As usual the Festival starts off at the cozy, romantic location of Fort Oranje on June 4 with the Jazz and Poetry evening, with presentations by Gabriël (Gabby) Saleh with his quartet, the Cabacao Trio, both local, that will break the ice for Denise Jannah, a vocalist of Surinamese/Dutch origin who was the main artist at the 2004 Festival.
On June 5 and 6 the two main concerts will take place at the Tipsy Seagull of the Plaza Resort. The top attraction will be the world famous Monty Alexander Quartet from Jamaica who will present his homage to Bob Marley. Because Monty is so well known many visitors are expected from outside Bonaire. The Hans Dulfer Band from the Netherlands will be performing, as will be the Alfredo Naranjo y El Guajeo from Venezuela with his Latin Jazz Salsa Band, Denise Jannah with a quartet from Curacao and last but not least, The Dikazz Group and the Silver Bullets Steelband from Bonaire. For those that just cannot get enough, jam sessions with festival musicians and locals will be held on those 2 nights at Sense, located at a stone throw from the Plaza and this will start at midnight.
The always very popular Jazz Brunch will be held on June 7 at the Divi Flamingo Resort where Festival musicians and local jazz artists will present the most incredible jam session while guests enjoy a wonderful brunch.
As prior years Heineken is the title sponsor and the main sponsors for the event this year are: Littman's Jewellers, Rocargo & IFC, It Rains Fishes Restaurant, Telbo, Caribbean Homes and Yachts, Maarten Maartense, Plaza Resort Bonaire, Divi Flamingo Resort Bonaire, Bonaire Fun Travel, Ennia, Sense and MCB Bank Bonaire.
