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August 2005--If the two of you would like some sultry jazz set against a backdrop of sun, sand, and surf, mark your calendars for the Tranquility Jazz Festival, scheduled for November 9-13, 2005. The festival will be held on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, sponsored by BET Event Productions.

The lineup at the festival will include vocalists Marlena Shaw, Freddy Cole, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, vibes master Stefon Harris, tenor saxophonist David Sánchez, vocalist Claudia Acuña, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, pianist Mulgrew Miller, alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett and trumpeter Nicholas Payton.

Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, Director of Tourism for Anguilla, said, "It is incredible how quickly the Tranquility Jazz Festival has evolved into a first rate event. Anguilla has the right formula to experience ‘tranquility’ – idyllic resorts, stunning beaches, great cuisine, and genuinely warm people. Add to that mix some legendary artists, and talented musicians, and you have the Tranquility Jazz Festival – the ultimate event for jazz purists and jazz aficionados."

Cybelle Brown, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BET Jazz and BEP, commented: "This unique offering in a destination that is considered so very special has become an incredible asset to Anguilla and to BET Jazz. The increased investment in maintaining and growing this gem will only serve to strengthen Anguilla's place in the Caribbean as an exclusive and very special vacation experience. We expect to use all of our resources to maintain this position."

Festival Schedule

• Wednesday, November 9: opening night reception which kicks off four days of straight ahead jazz on
• Thursday, November 10: at the elegant Cuisinart Resort and Spa, with a performance by the charismatic jazz vocalist Marlena Shaw.
• Friday, November 11: at the Rumza Night Club, the island's hot nightspot, it's an evening of Bossas & Ballads, a tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim and Stan Getz, featuring vibraphonist Stefon Harris, tenor saxophonist David Sánchez and Chilean-born jazz vocalist Claudia Acuña; saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and his quartet; and local artist Clive Alexander.
  
• Saturday, November 12: at Rumza again, the suave and elegant vocalist Freddy Cole, featuring saxophonist Eric Alexander; pianist Mulgrew Miller with special guests alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett and trumpeter Nicholas Payton; and Concord Jazz Artists Erin Boheme, Christian Scott, and Taylor Eigsti.
• Sunday, November 13:festival finale – the popular "Jazz on the Beach" performance returns to Johnno's Beach Stop in Sandy Ground from 12 noon until... featuring the Anguilla All-Star Band and the Concord Jazz Artists.
  

Broadcast

Can't make it? BET Jazz will broadcast an Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival 2005 Preview Show, which will highlight many of the artists scheduled to perform and activities that festival visitors can expect to enjoy, on the following dates (all times are in EST): August 19 (1pm, 9pm; and 5am on the 20th), August 21 (1pm, 6pm and 10pm), September 16 (1pm, 9pm; and 5am on the 17th ), October 21 (1pm, 9pm; and 5am on the 22nd) and November 4 (1pm, 9pm; and 5am on the 5th).

For More Information:

• www.anguilla-vacation.com
• www.anguillajazz.org
• Anguilla Honeymoon Planner on Lovetripper.com

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