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Jazz in the Garden – Nightlife Renaissance

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Jazz lovers are still here and recently got a chance to enjoy some of the finest Bahamian jazz musicians.

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1 year ago

October 21, 2023

Jean Joseph

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Music is so powerful that ancient civilisations used drum beats to carry messages over great distances. Jazz evolved from these primitive beats and is a unique conversation between musicians who share a common language. But, with so many other popular genres, some may say jazz isn’t relevant today. Well, jazz lovers are still here and recently got a chance to enjoy some of the finest Bahamian jazz musicians.

Event organisers Georgette Dahl and Jay-Jay Percentie partnered with Bristol to present Jazz in the Garden at Bristol’s premier Cru featuring Adrian D’Aguilar and the Jazz cCats; the Central Drive Collection led by Krystoph Deveaux; and Akia Knowles with encore. The event also memorialised many entertainers like Blind Blake, Tony McKay, Ronnie Butler, and Paul Hanna.

Dahl hopes to fill a void in Nassau nightlife and provide alternatives for more mature music lovers.

Dahl says the mixture of young and old persons attending was a good sign.

Percentie – the self-proclaimed crown prince of Dunmore, who regularly hosts events in Harbour Island – says the group wants to host quarterly events.

Percentie also added that local entertainment should be a significant tourism selling point.

Former Member of Parliament Loretta Butler-Turner was one of many dancing under the starlight. She says she hopes more people come to appreciate the array of talented local musicians.

If you missed this experience, stay posted on social media and support local promoters and artists as many work towards building a fully functioning music industry where Bahamian artists stand on equal footing as their international peers.