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ince the inception of the Barbados Jazz Festival
in 1993, Bajans have had a hankering for all things
Jazz. Year after year jazz aficionados and fantastic
headliners such, Anita Baker, the inimitable Lionel
Richie, James Blunt, saxophonist Arturo Tappin, Ruben
Studdard, Angie Stone, & Hal Linton have ignited the shores
of Barbados satisfying the cravings of audience members
from the world over.
But between star studded shows audience’s can depend on
local talent such as Andre Woodvine, accomplished guitarist
Stefan Van Den Bossche, the Roger Gittens or Stefan
Walcott Quartet, Rosemary Phillips, Wesu and the up and
coming NJ30, to satisfy any jazz cravings and keep the jazz
flames burning. In fact, local weekly Jazz sessions are often
said to be easily comparable to many international headline
acts. On the weekly circuit the cover charge is frequently
free, just enjoy a meal or drinks at the bar.
Arturo Tappin
Our Favourite local Jazz Spots*
• Thursday Jazz Evenings @ Oceans 15, St. Lawrence
Gap, Christ Church
• Thursday Jazz Evenings @ Lanterns, Bougainvillea
Hotel, Christ Church
• Thursday Jazz Evenings @ Colony Club, St. James
• Friday & Saturday Evening Jazz @ The Waterfront
Café, Bridgetown – Diners will require reservations.
• Friday & Saturday Evening Jazz @ The Beach House,
Holetown, St. James
• Saturday Jazz Dinner & Sunday Jazz Lunch @ Lobster
Alive, Bay Street, Bridgetown.
• Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Naniki, Suriname, St. Joseph
• Sunday Jazz @ Oceans 2, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ
Church
Rosemary Phillips
* Be sure to call to confirm and make reservations.
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