28 next year. Well known
for world class production values, a selection of leading
yet diverse acts and an unparalleled comfort atmosphere,
the ninth staging of the Festival is expected to supersede
previous expectations.
Legend's album, Get Lifted, is his "major label debut album
on Columbia Records. On the album, he shows his dynamism
of fusing "classic old school soul music with the edgy flavor
of 21st century hip-hop." Although he is new to the scene as
a solo artiste, this unique and multi-talented artiste, has
recently been nominated for four (4) VIBE Awards. Last
month, he collected the MOBO Award for Best R&B Artist.

Already confirmed for the festival are Shaggy, Al Green, KEM,
Maxi Priest, Morgan Heritage, James Ingram, Air Supply
and many more!

Red Bones Events

RED BONES EVENTS CALENDAR
FRIDAY OCT. 14TH BAND (BLACK ZEBRA) WITH
MARK PRITCHETT,
9PM WAYNE MCGREGOR, RICHIE CUNNINGHAM
, DALE BROWN
$300
FRIDAY OCT. 21ST BAND (LLAMA) GERD BEYENS
-GUITAR, DOUGAL CLARKE
9PM BASS, RICHIE CUNNINGHAM-PERCUSSION,
FITZROY
$400 BENNETT-GUITAR
FRIDAY OCT. 28TH BAND (SERETSE
& THE TRUE DEMOCRATS)
9PM “SEX FOR THE EAR & THE MIND”
$500

all admission fees in Jamaican dollars

TLCdrum

TLCdrum
Originally uploaded by mike e.bop.

I have, as you may guess, a weakness for drummers, and fro feamle drummers in particular. Following on Cindy Blackman, here's drum prodigy Terri Lynne Carrington, from her own site. [Susie Ibarra and Allison Miller, watch out :-) ]

More Air J Line up

In addition to AL Green and Kne O Chaw Hampton, the 2006
renewal of the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
in Montego Bay will also boast the presence of
James Ingram nad regaae-pop superstar Shaggy.

The music fest returns to the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course
opposite the Wyndham Rose Hall resort inthe
secodn city.