The DR Jazz Festival will be held again this November, with stages in Cabarete Beach in Puerto Plata, as well as in Santiago. Since its first year, the festival has featured a number of world famous jazz musicians including Chuck Mangione, David Sanchez, Ray Baretto, Nestor Torres, Chucho Valdes and Arturo Sandoval.
“What makes this event even more special is that it moves to a different city every day, giving the public an opportunity to experience jazz at different venues and with a variety of performers,” said the festival organizers.
Now in its seventh year, the Jazz Festival is the most highly anticipated cultural event on the north coast and is the only festival that is directed at both tourists and local residents.
As part of the five-day festival, performers will lead educational workshops for local youngsters, aimed at encouraging them to get involved in the arts. See www.drjazzfestival.com for more information.