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Plymouth Jazz Festival

TOBAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2008

IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE FOUR YEAR OLD PLYMOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL HAS BECOME THE CARIBBEAN'S MAJOR MUSIC EVENT. JUDGING FROM THE MASSIVE TURNOUT TO SEE AND HEAR SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR STARS IN THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE:

STEVIE WONDER - 2005
STING 2006
ELTON JOHN - 2007 AND
2008'S ROD STEWART & WHITNEY HOUSTON

EACH HEADLINED FOR A MEMORABLE GALAXY OF TALENTED INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL LUMINARIES. IF YOU LIKE GOOD MUSIC, YOU'LL LOVE THE PLYMOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL.

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En Vogue
En Vogue

What the patrons said:

Shakira stole the show! Atmosphere, music, everyone having a good time. An Education for an Englishman in Tobago. Andrew, Leeds U.K.

It’s fantastic that a small island like Tobago can stage a massive event like this with high profile superstars. It helps to put Tobago on the destination map – Lars, Sweden.

We thoroughly enjoyed Friday night – James Ingram delivered the goods, he was the best. Kathy, Trinidad.

Great people, good party, fantastic Diana Ross! Elaine, Scotland.

‘Bagotastic! Zak, North London.

I think it’s a stroke of marketing genius to stage a show such as this which enhances Tobago’s profile on the travel market. Ann-Marie, Sweden.

Coincidentally, the jazz on Mt. Irvine beach was great – outstanding local talent in a wonderful setting. Shelley, Trinidad.

Tobago benefits a great deal from this event. Jim, Tobago.

The Plymouth Jazz Festival is an activity which should be underlined in your Calendar of Events – music of the best, from the best. Mr. Alfred, Tobago.

I’ve been to many, many places, but Tobago’s certainly the best I’ve ever been to. I’m coming next year and bringing the baby with me. Lucy, Brighton, U.K.

To be here and share this with my best friends – great! It’s simply wonderful. Sinead, U.K.

What a get-away weekend! I think it’s great and the best idea. Thank you Dad. Farrah, Trinidad.

The festival is very well organized, but it’s still relaxed at the same time. I see a good vibe among the people. Linda, Belgium.

We in T&T know how to party and it don’t matter about your age or anybody else’s. Jody, Toronto.

It seems like everyone’s really happy. Thea, Denmark.

Absolutely fantabulouso! Frances, Los Angeles.

The energy is incredible – it’s really fantastic. Amy, Boston, U.S.A.

Ah bazodee about Tobago Jazz and dat is no mamaguy! Briar, Canadian Trini.

Steelpulse
Steelpulse
Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Shakira
Shakira
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
James Ingram
James Ingram
Peabo Bryson
Peabo Bryson
Princess Adana
Princess Adana
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson

What the stars said:

EN VOGUE – Thanks for your support through the years. The island’s just lovely and the people are very friendly. Fantastic!

SHAKIRA – Thank you for having us here. This place is beautiful.

STEEL PULSE – Lovely audience here tonight. Great universal love – it’s what I been dreamin’ of………. Greetings out there T&T. Jah Bless.

PRINCESS ADANA – Tobago – we’re gonna have a party – all night long.

WHITNEY HOUSTON – I love you. God bless you.

ROD STEWART – Hey, Rod Stewart is here – I’m gonna sing for you for the next hour and 12 ½ minutes……………

DIANA ROSS – I’m soooo happy to be here. This is my house and I live here………….

SMOKEY ROBINSON – I really love you guys, I really do. I’m a lover of love – I believe in love.

JAMES INGRAM – The whole thing has been absolutely wonderful. A brilliant job done by these Clico people.

PEABO BRYSON – Tobago! Just great to be here with you.




Plymouth Jazz Festival 2004 - 2007

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Jazz on the Beach and Pan Jazz in the Yard

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