Friday, March 17, 2006

SMOOTH JAZZ ARTISTS SET TO TAKE THE STAGE AT THE 6TH ANNUAL RIVIERA BEACH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

The City of Riviera Beach (Florida) will host the 6th Annual Riviera Beach Jazz & Blues Festival on Friday, March 24, 2006 from 6 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 2 p.m. to midnight on Singer Island's Municipal Beach. Staged along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the City known as the 'Best Waterfront City in Which to Live, Work and Play,' the Riviera Beach Jazz & Blues Festival attracts thousands of music lovers from around the country. It continues to grow in both popularity and magnitude and always delivers an impressive roster of A-list recording artists. The annual 'Jazz on the Beach' celebration provides family-oriented fun for all ages and is a 'must do' tourist attraction.

English duo Floetry will showcase their unique blend of Hip-hop and spoken-word poetry as the headliner on Friday, March 24, 2006. R&B icons Peabo Bryson and Jeffrey Osborne will contribute their trademark smooth vocals along with soul balladeer Percy Sledge. Rounding out the evening's star studded line-up will be smooth jazz favorites David Benoit, Mike Phillips and funk specialists the Zapp Band.

On Saturday, March 25, 2006, the Festival will shift into overdrive with a headline performance from the legendary diva Patti LaBelle. With multiple awards, platinum albums and an endless list of No 1 songs, this industry powerbroker is sure to perform to standing room only and bring down the house like only she can. Contemporary smooth jazz pioneer Najee will also perform along with fellow quiet storm favorites Alex Bugnon, Keiko Matsui and Kirk Whalum. The evening will also feature a performance by R&B crooner Eric Benet.

Scheduled Appearances and Performances:
Friday, March 24, 2006 - 6 p.m. – Midnight: Zapp Band, Percy Sledge, David Benoit, Peabo Bryson, Jeffrey Osborne & Floetry

Saturday, March 25, 2006 – 1–2 p.m.: Donna Richardson Joyner & Shirley Murdock

Saturday, March 25, 2006 – 2 p.m. – Midnight: Mike Phillips, Keiko Matsui, Najee, Alex Bugnon, Kirk Whalum, Eric Benet & Patti LaBelle

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