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3RD ANNUAL JAZZ ON THE BAY FESTIVAL 2014

Performances from Barbara Cadet, Derek Yarde Project, Nation of Kings and more at the

 Capella Marina at Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia

 

MARIGOT BAY, SAINT LUCIA– The Capella Marina at Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia presents the sweet sounds of music and the Caribbean spirit with the 2014 Jazz on the Bay Festival. To coincide with Saint Lucia’s 23rd Annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, visitors and locals alike will celebrate the rich music history of Saint Lucia, dance, spa specials, poetry, arts and crafts and also savor some of the island’s best dishes at the Capella Marina. Unlike previous years, the free festival will be held over two days, kicking off on Friday, May 2nd from noon to 10:00 pm and Saturday, May 3rd from noon to 10:00 pm, featuring more than 20 musical performances.

“Jazz on the Bay has been an institution since it debuted in 2012 and we decided to add another day of festivities and music because it is our mission to raise the ladder and make each year’s Festival better by including new and upcoming local artists, Caribbean inspired cuisine and celebrated chefs, while relaxing in a perfect setting at the Marina and by the waters edge,” remarked General Manager, Jeroen Quint.

Local award-winning talent such as headliner Barbara Cadet, will grace the stage and feature jazzy rhythms along with Claudia Edward, Black Antz, Nation of Kings, Harmonites Steel Orchestra and Inner Urge on May 2nd. Starting and closing festivities on the afternoon of May 3rd is principal performer Derek Yarde Project (DYP) showcasing Caribbean vibes followed by Superman HD, The Invader, Raw Elements, ASAP, FOCUS and Secret Solo Bands.

There will also be performances by The Marigot Development Committee, Stars Inc Dance Group, Moko Fliz Entertainment Stilt Walkers, St. Josephs Convent Steel Orchestra, Headphunk-Poetry, Toxic National Carnival Band and Just 4 Fun Carnival Band.

The festival is presented by Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina, Saint Lucia and is supported by Lucelec, Barbay Ltd., Saint Lucia Jazz Festival, My Blue Eyes, Bens Yachts, SY Capella, Nautique, Alice Bagshaw, Marigourmet, Rhythm FM, SY Privateer, Jameison Construction, Pan-American Life, Chateau Mygo, Rainforest Hideaway, Dan Rosen, CMS, Chris Taxi 36, Harry Edwards, Total Con Sup., Blanchards, Crown Foods, Peter & Co., RCI, Image Designs, Harmony Yacht, VC Car Rental, Dive Fair Helen, Threadworks, Marigot BC, Jj’s Paradise, The Wave, Empire Events, BTC (Cox) and Marigot Taxi Association.

For more information on the program for the 2014 Jazz on the Bay Festival at Capella Marina at Marigot Bay and Saint Lucia’s Jazz and Arts Festival, please visit http://www.stluciajazz.org/jazz_events/programme.asp.

For more information on Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina, call US toll free, 1 (877) 384-8037 or visit www.capellamarigotbay.com.

About Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina, Saint Lucia

Capella Marigot Bay is located alongside Marigot Bay, once described by the legendary American author James Albert Michener as “the most beautiful in the Caribbean.” The resort features 122 rooms that include 56 suites (most with their own private Jacuzzi pools) with spacious balconies and extensive views of the bay. The lushly landscaped property is also home to the ultra-exclusive Capella Marina at Marigot Bay which accommodates some of the most luxurious mega yachts in the world. Guests of the hotel are able to arrange exclusive charters with a choice of various yachts including luxury and mega yachts. Capella Marigot Bay is prized for its magnificent setting, nearby rainforests and recreational amenities including water sports, horseback riding fishing, diving, hiking and climbing. For more information visit www.capellamarigotbay.com.

About Capella Hotels and Resorts

Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry.  Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts.  Capella is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match.  Capella has opened world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore); Capella Washington, D.C. (Georgetown); and Capella Marigot Bay (Saint Lucia).  Capella has also announced plans for: Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Nahui (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico); and Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.

 

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