LAGOS HOSTS GRAMMY AWARD WINNER NORMAN BROWN AT SATCHMOS JAZZ AND CULTURE FESTIVAL 2016

The Satchmo’s Jazz and Culture Festival, Lagos (SJL) kicks-off with an exciting program of public events that commence from Wednesday 27th April 2016 all through to Sunday 1st May, 2016.

We’ve become much more than a jazz music festival by creating an exciting tapestry of entertaining events including festive threads of jazz (and nu-jazz) music, as well as jazz-inspired visual and literary artists to show you Satchmo’s view of Lagos. Other activities include Jazz party at the Park, a Yacht Cruise, jazz inspired films, food, drinks, fun and an incredible experience at our participating venues.

 We present a truly exciting musical line-up, featuring top domestic and international artists such as Norman Brown, Rick Braun, Carlo Rossi & the Organic Jam, Femi Leye, Jon Scott, Imoleayo Balogun, Godwin Strings and Phebean. In addition, SJL ’16 will host numerous jazz events at participating venues citywide.

Norman Brown

Rick Braun

Jon Scott

Carlo Rossi

Phebean

Sax Tee

Imoleayo Balogun

Our successful IJD (International Jazz Day) event in 2015 featured live performances from Jonathan Butler, Cleveland Watkiss, Kassy Mady, HKB finn, Kwitee, Yemi Sax, Ikenga and other brilliant Nigerian artists. Satchmo’s Lagos will present 5 days of jazz & culture events that cut across all age groups.

 Jazz Rendezvous: Satchmo’s Partners with Industry Nite at Lagos Oriental Hotel Victoria Island (Wednesday 27th April, 2016) from 7pm

 Satchmo’s at The Blowfish Hotel poolside. Live music & Poetry (Thursday 28TH April, 2016) from 7pm

 UNESCO IJD Countdown at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island. Live & electrifying Jazz, Dance and Cultural performances all through the night (Friday 29th April 2016) from 7pm

 UNESCO IJD Jazz Party at the Park in Banana Island Estate, Ikoyi with support from BIPORAL and the Banana Island Patisserie (Saturday 30th April 2016) from 1pm

 UNESCO IJD Yacht Cruise with support from Prest Cruise (Saturday 30th April) from 1pm

 UNESCO IJD Closeout Performances at Vellvett Lounge (Saturday 30th April) 7pm -11pm,

 Satchmo’s After Party at Velvet from 11pm (same venue)

 May 1st event venue to be announced

Every April 30th IJD brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz, and its roots, future and impact. This international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human dignity, eradicating discrimination, fostering gender equality, and promoting individual expression.

From the main stage at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Victoria Island, and other venues, participating galleries, restaurants, and hotels, the festival will reach thousands of live attendees and visitors throughout Lagos.

But the Sachmo’s mission only starts there. We are set up to promote the advancement of jazz music and jazz music education and this year, 10% of festival profits are earmarked to support acquisition of equipment, for teaching grants, and to disseminate information about jazz music in Nigeria.

For more information about the festival, please visit our website

www.satchmoslagos.com 

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