Riviera Maya Jazz Festival November 24 – 26 in Playa del Carmen
The 9th International Riviera Maya Jazz Festival will be held in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico November 24 – 26 at Mamita’s Beach, a 5 minute walk from Porto Playa Condo Hotel and El Taj Ocean Condo Hotel. Both hotels are offering a 40% off package.
Video of Jazz Festival from Playa del Carmen
Here’s the lineup for the Playa del Carmen Jazz Festival 2011 November 25.
Toussaint Brothers & Enrique Pat
November 25
host band of the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2011
Enrique and Fernando Toussaint, with keyboardist Enrique Pat -from Aguamala the host band of the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival- will make a special tribute to the career of Eugenio Toussaint (1954-2011).
With a completely new project and songs composed specially to make a tribute to one of the most remarkable and important jazz musicians and composers in Mexico. He performed with “Sacbè” in several editions of the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival
Jon Anderson
November 25
Anderson co-authored the group’s biggest hits, including “I’ve Seen All Good People,” Roundabout,” and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart
Anderson co-authored the group’s biggest hits, including “I’ve Seen All Good People,” Roundabout,” and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES.
Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the series of epics produced by YES and his role in creating such complex pieces as “Close to the Edge”, “Awaken”, and especially “The Gates of Delirium” was central to the band’s success.
Additionally, Anderson co-authored the group’s biggest hits, including “I’ve Seen All Good People,” Roundabout,” and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”.
First bassist in history to double on acoustic and electric bass with equal virtuosity, power and fire.
Stanley Clarke
November 25
First bassist in history to double on acoustic and electric bass with equal virtuosity, power and fire.
Recording artist, performer, composer, conductor, arranger, producer and film score composer, Stanley Clarke is one of the most celebrated bass players in the world with 36 years career as a bass virtuoso.
Clarke became the first bassist in history to headline tours, sell out shows worldwide, and craft albums that achieved gold status. He was the first bassist in history to double on acoustic and electric bass with equal virtuosity, power and fire.
In his ongoing efforts to push the bass to new limits, he has invented two new instruments, the piccolo bass and the tenor bass. Both of these instruments have enabled Clarke to extend his melodic range to higher and more expressive registers and extended the range of his music.
Special Rates for the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival November 24 – 26 in Playa del Carmen