The organizing committee of the 7th Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is announcing some changes in the program for the 20-22 October event. The Thursday, 20 October opening will now take place indoors at the Cibao Theater in Santiago de los Caballeros, about half an hour’s drive from Puerto Plata. Scheduled to appear for the opening evening is Sandy Gabriel & Puerto Plata Jazz Ensemble and contemporary jazz maestro Gonzalo Rubalcaba (USA). Ticket prices are: RD$300.
The event continues with a Friday, 21 October performance at Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata. TES A T (DR), Ari Hoenig (USA), Bellita y Jazz Tumbata (Cuba) will be performing and admission to this concert is free.
The closing evening is on Saturday, 22 October at Sosua’s Amhsa Casa Marina hotel amphitheater. Performing are the great jazz maestro Chucho Valdes (Cuba) and Ramon Vazquez Trio (Puerto Rico).
For more information, see http://www.drjazzfestival.com