Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival: Art of Music, at The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club Montego Bay, Jamaica on January 26 – 28, 2005 with stellar line up of acts

Montego Bay, Jamaica: — The three day Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2006: The Art of Music, transforms the picturesque Rose Hall Resort and Country Club in Montego Bay from Thursday, January 26 through to Saturday, January 28 next year. Well known for world class production values, a selection of leading yet diverse acts and an unparalleled comfort atmosphere, the ninth staging of the Festival is expected to supersede previous expectations.

Legendary crooner Al Green and reggae superstar Shaggy are just two of the acts confirmed for the Festival. It can be argued that the music of Al Green is responsible for more conceptions than any other. Over the course of his thirty year career, Green has captivated audiences on stage and on “wax” with timeless classics like: Take Me to the River, Right Now, Right Now. His signature hit, Let’s Stay Together is on the favourite play list of people all over the world.

Hot on the heels of the release of his sixth album, Mr. Lover Lover Shaggy will grace the stage of the Festival. Shaggy enjoyed mainstream success with Oh Carolina and Bombastic before unleashing his monster hit, It Wasn’t Me quickly followed by the successful Angel.

The vibrant and colourful city of Montego Bay is the perfect host for the Festival that attracts music aficionados eager to enjoy the best music in a relaxing environment. The gently sloping well manicured hills of The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club and traditional January breeze combine to provide an ideal setting for the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2006: The Art of Music at The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Travel partners Air Jamaica Vacations offers air and travel packages online at www.airjamaica.com or on the phone at 1- 800- LOVEBIRD. The recommended hotel for Festival patrons is host Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, the four star hotel is conveniently located opposite the venue with accessible shuttle service 10 minutes from the heart of the city’s main shopping district.

Tickets for the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival: The Art of Music at The Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica, are available from tour operators, Air Jamaica, select ticket outlets and online at www.airjamaicajazzandbluesfestival.com. Tickets are US$50, US$55 and US$60 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night respectively. Season tickets are available for US$160.

For further information, please contact:

Carlette DeLeon Helen Ma

Headline Entertainment Ruder Finn

876.754.1526 212.715.1646