Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival

This year Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival promises to be the best yet. In the past few years we have been very fortunate to have some of the worlds most talented and successful musicians perform on our islands Jazz Festival.

In 2008 we aimed to find a sublime combination of Caribbean flavored jazz mixed with jazz from other parts of the world, such as North America. We are very proud to have Izaline Callister featuring as our main act. Furthermore Willy Martinez and his band are coming all the way from New York to liven up our party for another main act

As said before we have put together a special blend of artists who offer the audience musical diversity and jazz music of the highest level. Because of this diversity the Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival has something to offer to everyone.

The unique seaside setting and excellent food of one of the best hotels on the island contribute to a vibrant Caribbean ambiance that you just have to experience. And if you really want to get up close to your favorite musicians join a late night jam session at one of Bonaire's hotspots. So don't miss the 4th annual Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival from May 22nd to May 25th.

The Program of 2008:

May 21        Prelude to the Festival

5:00 pm: Opening Art exhibition at Kas di Arte with live jazz
7:00 pm: Excellent Indonesian Food with live Jazz in Restaurant "The Reef"
5:00 pm: Art exhibition at Kas di Arte with live Jazz
7:30 pm: Opening of the Festival at Fort Oranje with Jazz and Poetry.
Performances of "Poets and Musicians" of Bonaire and Izaline Calister and her trio.
The setting of this opening is on Fort Oranje with a romantic view on the sea with jazz and poems of our island and abroad.
Listen to the magic of the evening is especially sponsored by Caribbean Laundry and MCB.
Entrance tickets for Nafl.10 at the gate

May 23        Main concert

5:00 pm: Art exhibition at Kas di Arte with live Jazz
7:30 pm: Main concert at Plaza Resort with:
Student Band Bonaire with special guest Scott Katzev (sax) and others Frankie Janga Quintet from Aruba Izaline Calister and her Band from The Netherlands and Curacao
Tickets: Nafl.30 at the gate or for presale at well known addresses.
Students half price after the main concerts there are jam sessions in local café's and bars

May 24        Main concert

7:30 pm: Main concert at Plaza Resort with:
John Hilgers R & B group with guest Scott Katzev on saxes Pablo Gil and his Empatia group from Venezuela Willie Martinez and his Familia Sextet from New York City
Tickets: Nafl.30 at the gate or at well known presale addresses. Students half price

After the main concerts there are jam sessions in local café, s and bars

May 25        After Party

At 11:30 am: Jam session with Festival Musicians at Divi Flamingo with a delicious brunch for $ 25.-. Join a high quality closure of the Festival with our artists.

The Bonaire Jazz Foundation

for more information go to: www.bonairejazz.com