For the first time, the Jamaica Jazz & Blues has been extended to a week of live music concerts, at various venues across Jamaica.

Prelude Performances

Sunday 24 January
Jazz in the Gardens, Jamaica Pegasus, Kingston
Featuring: Roy Ayers, Tony Greene
Show time: 6.30pm - 10:30pm

Monday 25 January
Jamming in Sunset Jamaica Grande
Featuring: Maxi Priest, Joe Roy Jackson, Roy Ayers
Show time: 8 pm - Midnight

Tuesday 26 January
Grooving at RIU, Montego Bay (for hotel guests only)
Featuring: Maxi Priest, Joe Roy Jackson

Tuesday 26 January
Blue Beat Jazz Bar, Montego Bay
Acts to be confirmed

Wednesday 27 January
Grooving at Iberostar, Montego Bay
Featuring: Jon Secada, Robin Banks, Kathy Brown

Main Stage

Thursday 28 January
Main Stage, The Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny
Featuring: Babyface, The Whispers, Joss Stone, Monty Alexander, Joe Roy Jackson

Friday 29 January
Main Stage, The Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny
Featuring: Erykah Badu, Billy Ocean, Machel Montano, Robin Banks, Queens Project - Tamia, Kelly Price and Deborah Cox

Saturday 30 January
Main Stage, The Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny
Featuring: Gladys Knight, Third World, Hall & Oates, Jon Secada, Marion Hall