Thailand - JAZZ ROYALE FESTIVAL

TAT TO HOLD THE "JAZZ ROYALE FESTIVAL"
OF THE YEAR TO HONOUR OUR BELOVED KING

Date : Alway
Place : Bangkok



The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to hold the inaugural greatest jazz festival of the year, "Jazz Royale Festival", in order to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, as the world s royal musician, on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration in 2007.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to hold the inaugural greatest jazz festival of the year, "Jazz Royale Festival", in order to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, as the world's royal musician, on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration in 2007. The event will be held during December 9-17, 2006, with more than 100 world-class artists and staff taking part. Led by Kenny G, McCoy Tyner, Nancy Wilson, Chris Botti, Regina Carter, and Dizzy Gillespie All Stars, the event will take place in four main cities of Thailand, comprising Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Part of the proceeds will go to H.M. the King's royal patronage projects.

Tourism and Sports Minister, H.E. Dr. Suvit Yodmani said that the purpose of holding the "Jazz Royale Festival" is to celebrate H.M. the King's 80th birthday on December 5, 2007. The event is aimed at attracting foreigners from both Asian and Western countries, including those who live in the Kingdom and locals. It is also in line with TAT's plan to boost the Thai tourism industry and encourage international visitors to travel to Thailand. The Minister is also considering including the jazz festival in the calendar and encouraging tour agents to promote this event as one of the country's attractions.

The festival will be held on four stages. It will take place in four cities. The first stage will start in Bangkok at Sanam Suea Pa during December 9-10. The second stage will follow at the Horseshoe Point in Pattaya during December 11-12. The third stage will be held at Sanam Hor Silp in Chiang Mai University during December 14-15, and the curtain will close at Karon Beach in Phuket during December 16-17.

On this occasion, all the artists will play H.M. the King’s musical works. This unprecedented event will be accounted as the biggest jazz festival in the country's history.

The artists that have confirmed to participate are all well-known worldwide including:

Kenny GKenneth
Gorelick, better known by his stage name Kenny G, is an American saxophonist whose fourth album ‘Duotones’ brought him to fame in 1986. Kenny's main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also plays the alto and tenor sax on occasions.

McCoy Tyner
Alfred McCoy Tyner is Tyner's full name. He is a jazz pianist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet. He once joined with John Coltrane, the world’s top five famous artist.

James Moody
James Moody is one of the outstanding jazz saxophonists and flutists. A column in one leading newspaper once claimed that jazz can be divided into two categories - James Moody's type of jazz and the other.

Dizzy Gillespie
All StarsDizzy Gillespie All Stars is another jazz phenomena that has inspired new jazz faces to the industry.

Paquito D'Rivera
Paquito D'Rivera is a Cuban-born, Grammy-winning jazz and classical saxophonist and clarinetist.

Chris Botti
Chris Botti is an American trumpeter and composer; born in Portland, Oregon. The jazz heart-throb has a number of fans worldwide.

Other artists include Marta Topferova, Ahmad Jamal, Cherryl Hayes, Claudio Roditi, Nancy Wilson, Regina Carter, and Georgie Fame.

Tickets are 2,000 Baht for Bangkok and 1,500 Baht for provincial venues. The tickets are available at Thai Ticket Master (Tel. 0-2262-3456 http://www.thaiticketmaster.com/) and TAT Head Office. For provincial venues, tickets are also available at TAT offices in Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Phuket.

PROGRAMME
December 9, 2006: Suepa, Bangkok
No. Band
1. Oriental Jazz Quartet feat. Cherryl Hayes
2. Regina Carter
3. McCoy Tyner Trio
4. Dizzy Big Band
5. Kenny G

December 10, 2006: Suepa, Bangkok
No. Band
1. Oriental Jazz Quartet feat. Cherryl Hayes
2. Ahmad Jamal
3. Chris Botti
4. Nancy Wilson
5. Kenny G

December 11, 2006: Horseshose Point, Pattaya
No. Band
1. Marta Topferova
2. Regina Carter
3. Chris Botti
4. Dizzy Big Band
5. Nancy Wilson

December 12, 2006: Horseshose Point, Pattaya
No. Band
1. Regina Carter
2. Georgie Fame
3. McCoy Tyner Trio
4. Chris Botti
5. Kenny G

December 14, 2006: Chiang Mai
No. Band
1. Marta Topferova
2. Ahmad Jamal
3. Georgie Fame
4. Dizzy Big Band
5. Kenny G

December 15, 2006: Chiang Mai
No. Band
1. Regina Carter
2. McCoy Tyner Trio
3. Nancy Wilson
4. Marta Topferova
5. Dizzy Big Band

December 16, 2006: Karon Beach, Phuket
No. Band
1. James Moody/Roberta Gambarini Quintet
2. Georgie Fame
3. Paqito D’Rivera/Claudio Roditi Cubop
4. Ahmad Jamal
5. Kenny G

December 17, 2006: Karon Beach, Phuket
No. Band
1. Marta Topferova
2. Regina Carter
3. McCoy Tyner Trio
4. Dizzy Big Band (James Moody Roberta Gambarini)

For more information, please contact TAT Call Center 1672. Or
Ms. Tippawan Nuntachaiyod
Ms. Nam Kang Mee-Nguen
Creative Juice\G1
Tel: 08 1621 8666, 08 1988 5208, 08 9810 6566, or 08 1997 3560.
E-mail: jazzroyale@creativejuiceg1.com

source : tourismthailand.org