Bigger but simpler. That’s the mandate
soul-jazz saxophonist Elan Trotman adopted for his flourishing music festival
and benefit golf tournament in his native Barbados. Festivalgoers that flock to
the fourth annual Barbados Jazz Excursion this Columbus Day Weekend (October
6-8, 2017) will be treated to the biggest and best lineup of contemporary jazz
and R&B artists yet assembled at the fest along with a simplified schedule
that allows more time to discover the alluring tropical beauty of the Caribbean
island. For the second year, Trotman’s Charity Golf Outing will benefit the
Never Lose Your Drive Foundation and the Headstart Music Program in
Barbados.
Top-lining the Barbados Jazz Excursion’s opening night
marquee is Grammy-winning guitarist Norman Brown, who will share the bill with
urban-jazz saxplayer Jeanette Harris and rising star bassist Julian Vaughn.
Trotman & Friends, including Barbadian Alison Hinds - known as the Queen of
Soca - will be presented in an outdoor setting on the afternoon of day two, concluding
pre-sundown to give excursioners the entire evening to discover Barbados’ many
dining and nightlife options. Sunday morning, the golfers will hit the wondrous
and challenging greens of the Apes Hill Club. The Sunday evening bill will
feature Grammy-nominated soul vocalist Will Downing, R&B-jazz saxophonist
Marion Meadows and contemporary jazz keyboardist Brian Simpson. The weekend
shall conclude with a late night all-star jam
session.
“Each year that we have produced the Barbados Jazz Excursion
has been a learning experience. We want to ensure that our guests’ experience
is better and better by presenting a topnotch lineup, amazing entertainment and
first-class luxury accommodations. What gives the weekend more meaning and
significance is that we have a nonprofit golf tournament attached thus the
events are not just an opportunity to share my country, my culture and my
story, but also an opportunity to introduce people to the charity I support
that provides music education for elementary school students in Barbados,” said
Trotman, who recently released his seventh album, “Electro Sax,” a collection
that continues his commitment to incorporate authentic Caribbean sounds into a
mix of contemporary jazz and R&B grooves.
Introducing guests to Barbados has always been at the fore
of Trotman’s festival weekend. With that in mind, this fall’s schedule and menu
of excursions has been simplified to allow festivalgoers the flexibility to
build their own itinerary along with the option to spend more time enjoying the
array of amenities and plush accommodations at one of the three host resorts:
The Crane, Hilton Barbados Resort and O2: Ocean Two. New for this year is that
the Island Adventure Tour visiting scenic and historic locales is now included
with the purchase of any festival package. Other exciting excursions on offer
are the award-winning Atlantis Submarines Undersea Adventure; the Jolly Roger
Lunch Party Cruise that serves up a sumptuous feast and world-famous Jolly
Roger Rum Punch while observing sea creatures and sailing past sunken ships;
exploring the natural wonders of Harrison’s Cave; and a chance to literally
taste Barbados history at the Mount Gay Rum
Distillery.
The beneficiary of the golf tournament that is expected to
include several music and sports celebrity participants, Trotman’s Never Lose
Your Drive Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that generates
funds to support the Headstart Music Program in Barbados, which provides
lessons and instruments to students at the beginner’s level.
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