Jazz in Cuba is a fusion of African, North American and Spanish musical traditions.* Cuba has become a Mecca to International Jazz musicians. This festival provides a superlative educational platform for young Canadian and Cuban instrumentalists.

• Formal Adjudication by Canadian and Cuban Judges
• Non Competitive and Competitive Categories (Optional)
• Formal adjudication by Canadian and Cuban Adjudicators
• Participation and Outstanding Band Awards
• Visit & Perform At Cuban Arts Schools
• Perform one or more concerts in a public setting
• Attend Latin Percussion Workshops
• Listen to Cuban, African and Spanish repertoire
• Cultural Learning & Interaction with Cuban Students
• Quality Hotels, Sightseeing and Recreational Facilities included
 

Festival Highlights
Awards will be presented at the final evening concert which features the most outstanding Canadian & Cuban groups as well as a professional Cuban Jazz Ensemble.

Festival Guidelines
Bands must perform three (3) selections:

• 1 Swing;
• 1 Ballad;
• 1 Latin

The 30 minute festival performance includes set-up and strike time. (Please note that School and Public Concerts should be longer.)

Festival Advisors
Bios
Bobby Herriot
Paul Read
Jeff Goodspeed

Festival Coordinators
Cuba - Jorge DeBasa Fax: 011 537 24 4622
Canada - Paul Miner Fax: 1 905 678-1421

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This page last updated 09/09/05