November 2005 -- There are plenty of good reasons for couples to escape the cold weather and visit Jamaica in January but, for jazz lovers, there's a big draw: the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. Scheduled from January 26-28, this year's lineup will include Byron Lee, Shaggy, James Ingram, Al Green, and Air Supply and more.

The latest addition to the list is four-time Vibe Award nominee and winner of MOBO Award for Best R & B Artist, John Legend. Riding high on the successful major label debut of his album "Get Lifted", Legend has earned his reputation as a singer, songwriter, pianist - delivering classic R & B, with a spin. Legend will perform on the first evening of the three-day festival.

The festival will be held at the Rose Hall Resort & Country Club in Montego Bay.

The Lineup

The lineup includes:

• Thursday, January 26: Shaggy, John Legend, Lyfe Jennings, Morgan Heritage
• Friday, January 27: Al Green, Air Supply, Nestor Torres, and Richie Stephens
• Saturday, January 28: James Ingram, Maxi Priest and Kem.

  Additional performers will be added to the line-up.

Special Travel Packages

Air Jamaica Vacations is offering air and travel packages online at www.airjamaica.com or by phone at 1-800-LOVEBIRD.

Tickets

Tickets for the 2006 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival: The Art of Music at The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica, are available from tour operators, Air Jamaica, select ticket outlets and online at www.airjamaicajazzandbluesfestival.com .

Tickets are US$50, US$55 and US$60 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night respectively. Season tickets are available for US$160.

For More Information

• For more about special events, attractions and accommodations, visit the Jamaica Tourist Board's web site at www.visitjamaica.com or call 1-800-233-4JTB (1-800-233-4582)